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  1. Hmm...yeah this was an issue for me last time. If you refer to the map
    BluntRM has kindly set up a few posts above, you'll see the "Belle Isle
    parking lot", just north of the island. If you recall, that's where we
    parked when you were down here last November. The comp will be on the
    south side of the island, marked "Natural Trials" on the map. Pretty
    far to go just to switch unis. So, when driving in, I recommend
    crossing the river on the Robert E. Lee Bridge, take the first exit
    onto Riverside Dr., then making your first left onto W 20th St., where
    there's plenty of street parking, and only about a 3 min. walk off the
    rocks. I'll be stowing my muni in my car there until after the comp.

    Ryan beat me to it. Lunch...probably after trials comp, before group
    muni ride. I could order a pizza, or we could caravan somewhere (4th
    St. Cafe?) or brownbag it on the rocks.

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  2. hell-on-wheel said:

    Hmm...yeah this was an issue for me last time. If you refer to the map
    BluntRM has kindly set up a few posts above, you'll see the "Belle Isle
    parking lot", just north of the island. If you recall, that's where we
    parked when you were down here last November. The comp will be on the
    south side of the island, marked "Natural Trials" on the map. Pretty
    far to go just to switch unis. So, when driving in, I recommend
    crossing the river on the Robert E. Lee Bridge, take the first exit
    onto Riverside Dr., then making your first left onto W 20th St., where
    there's plenty of street parking, and only about a 3 min. walk off the
    rocks. I'll be stowing my muni in my car there until after the comp.

    Ryan beat me to it. Lunch...probably after trials comp, before group
    muni ride. I could order a pizza, or we could caravan somewhere (4th
    St. Cafe?) or brownbag it on the rocks.

    Thanks. I think I'll do that. From W 20th, how do you get to the Ilse
    though? Is there some kind of footbridge?

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  3. maximus unius said:

    Thanks. I think I'll do that. From W 20th, how do you get to the Ilse
    though? Is there some kind of footbridge?

    I added another marker to the 'Richmond map'
    (http://tinyurl.com/3aacwn). The "Back Door to Belle Isle" (switch to
    satellite view) is a footbridge that connects to the Isle's trail
    system. After parking at 20th Street, look across Riverside Drive for
    the entrance. I don't think it's marked, but there should be a
    noticeable recess in the trees, it's a concrete structure. After
    crossing, you'll want to keep the railroad tracks on your right
    (heading east) and follow the trail until you can start hopping over
    onto the river rocks.

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  4. Thanks for the help. See ya there.

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  5. TWO CORRECTIONS:
    1. The beginner and sport categories will start at 9AM, not 10AM.

    2. The registration fee is $25, not $20.

    Sorry, hope this doesn't screw up any plans.

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  6. Is everyone planing on doing the beginner or sport categories? I'd hate
    so show up at 9 and do one of those categories but find that everyone
    else was going to do one of the higher levels.

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  7. yea i dont think that anyone on a uni would have to much of a chance in
    any of the higher levels.

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  8. I'm definitely doing Sport. Expert and Pro aren't really feasible on a
    unicycle, bikes just have a mechanical advantage when it comes to
    things like hop height. I'm pretty sure Local Max will be doing Sport
    too. Ryan, are you planning to compete?

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  9. I'll be out there either way-- I'm not much for early Saturday mornings,
    but I'll be out there sometime...

    I grabbed a flyer from the bike shop and it said registration was
    between 7-9am for the beginner/sport class and that part of the comp
    will run from 9-12pm.

    What's going on Friday? Sunday?

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  10. BluntRM said:

    What's going on Friday? Sunday?

    Read the first 2 posts that may help.

    I don't know how I could get down there but I have an aunt and uncle
    that live near Richmond so HOPEFULLY I CAN.😕

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  11. Right, I should re-phrase that: Who's coming in town Friday and where
    should we meet?

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  12. i'm in for the riding on friday, i probablywont come to whatever yall do
    afterwards. we're meeting at 5 and i think that kanawha plaza would be
    a good place to meet.

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  13. I'm currently scheduled to work friday night, but I think I can find
    someone to cover for me. As for Sunday, looks like no one's staying
    from out of town, so I'm up for just hanging out with the urban dervish
    folks at Dogwood Dell.

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  14. Here's a 'thread'
    (http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.php?t=29744) from a bike
    trials forum about the Belle Isle comp. Looks like some really big
    riders will be there.

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  15. We're getting close! So far the lineup appears to be:

    Local Max: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?
    Nova Max: Saturday
    Frank: Saturday (couldn't get off work friday night, sorry), and
    Sunday
    Ryan: Friday?, Saturday and Sunday

    Anyone else? James? Phil? Joey?

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  16. I'll have to ditch work early, but I'll probably be around on Friday.

    Hey Frank did you make a new Hell-on-Wheel logo?

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  17. I'll be there about a half hour before the sport category starts to
    register. Can't wait!

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  18. What is the beginner trials course like?

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  19. siafirede said:

    What is the beginner trials course like?

    Definitely within your ability, but still a lot of fun. After we were
    done competing at the last comp, Local Max and I did a few runs on the
    beginners just for fun, tried to clean them with a few hops as
    possible. But even if you don't want to compete you should still come
    for the muni.

    Ryan - My artist/printer hasn't gotten back to me yet, so new shirts
    may not be ready for Saturday...we'll see.

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  20. Hey Max, how attached are you to riding street on Friday? I was thinking
    about scoping the rocks on Belle Isle for a bit and then heading into
    the city once it gets dark... Either ways fine with me. Is anyone else
    coming in town Friday night?

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