(California) Need UNi Trials riders for Keyesville Bike trials event

Hi,

I am hoping to organize a group of uni trials riders to compete in the
Keyesville Bike trials event on March 18 and 19, 2006. At the same
time, there will be a large MTB race in the area as well. It is near
Lake Isabella just outside Bakersfield, California. It’s about
1.5 - 2 hours north of Los Angeles. Not sure of the distance from the
San Francisco Bay area – anyone know?

Right now the information is still sketchy. I am in contact with the
organizers, but I need to know if there is any serious interest in
competing. They will set up a separate class for us if we have at
least three riders. I think it would be great if we could show up with
much more.

Here is a photo of one of the riding areas. Below is a brief
description written by one of the promoters – Zak Maeda.

[image:
http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/att...=113789249 9]


The Keyesville Classic is located in the California Sierra town of Lake
Isabella, which is approximately 30 miles East of Bakersfield. Closest
big airport is Burbank Bob Hope Airport. From there it's about a 1 1/2
hr drive.

Closest motel is the Isabella Motel. They fill up fast, so call soon,
if you're definite about coming. 760) 379-2800. There is free camping
on site, on some of the most beautiful terrain imaginable. There are
clean permanent pit toilets, but camping is primitive. You need to
bring water, tent, etc. Lots of free riding and tons of sessioning. At
night there are numerous campfires, it's a pretty sociable group. There
are grocery stores, fast food, gas, etc in Lake Isabella, a short 5
minute drive.

Sections are built on big granite rocks, some water, loose sandy
riverbeds. This is NOT the event to move up a class, as the sections
tend to be tough and challenging. Thanks Tim, for posting the great
photo...this is only one of about 10 big rocky areas we use. The loop
tends to be on the long side, with 6-8 sections. Weather can be cold &
windy, or hot & sunny at this time of year...pretty hard to predict. It
will be a fun time!

Post your name if interested. Please post any questions and I will try
to get them answered. I have been hoping to get some sort of West
Coast Trials comp started for Unicycles, maybe this will be a
beginning.

BTW, there is also a 5 weekend series in Fontana California beginning
January 28 and running every weekend for the next 5 weeks.

Cheers


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I'm in if there's any other bay area riders interested in going down
there. Might Corbin be interested? If so, I might be able to hitch a
ride with him. If not, well, I won't be there. Anyways, I'll e-mail
Corbin, so hopefully that'll be two riders.

Bevan


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i may want to go...it depends on when it starts. it is 4.5 hour drive
from San Jose, probably 5 - 5.5 from San Francisco:

http://tinyurl.com/c8m3e

-corbin


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if corby and gerble are in, then i am too. sounds like a blast!


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Bummer! I have my French final on that day! (4pm)

Good work in organizing such an event though, Rod!

Later,

Jess


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Wooooo im in! I got that day off work too. This is gonna be slick.

Ill probably bring at least one of the other san diego boys too. Im
gonna need someone to keep me company on the drive too, right? haha
Just kidding, i want them to ride too.

Thanks for the information on this, Rod. And keep us updated.
-erik


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anyone from east of iowa going? via car? i'd love to snag a lift. but
alas. looks like a blast, have fun everybody.


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mango wrote:
Wooooo im in!


I can already see it... mango's gonna take the "highest drop"
competition to the next level, being the first unicyclist to leave a
crater where he landed. I can't wait to be a part of history!


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Mannnn! What a great response!

I am currently waiting back for more details. I will keep everyone
posted.

Stay "tuned"

Cheers.


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i dunno what team truckee'll think, but i'll see if we can get together
for that... but we might be preparing for moab...


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