2nd Annual Rolling Trials Competition – Rays MTB, Cleveland: April 8, 2006

I had intended to post this thread a while back, but life has been
pretty hectic for me lately and so Tigger actually kind of beat me to
it when he suggested the event (or at least a group ride at Rays,
anyway) in this thread:

'Uni Ride at Rays'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44582)

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Rolling Trials, the quick
description is the following:

The rules are nearly identical to the rules developed by Kris Holm for
unicycle trials, but with one important additional rule – you can’t
hop. You can however “get air” naturally from drop-offs, jumps, or
other terrain along the course (known as a “section”) that causes the
wheel to leave the ground without the riders help.

This single additional rule (no hopping) makes a RT competition a
completely different form of competition than a standard unicycle
trials competition. Thus for an RT competition, the person who
completes (“cleans”) the most Sections (rides from the start line to
the finish line of the Section without dabbing or hopping) wins.
Rolling Trials tests the rider's ability to roll over a variety of
challenging terrain, including obstacles such as: ramps, bridges,
skinnies, swing bridges, rock gardens, log piles, teeter-totters, and
much more. Because hopping skills are not required, the sport of
Rolling Trials has the potential to appeal to a large number of
unicyclists that have not yet learned how to hop and/or are not as
interested in hopping, as well being of interest to trials riders
because it helps develop the non-hopping skills needed for standard
unicycle trials.

For more information on the development of the sport, rules, last
year’s event, etc., please refer to the following threads:

'New Uni Event...'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37440)

'Rolling Trials'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37568)

'Rolling Trials Sections @ Rays...'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37650)

'TWNR US Release: Updated Info'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37095)


_HERE_ARE_SOME_COMMENTS_FROM_LAST_YEARS_EVENT_:

-“All in all, this was a great competition. I definately believe that
rolling trials has the potential to be a new form of unicycling. It is
certainly challenging enough. Also, the terrain at Ray's forced the
riders to do things and make lines they thought they couldn't do, which
was the best part in my opinion. I will attend the next annual
competition.”-
- digitalattrition

-“Andrew - Fun competition and a great concept. It requires a different
type of riding and approach which I found enjoyable. I hope more events
will have rolling trials and the concept will grow.”-
- billham

-“The rolling trials went really good. I really liked it.”-
- Tim

-“I totally enjoyed the rolling trials. I finally found a situation
where I liked riding a 26" and didn't wish I had a different wheel. I
found the 26" gave me the speed and momentum that you need on a lot of
these lines, but still I had a lot of the control you would have with a
24".”-
- nbrazzi

You can read more comments from last year’s competitors he

'Rolling Trials Competition Results'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38423)

This year’s event doesn’t conflict with a major trials competition (as
last years did) and promises do be a much bigger and better event, with
over 50 riders planning to attend, including some of the greats!

Hope to see you there...


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Of course I'll be there to defend my title. Thanks for putting so much
time and effort into this.


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That looks like a total blast. Wish I was there. That log pile type
stuff ain't easy, and when it goes for a ways you're looking at one of
the hardest things you can do on a unicycle.

JL


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hell-on-wheel wrote:
Of course I'll be there to defend my title. Thanks for putting so much
time and effort into this.


Thanks, Frank… it’s worth it to hold this contest just to see you ride!
You really blew me away with your RT skills last year and I really look
forward to watching you conquer the new Sections this year! I’ll be
sure to plan some real nice ones for you !



vivalargo wrote:
That looks like a total blast. Wish I was there. That log pile type
stuff ain't easy, and when it goes for a ways you're looking at one of
the hardest things you can do on a unicycle.


I agree, totally… the place is just filled with all sorts of the most
challenging terrain you can ride – it’s absolutely incredible!!!

The good part is, there is also a decent amount of beginner stuff, so
riders of all skill levels can compete and develop their skills while
having fun!


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OK… I spoke to Ray Home, the owner of Rays so here’s some
more information on this year’s event:

*_DATE_:*......SATURDAY NIGHT, APRIL 8, 2006
*_LOCATION_:* RAYS MTB – CLEVELAND, OH (SEE WEB SITE FOR MORE
INFO: HTTP://WWW.RAYSMTB.COM)
*_TIME_:.....* 9PM – 2AM (EXACT HOURS TO BE CONFIRMED, BUT IT
WILL BE AT NIGHT AROUND THESE HOURS)
..............-(LIKE LAST YEAR, WE WILL HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE
RENTAL, BUT WE MAY HAVE TO SHARE THE PLACE WITH BIKERS FOR THE FIRST
HOUR.)-
*_Classes_:.* 24”/26” class
..............36” class
...................-(If there is enough interest, we could add a
28”/29” class)-
...................-(We could also have an “unlimited”
class where you can use whatever size uni you like, similar to golfers
using different clubs).-
*_PRICE_:....* $20.00/PER PERSON
...................-(entitles you to compete in one or more classes -
no extra charge to compete in multiple classes)-
...................-(like last year, there may be a $5 discount for the
first 10 riders that register; I’ll update this thread to let you
know).-

If you want to ride during the day there is, of course, an additional
fee of $18 (for the whole day of riding) or you can buy a weekend (or
three day) pass and get a discount.

RAY MAY HAVE A DEAL WITH FOX SPORTS REAL SOON… SO IT IS POSSIBLE
THAT THEY MAY COVER THIS EVENT. CHECK BACK FOR MORE INFO…

ALSO RAY IS GOING TO INFORM THE LOCAL MEDIA OF THE EVENT AND I’D
LIKE TO GIVE HIM AN IDEA OF HOW MANY COMPETITORS THERE WILL BE, SO
PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS THREAD IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING AND ALSO
INDICATE THE CLASS YOU WILL BE COMPETING IN (24”/26” AND/OR
36”) AND WHETHER YOU WOULD LIKE TO ALSO COMPETE IN A
28”/29” CLASS OR “UNLIMITED” CLASS.

THE NEW COURSE LOOKS AWESOME, SO GET PSYCHED TO HAVE AN AMAZING
TIME!!!


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OK, so I posted this thread almost a week ago thinking there would be a
substantial amount of interest in this event (based on input from some
of last year’s competitors as well as others who had responded to
Tigger’s thread: 'Uni Ride at Rays'
(http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44582)), but
apparently (so far, anyway)... I seem to be mistaken.

I don’t know if the reason for this seeming lack of interest is due
to:

1. Those people who are interested in the event simply missed this
thread since it didn’t stay on the first page for very long,
2. I waited to long to start actively promoting the event and thus
didn’t give you guys enough advance notice that the event was
definitely going to take place (and so now it is too late), or
3. Those people who had expressed an interest are no longer interested
for whatever reason

Although I am quite eager to promote the sport of Rolling Trials and
would very much like to organize this year’s competition at Rays, it
doesn’t make any sense for me to do so if there isn’t sufficient
interest.

Being that I have arranged for sponsors, prizes, and possible media
coverage… I really need to know ASAP if it looks like there is enough
interest to warrant holding this year’s competition.

IF YOU WANT THIS EVENT TO HAPPEN, SAY SO AND HELP KEEP THIS THREAD ON
THE FIRST PAGE SO THAT IT WILL BE EASILY SEEN BY OTHERS WHO ARE
INTERESTED (WHO WILL ALSO RESPOND TO THIS THREAD AND INDICATE THEIR
INTEREST).

If this thread dies quickly due to lack of interest, I may try to bump
it once or twice if it seems like nobody really had a chance to see it,
but that would be about as much as I can do and then if there is still
minimal interest… I’ll have no choice but to cancel the event.


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Based on the interest people seemed to have at Motorama, I know this
competition is worth holding. People are probably just too shy or
something to post, or else they're only 90% sure they can make it up,
so they don't want to commit to it.


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You think Frank Brown is keeping his title???

I'm in


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One thing that would speed up the laying of the course, is to instead of
lining the lines with marking tape like we did last year, we could make
it like ski slaloms, a (these colours may be wrong) red tape if you
need to go on the right of the tape, blue if you need to go on the left
of the tape. Most lines are already predetermined by Ray, of course,
but this would be a good idea for places we need to mark off.


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I am planning on attending. I just need to secure a car ride.

My plans would probably be to travel to Ohio after work on Thursday
night, play around at Ray's on Friday and Saturday, and drive home
Sunday.


Jeff Prosa
New Jersey Unicyclist


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