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jetkin
April 1st, 2008, 08:25 AM
Though this is not exactly a carver's event per se, it is a total blast and a chance to meet a lot of riders. There were probably about 100 people last year, mostly from around the NE, but also crews from down south, up north, and out west. There were skate-luminaries like Cliff Coleman, Sergio Yuppie and Adam Colton as well.

- Jim
Originally Posted by NY Longboard Association
The Central Park Race is looking to be one of the best ones ever. This year we are going to have a two day event with the Central Park Race on Saturday, June 7th at 12 noon. We will meet at the corner of 59th and Central Park West. Around 8pm we are going to have the most kick ass party hosted by Earthwing Skateboards, it will be held at 210 Cook Street in Brooklyn. This building is a perfect party location with a half pipe in the Earthwing space and a huge roof where we are going to have some bands play... I just talked to Keegan Ales and they are in to bring by some kegs of Keegan Ale and barbecue. On Sunday Earthwing is holding their second annual slide/wheelie event in the Cloisters, around 4PM (directions to come)

We are going to have great events great prizes and a great party.

In the past Fred and I have wished that the events weren't over so soon for people who come so far, sometimes overseas. This year will be the first year we have a full weekend event!

If it rains Saturday we will have to… Have the Central Park Race on Sunday maybe 11pm then the Slide Event at 4pm and then the Party at 8pm just so everyone who traveled so far can make all the events ... all times are subject to change...

Check Broadway Bomb - Home - Welcome to the BROADWAY BOMB Dot Com... (http://www.broadwaybomb.com/) for details we will put a central park page on there soon
Jim Callen
April 1st, 2008, 08:46 AM
So is it an actual race around central park? Or just an excuse to get together and ride?

I did 3 laps of the park the other day and my calves are so fricking sore it's not even funny...
Gecko
April 1st, 2008, 11:35 AM
So is it an actual race around central park? Or just an excuse to get together and ride?

I did 3 laps of the park the other day and my calves are so fricking sore it's not even funny...

it's both....there are some guys who train specifically to win this race but it's also an excuse to get together and skate. I've been talking to my wife about that weekend and my desire to possibly race it. A bunch of guys I skate with have done it and or plan on doing this years race. It's part of a whole Skate weekend in NYC, there is a slide comp in Brooklyn on Sunday too
jetkin
April 1st, 2008, 01:15 PM
it's both....there are some guys who train specifically to win this race but it's also an excuse to get together and skate. I've been talking to my wife about that weekend and my desire to possibly race it. A bunch of guys I skate with have done it and or plan on doing this years race. It's part of a whole Skate weekend in NYC, there is a slide comp in Brooklyn on Sunday too


That's right. It's a race or a cruise, all up to you. There are sponsors and prizes for the winners (and for some of the cruisers if you're pushy enough).

The slide comp on Sunday is actually at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon park, way up at the northern tip of Manhattan, home to what is arguably one of the city's best hills (in terms of pavement, pitch and traffic conditions).
Gecko
April 1st, 2008, 01:55 PM
The slide comp on Sunday is actually at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon park, way up at the northern tip of Manhattan, home to what is arguably one of the city's best hills (in terms of pavement, pitch and traffic conditions).

oops I thought I had heard that it was gonna be in Brooklyn where the Earthwing Rip's are this year
Jim Callen
April 2nd, 2008, 10:15 AM
Does anyone know how long the race is? I've been looking around and can't find that info
jetkin
April 2nd, 2008, 11:07 AM
Does anyone know how long the race is? I've been looking around and can't find that info

It's one lap, starting and ending at Columbus Circle = 6.2 miles.
Jim Callen
April 2nd, 2008, 09:30 PM
Hmmm, I think I just might enter. Are there any crazy rules to be aware of? I've never done a skateboard race before.
Civ
April 3rd, 2008, 08:25 AM
try a slalom race, its much more fun to race down a hill.
jetkin
April 3rd, 2008, 08:55 AM
try a slalom race, its much more fun to race down a hill.


Pedestrians, bicyclists, fruit-booters, runners, horse-drawn carraiges - it is slalom, with large moving cones.
Civ
April 3rd, 2008, 10:01 AM
fair enough.
sscool10
April 14th, 2008, 02:36 PM
Is there an age limit to the central park race??
Gecko
April 14th, 2008, 04:59 PM
Is there an age limit to the central park race??

can you get across the starting line and then the finish line???
jetkin
April 15th, 2008, 01:34 PM
Bustin' boards is sponsoring an Earthday cruise that will take
the same course as the CP race this weekend:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc3/mattcolvin24/Greenskate1a.jpg
Jim Callen
April 15th, 2008, 03:43 PM
Nice! I'm totally going to be there. Any idea where at Columbus everyone's meeting?
jetkin
April 15th, 2008, 03:48 PM
Nice! I'm totally going to be there. Any idea where at Columbus everyone's meeting?


I'm guessing that if you head to the Park Entrance, you'll see a bunch of people gathering there. That's what I'm doing. I'll be the one with a grey beard and a big nose, on a vanguard.
jetkin
May 30th, 2008, 01:09 PM
Race is next Saturday (6/7). From the chatter on SilverFish (http://www.silverfishlongboarding.com/forum/new-york-new-jersey/62993-central-park-race-2008-a.html) sounds like people are coming in from all over US/Canada.

The Friday night before (6/6) there should be a pretty big turnout in Brooklyn for the weekly Prospect Park RIP.

Party after the race on Saturday.

Slide comp in Manhattan at Fort Tryon Park on Sunday.

Details here (http://broadwaybomb.com/central_park_race.html)