Are there any international unicycling conventions? Thanx
RE: Unicycling Convention?
> The pub venue for Sunday lunch is booked (to include good sharp climb
> immediately after lunch (!) and ride through town centre) The T-shirt, with
> illustrations by Martin Horrible Histories Brown, has been designed and will
> shortly be published to the website. Worldwide despatch and purchase by Visa /
> Mastercard is possible
Sounds like a blast. How can I order a T-shirt?
Stay on top,
John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com
RE: Unicycling Convention?
> I guess we’re all forgetting that UNICON X is “the” international unicycling
> convention.
Any recent word from “the” organizers? I hope they are working smoothly toward a
big convention next year, but it would be nice to know, even if they have
nothing new to tell us, how they’re doing.
Other convention dates have been set, and we hope there will be no conflicts.
Let’s wish the organizers of UNICON X success in being able to choose dates that
will work well for us all.
Stay on top,
John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com
RE: Unicycling Convention?
>From: “Foss, JohnX” <johnx.foss@intel.com> To: “‘Steve Dressler’”
><trdwnds@asiaonline.net> Subject: RE: Unicycling Convention? Date: Tue, 13 Apr
>1999 16:59:10 -0700 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2448.0)
>
>Steve,
>
>Gotta admit I was getting nervous reading your post, because I didn’t notice
>until afterward that it was to me only! You got me!
>
>> Sorry, but I fear “the” worst. Remember how “the” Chinese team was registered
>> for a group performance on the final day, but mysteriously did not appear in
>> their alocated slot? Why was that? Not Ready? Not “good enough?” Who knows.
>> Many noticed however and DO care when people or teams SAY they’re going to do
>> something and DON’T.
>
>Signing up for performance competitions is a very minor thing. Groups should
>not participate if they don’t have something ready, but are encouraged to sign
>up if they think they might be. This is common in our competitions.
>
>> … mysteriously disappearing. You want more on this?
>
>What have you got?
>
>> They’ll say, "Oh THAT guy who was the organizer is now in Jail or in America
>> juggling goat testicles, or simply, he’s no longer in
>
>Actually he was spinning plates last time I saw him… 
>
>> “THEY” also promised to send me 5 - 50 sample Chinese unicycles for further
>> use and testing here in HK. Of course we were to pay for them. After several
>> useless E-Mails we all bought new Miyatas again
>
>It may have cost a lot more, but you surely got much better quality rides. But
>I’m curious about the Chinese unicycles. Somebody is cranking out a lot of
>them, and they don’t look too terrible. In many ways they look better than the
>cheap Taiwan crap you always find in bike shops here. I wish we had more
>choices of low-end unicycle to choose from.
>
>> Anyway John, as much as I want to see UNICON X happen in Beijing … I
>> fear the worst for the event … The “Dates” are the least of our
>> worries. I’ve told Jack that if the event Does go off as planned, then I’ll
>> drink a full glass of snake bile.
>
>Yum. I also worry about committing myself to an unknown event over there.
>That’s why it would be nice if I could arrange for them to buy my plane ticket
>in exchange for services rendered. No tickee no showee.
>
>And what if they drop the ball? When do we draw the line and start looking for
>a different UNICON X? I guess this depends on whether or not they start doing
>anything. UNICON V was similar, being run by a very small group and organized
>by a guy who was notorious for not answering letters or calls. This was the
>UNICON that Jack didn’t want to “count” because he was unable to organize a
>team to attend on such short notice. Too bad, Jack. It was half-assed, but it
>was a UNICON. Anyone want to host UNICON XI?
>
>> P.S. What can I do to help, without pissing anyone off? I’d like to have
>> staged it in HK, but DON’T have the connections that THEY so proudly
>> took credit for.
>
>I don’t know. Could you host a small convention? If not, could you help someone
>else host someone in a place where facilities were available? I have offered
>support by answering questions and offering advice. But so far, no one has
>contacted me.
>
>We know there is unicycling going on over there in China. We saw the rocket
>riders to prove it (meaning there is coaching going on as well). But where are
>they headed and will there be a UNICON? We can’t say. Too bad we can’t take
>them for their word.
>
>jf
>
>
Re: Unicycling Convention?
In article <371126FE.663B0EF6@geocities.com>, Brian Jordan
<turtlekid@geocities.com> writes:
>Are there any international unicycling conventions?
Yes, the next one is surely the BMW (British Muni Weekend). May 15/16 1999 at
The Inside Park, Blandford, Dorset, England ALL nationalities welcome BMW
website: http://www.vimes.u-net.com/bmw.html
BMW current update: The longer rides have been planned (to suit wet & dry
conditions and all standards) The on-site time trial course will soon be marked
out - including the bombhole The pub venue for Sunday lunch is booked (to
include good sharp climb immediately after lunch (!) and ride through town
centre) The T-shirt, with illustrations by Martin Horrible Histories Brown,
has been designed and will shortly be published to the website. Worldwide
despatch and purchase by Visa / Mastercard is possible Prizes and sponsorship
from local bike shops are rolling in. I have a HUGE cardboard box already
bursting with desirable prizes! Local interest is aroused, press releases are
imminent. Sarah & Paul are OUT THERE spreading the word! Good weather has been
booked (well, I’ll do my best!)
Jerry Cooper
Re: Unicycling Convention?
Greetings
In message “RE: Unicycling Convention?”, Foss, JohnX wrote…
>> I guess we’re all forgetting that UNICON X is “the” international unicycling
>> convention.
>
>Any recent word from “the” organizers? I hope they are working smoothly toward
>a big convention next year, but it would be nice to know, even if they have
>nothing new to tell us, how they’re doing.
IO jave been after them but without success. I’ll try phining in the next few
days and let you know.
>Other convention dates have been set, and we hope there will be no conflicts.
>Let’s wish the organizers of UNICON X success in being able to choose dates
>that will work well for us all.
What are the dates, please. I’ll let them know.
>Stay on top,
>
>John Foss, the Uni-Cyclone http://www.unicycling.com
>
Regards, Jack Halpern Kanji Dictionary Publishing Society, http://www.kanji.org
Voice: +81-048-481-3103 Fax: +81-048-479-1323
Re: Unicycling Convention?
In article <99BAA0EF4B10D211AC4000A0C95BF940017AF9C9@fmsmsx45.fm.intel.com>,
johnx.foss@intel.com (Foss, JohnX) writes:
>The T-shirt, with illustrations by Martin *Horrible
>> Histories* Brown, has been designed and will shortly be published to the
>> website. Worldwide despatch and purchase by Visa / Mastercard is possible
>
>Sounds like a blast. How can I order a T-shirt?
You can mail-order T Shirts from me using Visa / Mastercard by email
(inspark@aol.com) Fax: (UK) 01258 459921 Phone: (UK) 01258 453719 Post: Inside
Park, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 9AD, England All orders will be ackowledged by
email. Cost per shirt is 10 UK pounds for all sizes. Full colour printed front &
back on white. Post & packing is as follows: UK: 1 pound Europe: 2 pounds Rest
of world: 3 pounds All transactions will be in UK pounds. Final cost to you will
depend on local exchange rates. Final date for orders is 6 May. Orders will be
despatched 17 May. If you are coming to the BMW you can collect (and wear) your
shirt on arrival and save on p&p!
The picture will be on the web any day now…
Jerry Cooper
Re: Unicycling Convention?
InsPark wrote:
> In article <371126FE.663B0EF6@geocities.com>, Brian Jordan
> <turtlekid@geocities.com> writes:
>
> >Are there any international unicycling conventions?
>
> Yes, the next one is surely the BMW (British Muni Weekend). May 15/16 1999
We also have the dates for the British Unicycling Convention now, it will be
held in North Wales on 4/5th September 1999. More information will appear in the
next few weeks.
Roger
Re: Unicycling Convention?
Greetings
In message “Re: Unicycling Convention?”, Roger Davies wrote…
>InsPark wrote:
>
>> In article <371126FE.663B0EF6@geocities.com>, Brian Jordan
>> <turtlekid@geocities.com> writes:
>>
>> >Are there any international unicycling conventions?
>>
>> Yes, the next one is surely the BMW (British Muni Weekend). May 15/16 1999
>
>We also have the dates for the British Unicycling Convention now, it will be
>held in North Wales on 4/5th September 1999. More information will appear in
>the next few weeks.
I guess we’re all forgetting that UNICON X is “the” international unicycling
convention.
>Roger
>
>
>
Regards, Jack Halpern Kanji Dictionary Publishing Society, http://www.kanji.org
Voice: +81-048-481-3103 Fax: +81-048-479-1323
Re: Unicycling Convention?
Jack Halpern wrote:
> Greetings
>
> In message “Re: Unicycling Convention?”, Roger Davies wrote…
> >InsPark wrote:
> >
> >> In article <371126FE.663B0EF6@geocities.com>, Brian Jordan
> >> <turtlekid@geocities.com> writes:
> >>
> >> >Are there any international unicycling conventions?
> >>
> >> Yes, the next one is surely the BMW (British Muni Weekend). May 15/16 1999
> >
> >We also have the dates for the British Unicycling Convention now, it will be
> >held in North Wales on 4/5th September 1999. More information will appear in
> >the next few weeks.
>
> I guess we’re all forgetting that UNICON X is “the” international unicycling
> convention.
I know, It just reminded me about the British one and that I had not put any
post out about
it.At BJC we were discussing going to UNICON and it looks as if there will be a
quite few coming from the UK. We were also talking of getting there using the
Trans-Siberian Express.
Roger
Re: Unicycling Convention?
Roger, the Trans-Siberian is a great idea. I took it the other direction from
Vladivostok in 1992. Having your uni at the ready would be perfect. For instance
at the one stop at Lake Baikal, only 2 of us from the whole train made the run
to the lake. A uni would be perfect. It was something like a 16 minute stop (one
of the longest).
You’ll amaze people in those Siberian villages popping out of the train and
cruising around on your unis! We are planning on going too, although I was
thinking of via Japan. But let me know if this plan really materializes, and I
might come over and go that way.
—Nathan
Roger Davies wrote in message <371345D7.A1E5CEB6@Octacon.Co.Uk>…
>Jack Halpern wrote:
>
>> Greetings
>>
>> In message “Re: Unicycling Convention?”, Roger Davies wrote…
>> >InsPark wrote:
>> >
>> >> In article <371126FE.663B0EF6@geocities.com>, Brian Jordan
>> >> <turtlekid@geocities.com> writes:
>> >>
>> >> >Are there any international unicycling conventions?
>> >>
>> >> Yes, the next one is surely the BMW (British Muni Weekend). May
15/16 1999
>> >
>> >We also have the dates for the British Unicycling Convention now, it
will be held
>> >in North Wales on 4/5th September 1999. More information will appear
in the next
>> >few weeks.
>>
>> I guess we’re all forgetting that UNICON X is “the” international
unicycling convention.
>
>I know, It just reminded me about the British one and that I had not put
any post out about
>it.At BJC we were discussing going to UNICON and it looks as if there will be
a quite few
>coming from the UK. We were also talking of getting there using the
Trans-Siberian Express.
>
>Roger