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News / Raleigh, Nc Skatepark Design Meeting, Skaters Already Trying To Keep Bikes Out!!!

« on: May 16, 2007, 05:32:07 PM »

Did any of you guys make it to that meeting, or know anyone that did?  I could sure use info on how it went.  Thanks.

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News / Raleigh, Nc Skatepark Design Meeting, Skaters Already Trying To Keep Bikes Out!!!

« on: May 09, 2007, 01:10:56 AM »

The important thing to remember is not how many bike riders are in NC, it's how many get together and make sure they aren't shut out of skateparks.  Just look at how bad California's situation is although tons of pros live out there.  Another important thing:  Don't underestimate the political power of salty-ass old school skaters.  I underestimated them before and got burned badly.  It takes a lot of organized riders going to meetings to override that lot.

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News / Raleigh, Nc Skatepark Design Meeting, Skaters Already Trying To Keep Bikes Out!!!

« on: May 06, 2007, 10:26:19 PM »

Pillar Design Studios is being contracted by Raleigh, NC to design a new concrete skatepark for the city.  Visit this link for all the pertinent info on the first meeting.

http://www.eastcoastsurf.com/surftalk2/showthread.php?t=16626&highlight=psychicflyingmonkey.com

As you will read in that forum, there are already some crusty, crabby-ass skaters trying to keep bikes out.  Don't let them.  All riders in the Raleigh area need to go to this meeting and the other ones, or you'll find yourselves shut out!  Also, I'd really like to know what is said at this meeting on Wednesday, because I'm trying to find out Pillar's real stance on the "bikes riding with skaters in skateparks" issue. Anyone that goes to the meeting please repost and let me know.

Attention moderators:  Could you please start up a bike/skatepark issues forum on here?  I think it would help a lot with getting riders organized and active to get legal places to ride.  Also, I tried posting this in the news, but it wouldn't let me.  Could you please move this thread over to the news?  Thanks.