The Augie Asphalt Assault
Target:
Mountain Biking Community and College Students
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If passed the Augie Asphalt Assault would be one of the first all urban downhill races in the country. Set to take place on the beautiful Augustana College Campus in Rock Island, IL, the race would take 50 riders from all over the country and pin them in a time trial event featuring almost 20 staircases and many twists and turns.
If passed the Augie Asphalt Assault would be one of the first all urban downhill races in the country. Set to take place on the beautiful Augustana College Campus in Rock Island, IL, the race would take 50 riders from all over the country and pin them in a time trial event featuring almost 20 staircases and many twists and turns.
We the undersigned are in full support of the event, The Augie Asphalt Assault. We as a group collectively believe that this event will bring more people into the mountain biking community, increase campus activity invlolvement, as well as increase the variety of campus activities here at Augustana. We realize that an event of such magnatude requires many committments including: time, money, and labor and we fully accept these responsibilities. We thank you for taking the time to review our petition and look forward to hearing your response.
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If passed, this would be a huge step for mountain biking. I would love to race a course like this if I only had the chance.
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Hooray for boobies! But, no really get this course going it's dank! I'm down!
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I am inthe Quad Cities atleast one weekend a month.Would be great to have a place for some free riding while I was there.
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It would be great to see an event like this come to the Midwest, it would bring a positive image to freeride in the Midwest as well as the school for supporting such an overlooked sport.
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I'm all in.
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it would be nice to have an urban dh race, theirs not to many of them... especially in Illinois. it could be the start of something good.
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would be sooo cool, now lets get it on espn or versus.
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I believe that riders who have the skills and desire,adequate shocks, and proper safety equipment can push the envelope right here in the QC!
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We need more of these events in the mid west. It would draw riders from all over the country.
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Looks Like Fun!!
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This is right up david's alley, he has't stopped riding since he got his first mountain in 8th grade
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This could be a super cool event. It would be a great way for a University/College to target a demographic that they maybe never thought of. Red Bull has sponsored events like this before...who drinks Red Bull? Young people who might be making decision of where they'll attend school.
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This could open alot of doors to promote mountain biking. We may not have mountains, but we sure have cement!
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Cycling, in all it's forms, is quickly becoming a huge sport and the most popular recreational activity. Why would we deny the chance for our Cities to be the first to host a new type of cycling event? Look around as you drive home, count how many cyclists you see on the road. You may be suprised at how many of us their are! Mountain bike paths are being put in to most every park in the area, Rock Island has started adding biking lanes to repaved roads......it's here. Lets promote it!
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Give it a shot!
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Let's just do it! hehe
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Good clean fun. Must be a way to work out the liability issue; other venues do.
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A very innovative idea...give it a chance at least once and see how it goes!
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Dave had this idea when i met him last year workin on some trails...Sounds like a great plan. Im up for it!!! ill do anything i can help.
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With the proper planning and execution any event is possible. This urban downhill race will draw much interest because of its location in an urban area and draw publicity to an outdoor activity as well as to the college - showing that you are willing to work toward helping young people get outside.
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Hello, I am the MORC (Minnesota Off Road Cyclist) Bike Patrol Director and I support this event fully. Mountain Biking is a great way for our youth to get out, excercise, and be involved in the community building trails for all to enjoy. Events like these support the sport, the environment, and the communities they are held in.
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we really need an event like this in Ilinois, I know I would be there. Illinois needs more freeride type events.
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I am the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) representative for Southern Minnesota. This event would reach a user group that currently does not have a venue for its activities. I support this activity and would like to see approval given. Tim
