eric aldinger
My carbon fiber road bike resembles that remark.
On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 11:28 AM, tackyglueit wrote:
> im laughing.........."pawn".......... scary. i was more referencing the
> race vs. the movie but mabye its the same difference? and i think ive been a
> pawn to the cycling industry for so long already does it really matter?
>
> On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 11:22 AM, Evan Plews wrote:
>
>> And you may be their pawn if you like spending your money on a movie about
>> their members only ride.
>> Evan Plews
>> www.evanplews.com
>> 503-949-4879
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tackyglueit
>> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 18:51:47
>> To:
>> Cc: ; ;
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Race Across The Sky -- Encore Screening
>>
>> it's kind of like the first crusade this year when dr. ross had a couple
>> call ups of "special guests"......trebon and wicks. promoters are kings
>> which is fine by me.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 9:23 PM, Evan Plews > plewse@hotmail.com> > wrote:
>> I have not seen this movie but I find these comments interesting. Why?
>> Well leadville is an interesting event because supposedly the ONLY way to
>> enter is through lottery drawing at the beginning of the year. A few years
>> ago this was a race that the locals did and occasionally some second rate
>> pros. Then Lloyd Flandis showed up and it was a big deal and next Lance.
>> However it stands to reason that neither went through the real registration
>> process. This year Levi was supposed to be there and of course most of the
>> real MTB endurance guys wanted to bust their chops--me included. However
>> none of us were allowed to race because we didn't register properly. I know
>> of several sponsors willing to pay ridiculous sums of money and equipment to
>> get quality riders in the event but they were turned away. Why all the blah
>> blah background? Well it is my opinion that this event is a gimmick and a
>> long term marketing scheme not a race. The movie and criticism seems to
>> support this argument since it appears to be just another to build up and
>> capitalize on nothing. If it was really a race then the best riders would be
>> invited, welcome and racing. The outcome might be the same but the movie
>> worth watching.
>> Evan Plews
>> www.evanplews.com
>> 503-949-4879
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kevin >
>> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 02:32:39
>> To: >
>> Cc: >
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Race Across The Sky -- Encore Screening
>>
>> I'll add my opinion as a carbon copy to Ron's except with my purchasing my
>> ticket via Fandango it cost me $12.50 I viewed it as an expensive
>> advertisement to get your organization to arrange a showing at your event.
>> A fund raiser for the film's makers, marketers, and the town of Leadville.
>> Marginally interesting the first time through, I wouldn't pay $1 to see it a
>> second time.
>>
>> YMMV
>>
>> Kevin
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>> What is happening in Kevin's corner of the bike world?
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>> ----------------
>> From: Ron and Dorothy Strasser > rondot@spiritone.com> >
>> To: Greg Hudson >;
>> obra@list.obra.org
>> Sent: Wed, November 4, 2009 3:14:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Race Across The Sky -- Encore Screening
>>
>> I want to support mountain bike races and mountain biking in general, but
>> this film was NOT worth the over $12 I spent to go view it. The race would
>> be way over my head for sure as it is epic and beyond tough, but the general
>> feeling I got was it was using Lance and his high profile to bring attention
>> to the race. I would pay $3 to rent the DVD. The filming was not even such
>> that the "big screen" made it worthwhile for the cost.
>> This is just my opinion on this film. IT FOR SURE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH
>> ANY ARTISTIC QUALITY!
>> ron
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Hudson" > ghudson14@yahoo.com> > ghudson14@yahoo.com> > >
>> To: > obra@list.obra.org > >
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:28 PM
>> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Race Across The Sky -- Encore Screening
>>
>>
>> > Hello Everyone,
>> >
>> > I just wanted to make you all aware that there will be a second
>> screening of this film on Thursday, November 12th. Tickets will go on sale
>> on November 6th for the following locations:
>> >
>> > Cedar Hills Crossing 16
>> > 3200 SW HOCKEN AVE
>> > BEAVERTON, OR 97005
>> > 503-520-0892
>> >
>> > Old Mill Stadium 16
>> > 680 SW POWERHOUSE DR
>> > BEND, OR 97702
>> > 541-312-2901
>> >
>> > Lloyd Center 10
>> > 1510 NE MULTNOMAH ST
>> > PORTLAND, OR 97232
>> > 503-287-0338
>> >
>> > More details and tickets here - > http://www.raceacrossthesky.com/> >.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Greg
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