Illinois

**User Name:** · 03-13-2008 05:47 PM

I'm a bit east of Rockford so probably at least a 2 hour drive but I've never been to or heard of any events any closer

I'll chuck it on my calendar and see if any of my friends are down for the trek

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-14-2008 12:47 PM

The event might be moved to lake shore drive downtown... ONLY in the event that the park district refuses to give us the permit. Please keep the event in mind but no matter what, weather in chicago or at the woods trail the event will happen and will be chicago's own labomba (adam colton's joy ride)... Peace

**Tmannion87** · 03-14-2008 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by urbancurbsurfer213

The event might be moved to lake shore drive downtown... ONLY in the event that the park district refuses to give us the permit. Please keep the event in mind but no matter what, weather in chicago or at the woods trail the event will happen and will be chicago's own labomba (adam colton's joy ride)... Peace

I personally think that you would have a larger turn out if it was held in the city. Thats just my two cents, I'll be there either way.

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-16-2008 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Tmannion87

I personally think that you would have a larger turn out if it was held in the city. Thats just my two cents, I'll be there either way.

I really like the I dea of doing it in the city to... mostly because I'd love to make this event as free as possible (minus dollar dogs.).... Got any ideas where exactly we should start and end at.

**Gecko** · 03-16-2008 12:11 PM

Busse woods might be a good option. The permit fee is nominal, I believe, and there are trails galore. It's also close to the highway. Doesn't have the same urban feel, but might be worth looking into.

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-20-2008 05:58 PM

The lake shore la bomba will be on sun june 15th starting at lake shore drive and monroe and end at the oak street beach...
Totally board skate shop in lagrange is helping out with the tee shirts.
Cost: $5.00 (send w/shirt size)
send check to 3414 prairie ave. brookfield IL 60513
that will cover food, entrance fee and gift bag (tee-shirt, stickers, etc.)
any questions, let me know.
the event will be posted on the events page of silverfish later tonight.

**User Name:** · 03-20-2008 08:12 PM

so is this gonna be just a cruise or is it gonna be downhill?

**Tmannion87** · 03-20-2008 08:45 PM

You should try and contact cfav over at Chi ILL as a sponsor. Home

Any other information on sponsors and organizing? Possibly a seperate website for it to gain more attention?

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-21-2008 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by User Name:

so is this gonna be just a cruise or is it gonna be downhill?

its a cruise with short small downhills, good leg work out and its only a mile and a half-ish

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-21-2008 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Tmannion87

You should try and contact cfav over at Chi ILL as a sponsor. Home

Any other information on sponsors and organizing? Possibly a seperate website for it to gain more attention?

nm im working with loaded boards to get some free stuff to hand out and concrete wave... im gonna have some tee shirts made up but ppl have to rsvp and let me know there sending a check just so i know how much food to get and how many tee shirts to have made you know.

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-22-2008 11:42 AM

All the info for the lake front La Bomba Is posted under the event section so check it out and register today... you dont have to pay online or by mail... just register

**tomlarry@hotmail.com** · 03-23-2008 11:54 AM

should we bring helmets and gloves?

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-23-2008 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by tomlarry@hotmail.com

should we bring helmets and gloves?

bring whatever you want... bring your helmet, your gloves, your friends, bring your mother if she's on a board...

**tomlarry@hotmail.com** · 03-23-2008 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by urbancurbsurfer213

bring whatever you want... bring your helmet, your gloves, your friends, bring your mother if she's on a board...

haha ok i'll have to get a new helmet anyways

**User Name:** · 03-23-2008 10:21 PM

somebody wanna up a link to the "EVENTS" thread of this? I tried looking for it and searched to no avail. thanks

**kidwithoutclaws** · 03-23-2008 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by User Name:

somebody wanna up a link to the "EVENTS" thread of this? I tried looking for it and searched to no avail. thanks

try this: Silverfish Longboarding - The Longboard Skateboarding Community - LakeFront LaBomba

i just signed up today, sounds like fun. i'm just gonna pay with cash the day of the event.

i haven't browsed these forums regularly for a while, but i'm gonna try to again since the weather will (hopefully) be nicer soon.

i'm currently going to depaul university for school and i live in an apartment just off campus on lincoln ave. if anyone in this thread lives near there i'm down to skate this week 'cause i'm on spring break.

i'd also like to offer my help in getting word out about this. i know i've seen some longboards around here, even saw a landyachtz before. i'm thinking i could post flyers around campus when the date of the event gets closer. i sort of know my way around photoshop and may also be able to help design a flyer, i've done so before when i worked on the school newspaper.

anyway, if i can be of help let me know. i'll be trying to check this thread at least once daily

**false_consciousness** · 03-24-2008 12:14 AM

damn, i think my account got banned for lack of activity. so if anyone needs to contact me use this name instead

**User Name:** · 03-24-2008 01:06 AM

thanks for the link I'm in the mix!

anybody looking to possibly car pool or convoy from Northwest Illinois? with gas prices as they are (and will be) I'd be able to either pitch gas money to someone with room (might be me and a friend or two) or else we might be able to squeeze in two or three people for the journey. All of my friends and I are chill and super easy to get along with so no worries there. PM me if you've got space or are looking for a ride.

Also thinking about hopping the train in Harvard and riding it into Chicago. Anybody know the train stops/ metro (dunno if that's the right part of chicago) to get to this?

**false_consciousness** · 03-24-2008 12:36 PM

i'm not familiar with that part of illi, but the rta has a trip planner that could tell you.

check it: Plan Your Trip With the RTA!

edit: but yeah i would personally advise against driving here. parking would probably suck

**urbancurbsurfer213** · 03-25-2008 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by kidwithoutclaws

try this: Silverfish Longboarding - The Longboard Skateboarding Community - LakeFront LaBomba

i just signed up today, sounds like fun. i'm just gonna pay with cash the day of the event.

i haven't browsed these forums regularly for a while, but i'm gonna try to again since the weather will (hopefully) be nicer soon.

i'm currently going to depaul university for school and i live in an apartment just off campus on lincoln ave. if anyone in this thread lives near there i'm down to skate this week 'cause i'm on spring break.

i'd also like to offer my help in getting word out about this. i know i've seen some longboards around here, even saw a landyachtz before. i'm thinking i could post flyers around campus when the date of the event gets closer. i sort of know my way around photoshop and may also be able to help design a flyer, i've done so before when i worked on the school newspaper.

anyway, if i can be of help let me know. i'll be trying to check this thread at least once daily

dude I live in brookfield and im on break to so if you wanna go skate just hit me up 708 990 0772
and as far as the flyer goes send me your email and i'll send you the basic layout of the flyer