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Ride Freesport is once again proud to announce the 4th edition of the London Ride event series. The London Ride 07, presented by Snow + Rock and Switzerland Tourism, will take place at the Kensington Olympia on Saturday 27th October and will be run in association with and as part of the Metro Ski + Snowboard Show 2007. Athletes from across the globe will compete in the Quarter Pipe event and show the London crowds the latest tricks on the freestyle ski scene.

Qualification rounds will take place at the show from 2.30pm - 3.30pm and the finals will run from 4.30pm - 5.30pm. You'll get to see the top British riders go head to head with some of Europe's best athletes such as Saas-Fee Ride 07 champion Henrik Harlaut. All the action will be filmed for International TV distribution and a 24 minute TV broadcast is scheduled for release just after the event. For all event info and to watch last year's TV action check out www.thelondonride.com.

RIDE FREESPORT FILM FESTIVAL - 22nd October, Prince Charles Cinema

The 2nd Ride Freesport Film Festival takes place on Monday 22nd October at the Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square, London. The event kick starts the winter season for the UK market and has grown since last year's launch with 4 movies being shown and 2 photographers being showcased.

British Freeskier, Pat Sharples, a film maker himself, will be presenting on the night the following line up:
1st A History of Ride (5 mins)
2nd Monkey Vision 2 (15 mins)
3rd Pally Learmond Photography (3 mins)
4th Sticks & Stones (35 mins)
5th Camilla Stoddart Photography (3 mins)
6th The Journal (38 mins)

All these screenings are to showcase the talent in British freeskiing and the cameramen and photographers that put their heart and soul into getting the perfect shots. Get the full details from the official film festival website: www.ridefreesport.com

IMPORTANT STUFF!
WHERE: Prince Charles Cinema, Leicester Square, London www.princecharlescinema.com
WHEN: Monday 22nd October, 8.30pm - 10.30pm (arrive between 7.45pm and 8.15pm to get tickets)
HOW: Get to the cinema between 7.45pm and 8.15pm. Tickets cost £5 and include seating at the Prince Charles Cinema + entry to the After-Party at Zoo Bar in Leicester Square. There are limited numbers of tickets (515) and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve and confirm your ticket requirements please email your list of names attending to filmfestival@ridefreesport.com. Payment is £5 cash on the door. Please bring exact money with you to keep the traffic flowing in the cinema without delay.
AFTER-PARTY: After party location is the Zoo Bar on Bear Street in Leicester Square, just one minute walk from the cinema. The party runs from 10.30pm - 3am and you'll get free entry and special price drinks with your Film Festival cinema ticket. For information on this location go to www.zoobar.co.uk.

And here is the picture of Pavel's famous wall :-

Click here for the Hi Res version (320K)

Good luck...

Pavel, do we give our answers in the open forum or should we send them to you by Private Message?

Nearly time for the big one, once again, so here's the official blurb...

To find out which rider is pulling all the tricks this year or where to book your next holiday, you need venture no further than this year’s show. With eight new features, and the return of some of last year’s highlights such as the Trespass Quarter Pipe, The Ski and Snowboard – on the slopes with lastminute.com is the place to get you geared up for the winter season.

Action Stations

Back to showcase the talents of some of the world’s finest riders, the Trespass Quarter Pipe is home to the hottest action this side of the Alps. Just next door, a new addition for this year is the much-anticipated Burton Rail Jam brought to you by Land Rover; boarding masters from across the globe will be grinding the rail for your viewing pleasure.

You can also pick up some hot tips from the pros in the Snowboard and Freeski Theatre.

Pictures from the Piste

If all the action gets too much, take a time out and experience the finer side of snow sports with our breathtaking video and image gallery. With all imagery submitted by the public, the mix is vast, from sunsets on the slopes to big air and deep powder fields. In fact, why not submit your own gems on www.metrosnow.co.uk from 14th September. Get a sneak preview of the latest in board design at our ‘Board Art Gallery’, which shows how decks can be customised through a mixture of graffiti and illustration.

Home to the big brands

The ski show offers a great opportunity for ski and board fans to equip themselves ahead of the winter season, with the chance to shop around, under one roof. With an enormous Brand Arena, you can top up your wardrobe from the cutting edge design of Oakley, established favourites such as Salomon and hot newcomers like Zimtstern and E+O.

Catch the visually explosive fashion show to see the crème de la crème of winter styles.

Best ski holiday yet

Within the popular World Resorts Village, you’ll have the chance to shop around for your next ski or board adventure. With representatives from countries across the globe, at hand to advise on the hottest new destinations and latest deals, cherry-picking your dream holiday is made easy.

Entertainment

If being out on the slopes all day gives you a touch of frostbite, then head to one of our four entertainment areas to warm yourself up.

For those who love their music as much as their ski holidays, the Gigloo is a must! For the first time ever, we will be hosting a series of exclusive live gigs from a unique ‘igloo’ venue, in conjunction with XFM.

Après Ski

After an action packed day on the slopes, a well-deserved beer is a must. New to this year’s show is the stunning roof terrace bar, offering a unique opportunity to sit back and soak up an Alpine atmosphere, with a great view of the Quarter Pipe competition below.

Opening Times
Wednesday – Friday 11am – 9.30pm
Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm

Ticket prices

Weekday:
Adult on the Door: £10.50
Senior on the Door: £7.00
Student on the Door: £8.00
11-16 Year Olds: £5.00
10 & Under: Free

Adult Advance: £8.50
Senior Advance £6.00
Student Advance: £6.50
11-16 Year Olds: £4.00

Weekend:
Adult on the Door: £14.50
Senior on the Door: £8.50
Student on the Door: NA
11-16 Year Olds: £7.00
10 & Under: Free

Adult Advance: £12.50
Senior Advance: £7.50
Student Advance: NA
11-16 Year Olds: £6.00

Advance Ticket Hotline – 0871 230 1100

But watch this space! We'll shortly have our annual competition to win some free tickets...

planning on going somewhere in europe for christmas ski, where would be best for some early snow. would like somewhere nice not really a purpose built resort if possible, sorry for being a bit choosey, thought of possibly Zermat but open to some suggestions.

Posted by Admin on behalf of chrishunt

Admin wrote:We have hills you know.

Although it is worth noting that we are short of glaciers - I blame global warming, personally.

Rossfra8 wrote:this means we are going to have 40 feet of snow this year haha

Agreed. In Kent. We have hills you know.

Hi Mike, you should be ok now.

I think Pavel is offline for a few days - as soon as he's back in action we'll have everyone set-up; but there'll be little to see here until he's with us again.

Free Spyder Polarfleece Jacket Started by User in Ski Chatter, 81 Replies
And here is the picture of Pavel's famous wall :- Click here for the Hi Res version (320K) Good luck... Pavel, do we give our answers in the open forum or should we send them to you by Private Message?

Christmas Skiing Destinations Started by User in Ski Chatter
planning on going somewhere in europe for christmas ski, where would be best for some early snow. would like somewhere nice not really a purpose built resort if possible, sorry for being a bit choosey, thought of possibly Zermat but open to some suggestions. Posted by Admin on behalf of chrishunt

Winter 07/08 Prediction? Started by User in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports, 38 Replies
Admin wrote:We have hills you know. Although it is worth noting that we are short of glaciers - I blame global warming, personally.

Winter 07/08 Prediction? Started by User in Snow Forecasts and Snow Reports, 38 Replies
Rossfra8 wrote:this means we are going to have 40 feet of snow this year haha Agreed. In Kent. We have hills you know.

Test Picture Started by User in Ski Tuning Course, 6 Replies
Hi Mike, you should be ok now. I think Pavel is offline for a few days - as soon as he's back in action we'll have everyone set-up; but there'll be little to see here until he's with us again.

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