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Subject: Recent Post Removals Author: Matthew McLemore GBA President [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 15:44:37 03/29/03 Sat Hello all, The post was removed at my request. This was an email written before the GBA worked out a final agreement with the IGSA. Many people reading this inter-GBA email felt that we were put in a bad position by the IGSA. I apologize personally for this view. I personal would like to state that the IGSA and Marcus have worked very hard to make the riders happy this year. Everyone saw this with the recent Streetluge Vote that was put out to all Streetlugers. Think about it. The riders are getting to make their own choices and the IGSA has been the only Organization in the world to put out this kind of vote. Doesn't this say something about who this Organization Really is? Marcus and the IGSA have given the Gravity Bike community more than most realize. 1.Marcus and the IGSA was the sole reason Gravity Bikes were able to Demo the X-Games in 2000. 2.Marcus was the first Organization in the World to add Gravity Bikes to an event roster. 3. Marcus and the IGSA were the first and only Gravity Organization to Recognize the GBA and our racing members. (In the last week Marcus personally spent many hours helping the GBA develop a Global race series that will represent Gravity Bikers all over the world.) This CAN STILL include the BGSA! Gerhard from the IGSA has tried to talk to the BGSA about your events being added to the 2003 World Cup Championships. And has met resistance. Is this really good for the riders or the sport! This is a great opportunity for BGSA riders in all classes and the UK Gravity Sports Programs to be represented with the rest of the world. It is time to stop the division and to Unite so our sports can grow and our riders will have races. I would like to state that I am personally thrilled at what the IGSA/GBA affiliation will do for Gravity Biking. Have we forgotten people all just want to race and have it count. Why should UK riders be alienated from the rest of the world. We just want your results to stand next to riders from all over the world even if you can't afford to travel out of your region. The IGSA is giving Europe Two World Cups in 2003. For Gravity Bikes the IGSA has even offered to include the Traws Results for National points in the IGSA/GBA World Championships. It is time to focus on the riders. This is why the GBA feels that an IGSA affiliation, is not only Good for the GBA, but it is Great for the Riders. IGSA Europe all ready has a Globally competitive schedule lined up for 2003. This year Hot Heels even offers Prize money. Within the IGSA/GBA alliance we have worked very hard to include the BGSA for 2003. The BGSA riders and events could be included in the 2003 IGSA Championships. Don't you guys think your riders would want this? I know Gravity Bikers want this and the simple fact is the IGSA is the only Organization who can really truly give it to us, and we know this because in 2003 they already have. That is why I asked Chris to remove that post because it absolutely gives the wrong idea of how the GBA feels about the IGSA and of how the IGSA is treating the GBA. The GBA is incredibly pleased with the outcome of the proposed IGSA/GBA alliance. Matthew McLemore President Gravity Bike Association http://www.GravityBike.com 1-310-305-8858 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]