Chicago Style Bomb Longboard Race

It is that time of year when Chicago longboarders unite for a longboard race around the city. The event is hosted by Chicago Push Races but Windward will be there with giveaways at the end of the race. You can find more info at Chicago Push Races official Facebook Page. Here are some race details as described on their official Facebook page.:

CSB RULES and GUIDELINES:

1. ONLY RACERS WEARING PROPER HELMETS MAY REGISTER. ONLYREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE WINNER’S CIRCLE AND RAFFLE. Registration is at the meet up spot; Union Park; 11:30am.
2. Skate smart. Skate safe. Skate again. Sketching is NOT allowed. Use bike paths when possible. Follow the rules of the road. Winning a deck isn’t worth risking your life or breaking a limb.
3. Use your manners; please. We are skating a public road, don’t damage property or other humans. Or living creatures. Please LOUDLY and politely say “On your left” or “On your right” when passing a runner / bicyclist / other skater. Don’t cut off vehicles.
4. We are skating Chicago – expect potholes, aggravated drivers, assorted bicyclists, distracted tourists…keep your wits about you – and keep yourself and others safe.
5. This is a free event. Smile; skate, be safe, be stoked.

THE ROUTE

• Take Randolph east to Racine, turn left (north) on to Racine.
• Take Racine north to Lake, turn right (east) on to Lake.
• Take Lake east to Dearborn, turn left (north) on to Dearborn.
• ** While on Dearborn; use caution at crossing Dearborn & Kinze – there is a slight hill which dumps out into a busy intersection. It is not uncommon for accidents to happen. Do not hesitate to use the sidewalk or walk here; or at any point in the race; if you feel more comfortable doing so.
• Take Dearborn to Oak, turn left (west) on Oak.
• Take Oak to Clark, turn right (north) on Clark.
• ** At some point on Clark, you will come to a fork in the road with GINORMOUS Walgreen’s. Stay to the right at this fork in the road.
• Take Clark until it splits off to North Broadway, veer right to continue on North Broadway.
• Continue on North Broadway, it will become Clarendon Road.
• Say hi to the finish line at Wilson and Clarendon
• Then skate east on Wilson to the skate park. Use caution – there will be cars entering / exiting the high way.

when

Sunday, July 13th 2014 – 11:30am

where

Union Park – 1501 W Randolf Street — Start at 11:30am

Clarendon and Wilson – South East Corner — Finish Line

Winner’s podium / post event raffle — Wilson Skate Park.

official flyer