7th Midwest Champeenships

August 10, 2009 - 2:56pm

floppy

COMOPOLO

Columbia Cosmopolitan Park

August 10, 2009 - 3:12pm

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

we live in such a cosmopolitan metropolis...

August 10, 2009 - 3:38pm

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

i want to come. however, i cant purchase a ticket for a few weeks due to financial constraints.
CoMo, if i come, can you provide me with:

-a possible ride from/to the st.louis or springfield/branson airport (in exchange for gas money)?
-housing?
-smelly green stuff?

i can come into springfield/branson for super cheap on a no-name airline.

i have no problem being the 3rd member of someone else's team.

August 11, 2009 - 1:39am

hellochris

Chicago

yes, yes, and yes. (tho st. louis is super easy to arrange, springfield is fine if it's cheaper for you)

as everybody finalizes travel plans, please shoot me an email and i will get things in order on our end.

questions or requests for housing, pickups, and er... extracurriculars should be directed to: hellochris at gmail (dot) com

thanks,
Chris Williams
573 673-9653

Columbia, MO

August 10, 2009 - 11:27pm

mrlane

Chicago

Can't wait, been missing CoMo. Glad to see it's two days.

m r lane
CHICAGO

the dark end (aka Bobb Todd, Marzipan, B.R. Fuck Face)

August 11, 2009 - 2:58am

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

sweet. i need to pay for a broken window as the result of a drunken dogpile, then im golden.

just got back from monday night polo here in phx, had a run-in with a pricker bush & gashed my eyelid.

August 11, 2009 - 11:35am

floppy

COMOPOLO

you sound like a fucking trainwreck! I call dibs on hosting

August 13, 2009 - 11:49am

joeMKE

Milwaukee

how often do you guys play in phoenix?i was stranded there tuesday night and was wonderingif there was polo going on somewhere... even though the temp was 103!
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

- Beaver Boys * Milwaukee Bike Polo Club -

August 13, 2009 - 12:30pm

#10

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

joeMKE wrote:

how often do you guys play in phoenix?i was stranded there tuesday night and was wonderingif there was polo going on somewhere... even though the temp was 103!
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

we play hardcourt on monday/thursday nights and play grass polo wednesday nights.

103 is nothing, thats like a cold front for us. it got up to 118 a week ago.

if youre ever in phoenix again, let me know and you can play with us!

CoMo chris- i will be calling you soon, you shouldnt have posted your phone number muhahahaha

August 13, 2009 - 1:38am

#11

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

my ticket has been purchased. im coming into st.louis friday november 6th.

woohoo! swapping one college town (tempe) for another!

August 13, 2009 - 1:47am

#12

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Awwww shit!

OGT-COMOPOLO

August 13, 2009 - 11:02am

#13

lucky

Nick, Chris, Drew - you can bump ride requests to CoMO from the StL to my email and I'll try to arrange airport pick-ups and drop-off from here.

If players are buying flights, remember that Columbia is 2 hours drive from St Louis, and StLBikePolo will probably have two shifts driving out. One Friday night, one Saturday morning. Don't make us late!

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://www.fixcraft.net/stcago

August 19, 2009 - 11:58pm

#14

TBONE

COMOPOLO

Likewise, KCpolo may be able to take anyone out of Kansas City if they get a cheaper flight. I happen to own a truck, and, like most members of that genus, it has a bed. Thus, transporting velos won't be problematic. There is a fee of one (1) pint of JD and/or half a pack of Camel Crushes, however.

August 13, 2009 - 11:26am

#15

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

So ah who do we bug about housing? Who's going to house The Bookhouse Boys from Minneapolis?

---
Minneapolis Bike Polo.com

Got media, tournament, or bike polo news? DM me at twitter.com/bikepolo

August 13, 2009 - 11:49am

#16

pete

Portland Bike Polo

Contact Chris, hellochris@gmail.com - we have more than enough outdoor housing in backyards and such for the camping prone folk, but if you want floors/couches you should email him asap!

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

August 13, 2009 - 11:58am

#17

lucky

Weather averages for the second weekend in November for the last few years show highs in the upper 50's and overnight lows in the upper 30's. You campers better have good gear. StL will be stayin at the ritz (The least college-y house available.).

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://www.fixcraft.net/stcago

August 13, 2009 - 2:57pm

#18

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

lucky you can stay at my parents house since you may be closer to their age than mine.
just kidding you looked as spry as a spring chicken in KY.
i'm going to be in STL on sunday by the way.

August 13, 2009 - 1:32pm

#19

floppy

COMOPOLO

Pete didn't pay attention at the meeting, but it's hard when your entire family is there. We have plenty of indoor housing. Yes this is a one horse/three college town, but there is no 'polohaus' so there are lots of different addresses. As for the least college like house Lucky, don't hold your breathe.

August 13, 2009 - 12:30pm

#20

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

do any teams need a third for this? can someone vouch for me?

August 13, 2009 - 3:47pm

#21

Austin Texas Bike Polo

hmmmm....maybe Austin, TX will represent? we are casually talking about a polo tour this side of the Mississippi. would be fun to hit up a tourney or two (CoMo early Nov, NOLA late Nov.)...

August 13, 2009 - 3:48pm

#22

floppy

COMOPOLO

DO IT

August 13, 2009 - 6:36pm

#23

hellochris

Chicago

Columbia, MO

August 14, 2009 - 3:27am

#24

Austin Texas Bike Polo

ok. i think we will.
get ready for a crew of rowdy Texas bike polo players, ya'll.
yeehaw!

August 20, 2009 - 2:29pm

#25

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

yeehaw indeed!

August 13, 2009 - 4:33pm

#26

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I will, most likely, be single for this tourney. If anyone finds themselves in need of a third, hit me up. I smoke weed, score goals, break bikes, & look good while doing so.

<-- & that's how I dab.

August 14, 2009 - 12:26pm

#27

hellochris

Chicago

so is MPLS sending four or one? who's coming?

Columbia, MO

August 14, 2009 - 12:32pm

#28

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

dunno for sure yet. still a couple months away, but it appears likely that we will have between 1 & 2 teams. What a mean is, one full team & a single player or 2 that needs to find teammate(s).

August 15, 2009 - 12:45pm

#29

cait

Milwaukee

make that 6 hour outta the way pit stop in milwaukee!! i can make pb&j with a pocket knife in the front seat! sorry that's about all i have for incentive at the moment.

August 13, 2009 - 4:44pm

#30

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^sounds identical to my playing style, plus im a strong heckler.

teammates?

August 14, 2009 - 3:05am

#31

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

hells yes. & maybe we can get a third dustin on our team!

August 14, 2009 - 1:39pm

#32

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

Mr. Do wrote:

hells yes. & maybe we can get a third dustin on our team!

your name is dustin too? weird...

August 14, 2009 - 8:00am

#33

kev

Toronto

damn nice bag'o'grain poster.

August 15, 2009 - 12:55pm

#34

sauls

PENSACOLA BIKE POLO

mixed with gay biker paraphernalia. obviously nothing wrong with that.

September 10, 2009 - 9:56pm

#35

TBONE

COMOPOLO

I'm concerned about the bars. As an avowed roadie, it kinda pains me to see drop bars flipped up like that.

September 11, 2009 - 12:13am

#36

joeMKE

Milwaukee

check out the bullhorn thread.. only noobs use chopped bars
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

- Beaver Boys * Milwaukee Bike Polo Club -

August 14, 2009 - 10:59am

#37

heartofKelli

Denver Mallet Mafia

2 Ft. Lauderdale teams: Polo Furies, and Boner Jamz '03 will be there!
The ladies team (Boner Jamz '03) would like to pick up a 3rd, hopefully a player with high estrogen levels.

I'll hit you guys up once I figure out how we are getting there.

August 14, 2009 - 5:45pm

#38

Weener

COMOPOLO

There is kind of an odd number of girls here and we haven't set teams, but I assume one of us would be totally willing to be thirds for your girl team. Let us know if you can't find anyone.

The VengaBus is coming!

August 18, 2009 - 8:13pm

#39

Kat

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I am hopefully coming down from Minneapolis. I would love to play on a team with some other ladies.
-----
Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

-----
Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

August 18, 2009 - 9:59pm

#40

cait

Milwaukee

holy crap, Boner Jamz '03, i hope i meet you in person so i can find out what that means

August 14, 2009 - 2:16pm

#41

stevenso

Tulsa

Tulsa is planning to represent!

August 14, 2009 - 2:28pm

#42

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

we were hoping we'd see some Oklahoma teams!

August 14, 2009 - 5:53pm

#43

stevenso

Tulsa

Not sure if we're going to have more then one team. Apparently, some of our finer players have legal reasons not to cross the state-line. I'll talk to the OKC crew and see what they can do to fill out a second team

August 14, 2009 - 6:08pm

#44

joeMKE

Milwaukee

just get it cleared with their po to get a travel permit
-hero squad * milwaukee, wi-

- Beaver Boys * Milwaukee Bike Polo Club -

August 14, 2009 - 7:44pm

#45

stevenso

Tulsa

I'll let them know.

August 14, 2009 - 3:50pm

#46

hellochris

Chicago

awesome. geographically speaking, i think this is a great opportunity for southern teams to cut their teeth playing all the killers out of Wisconsin and Chicago.

Columbia, MO

August 20, 2009 - 9:57pm

#47

OHio

Chicago

x2. And shake 'em outta that "it's warm all the time" thing they've got going. Midwest is cold, y'all. bring hoodies.

coffee, whiskey, beer. repeat.

September 10, 2009 - 10:02pm

#48

pdillo

Tulsa

and we'll be sure to bring some 3.2 beer

August 16, 2009 - 10:42pm

#49

Andy Tuba

Baton Rouge Bike Polo

Gonna try to wrangle some of the BR guys into making it up for this one. Hopefully we can get there. It's quite a trek, but damn well worth it. I would love to see you COMO guys again. ATL was a fun time. Plus, by then my shoulder should be healed, so I might actually be playing polo again by November.

Andy Tuba
Baton Rouge, LA

August 18, 2009 - 5:06pm

#50

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

COMO... here i come!

August 19, 2009 - 7:36pm

#51

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

i cant wait to get drunk in COMO....oh and play polo too.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

August 19, 2009 - 8:05pm

#52

BribriMKE

Milwaukee

Is this a 1 day tournament?

August 20, 2009 - 1:30am

#53

floppy

COMOPOLO

2 day!

August 19, 2009 - 11:54pm

#54

TBONE

COMOPOLO

Expect Kansas City.

August 20, 2009 - 1:22am

#55

pete

Portland Bike Polo

we expect you this Saturday @ 11am at Cosmo Park in COMO for Missouri friendlies!

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

August 20, 2009 - 1:29am

#56

floppy

COMOPOLO

noon for friendlies dummy

August 20, 2009 - 1:58am

#57

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Pete's been on Charlie time ever since Kentucky.

OGT-COMOPOLO

August 20, 2009 - 10:13am

#58

pete

Portland Bike Polo

shhhh..... showing up earlier = more polo

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

August 20, 2009 - 8:03pm

#59

TBONE

COMOPOLO

I'll be there, but I'll be 6 hours or so late, hopefully when the drinking starts to really kick off.

The other kids should be there on time, though.

August 20, 2009 - 10:51am

#60

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

You had better bring Brian Chasm. I want to knock him over a few times for old times sake.

---
Minneapolis Bike Polo.com

Got media, tournament, or bike polo news? DM me at twitter.com/bikepolo

Chicago Hardcourt Bike Polo

September 10, 2009 - 9:58pm

#61

TBONE

COMOPOLO

Pretty sure he and his ridiculous bike will be there. We're planning on bringing a couple teams. That's a big deal to us considering this is our first tournament ever.

August 20, 2009 - 11:44am

#62

Cardinal

Lexington Bike Polo

Lex is trying to rent a bus!

Ifuckinglovepolo

August 20, 2009 - 11:50am

#63

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

how large of a bus?

August 20, 2009 - 2:20pm

#64

Toborek

Lexington Bike Polo

We should try to get the double decker.

Lexington Bike Polo OG - Retired (Still show up and heckle though)

August 20, 2009 - 4:51pm

#65

hellochris

Chicago

if you get one large enough, we should throw a party on the bus while in motion.

Columbia, MO

August 20, 2009 - 5:18pm

#66

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^yes!!! drunk driving on a whole new level!!! the magic school bus!!!!

August 20, 2009 - 6:43pm

#67

floppy

COMOPOLO

actually Missouri has a law that says if the driver doesn't have alcohol on his breathe the rest in the car my imbibe the sweet sweet nectar. So feel free to get some 40's on the way in/out of town.

August 20, 2009 - 6:52pm

#68

Timmm

COMOPOLO

On the highways. Municipalities have their own laws regarding open container in vehicles..and I believe all of them say no. But yes, I suggest getting booze around STL for the ride over to CoMo.
OGT-COMOPOLO

August 20, 2009 - 9:20pm

#69

mofokuban

Lexington Bike Polo

Oh man, looks fantastic! I hope I don't have to work that weekend...

I'm a big wad of bloody hot damnation

August 20, 2009 - 9:58pm

#70

OHio

Chicago

Expect at least one team from chicago. I'll talk to the crew and see who's down.

coffee, whiskey, beer. repeat.

August 20, 2009 - 11:02pm

#71

hellochris

Chicago

ohio from chicago?

Columbia, MO

August 25, 2009 - 10:10am

#72

ben schicago

Chicago

Down.

August 25, 2009 - 10:30am

#73

keith

Seattle

Down X2

August 20, 2009 - 11:22pm

#74

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

expect 2-3 teams from denver. pink is the new brown, and the rocky mountains are the new midwest. this is gonna be fun fun. should i bring soy joy????

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

August 21, 2009 - 12:10am

#75

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Holy shit dude, we were playing a couple of weekends ago and Chris busted out some soyjoy out of his bag that he's had since Denver. I think we took enough from your garage to survive a nuclear winter!

OGT-COMOPOLO

August 24, 2009 - 12:02pm

#76

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

ya?! i heard its right up there with twinkies for nuclear fallout survival food.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

August 21, 2009 - 4:00pm

#77

floppy

COMOPOLO

Just checked out the second court. Looks like it will play well. Here is a sample of what court 2 looks like.
court 1 180 X 90
court 2 150 X 80

August 21, 2009 - 5:40pm

#78

Drew CoMO

St. Louis Bike Polo

Wayne Gretsky not included

SUCK TOWN POLO

August 21, 2009 - 6:43pm

#79

lucky

Super nice! I've looked into similar systems for big tourneys, but couldn't find anyone who rents 'em out locally. Could you list your source for everyone's edification?

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://www.fixcraft.net/stcago

August 21, 2009 - 6:48pm

#80

Drew CoMO

St. Louis Bike Polo

The city of Columbia had them in some big storage warehouse, just hanging around. They look criminally underused.

SUCK TOWN POLO

August 21, 2009 - 6:49pm

#81

hellochris

Chicago

August 21, 2009 - 6:50pm

#82

lucky

Well, gol' dang. I heard that the Chicago Park District had nice fiberglass boards just sitting in a basement somewhere that they want Chicago Bike Polo to use, too.

Check with your parks departments, people. They may have hidden resources.

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://www.fixcraft.net/stcago

August 24, 2009 - 9:37am

#83

Toborek

Lexington Bike Polo

Lexington also has a set, mostly used for an extra roller hockey rink by the parks dept., but we borrow it whenever we are able to use them downtown for polo demo's. Usually playing on the street (which makes for a very slick court btw).

Lexington Bike Polo OG - Retired (Still show up and heckle though)

August 24, 2009 - 11:46am

#84

kev

Toronto

jesus, theres something about seeing an arizona resident with Border Patrol signs that makes me cringe. i bet Sheriff Joe and some minutemen are just lurking on the sidelines....

September 20, 2009 - 11:46pm

#85

keith

Seattle

If you have some accommodations to store & transport these things you can play almost anywhere. They work well.

Chicago Hardcourt Bike Polo

September 21, 2009 - 5:59pm

#86

kev

Toronto

i'm not dissin the engineering, just the branding.

August 24, 2009 - 12:23pm

#87

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^youve heard of sheriff joe? mostly everyone hates him here, and hes really good at shrugging off negative comments about the sheriff's office. did you know he makes the inmates wear pink underwear?

August 24, 2009 - 5:13pm

#88

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

so did he make you wear pink underwear? or is that just a coincidence?

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

August 25, 2009 - 3:51am

#89

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^no, i wear pink underwear anyway, just for the hell of it.
that is, if im wearing underwear at all...

August 25, 2009 - 10:03pm

#90

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

I would tell you boys about my underwear but i don't want any tent pitching one handed computer typing
SO instead i will talk about some polo!
1. who are the gals who will be coming to COMO?
2. adam, teams?! or figure that out closer to the date?
3. booooze n polo madness is a must during this tourney.

-rahja

August 27, 2009 - 10:27am

#91

shaggy

COMOPOLO

well, all the como gals will be here, obviously. there are at least 5 of us, plus some old como gals who hvae moved are coming back for the tourney. all of us who were in denver I think will be there.

there will be booze and madness abound, never fear.

August 27, 2009 - 10:54am

#92

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

just no fireworks.

August 27, 2009 - 11:53am

#93

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

I am glad to hear all you como gals will be at the tourney.
You girls know how to have fun!

ps-I was already planning on bringing fireworks!

August 27, 2009 - 3:04pm

#94

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

shaggy wrote:

there will be booze and madness abound, never fear.

yes!!! i love all the como girls! especially the one with blonde pigtails & glasses :)

August 27, 2009 - 11:21am

#95

brokebike

Lexington Bike Polo

Yeah, those "Border Patrol" padded rink systems work pretty well for polo. We use it for polo demonstrations here, even though we technically do not have full access to them. The ones we use belong to the Parks Dept. roller hockey program. Seems like we use 24-30 pieces to create a decent sized polo court, with 4-5 of the taller sections on the goal ends.

{}------- lexington -------{}

August 27, 2009 - 11:23am

#96

brokebike

Lexington Bike Polo

You'll likely have a large Lexington contingent. We sleep underground.
{}------- lexington -------{}

{}------- lexington -------{}

August 27, 2009 - 11:57am

#97

pete

Portland Bike Polo

awesome, you can sleep in my secret cave of slaughtered bike wheels. (yes this place actually exists)

SCOOPS_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

September 9, 2009 - 4:47pm

#98

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

How many courts will be at this location?

Milwaukee Bicycle Polo Club

September 9, 2009 - 5:49pm

#99

floppy

COMOPOLO

As previously stated

nurfnick wrote:

Just checked out the second court. Looks like it will play well. Here is a sample of what court 2 looks like.
court 1 180 X 90
court 2 150 X 80

Thus 2 courts!

September 9, 2009 - 11:18pm

#100

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

Sorry, I have a tendency to over look reply's to a tourney post when looking for basic information. I simply look in the initial post first where it tends to be.

Courts look more than promising! Can't wait.

Milwaukee Bicycle Polo Club

September 10, 2009 - 10:49am

#101

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

That ~~180 court is too big~~, in my opinion.

I really gotta measure the one we play in to get some perspective but damn, ~~180 is too big~~.

September 10, 2009 - 11:11am

#102

floppy

COMOPOLO

It is the city's hockey rink. It cannot be changed without jackhammers and fresh concrete. Whenever we play out there we call it the high speed bike breaking night. Thus far four frames have been broken on this court. Plus it is right behind the skate park so don't forget to bring your boards.

September 10, 2009 - 12:12pm

#103

Drew CoMO

St. Louis Bike Polo

Free snickers bars to anyone who can teach me backside grinds and fakie rocks

SUCK TOWN POLO

September 10, 2009 - 12:49pm

#104

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

or your sweet brakeless BMX.
free ice cream for anyone who can teach me to successfully do a tailwhip

September 10, 2009 - 5:38pm

#105

pete

Portland Bike Polo

DO A TAILWHIP

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

September 10, 2009 - 1:30pm

#106

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

Except it can. Just curious, you think putting a board on the center line to make two 90 x 90 courts would be too small? No need for jackhammers nor cement trucks. Some plywood, screws, pabst and elbow grease.

MPBC

September 10, 2009 - 1:38pm

#107

lucky

90' is really short. Our rinks in St Louis are 50' X 120' and when we hosted the 5th Midwests, some folks felt that those courts were too small. Or, at least, enough smaller than their home courts to cause them to play a little differently.

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://www.fixcraft.net/stcago

September 10, 2009 - 2:54pm

#108

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Your court does feel tiny. It's fun to play on, but I always feel like I crank over about three times and I'm on the other side of the court. And you've played out a Cosmo a couple of times. It's not so big that it's overwhelming is it?

OGT-COMOPOLO

September 10, 2009 - 4:45pm

#109

lucky

Not overwhelming, but it's definetely an adjustment if you're coming from a smaller court. The biggest changes for me were/are 1. your top speed is a lot faster and 2. passing takes a little more omph cos your receiver is so far away.

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://www.fixcraft.net/stcago

September 11, 2009 - 12:25am

#110

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Quote:

1. your top speed is a lot faster

This is the main thing out there safety-wise. I would caution everyone to brake a little before you think you need to when you're going balls to the wall towards the back wall. I thought I had enough time/distance to stop and definitely didn't...twice. Hence my two deceased polo bikes.
OGT-COMOPOLO

September 10, 2009 - 2:44pm

#111

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Quote:

Thus far four frames have been broken on this court.

Two of those frames being mine. I'd like to think that I've done my sacrificial duty to the almighty court.
OGT-COMOPOLO

September 14, 2009 - 8:45am

#112

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Present Sven would like to apologize for past Sven.

We measured our rink last night and its 180' long.

September 14, 2009 - 12:26pm

#113

floppy

COMOPOLO

no apologies allowed! Past Sven will be murdered in order to prevent him from sending that message, now if I could just perfect the process of reversing the arrow of time.

September 9, 2009 - 10:42pm

#114

.kremin.

Milwaukee

wow this is the first time ive looked at this thread for some reason and i am really impressed i cant wait! b b beaver boys!
www.mkebikepolo.com

http://www.mkebikepolo.com/wordpress/
Das Beaver Boys

September 9, 2009 - 11:15pm

#115

Austin Texas Bike Polo

we will have a caravan of 4 austin,tx (1 player from AL)players, then probably a few who fly up for the tourney. room for all of us anywhere?!

September 9, 2009 - 11:28pm

#116

Drew CoMO

St. Louis Bike Polo

F'real. E-mail Chris for housing info - his address is up there somewhere.

SUCK TOWN POLO

September 10, 2009 - 11:59am

#117

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

i am in need of a team for this tourney.

is anyone willing to pick me up as a third?

September 10, 2009 - 3:54pm

#118

dana esquire

gem city polo slayers will be there to destroy all others. just sayin.

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

September 10, 2009 - 5:40pm

#119

pete

Portland Bike Polo

just like last time, right? hayoooooo

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

September 11, 2009 - 8:02am

#120

dana esquire

like i said, just sayin.

new rules, team mates should are not allowed to have distracting moustaches, nor wear swimming trunks. good luck with the new rules.

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

September 11, 2009 - 8:34am

#121

Toborek

Lexington Bike Polo

I think a lot of the Lexington crew is planning on doing no shave November, so there might be the beginnings of said mustaches at that point. Also, since it's cold an swim trunks aren't allowed, would wet suits be an option?

Lexington Bike Polo OG - Retired (Still show up and heckle though)

September 11, 2009 - 8:39am

#122

floppy

COMOPOLO

No worries guys too cold in November to wear board shorts. Thinking about going with the loin cloth. As for the mustaches they have been sacrificed in favor of getting laid.

September 11, 2009 - 3:49pm

#123

pete

Portland Bike Polo

exactly! I got a girlfriend under 10 days after I shaved the monsterstache.

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

September 11, 2009 - 4:31pm

#124

Timmm

COMOPOLO

I am Mustache King in COMO!!!
OGT-COMOPOLO

September 11, 2009 - 3:56pm

#125

Austin Texas Bike Polo

psssssh. whatevs. i love facial hair, it is soooo manly! keep the moustache, lads!
www.atxbpsc.blogspot.com

September 11, 2009 - 10:50pm

#126

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

mustaches make you a better polo player.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

September 11, 2009 - 11:42pm

#127

hellochris

Chicago

emails are trickling in for housing requests. just to reiterate: EVERYBODY WILL HAVE FLOOR/COUCH SPACE, there will be no outdoor housing (unless you're just a badass and prefer to sleep outside).

at this point we're expecting 25 teams, many from outside the midwest. who wants to be the first international team to enter a midwest champeenship? i dare you to do it.

the prizes are starting to arrive already, we've got two big-ass hockey courts on lock-down, you should expect breakfast and lunch both days courtside. lots of beer. many non-polo happenings around our fair downtown for your enjoyment.

this will be the shit, don't miss out.

Columbia, MO

September 12, 2009 - 12:03am

#128

drizz

Seattle

i wanna go to this. maybe i can sell drugs or rob a convenient store for some travel cash.

---------------------------
carve. smash. eat shit.

September 12, 2009 - 12:47pm

#129

dana esquire

F U MAN

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

September 14, 2009 - 12:39pm

#130

frazer

PENSACOLA BIKE POLO

hey yo alabamy represent im gonna be cummin to this with austin TEXAS
south in your mouth flyovers this looks like its gonna be a good un

klack klack klack

September 15, 2009 - 12:51pm

#131

chasm

Kansas City Bike Polo

man, i was so down for this shit, but then the Single Speed Cyclocross World Champs are in Portland on the same weekend. So I haven't made the final call, but I may miss this one. Lame? Lame!

September 15, 2009 - 1:32pm

#132

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Come to the MN singlespeed Cyclo-cross championships instead. I meant to send you the info but forgot.

September 16, 2009 - 4:01pm

#133

elliot

I need one more player for our team... Two como people, coleen and myself, need another person to play with us. our team will be competitive.

September 18, 2009 - 1:53am

#134

floppy

COMOPOLO

or atleast hit you with their mallets if you out play them

September 16, 2009 - 5:15pm

#135

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^im currently a free agent.

ive been playing for about a year, and have played in 2 tournaments...

September 17, 2009 - 9:48am

#136

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I thought you and Dustin(mpls) were going to be the D-bags? He's pretty much the best player in Minneapolis which still ain't saying much but you know probably kinda like being the best player in Phoenix.

September 17, 2009 - 3:25pm

#137

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

aww, thanks buddy... i think.

September 17, 2009 - 10:52am

#138

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

hahaha!!! yeah we havent quite made our mark on the polo world yet here in phoenix.

though a phoenix team did take first place in the denver tourney...

i didnt know it was confirmed. D-bags it is!!!!

can we get one more player with a first name starting with "D"?

September 17, 2009 - 11:04am

#139

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

I can't speak for Mr. Do but he is the kind of guy to get excited about playing on a team with another Dustin. Ha!

September 17, 2009 - 3:32pm

#140

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

D-bags. Count it! Although my teammate Ebbin may be coming down as well. I like to call him E-bag. May be a little soon for me to commit as a single, cuz Ebb & I would have to be on the same team if he goes to this tourney. I will get confirmation from him asap. Lookin forward to hangin out with you all! BTW, is there 'quality' in COMO? I may be in need of a satchel upon arrival (it is an eight hour drive from mpls!)

September 17, 2009 - 6:24pm

#141

hellochris

Chicago

i am going to try and find a good deal for anybody who's looking. it is a college town, the market is halfway decent.

in fact, any random request you guys have for when you're in columbia, just talk to me and i will try and accommodate as best i can.

Columbia, MO

September 17, 2009 - 8:25pm

#142

stevenso

Tulsa

This kind of graciousness could be uncommon outside the midwest. You guys seem like the best hosts ever! The tournament is still over two months away and already our club is consumed by it. I'm really looking forward to meeting the rest of you player from the midwest and seeing your styles of play first hand.

Stevenso
Tulsa

September 17, 2009 - 8:57pm

#143

stevenso

Tulsa

I've been noticing the rules on ball jointing for recent tournaments is that if you do it you have to pass before a shot can be taken. They then take it further by banning scooped or jointed shots. To me that seems backwards. The thing I hate seeing is some dude screaming down the court hauling the ball behind him. It's a combination of the sound it makes, the fact that he's not even looking at the ball, and the lack of required skill that bugs me about it. As for scooped or jointed shots some of those are just beautiful. Furthermore, it's a very fuzzy area what is scooped or tapped. I wonder what kind of tournament rules could ban the ugly play that is completely boring and leave beautiful finesse shots in the game. If the shot is made with the business end I think it should count. As for ball jointing I'd prefer not to chase some jacko down that's dragging the ball behind him at full speed. Have you guys talked about how you're going to handle that yet?

Stevenso
Tulsa

September 17, 2009 - 9:16pm

#144

hellochris

Chicago

we'll post the rules well ahead of the tournament. no specifics right now, but don't expect anything outlandish.

Columbia, MO

September 17, 2009 - 10:58pm

#145

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

shots from a ball joint are fucking stupid, nobody does that... do they?

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

September 18, 2009 - 12:09am

#146

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Not legally...in our neck of the woods (and pretty much everywhere). I personally balljoint to get out of corners/off the boards faster, but I never carry it down court that way. I'm faster with the ball up front.
OGT-COMOPOLO

September 18, 2009 - 12:31am

#147

stevenso

Tulsa

In incredible moments all kinds of magic might come off the end of my mallet. If you haven't found a little shove, pull, sling, push, or scoop useful in scoring you're just not trying hard enough yet.

Stevenso
Tulsa

September 18, 2009 - 5:43pm

#148

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Every city and every tournament I've ever heard of has a release to shoot policy with balljointing. We allow balljointing and scooping for passing here, and there are people that do that very well in our club, but you wouldn't want to play against me if I was allowed to balljoint-flick a shot...I would score every time. That's why its illegal.

OGT-COMOPOLO

September 18, 2009 - 12:58am

#149

pdillo

Tulsa

true, stevenso is swell at the scoop shoots… but I think he is just trying to come up with a good argument to get me to stop drunk-draggin =P

September 18, 2009 - 8:36pm

#150

stevenso

Tulsa

Of course. Timmm, if you lived in our town I'm sure I be clamoring for a rule to be in full effect. :)

September 18, 2009 - 9:17pm

#151

Timmm

COMOPOLO

stevenso wrote:

Of course. Timmm, if you lived in our town I'm sure I be clamoring for a rule to be in full effect. :)

Not even me, though, brother. You don't want that kind of play allowed with the Wisconsin boys and the like at a tournament. While a top team may 5-0 you in tournament play, they'd do it a lot faster if they were allowed to sling shots from a ball-joint. I think the prevailing argument on the subject is that its truly skillful to place a shot right where you want it on a clear ball strike. If Tulsa wants to hold a tourney and allow balljoint and scoop shots, I think it would a riot to see, but its not going to happen at Midwests.

OGT-COMOPOLO

September 20, 2009 - 10:03pm

#152

stevenso

Tulsa

Last word on this, tonight we officially changed our rules to be inline with what we expect to see at the tournament and everyone was totally cool with it. Because everyone knows why we're making the changes there wasn't one complaint or hold out.

September 18, 2009 - 10:27pm

#153

stevenso

Tulsa

On our court we have some lax rules we all feel is appropriate. We're making a special effort to clean it up for your tournament. We're looking forward to bumping shoulders with our friends from Wisconsin. 5-0, we'll see. We've never played anyone outside of our town so we don't have clue if we're any good. In our minds, we're coming to win.

September 19, 2009 - 12:53am

#154

BribriMKE

Milwaukee

Fellas, don't even bother humoring this webcam dork with a response, aka no comment aka bitch please

September 19, 2009 - 11:27am

#155

stevenso

Tulsa

Haha, That's pretty funny! I don't know you but I checked your myspace, it's obvious you'll win. We're just coming to pay our respects.

September 29, 2009 - 2:20am

#156

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

Ha! I Bribri will be lucky if he can get a shot off.

The real Jordan will be slaying the beaver girls.
mkebikepolo.com

Chicago Hardcourt Bike Polo

September 19, 2009 - 1:28am

#157

Timmm

COMOPOLO

stevenso wrote:

We've never played anyone outside of our town so we don't have clue if we're any good. In our minds, we're coming to win.

Don't worry about all that. No matter how good or bad you are, going to a good tournament will always make you better. It'll be a good time no matter what.
OGT-COMOPOLO

September 18, 2009 - 10:56pm

#158

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

"briiiinng riiiinnnng!" oh whats that? wake up call at Midwests.

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

September 18, 2009 - 11:33pm

#159

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

shit just got real

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

September 19, 2009 - 1:23am

#160

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Haha..."Bike Polo under the poverty line"

That's about right for us, isn't it? You know you're poor when your polo bike is more duct tape than bike.
OGT-COMOPOLO

September 19, 2009 - 12:05pm

#161

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

CoMo, me and kelli aare going to be coing straight there after landing back in the states. is there a CoMO team in ned of a third? I would like to play with the como players as my whole family is from missouri. any takers?
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"
www.burrobags.com

September 19, 2009 - 12:21pm

#162

pete

Portland Bike Polo

I HURD THAT BAD AND WORSE WERE LOOKANG FOR A TEAM, YOU SHOUD FIT RITE IN!

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

September 19, 2009 - 6:30pm

#163

hellochris

Chicago

any other FtL kids coming up?

Wayman probably still needs a team. you guys could make a good showing.

Columbia, MO

September 20, 2009 - 12:49am

#164

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Who are you offering up my teammate to?
OGT-COMOPOLO

September 19, 2009 - 5:15pm

#165

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

sick burn
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"
www.burrobags.com

September 19, 2009 - 8:19pm

#166

The Baker

DC Bike Polo

dam this sounds like fun..

September 20, 2009 - 4:25am

#167

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

Yah, we have a small caravan coming, hopefully we all get to play!
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"
www.burrobags.com

September 20, 2009 - 12:09pm

#168

MidwestMegs

Chicago

I am looking for a team right now. I would love to play with you Jared and Kelli!! If you've already found a third I understand. I have gotten immensely better than when you guys played with us in COMO. Anyway, I would totally be down for an all girls team if there are any female stragglers. I am seriously lacking any estrogen teammates here in Chicago except for Britt. She is awesome!! This tourney is going to be spectacular and I'm going to provide some of the food so you should be excited for that.... I might even throw in a homeade pie for the MVP!

Midwest is best!!

September 27, 2009 - 5:23am

#169

heartofKelli

Denver Mallet Mafia

Hey girl! I am pretty sure I have a team right now, but if one of them falls through and you still don't find something, I'd love to play with you of course.
I'm so so so excited!!!

(I read this post fast and thought you wrote "I might even throw a pie at the MVP!" haha)

September 20, 2009 - 11:43pm

#170

keith

Seattle

Any Midwest teams showing up this year? Just saying.

September 21, 2009 - 9:59am

#171

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

The Great Lakes state of Minnesota will be bringing two or more teams. Count it.

September 21, 2009 - 10:21am

#172

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

oh my god. did the N.O.D. just sign up for Midwests??

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

September 21, 2009 - 4:24pm

#173

N.O.D

Phoenix Bike Polo - PBP

Adam wrote:

oh my god. did the N.O.D. just sign up for Midwests??

IN!!

Not Yet....Not Yet.

September 21, 2009 - 4:47pm

#174

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Can't wait to see all you guys again!

OGT-COMOPOLO

September 21, 2009 - 9:29pm

#175

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

righteous!

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

September 21, 2009 - 10:45am

#176

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^theyll be there.

ill be there too, but the main off-court emphasis of the d-bags squad will be consuming smelly green stuff.

September 27, 2009 - 1:43am

#177

Zachary-Blmgtn

Bloomington Bike Polo

So is emailing hellochris@gmail the official method for signing up for this tournament? Book some floor space and show up cash in hand?

Me and the boys in Bloomington, IN have been playing for a few months and really want to get some experience outside our little world. The lure of national-level play and meeting all you crazies makes the five hours to Missouri seem seem like a jaunt down the street! [even if we will probably lose every game and spend too much time with the smelly green crowd ;]

September 27, 2009 - 9:24am

#178

hellochris

Chicago

that is correct, just send me an email with how many and when.

Columbia, MO

September 27, 2009 - 9:36pm

#179

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

As far as i am concerned i better get a good ass team to go to como with. I am making the full dedication to rig up my polo bike into a TRUE polo bike.
xo

September 27, 2009 - 10:08pm

#180

dana esquire

it doesn't matter, gem city polo slayers are gonna destroy everyone. (early in the day games, after that we get drunk and can only win at talking smack)

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

September 28, 2009 - 11:27am

#181

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

PBP, now with 2 tourney wins under their belts (they won the interbike tourney) are sure to make a strong showing in november. Denver, Las Vegas, CoMo. veni vidi vici. just sayin...

edit: Mr.Do, have we a third team member as of yet?

September 29, 2009 - 2:53pm

#182

Justinrunns

San Francisco Bike Polo

Pump them brakes Dus!

October 5, 2009 - 4:27pm

#183

Mr. Do

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Sorry Dus, I pieced a team together over the weekend. MPLS will be in full force....

September 28, 2009 - 10:04pm

#184

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

for everyone's information there will be an EXTREME CUTTHROAT Soul train line dance competition held in conjunction with the tourament in columbia.
we're practicing our moves. are you?

some inspiration:

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

September 28, 2009 - 10:42pm

#185

COMOPORNO

COMOPOLO

he's not kidding, we've been practicing all weekend...

pump pump pump pump pump it UP

you're doing it peter!

September 29, 2009 - 9:41am

#186

capt. jake

Milwaukee

calling RVA calling RVA to the thread you see this... a dance off?!!! MKE will be in COMO where will RVA be... at home doing the charleston with thier sisters no doubt...
www.mkebikepolo.com

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www.mkebikepolo.com

September 29, 2009 - 10:31am

#187

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

dancing with your sister? that doesn't get you anywhere.

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

September 29, 2009 - 11:11am

#188

Kat

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

It's official! I am coming! Looking to get on an all-ladies inter-city team.
-----
Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

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Bikes, Boys, Beer, Bud
Four things I really love

September 29, 2009 - 7:44pm

#189

heartofKelli

Denver Mallet Mafia

dance comp !!!!!

September 29, 2009 - 7:46pm

#190

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

i still need a team? any takers need a third??
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"
www.burrobags.com

September 30, 2009 - 11:49pm

#191

MidwestMegs

Chicago

I am still looking for a team for Midwests. Kat, I enjoy bikes, boys, beer, and bud as well. What do you say we form a team? Kelli, do you have a team yet? This seems like a great team to me! Let me know what you ladies think. This tourney is going to be off the hook!!

Midwest is best!!

October 1, 2009 - 9:21am

#192

Cardinal

Lexington Bike Polo

Jared you dont have a team? I will start asking around. Oh and this guy is A player good pick him up!!!

Ifuckinglovepolo

October 1, 2009 - 10:07am

#193

ThePoloFuries

South Florida/FTL Bike Polo

i heard tim and wayman need a team? hit me up dawgsssss
74 Miles per hour bitches.

"ok Mr. Schwinn fucking Armstrong!"
www.burrobags.com

October 1, 2009 - 10:18am

#194

pete

Portland Bike Polo

Wayman, Tim D, and Vince are playing together :-0

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

October 1, 2009 - 11:20am

#195

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

who are you playing with pete?

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

October 1, 2009 - 12:12pm

#196

pete

Portland Bike Polo

Tim A, Drew, and I. If Tim A isn't playing to help organize, you wanna fill that spot?

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

October 1, 2009 - 7:49pm

#197

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

me, chris and nick are a team already, or i would.

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

October 1, 2009 - 12:20pm

#198

Cardinal

Lexington Bike Polo

All I have to say is Triple Lexxx in full force and healthy (hopefully it stays that way) Pete Im coming for revenge!!!

Ifuckinglovepolo

October 1, 2009 - 12:31pm

#199

pete

Portland Bike Polo

chris simpson wrote:

and healthy (hopefully it stays that way)

Don't speak too soon. Muahahahahhaha

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

October 1, 2009 - 7:56pm

#200

hellochris

Chicago

not sure if anybody noticed our updated flyer with sponsors, but the prizes are gonna be supra-hella-dope-fresh.

like sweet, sweet icing on the beautiful cake that is the two-day polo tourney.

Columbia, MO

October 1, 2009 - 9:15pm

#201

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

^^^will there also be a literal "beautiful cake" with sweet, sweet icing?

and m&m's inside?

also, i cant wait to see everyone, especially nick, missouri's smellier version of me.

October 2, 2009 - 12:02am

#202

Tim A

COMOPOLO

The verdict is still out on that one, my friend.

www.comopolo.com

October 2, 2009 - 12:14am

#203

hellochris

Chicago

you're right, it might be pie instead.
but for real, y'all, expect treats.

Columbia, MO

October 1, 2009 - 10:40pm

#204

ben

Madison

i just looked at the video of your guys court. shits gonna be so fast, i plan on leaving half my epidermis in como

October 1, 2009 - 11:28pm

#205

Timmm

COMOPOLO

It's brutally fast, my friend. People will be destroying things...hopefully not themselves.
OGT-COMOPOLO

October 2, 2009 - 10:30am

#206

Chillstar

COMOPOLO

which half?

-Bike Polo under the poverty line in Columbia, Missouri-

October 2, 2009 - 11:22am

#207

ben

Madison

right thigh, right hip both nees both forearms a little off the back and elbows and left shoulder. also the nuckles

October 2, 2009 - 7:34am

#208

Paul

NYC

who's the smart money on for this tourney? i'm talking to my bookie out here in the Big Crapple.
Madison, you guys taking it? Krem de la Krem and the pabst boyz making a run? Chicago hustle rising to the top? Day-tun doing it? Co-Mo hosting & boastin?

who's winning this shit?

October 2, 2009 - 9:45am

#209

capt. jake

Milwaukee

It will be a all MKE podium Paul...parlay that shit!! all the way to the finals then its a wash you can t lose either way if its MKE v MKE
www.mkebikepolo.com

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www.mkebikepolo.com

October 2, 2009 - 11:23am

#210

ben

Madison

we beat you just a few weeks ago, what are you talking about?

October 2, 2009 - 1:26pm

#211

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

ah ha! but, you did not beat our current compilation of teams did you? I don't think so.
I can't wait to play with the tri-city roughnecks

mkebikepolo.com

October 2, 2009 - 3:08pm

#212

capt. jake

Milwaukee

correct ben- you did beat hero squad at philly...we didnt have our shit right that tourney though. this is a new tournament new teams no hay bales bigger court...remember we hail from the big court background...see ya on the 10th. looking forward to the cakes!
www.mkebikepolo.com

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www.mkebikepolo.com

October 2, 2009 - 3:28pm

#213

BribriMKE

Milwaukee

Ben is scary on the big court. When he has a head of steam dont get between him and where he wants to go. Just wait for him to fuck up, he does every time. Or else you will end up like joe and I in that picture from Dayton.

October 2, 2009 - 5:09pm

#214

ben

Madison

yea i fuck upmost of the time, it the 5 times i dont you should worry about

October 2, 2009 - 5:18pm

#215

hellochris

Chicago

BribriMKE wrote:

Just wait for him to fuck up, he does every time.

not true, i think there's a law of averages at work. for every handful of spectacular dabs, there's a nugget of polo gold. like that behind-the-back goal from the corner againt mke in dayton. does anybody remember that? that shit was magic.

Columbia, MO

October 2, 2009 - 9:02pm

#216

Timmm

COMOPOLO

I would say if Lex A can play as good as they did in Dayton they might be that underdog shot at the top. It's going to be a good show, I know that.
OGT-COMOPOLO

October 2, 2009 - 11:35am

#217

Paul

NYC

and before i could write "paging ben hunter...."

October 2, 2009 - 6:56pm

#218

Cort

Memphis

Don't think I'll be able to make it but I'll post the info on my buhlog. fixmemphis.blogspot.com

October 2, 2009 - 9:12pm

#219

MidwestMegs

Chicago

Dus- I will be making pies, but I can make a cake if you would like. You should ask Colleen about the red velvet cake I made for her birthday. It was delish!! I still need a team!! Anyone, anyone, anyone!!!

Midwest is best!!

October 4, 2009 - 7:43pm

#220

dana esquire

daytons gonna run things. the rest of you don't even need to show up. waste of your time and efforts. we practiced for half an hour today, then ate sausages and burgers and threw up on each other. now thats team efforts, which most of you lack.

just sayin.

danaL
gem city
anti-slayer
diagonal text

October 5, 2009 - 8:44am

#221

pete

Portland Bike Polo

dana esquire wrote:

then ate sausages and burgers and threw up on each other.
just sayin.

gettin kinda hard thinkin bout that, just sayin.

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

October 5, 2009 - 9:03am

#222

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Me love Franklin reds in 45 degree temps.

Austin can you guys handle the cold?

October 5, 2009 - 9:35am

#223

jonny

Madison

i agree, franklin reds are the best in the cold.

October 12, 2009 - 12:52pm

#224

Rob-ATX

Austin Texas Bike Polo

Oh yeah we can handle the cold, at least for a little while... it gets cold in Texas, but only for a few weeks, and usually closer to January and February...

October 5, 2009 - 1:06pm

#225

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Few questions, will we be using Franklin Reds? If its below 32F will we switch to Orange balls?

Will it be straight up random round robin or are you thinking of giving the swiss style a try?

October 5, 2009 - 1:46pm

#226

will

New Orleans Hardcourt Bike Polo

Are you serious? Does it really get that cold in November there?

October 5, 2009 - 2:08pm

#227

floppy

COMOPOLO

yes! although it could also be in the high 60's like it was last year in STL. you just never know with Missouri weather.

October 12, 2009 - 10:15am

#228

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Meanwhile, 560 miles north of Columbia, MO Minneapolis is on its way to the snowiest October ever.

October 5, 2009 - 1:54pm

#229

hellochris

Chicago

although locally we play with mylec balls (due to availability, not preference), we are in search of some franklins for the tourney.
it shouldn't get cold enough, but we would probably switch to the orange mylecs if necessary.

we are aiming for a 5 round swiss method first day to seed the double elim. bracket on second day.

Columbia, MO

October 5, 2009 - 2:11pm

#230

floppy

COMOPOLO

Playing with a ball rated for 70 and above make no sense in 50 weather! I bet we end up playing with the tye dye balls.

October 5, 2009 - 2:17pm

#231

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

In my humble opinion,

Franklin Reds 40F to 80F (over 80F they need to be iced in between games otherwise they get sticky)

Orange 20 to 40F

Greens or super cold weather balls Below 20F

Once you get below 10F pretty much all the balls out there will crack.

October 5, 2009 - 3:28pm

#232

kev

Toronto

x2. i like balls that zing.

October 5, 2009 - 3:51pm

#233

hellochris

Chicago

winter is the season of Ballhalla, the eternal resting place of cracked balls.

we'll just have to see how the weather treats us on Saturday morning.

Columbia, MO

October 5, 2009 - 4:00pm

#234

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Haha...dead of winter polo is playing a game or two until you split the cold weather ball, then go find a drinking hole.
OGT-COMOPOLO

October 12, 2009 - 2:15pm

#235

kev

Toronto

Until yesterday I forgot how awesome it was to take slapshots with red franklins when it's 4C / 40F... just try not to block a shot with your ankle.

October 12, 2009 - 5:20pm

#236

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Or your shoulder, thigh, or temple (helmeted at least).
OGT-COMOPOLO

October 12, 2009 - 7:18pm

#237

kev

Toronto

i'm fresh back polo in 6 degree weather, covered in welts, maybe rethinking this....

October 12, 2009 - 9:17pm

#238

pete

Portland Bike Polo

my bad on all 3 counts. my slapshots are silly.

PETE_of_C0M0P0L0
www.comopolo.com

Pro-friendly bike polo!

October 12, 2009 - 9:27pm

#239

Timmm

COMOPOLO

I took a shot in the shoulder from Charlie. Stung like a bee...a big bee.
OGT-COMOPOLO

October 13, 2009 - 10:42pm

#240

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

I miss you and your cooking! COMO HERE I COME!

October 6, 2009 - 12:08am

#241

JohnnyMidwest

One of the first things I learned as a noob, from Menace's(RIP) years of NYC polo experienve: The street hockey temperature ratings don't translate to bike polo. Don't believe everything you read on packaging nurf.

Sveden is about right, red is roughly 40 or 45 and up, orange is below.

October 6, 2009 - 1:37am

#242

floppy

COMOPOLO

I'm an academic so I don't believe everything that I read but from personal experience I've seen a lot of balls destroyed. I'd much rather see continuity and zing then broken balls. Missouri can throw strange weather at you. At the meetings I have been bringing this up. Since our successful fundraiser I think we will be attempting to purchase some of these fabled and occasionally play with balls. See you at Los Marcos. VIVA!

October 6, 2009 - 11:47am

#243

Timmm

COMOPOLO

Whatever the balls are that we play with have been hard as rocks at the outside temp. lately (55-70). I feel like I barely put any snap in my wrist shots and I sling the ball a million mph.
OGT-COMOPOLO

October 6, 2009 - 2:11pm

#244

ben

Madison

74 MPH OMG

October 5, 2009 - 3:48pm

#245

fancy pants

dayton is good...but cleveland does in fact rule the school.

October 5, 2009 - 3:53pm

#246

hellochris

Chicago

will cleveland make it out for this one?

Columbia, MO

October 5, 2009 - 7:38pm

#247

alexanderk

Pedal Republik of Cleveland

meetings are being held up here on the southern most point of the north coast concerning our attendance
from the looks of it a few are interested but no promises

October 5, 2009 - 6:00pm

#248

floppy

COMOPOLO

if only they kept better track of their flag!

October 5, 2009 - 5:08pm

#249

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

i once again am in need of a team. anyone still need a 3rd?

October 8, 2009 - 8:29pm

#250

hellochris

Chicago

if anybody else is registering solo, we'll play match-maker and get everybody teamed up, no worries.

Columbia, MO

October 9, 2009 - 9:21am

#251

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Also, we are actively recruiting more people to come from Minneapolis. We'll let you know if any good prospects commit.

October 8, 2009 - 1:08pm

#252

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

anyone? i'm a solid "b" player...

October 11, 2009 - 9:08pm

#253

Adam

Denver Mallet Mafia

I can vouch for Dus... he's a solid "Z" player. wa wa waaaaaa (JUST JOKING)

Hardcourt Bike Polo Connoisseur

October 9, 2009 - 4:26pm

#254

rahja666

Denver Mallet Mafia

I vote Dus for Biggest and hardest crashes!

October 9, 2009 - 4:34pm

#255

Matt-Hewitt

Milwaukee

Confirmed Results/Prediction

Top 4 Teams in no particular order:

-MKE
-MKE
-MAD
-CHI

Whatcha got Midwest?

mkebikepolo.com

October 9, 2009 - 9:38pm

#256

Timmm

COMOPOLO

More importantly...I want to hear DFL predictions!

*DFL gets 3 dented cans of Old Milwaukee and a pack of half smoked camels. That's right, every cig is half gone.
OGT-COMOPOLO

October 12, 2009 - 8:19pm

#257

jonny

Madison

really going out on a limb there matt.

October 15, 2009 - 11:25am

#258

MidwestMegs

Chicago

I finally have a team! Yay!! Maggie and Brian what should our team name be?

Midwest is best!!

October 15, 2009 - 11:03pm

#259

Austin Texas Bike Polo

hey missouri (STL) peeps-
austin will have two players flying into Lambert Int'l Airport and will need a ride to Columbia to play in this tourney. I don;t know any of their flight details yet, but i woll post it up soon as i know. in the meantime, anyone from STL able to pick up two (handsome- if that helps!) lads and their bikes from the airport and drive them to and from COMO? holler back ya'll!
thanks, mo
mo.grady@gmail.com

also, we still need to iron out accommodaions...anyone? anyone? beuhler?

October 15, 2009 - 11:57pm

#260

hellochris

Chicago

regarding accommodations, i have Austin down for 4 people, with possibly 3-6 more. is that info still accurate?

Columbia, MO

October 16, 2009 - 7:18am

#261

lucky

I am your livery man. With any luck, they are coming in Friday evening around the same time as the dude from Phoenix. Email me through my profile here, or else Chris will pass it along to me. We'll get your guys to CoMO.

Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-fun

Wanna buy some polo stuff?
http://www.fixcraft.net/stcago

October 16, 2009 - 9:10am

#262

Austin Texas Bike Polo

you rock lucky! i'll contact you about their flight info!
will you hang with us in STL after this tourney too? this is the kickoff of our november polo tour. we are heading to STL the monday after the COMO tourney, staying with my cousin in Dogtown or someplace, we want to play polo in forest park or something....i'll email ya.

October 16, 2009 - 12:58pm

#263

floppy

COMOPOLO

Also for airport transit there is a company called MOX https://www.moexpress.com/tac/default.aspx where for a nominal fee they will take you half way across the state... Just a thought.

October 16, 2009 - 3:30pm

#264

hellochris

Chicago

they;re too much money. we will pickup anybody that needs picked up, if they're not piggybacking with st. louis.

Columbia, MO

October 16, 2009 - 12:19am

#265

Austin Texas Bike Polo

accurate! count it! thanks chris!

October 17, 2009 - 12:04am

#266

paul.theobald

Kansas City Bike Polo

people can fly into kc too, if its cheaper. just as an option. i can get them to como and back.

October 17, 2009 - 9:16am

#267

Austin Texas Bike Polo

sweet. i will tell the guys. i dont know if they have purchased tickets yet...
thanks!
-mo

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1023904_-1_5000...

October 18, 2009 - 11:34am

#268

Dus

San Diego Bike Polo

for anyone flying to this that is in need of semi-proper bike transport (aka not a cardboard box)

performance bike has a soft bike case for $60:

October 18, 2009 - 12:35pm

#269

joeMKE

Milwaukee

Be-Be-Beaver Boys!!!!

-beaver boys * milwaukee, wi-

- Beaver Boys * Milwaukee Bike Polo Club -

October 18, 2009 - 8:29pm

#270

vince

Portland Bike Polo

hey everyone,

online registration is open!!

http://comopolo.com/midwest/register

help us get a head count, gather contact info, and a rough idea of experience levels

single players may register as well to help find team mates

a list of teams registered is displayed on the home page http://comopolo.com

October 19, 2009 - 9:32am

#271

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

Your experience level question doesn't really seem to provide you with any information.

So what if a team has never played in the Midwest Championships? It doesn't answer the question of how "skilled" the team is. Only if they've been to one of the bi-annual tournaments called "Midwests".

October 19, 2009 - 11:07am

#272

ben

Madison

your a c

October 19, 2009 - 11:08am

#273

ben

Madison

or conversely

your c a

October 19, 2009 - 11:40am

#274

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

The only thing I'm confused about is your use of your.

Its just a dumb question is all.

October 19, 2009 - 12:29pm

#275

vince

Portland Bike Polo

it does provide us with information. its not super important, but will help us setup a swiss bracket and get decent matchups from the start, rather than a team thats new to tourneys playing its first game against a team thats won a tournament before...

and the wording... its meant to be vague, but i changed it up a bit

October 19, 2009 - 12:41pm

#276

Sveden

Minneapolis Hardcourt Bike Polo

That looks great. Just wanted to make sure you received the info you desired.