Red Bull Manny Mania

Sunday Aug 17, 2008, New York City. Manny Mania is an invite-only contest where 16 pros compete in an all manual contest. Why manuals? Here's what they say:

"One of the most difficult tricks, a manual requires balance, skill and creativity. With guidelines and manual pads, riders take to the course to see just what two wheeled trickery can get thrown down."

Practice starts at 2 pm, with the contest starting at 3 pm. The event will take place in New York, at the Coleman State Park (under the Manhattan Bridge) intersection of Pike St & Monroe St., and is free to the public!

Here's a list of the skaters competing: Ronnie Creager (Winner NYC, 2007), Brandon Biebel, Joey Brezinski (Winner Venice Beach, 2007), Jason Dill, Eli Reed, Forrest Kirby, Danny Falla, Marty Murowski, Zered Bassett, Lucas Puig, Chris Roberts, Kenny Anderson, Richard Angelides, Rob Welsh, Dennis Busenitz, Joey Pepper, Pat Duffy, Ryan Gallant, Colin McKay, Jack Curtain, Rodrigo Tx, Rob Gonzales, Karl Watson, Kelly Hart, Chico Brenes, Adelmo Jr, Rodrigo Peterson, Tim O’Conner, Nick Dompierre, Jereme Rogers, Stefan Janoski, Stevie Williams, Danny Supa, and Brian Wenning.

This should be a lot of fun - check it out if you are in the area! And, while you're at it, why not learn to manual?