Discussion: Eastern States Interscholastic Championships
in: Flying Pig XVII and Eastern Interscholastic Champs (Apr 5–7, 2013 - Bloomington, IN, US)
Dec 19, 2012 6:31 AM
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This year's Flying Pig "A" meet on April 5-7 in Bloomington, Indiana, will once again include the Eastern States Interscholastic Orienteering Championships. All students are invited! This year the Pig will include a Friday afternoon sprint on the Indiana University Campus, Long distance race at Yellowwood State Forest, and Middle distance race at Ransburg Scout Reservation in Hoosier National Forest. Registration will open sometime in January.
Dec 19, 2012 3:07 PM
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Exciting! We'd like to stay someplace there are er attractions, as opposed to freewayexitland. I surprisingly didn't spend much time in Bloomington. Are there decent accommodation options near IU, and things to do, or would we be better off in Indianapolis and driving?
Dec 19, 2012 6:14 PM
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Any chance we'll be near any of the shooting locations of 'Breaking Away'? The quarry?
Dec 19, 2012 9:17 PM
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All but the quarry.
Just about everything was shot nearby. Some of the quarry scenes where reportedly shot near Elberton, GA. That’s Navigator Cup land, not far from Richard B Russell State Park.
Although Breaking Away was largely filmed where The Flinging Pig will be held, it will have been 34 years. A couple things might have changed. Maybe we can find a spot or two. :-)
Just about everything was shot nearby. Some of the quarry scenes where reportedly shot near Elberton, GA. That’s Navigator Cup land, not far from Richard B Russell State Park.
Although Breaking Away was largely filmed where The Flinging Pig will be held, it will have been 34 years. A couple things might have changed. Maybe we can find a spot or two. :-)
Dec 20, 2012 12:05 AM
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The time trials for Little 500 ( the bicycle race featured in Breaking Away) are being held on Friday. You should be able to visit the Little 5 stadium and see some of the action if you arrive early on Friday. The actual race is a couple weeks after the Pig.
When I was in grad school at IU, I rode a lot on the hilly rural roads outside of town, and also hiked back to some of the quarries that were popular with townies and students. Pretty much all the quarries are private, heavily posted, and vigorously patrolled. I'll see if I can find out if there are one or two where public could get close enough to get a look without bring harassed by litigation-paranoid land owners.
Oh, and if you have a good bike with a big enough gear, catching the draft of a semi gearing up from the traffic lights on highway 37 is really, really a blast! Dangerous as heck, but quite a rush!
When I was in grad school at IU, I rode a lot on the hilly rural roads outside of town, and also hiked back to some of the quarries that were popular with townies and students. Pretty much all the quarries are private, heavily posted, and vigorously patrolled. I'll see if I can find out if there are one or two where public could get close enough to get a look without bring harassed by litigation-paranoid land owners.
Oh, and if you have a good bike with a big enough gear, catching the draft of a semi gearing up from the traffic lights on highway 37 is really, really a blast! Dangerous as heck, but quite a rush!
Dec 20, 2012 12:49 AM
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If I recall correctly, the scene with the semi was filmed a few miles north of Bloomington, coming southbound out of the lights at Martinsville. If the weather is right and the semi does not accelerate too quickly, this is the place to pick up a heck of a draft.
Some of the scenes with the race with the Italian riders were filmed in or near Morgan Monroe State Forest just north of town (where a recent episode of "Finding Bigfoot" was also filmed). There are some great roads for riding with some wicked grades with names like Mount Tabor and Greasy Creek. There are a couple thrilling downhills where local riders routinely hit speeds of 90 to 100 km/hr. (without semi assist). But scout it out before you try this for yourself, as there are sharp turns and possible gravel or potholes.
Some of the scenes with the race with the Italian riders were filmed in or near Morgan Monroe State Forest just north of town (where a recent episode of "Finding Bigfoot" was also filmed). There are some great roads for riding with some wicked grades with names like Mount Tabor and Greasy Creek. There are a couple thrilling downhills where local riders routinely hit speeds of 90 to 100 km/hr. (without semi assist). But scout it out before you try this for yourself, as there are sharp turns and possible gravel or potholes.
Dec 20, 2012 3:20 AM
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GuyO:
Anyone wanting to recreate that semi scene in Breaking Away on IN-37, should keep this in mind: At some point in the future, IN-37, between B'ton and Indy is going to be converted to I-69.
Dec 20, 2012 12:53 PM
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That's the great thing about Attack Point: ask a 'throw away question' about a film I wasn't sure anyone would remember and you get a wealth of information. Conversely one can ask a serious question and in an instant some tricky Aussie can turn it to mush. Its like a box of chocolates.......
Dec 20, 2012 1:51 PM
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bubo:
AP is a constant learning excperience!
Including both trivia and serious facts from science and the occasional insights into the human nature.
Including both trivia and serious facts from science and the occasional insights into the human nature.
Dec 20, 2012 2:23 PM
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BP:
So Mike, social night at FP could include a gala showing of "Breaking Away" ?(good movie BTW). Should attract international attendance!
Dec 20, 2012 9:54 PM
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Ha! I'm a cutter. I grew up in Bloomington and was 13 in 1977 when Breaking Away was filmed. My Mom went to the premier, which was in Bloomington. They tore down the stadium where the race was held. Now the race is held on a cinder track around the soccer field. The library still looks the same (and it's still too good for me to go inside). The town square has different shops but looks the same.
If you know the movie scenes well, there will be spots you recognize if you drive through the town or keep your eyes open in the sprint. There were lots of shots from all over campus and the sprint will have to go through some of them.
My parents continued to live in B-town until last year so I would get back every year or two. I went back to the quary 4 years ago. It is on private property so technically you are trespassing to go there. The quary is still active but mostly on the other edge of the property. It is aabout a mile hike to get to the spot. I hesitate to give people directions on how to get there as there is also no good place to park. The vegetation has grown up all around the swimming hole and the nice white limestone has faded and colored. I'm sure they did a lot of work to make it look nice for the movie. The owners would dump stuff in the water to make it less clear and lower the attractiveness to tourists immediately after the movie. They may still do that.
If you know the movie scenes well, there will be spots you recognize if you drive through the town or keep your eyes open in the sprint. There were lots of shots from all over campus and the sprint will have to go through some of them.
My parents continued to live in B-town until last year so I would get back every year or two. I went back to the quary 4 years ago. It is on private property so technically you are trespassing to go there. The quary is still active but mostly on the other edge of the property. It is aabout a mile hike to get to the spot. I hesitate to give people directions on how to get there as there is also no good place to park. The vegetation has grown up all around the swimming hole and the nice white limestone has faded and colored. I'm sure they did a lot of work to make it look nice for the movie. The owners would dump stuff in the water to make it less clear and lower the attractiveness to tourists immediately after the movie. They may still do that.
Dec 20, 2012 10:07 PM
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Other things to do in Bloomington
0) This is a MUST. Go to The Chocolate Moose for ice cream
1) Get a full yard of beer at The Irish Lion, 2 half-yards don't count (kids okay outside of bar)
2) Get a pizza at Nick's English Pub (kids okay downstairs)
3) Drive 20 miles up the road to Nashville, IN through Brown County. Brown County State Park is world famous for fall colors. Look up on the internet for more info.
4) Go bowling in the student union. They used to let the public in (not just for students) but I'm not sure if they still do. Breaking Away fans will recognize this.
5) Visit Lake Monroe, the largest body of water totally within Indiana.
6) Go cow tipping at Farmer Brown's Field near North High School at the corner of Prough Road and Maple Grove Road.
0) This is a MUST. Go to The Chocolate Moose for ice cream
1) Get a full yard of beer at The Irish Lion, 2 half-yards don't count (kids okay outside of bar)
2) Get a pizza at Nick's English Pub (kids okay downstairs)
3) Drive 20 miles up the road to Nashville, IN through Brown County. Brown County State Park is world famous for fall colors. Look up on the internet for more info.
4) Go bowling in the student union. They used to let the public in (not just for students) but I'm not sure if they still do. Breaking Away fans will recognize this.
5) Visit Lake Monroe, the largest body of water totally within Indiana.
6) Go cow tipping at Farmer Brown's Field near North High School at the corner of Prough Road and Maple Grove Road.
Dec 20, 2012 10:19 PM
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The student union (Indiana Memorial Union) will be the parking and staging area for the sprint.
I can't vouch for the cow tipping, but I know a bicyclist who ran into a cow once.
The Ransburg Scout Reservation (middle distance) is on the shore of Lake Monroe, and if the water is high, maybe we can give you a swimming option on one leg :-).
I can't vouch for the cow tipping, but I know a bicyclist who ran into a cow once.
The Ransburg Scout Reservation (middle distance) is on the shore of Lake Monroe, and if the water is high, maybe we can give you a swimming option on one leg :-).
Dec 20, 2012 10:45 PM
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Campus might be buzzing quite a bit on that Friday, given the expectations of a certain local team.
Dec 23, 2012 6:17 PM
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I also grew up in Bloomington and I still have relatives here (I'm in town for Christmas.) My family name is Lanam; my great-great grandfather is buried in the little cemetary on Lanam Ridge Road just north of Yellowwood. We lived about 4 miles away from Yellowwood when I was little. I worked on the IU campus one summer.
I stayed out of the quarries. A friend's sister was electrocuted in one.
I stayed out of the quarries. A friend's sister was electrocuted in one.
Dec 23, 2012 6:31 PM
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Oh, and definitely stay in Bloomington. There are a lot of places fairly close to the University; the east side will be more convenient for the other areas. Indy is about an hour away. There is a lot of live music and theater available when the university is in session. I second jgrove's suggestions of Nick's and the Irish Lion. Since IU is big in Tibetan studies, there are two Tibetan restaurants, along with about every other type you would find in bigger cities.
The Mathers Museum of World Cultures is good if you like that sort of thing. (I do.)
The Mathers Museum of World Cultures is good if you like that sort of thing. (I do.)
Jan 7, 2013 11:48 PM
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Any updates on schedule and motels? I'd like to buy my plane tickets asap, before the price get even worse.
Jan 8, 2013 2:17 AM
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Sprint will be Friday afternoon on the IU campus. Sunday will have fairly early starts but you should allow at least 2 hours to get to Indy airport of you are returning a car. Motels are Comfort Inn (be sure to give OUSA corporate number) and Holiday Inn. The lower cost option is a motor lodge called A Sunmerhouse Inn. Details will be on the ocin website in a week or do.
Jan 8, 2013 2:17 AM
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Hotel info
Please note the last day to make reservations at the discounted rate is March 4th.
BOOKING INFORMATION
-Rooms are held at the Holiday Inn for $109 and Comfort Inn for $99
-Room rate includes breakfast
-The last day to make reservations at the discounted group rates is March 4, 2013
-After you have made your reservation, should you need to change or cancel it, you must do so at least 72 hours prior to arrival (aka by Mon April 1 by 6pm EST) to avoid charge of one night's stay
To book your room at the Holiday Inn at the $109 rate:
1) call the hotel directly at 812-334-3252 and say you need to reserve a room under the "Orienteering USA-Flying Pig group block" OR
2) follow the e-booking link below and reserve your room online
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/bloomington...
Address: 1710 North Kinser Pike
To book your room at the Comfort Inn at the $99 rate:
-call the hotel directly at 812-650-0010 and say you need to reserve a room under the "Orienteering USA-Flying Pig group block" (no e-booking link is available at the Comfort Inn, so you must call the hotel directly to book)
Address: 1700 North Kinser Pike
Please note the last day to make reservations at the discounted rate is March 4th.
BOOKING INFORMATION
-Rooms are held at the Holiday Inn for $109 and Comfort Inn for $99
-Room rate includes breakfast
-The last day to make reservations at the discounted group rates is March 4, 2013
-After you have made your reservation, should you need to change or cancel it, you must do so at least 72 hours prior to arrival (aka by Mon April 1 by 6pm EST) to avoid charge of one night's stay
To book your room at the Holiday Inn at the $109 rate:
1) call the hotel directly at 812-334-3252 and say you need to reserve a room under the "Orienteering USA-Flying Pig group block" OR
2) follow the e-booking link below and reserve your room online
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/bloomington...
Address: 1710 North Kinser Pike
To book your room at the Comfort Inn at the $99 rate:
-call the hotel directly at 812-650-0010 and say you need to reserve a room under the "Orienteering USA-Flying Pig group block" (no e-booking link is available at the Comfort Inn, so you must call the hotel directly to book)
Address: 1700 North Kinser Pike
Jan 8, 2013 9:25 PM
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Another lodging note. The Indiana Memorial Union (IMU) is a higher price option but is located directly on the sprint map on campus. There may be a day-of-race embargo on Friday on checking in until after you have run the sprint. (I'm not sure if any of the rooms offer views of the course).
Jan 10, 2013 4:41 AM
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Why not a night O with sleeping cows as controls? Not so much spiking a control as tipping?! yeah !
Jan 29, 2013 10:20 PM
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any updates on registration ... haven' t seen any yet or camping .....
Feb 1, 2013 6:19 PM
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Event Information is now available. General information on event locations, event times, hotels, and so forth is now available.
Registration will open in a few more days.
There will be an event t-shirt, tech fabric, probably black with white and light colored image. Details soon.
Registration will open in a few more days.
There will be an event t-shirt, tech fabric, probably black with white and light colored image. Details soon.
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