Upcoming Alleycats/Races/Events

[airbud]

12 Monkeys Date Change...

March 11th 2006
1pm City Hall, Philadelphia

Watch the movie... it's good.
http://www.phillybma.org/12mkysemailer.jpg

[Aeroplane]

http://www.breadboy.net/race_flyer.jpg
Might have to make a road trip...

[AfterThisNap]

das a lotta sponsors. I'll be there

[your_mother]

a note about the boston race.. its a "one shot" race... its a round trip from one location to another on the other side of the town. one check point. should be interesting

[transplant]

a note about the boston race.. its a "one shot" race... its a round trip from one location to another on the other side of the town. one check point. should be interesting

approximate distance?

[your_mother]

not that far. i dont know if the checkpoint is supposed to be public yet but its about 6 or 7 miles each way

[transplant]

didn't expect it to be public, was just curious about the distance... thx

[mikearena]

Nicer flyer (thanks to adamkell): --please note the time change--

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/arenam/mikesRace_1b.jpg
It's shaping up nicely. Gonna be a hell of a race, that's for sure.

[dolface]

l.a. heads upWinter Classic Bike Swap Meet & Sale / Track Race (http://www.homedepotcenter.com/events/report.sps?iEventID=33347&categoryid=406)

[Caraxmarie]

This will be my first race

[juvi-kyle]

l.a. heads upWinter Classic Bike Swap Meet & Sale / Track Race (http://www.homedepotcenter.com/events/report.sps?iEventID=33347&categoryid=406)

I'll be there

[AfterThisNap]

MANHATTAN CRITICAL MASS (http://www.times-up.org/cm.php) Friday, Jan 27. 7:00PM. Main group meets at Union Square North.
http://www.times-up.org/images/fly-cm-300x305.jpg

[s_9]

http://www.studionumbernine.net/grab/HOTPURSUIT_sm.jpg


Trust me. This is going to be awesome.

[humancongereel]

looks cool. nyc?

[Doctor Who]

Cincinnati, Ohio.

Valentine's Day Alleycat Race.

http://www.flyingpigcourier.com/Alleycat2.htm

All the info you'll need is right there.

[prendrefeu]

THIS FRIDAY EVENING (2-3-06) we will be having the ride for February called
"SEX, SEXUALITY and LOVE" (aka, "the RideArc Sex Ride"). 9 PM @ the Mobile Gas Station, La Brea + Sunset

In the mood for some lovin'? Ride with us as we explore the aspects of sex, sexuality and love in architecture and LA's built landscape...
(This route will be really fun!! We're really excited to be having this ride!!)

Weather: The evenings have been a bit crisp and cooler recently, so a light jacket/hoodie or equivalent may be suggested. Light gloves can also help keep your hands warm. Night temperatures are expected around 60° F.

THE MEETING PLACE FOR THIS RIDE IS AT SUNSET + LA BREA at the Mobile Gas Station at 9PM
Map: http://tinyurl.com/b69q7

Getting to the meeting place:
- No car? Take the Red Line to Hollywood + Highland, take Hollywood Blvd west, left on La Brea - Mobile Station is south of Sunset.
- Driving/carpooling there? Street parking is available on local streets and there are some meters (free!) along Sunset.

Hey, wouldn't it be great to see a gas station packed full of people on bikes rather than those gas-guzzling cars?

The route is approximately 16 miles, has a few light hills and is round-trip (we end where we start).

There are no requirements of ability or skill to ride with everyone - just bring your own bike! Any bike! Road, MTB, Fixed Gear, BMX, Cruisers, Choppers, LowRiders...

It is open to anyone and everyone! Bring your friends, family, significant others!
A helmet is a good idea if you've got one, but it is optional and we ride safely. If you've got a light, bring it lit up - the more the better.
No rider left behind!

For more information, you can e-mail us at: ridearc@gmail.com
Want to join our mailing list? http://groups.google.com/group/ridearc-list

See attached flyer.

http://www.unmap.org/ridearc/RIDEARC_Feb.jpg

[TRaffic Jammer]

Feb 4, 2006 Montreal...... Ice Racing at it's finest.

http://coupedesglaces.org/

[humancongereel]

Weather: The evenings have been a bit crisp and cooler recently, so a light jacket/hoodie or equivalent may be suggested. Light gloves can also help keep your hands warm. Night temperatures are expected around 60° F.

i just found that a little funny. 60 degrees at night? man, i can't wait till those temps come back up here.

[prendrefeu]

haha yeah... it's nothing compared to NY or Oregon for that matter... but hey, we're in a desert environment - warm at winter, cool at night (the earth does not retain heat here)... haha

[TRaffic Jammer]

Ice Cup in Montreal ....delayed until Feb11...Ice conditions not favourable

[xthugmurderx]

uhoh. i'll spread the word here. a few of us were planning on coming. not a good move canada!!! (and what do i need to get into the motherland? in have no passport or birth certificate. am i F'd?

-jason

[TRaffic Jammer]

I think passports are the way to go. New border security initiatives all 'round have screwed things up large. I just found out myself.... I wonder if the site has been updated.

[popluhv]

uhoh. i'll spread the word here. a few of us were planning on coming. not a good move canada!!! (and what do i need to get into the motherland? in have no passport or birth certificate. am i F'd?

-jason
Just be certain of your plans when talking to border patrol, i.e. this is where we are going, here is where we are staying and this is when we will be leaving.

[TRaffic Jammer]

I have a bud who's going down this...scratch..next week, he's got loads of friends there I'll ask if I can post his email addy ..... otherwise I'll see if I can post some contacts in montreal I don;t know how fast the site folks will respond. How many wanna go? Gotta be a messer party flop somewhere in MTL. :p wouldn't be Montreal otherwise.

[popluhv]

I'm gonna try and make it, but I may go back home the same night. Dunno

[TRaffic Jammer]

Well if it goes off the 11th that's Saturday, surely you will be too drunk to go home that night. Unless you have a driver.

[popluhv]

I won't drink more than one, if I am driving home. Promise.

[TRaffic Jammer]

one 40? To make the trip and not stay for montreal's famous rejoicing and women? A crime is being committed here me thinks. ;)

[popluhv]

I knew that was comming :)

[TRaffic Jammer]

jus playin' .... does seem a shame to go the same night though...
How long a drive?

[popluhv]

guessing 2.5-3 hrs. I owe someone in those pictures on the website a drink however, so we will see.

[TRaffic Jammer]

Site has been updated to reflect the 11th. Though not with a BIG announcement please tell anyone you know that was maybe gonna go. One or three drinks?

[popluhv]

The A-team?

[TRaffic Jammer]

you said you owed a drink I meant one or three drinks...

[popluhv]

Well, a couple.

[TRaffic Jammer]

well I'm off to go see my bud.. I'll see about contacts there in MTL .... night all

[dammitgravity]

http://www.sopobikes.org/images/bricks.jpg

dang.. barely readable.. here are the details (http://www.sopobikes.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=2).

this event is in atlanta, ga. you are invited!

[popluhv]

Feb 4, 2006 Montreal...... Ice Racing at it's finest.

http://coupedesglaces.org/
Did you ride this last year? If so, what did you do for tires?

[TRaffic Jammer]

From Tom the Organizer:

Due to the unfortunate effects of Global Warming, the latest forecast calls for 4 degrees Celcius (above freezing) over three days prior to the scheduled date, and 70% chance of rain.

* The Old Port has decided to POSTPONE the Ice cup and re-schedule it for next SATURDAY Feb 11th.

Sorry about the logistical nightmare, but we rather have the Cup a week later rather then not have it at all.

I am not certain about the IDs. If you want, I will ask around for you, but you will find reliable information on travel from US to Canada more readily available in your city. I suspect a drivers license or similar is enough for US citizens, but you cant go wrong with the passport.

What city are you coming from? How many are you? (how much couchspace you need?) Let me know if you are still coming, given the date change, and I will get back to you with a number to call when you get in.

thanks for your understanding,

Tom
Montreal Ice Cup crew.

mailto:\\zontique@yahoo.com

No I didn't ride it last year, I was offered screwed tires just last night to go to it this year but I simply won't be there to race. Next year however I'm in....

The screw tires mentioned on the site seem to be the way to go, but there is a rubber class as well where a certain amount of studs are allowed. The screw tires just keep getting better every year as participants figure out new ways of creating the most evil lookin set of tires EVER. lol Hmmmm fixing a skate blade on the front somehow, I wonder.......

[popluhv]

http://www.connollyco.com/discography/trex/tanx_hi.jpg
...for the info.

[chuck_norris]

Nicer flyer (thanks to adamkell): --please note the time change--

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c206/arenam/mikesRace_1b.jpg
It's shaping up nicely. Gonna be a hell of a race, that's for sure.


I am going to kick all of your behinds!

Gwen wants to know if she's a checkpoint.

[mikearena]

I am going to kick all of your behinds!

Gwen wants to know if she's a checkpoint.


Yeah, sorry, she was. Good times, good times.

[Judah]

SF-->SJ ending at the north american handmade bike show.
March 4th

[mikorp]

Is there a fixed catagory? otherwise the road bikes are coming, the road bikes are coming!

SF-->SJ ending at the north american handmade bike show.
March 4th

[Judah]

There will be a track/fixed category.

[dailey_philly]

hey all,

Philly is hosting another Rocky Balboa race. This year will be the fourth one. Rocky Balboa race started back in 1999 by Dan Murphy. The premise of this race is to have two people on a team. One team mate will be the Sprinter. The Sprinter will have to run up the art museums stairs (just like rocky) and get the packages for each checkpoint. The sprinter then runs back down the steps to their bike. Then sprints to Love Park.

Where their teammate (i.e. Runner) will be waiting. They do a hand off. The runner will go do the task that is in the envelope. The sprinter will go back to the steps and do the same thing. Last year we had about 8 checkpoints spread out of Philadelphia. The ranged from the top of the Ben Franklin Bridge to Rocky Statue at the Stadiums to making a shot at the bike polo court at Taney Park.

Their were only 25 teams last year. I am hoping to have more. Here is the info on where it will be and the sponsors (so far)

June 24, 2006
2pm at the steps at the Art Museum (22nd and the Ben Franklin Parkway "roughly").
$20 for teams. (which will include after party BBQ at the Finish Line)
all proceeds will go to PBMA to help with the North American Cycle Courier Championships (naccc.phillybma.org)

sponsors as of 2/7/06
Swobo (www.swobo.com)
Reload Bags (www.reloadbags.com) *who gave out matching winner bags last year. I am not sure if they will this year.
Paul Comp (www.paulcomp.com)
Fabric Horse (www.fabrichorse.com)
4916 Clothing (www.4916.com)
Chrome Bags (www.chromebags.com)

any questions hit me up at dailey@phillybma.org


not the real flyer but you get the drift.
.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v111/daileym/Rocky_Break_You-T-link.jpg

[jacobpriest]

WACO TEXAS IS HAVING SOMETHING GOING ON?!?!
yes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/iamjacobpriest/febbeerbikerace2.jpg
this is going to be insane. not so much the distance, but the short distance making the beers faster.

[TRaffic Jammer]

My buddy called me from the train...... the Ice is lookin good for the 11th now that winter has shown up for anyone interested. Montreal this Saturday....

http://coupedesglaces.org/

[onceinalifetime]

everybody come to tallahassee florida for the HAPAPLEX race this saturday. no sponsors, no t-shirts, no spoke cards... but it won't be snowing!
bring a pen, a buck, a bike, and a lock to all saints cafe at four o clock.
ooh yeah.

[gkautz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/gkautz/slo_alleycat1.gif

San Luis Obispo, Ca