Patriotism and Bicycle Powered Fireworks!
06-27-11, 11:27 AM
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Patriotism and Bicycle Powered Fireworks!
07-01-11, 12:58 PM
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Several years ago I painted a bike red and put white and blue in the spokes of the wheels for a4th of July parade...does that count.
07-01-11, 09:42 PM
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I was about to start a new thread to ask a question, but figured this thread was a good start. Who on here is planning on decorating and/or riding their bike in any parades this weekend? I am going to see about jumping into an annual parade that has been happening in a neighborhood for years and years, and encourages decorated bikes. Got some dollar store items as well as some things I had laying around that will go on my beach cruiser. Will post pictures when it is done, and hopefully from the parade.
07-02-11, 11:52 AM
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Just finished decorating, and not a moment too soon. Supposed to hit around 115 degrees outside today, and was around 100 when I finished
I am pleased with the end result, can't wait for the ride.
I am pleased with the end result, can't wait for the ride.
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07-04-11, 12:06 PM
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Just got back from the parade. Didn't get any pictures (sorry, wasn't thinking about it), but I did place 3rd in the decorated bike category.
07-05-11, 10:30 AM
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It looked like bicycle jousting to me, so yeah, try to knock down the other rider. (and his torch) Fun for some I suppose.
Good job on the decorating e-man. I wanted to do one for the parade this year but never got to it. I did see some kids attaching smoke bombs to their bikes and then fly down a large hill though. Very light winds so it left a nice trail.
Good job on the decorating e-man. I wanted to do one for the parade this year but never got to it. I did see some kids attaching smoke bombs to their bikes and then fly down a large hill though. Very light winds so it left a nice trail.
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