WHAT IS IT: This is an "alleycat" style event. You must have human powered, wheeled transportation (only restrictions). You start at the designated start point. Each rider will be given a playing card. You will travel from point to point. You will be required to perform tasks at each point before you will be given the location of your next point. You must present your card at each checkpoint and have it initialed, after you complete the task, by the person manning that point. The first one to the finish is the winner.
WHERE IS IT: 2010 location TBD
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Anyone who can ride a human powered, wheeled vehicle and is confident in their navigation skills in the city on such transportation.
HOW MUCH: No fee for participation.
OTHER INFO: Bring a bike in good working order. What ever you would normally ride with (helmet, flat repair tools, hand pump, map and compass, etc.) You never know what might be required at the check points :-) Remember to ride safe and obey traffic laws. We will have some type of festivities after the finish.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Help is needed
Hey everyone. I am hoping for good weather so this thing can happen. I also need some people to help out with check points. The more people, the more points, the more fun. Please leave a comment and let me know if you can help out in any way.
As for now...I'm in. Looking forward to it. Also, mark your calendar for October 10th. 2nd annual Spooks On Spokes scavenger hunt bike race/ride. Details coming soon. See you on the 27th.
Neophyte question here. What's an alleycat? I could google it (and I probably will), but it would be cool to see an explanation here of what the event is, how long it takes, how one participates, what skills or abilities a rider might need, etc., etc.
Scott: In it's basic form, it's an urban race that has cyclists weaving throughout the city to certain check-points and eventually to a finish area. At each of these check points a person may have to perform a task or collect an item then proceed to the next. Typically you're given a manifest, or list of locations to ride to. The first person to the finish wins. To get a better example visit YouTube and type in Alleycat. You'll see first hand what they look like. Wild+crazy=fun.
mike, where have you been hiding whole year? I hope to see you at cranksgiving at least. I won't be able to make either events I allready have plans but good luck to everyone
Rafal: I've been riding daily, just haven't tripped it down your way in a while. I was even planning the GLGA until my training went to sh*t. Too much travel and spousal support stuff. We'll be brushing wheels soon my brotha'. (sorry for the hyjack, sean)
Scott, Thank you so much. shoot me an e-mail and I'll fill you guys in with were to meet up to get your point info. Same for anyone else that is going to help.
MashOmaha: Yes we will use cards, The start is a surprise. ;-)
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As for now...I'm in. Looking forward to it.
Also, mark your calendar for October 10th. 2nd annual Spooks On Spokes scavenger hunt bike race/ride. Details coming soon.
See you on the 27th.
looks fun!
Neophyte question here. What's an alleycat? I could google it (and I probably will), but it would be cool to see an explanation here of what the event is, how long it takes, how one participates, what skills or abilities a rider might need, etc., etc.
Scott: In it's basic form, it's an urban race that has cyclists weaving throughout the city to certain check-points and eventually to a finish area. At each of these check points a person may have to perform a task or collect an item then proceed to the next. Typically you're given a manifest, or list of locations to ride to. The first person to the finish wins. To get a better example visit YouTube and type in Alleycat. You'll see first hand what they look like.
Wild+crazy=fun.
mike,
where have you been hiding whole year? I hope to see you at cranksgiving at least. I won't be able to make either events I allready have plans but good luck to everyone
Rafal: I've been riding daily, just haven't tripped it down your way in a while. I was even planning the GLGA until my training went to sh*t. Too much travel and spousal support stuff. We'll be brushing wheels soon my brotha'.
(sorry for the hyjack, sean)
I'm in. To help if needed and race.
No problem Douglas
I'm in. I help or ride.
How you doing the start? Laydown or or just hands off.
You doing spoke cards?
I'm in. My daughter, too. We'll help staff a checkpoint.
Scott, Thank you so much. shoot me an e-mail and I'll fill you guys in with were to meet up to get your point info. Same for anyone else that is going to help.
MashOmaha: Yes we will use cards, The start is a surprise. ;-)
I plan to be there. This would be my first Alleycat style ride/race.
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