Kevin

No flames from me, I agree

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What is happening in Kevin's corner of the bike world?

http://the-whir-of-spokes-in-air.blogspot.com

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--- On Thu, 4/24/08, Dan H <dan@bicyclerepairman.us> wrote:

From: Dan H <dan@bicyclerepairman.us>
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Calling all teams!
To: "Ayleen Crotty" <Ayleen@GoodSportPromotion.com>, "OBRA list" <obra@list.obra.org>
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 11:51 AM

Great. show the world cyclists are a bunch of loons. Am I alone here? I 
think this undermines serious efforts at bicycle advocacy.
Let the flaming commence.
Dan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ayleen Crotty" <Ayleen@GoodSportPromotion.com>
To: <obra@list.obra.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:36 AM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Calling all teams!


> CIRQUE DU CYCLING BIKE PARADE - JUNE 14th - MISSISSIPPI

 AVE.
>
> Portland has a wealth of totally awesome bike clubs doing all sorts of
> neat tricks, so lets get together to parade for the masses!
>
>
> Cirque du Cycling, a Mississippi bike fair in support of SEI, is calling
> all bike clubs to come and represent by marching and pedaling in the
> nation's largest bike pride parade on June 14th.  It's totally
free and
> a great way to show off your velo pride.
>
>
> We want to see all the local clubs - from entertainers like the
> Sprockettes, down-and-dirties like Dropout, racers like the Gentle
> Lovers, the rowdy boys and girls of Team Beer and leisure riders like
> Slug Velo.  Out of towners are welcome too.
>
>
> If you can assembled a unified group of five people, you can be in the
> parade!  Whether you ride fixed, chopped, swinging, tall, fast or slow -
> we want you in the

 parade.
>
>
> REQUIREMENTS
> Teams must register in advance through our website. We are coordinating
> the placement of teams in advance.  If you show up on the day of the
> parade, you won't be able to march.  Get it together in advance!
>
> All parade teams must have a team banner at the front of their group.
> The team banner can be made of any material but must be at least four
> feet wide and two feet tall so spectators can see who you are.
>
> You must have at least five people.
>
> You must be unified, as in outfits matching or bikes coordinated.
>
> This is a family-friendly event.  Keep that in mind.
>
>
> REGISTRATION + MORE INFO
> Register by June 10th.
> http://CyclingCircus.com/parade_cirque_du_cycling.html
>
>
> ABOUT THE EVENT
> Cirque du Cycling has a family bike ride, this parade and

 street
> criterium in the evening with two-way racing along Mississippi Avenue.
> Throughout the fair there will be performances by the SEI soul choir,
> bike groups and other entertainers.  The street will be lined with
> dozens of festival exhibitors and a beer garden.  The event is free but
> there is a fee for exhibiting and racing.
>
> ABOUT SEI
> Self Enhancement, Inc. is a non-profit organization in the Boise-Eliot
> neighborhood that enriches the lives of youth.  Every day SEI provides
> children and families with options and support to help cultivate
> positive, contributing citizens and make Portland a better place to live.
>
>
> ASK QUESTIONS
> Let me know if you have any question.
>
>
> Hope you see you there!
> Ayleen
>
> -- 
> Ayleen  Crotty
> Good Sport Promotion + Cirque du Cycling
>

 971.221.7228
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