john
Well i like parades so who cares as long as they are thowing candy ! ... or powerbars, gel or enery drink packets.. hmmm corn syrup.
Ok i have to admit I would like to see some group mimic the Shriners (you know the figure-8s and stuff). with maybe a big pileup in the middle of the street for added excitement. nothing like the thunk of snapping carbon to get adreneline pumping... well at least all the bike racers in the crowd might jump about with shellshock reactions.
Oh but it looks like you have to march. Ok that might be cool too, full teams kit, Road Cleats clicking and slipping, a little obligatory bulge...
err oops family friendly too
Well regardless I'll probably be there to watch with a visor for waist up viewing if need be. great fun !
Kevin wrote:
No flames from me, I agree
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--- On Thu, 4/24/08, Dan H wrote:
From: Dan H
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Calling all teams!
To: "Ayleen Crotty" , "OBRA list"
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"
To:
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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