While we didn’t beat last years record of 34 racers, we had a great turn out, tons of fun and again made some headlines. Thanks to Targy’s, the Streamline and the Seattle Riders for hosting.
We raised $671.56 to add to our fund, with a big help from the Streamline.
Special thanks to Angela, Shaney, Jill, Kevin, Jon, Jerry, Rene, Debi, Terri, Joann and Lisa for the volunteer efforts.
Trike and baby bike builds are happening all over Seattle. Remember to check the rules section for the trophy, the most important thing to remember is that your 3 wheeler must roll into a 36″ x 36″ space.
If you haven’t taken the poll…
Let your El Capitan know if you are coming…
…that all the trikes are being bought up on craigslist and that prices are being run up. You know what that means. Get on craigslist now, get to Toys R Us, charge up your powerwheels, inchworms, trikes and big wheels…
I remember when I organized the first race back in 2008…I wasn’t sure if anyone would show up. Then, a coworker was complaining that the big wheel he wanted had been sold out from under him on craiglist by “some guy that had a race to go to”…that year we wound up on the front page of the P-I…The next year we had close to 100 people attend. and made the Strangers Drunk of the Week.
This year, it is ON! Join in the fun May 16th, 2010 1pm
Interested in Volunteering along the race route? You’ll get great photo opps as a flagger.
Prerace meeting for flaggers is 1pm, May 2nd at Targy’s Tavern.
Pre-meeting for volunteers: 5/2/10
Meet at Targy’s Tavern - 600 W Crockett
1pm
We will do a run down the route via moto and cars - ending at the Streamline.
During the route: I’ll give you all a map and a race day position.
Your job on race day is to show up on May 16th between 1pm and 2pm, socialize til 2:15, then ride down to your race route positions and watch the fun go by!
Estimated time: 1 hour
Photographers and gawkers, this is a great way for you to be involved w/ out racing.
We’ve got Targy’s and the Streamline on board. There will be drink specials waiting for you at the finish line.
Back to our roots, we race from the top to the Streamline Tavern. The Seattle Motorcycle Riders should be helpin us out with race route/flagger duties. Remember to check out the rules section before building your custom mods if you are in it to win it.
Please help promote, the race is a fundraiser for our biker down fund. Suggested donation, $5.00
This was just something I dreamed up as a motorcycle event and looks like now it’s here to stay. It is not for profit and will remain only an event for bringing joy one pitcher and trike at a time.
Viva la Tricycle Revolucion!
Gear up for the next race in the fall - November 8th. Check back often for video, montages, more pics and of’course the next race date.
Til then, ride your trike round your apartment at 5am. Your landlord will love you. Trust me.
We had about 35 racers this time. What a great turn out.
Fun costumes and tricked-out-trikes, I especially loved the bedazzled trike, nice job to all.
Some of the flaggers dropped out as the race started - bad flaggers, causing some of our route to be a mess. But we all made it down safely with cries only of joy and leaving eggs behind as our trail. Thomas of ArgentFab won this year, though Jeff the reigning champ came in first, a motor on his trike disqualified him. Though he brought his own “I cheated” trophy, I’m guessing he knew who would win that.
Though we didn’t make the papers this year, I did pose for Kelly-O and am hoping to make drunk of the week! My contacts at the papers are saying I need to commit a felony to get in print these days, crossing fingers for next time, one can always dream.
Next race is in November, new route; looking for a semi grade from bar to bar with little traffic or turns. I’m thinking Magnolia.
Congrats to the Spring 2009 Triple D Champion and his Wheelchair Chariot!
Add your pics and video here: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1115821@N23/
* I especially need video of the starting line (I forgot to turn on my camera) and pics. I can nab the flv file off flickr, so posting there is just fine.
You get 2 uploads a month of video for the free accounts on Flickr. Thanks!
The Seattle Rider biker down fund is simply some rainy day cash for bikers in need. Our goal is to have a months rent ready and waiting. In return they set up cones, bring flags, provide first aid and trophys, print maps and flyers, provide biker escorts, promote and generally let yawl have a grande time on race day.
