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selfpropelled · townie Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 183 Location: local

Howdy Crew,

National Bike Month (May) is just around the corner and there will be a bike related event every single day of the month. To get warmed up, we are hosting some fun events in April as part of Earthdays in the Bluegrass(www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org). Here is what's going down:

Thursday April 3
We Are Traffic and Return of the Scorcher
10pm Worsham Theater UK Student Center
Two great documentaries about humanity’s greatest invention, the bicycle!
Presented in partnership with Student Center Film Series.
For more information visit: www.tedwhitegreenlight.com/scorcher.htm and
http://www.tedwhitegreenlight.com/cm.htm

Friday April 4th
Share the Road! Group Bicycle Ride
5 pm Woodland Park
Bicycling is by far the best way to get around our campus and our community. It’s a CLEANER, HEALTHIER, CHEAPER, and FASTER way to travel. However, it can be scary and intimidating to get back on a bike if you haven’t been on one in years. Riding in traffic can be stressful stuff too. This ride will begin with a discussion of local bicycling ordinances and will be a great opportunity to gain confidence riding your bicycle on the street. Helmets strongly recommended!

Monday April 21st
Bike Maintenance Workshop
5-7pm North Campus Courtyard
Sponsored by Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library. Learn about the simple tools and techniques that will keep your mighty steed rolling smoothly. FREE FLAT TIRE REPAIR! Hosted by the Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library. www.wildcatwheels.org.

Saturday, April 26
Bike Sculpture Building 11am-4pm Transit Center Parking Area downtown. Part of WRFL FreeKY Fest
The Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library will bring everything you need to make sculptures, jewelry, picture frames, and more. All from reused bike parts!!! Check out http://www.flickr.com/photos/7597628@N05/sets/72157600191726357/ for pictures from last year’s build. For more information contact self.propelled@gmail.com

Sunday April 27
Bike the Bluegrass
1pm-4pm Wildcat Wheels Campus Bike Shop
(Basement of Blazer Hall near corner of MLK and Euclid Ave.)
Easy 20 mile ride in the heart of bluegrass horse country. All are welcome and none will be left behind. Helmets strongly recommended. Some helmets will be provided by Wildcat Wheels. Don’t have a bike but still want to ride? Contact the Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library (wildcatwheels@gmail.com or www.wildcatwheels.org) and reserve one! This is a great way to see some of our state’s most spectacular horse farms and get more comfortable riding your bike as a form of transportation. The tour will be led by experienced local cyclists and followed by a support vehicle in case of emergencies.

Christopher · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:54 am Post subject:

Shane, that all looks great. Thanks for all your work!
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brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

I'm pumped about these! Especially the bike movies... I still haven't seen those two.
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jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

sounds great, the rides ought to be fun

themanmachine · hipster Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Posts: 116

Is there still any interest in a bike swap meet? I think it's a really awesome idea and most people could probably use a chance to liquidate some of their bike related junk or pick up some more.
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brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

bryant · hipster Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 111

i am. its not going to be at 3rd st. though. I went to talk to the lady who owns it and she was too busy to talk to me, or return my call. So it's going to be at the Void skateshop. With the parking lot that wraps around to maxwell and the inside area it should be more than enough for people who want to sell their old stuff. Should be a good time, and I'm working on a few extra things for people who attend.

seicer · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

What route are you all taking for the Bike the Bluegrass event?
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brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

was that ride going through downtown today? i forgot about it and figured someone started up the critical mass rides again.

great turnout, especially given the rain. i completely forgot to go.

brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

yeah, i want to participate, but i think ive only been able to make it to two critical masses, as i have had class from 2-6 every friday since i started college. with me graduating in a month, i dont care to leave class early anymore.

politicalhero · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 7:18 am Post subject:

Yup Brokebike is right... what you saw was the Share the road/get comfortable on the road ride. There were 30 ppl there, it rained the whole time while we waited and while we rode. Rain is not a bad thing, it makes the beer taste better.... we did the victory loop (part of) and then off to Lynaghs for beer and food.

Some folks were talking last night about starting the group ride up again and maybe working on the frame a little more and making it a celebration of the bike/parade....make it more festive and fun.

bryant · hipster Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 111

It would be awesome to see it going again. Just don't call it "Critical Mass" or you'll have fools coming out thinkin they're in Chicago trying to beat up people for driving cars.

brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

30 people is a great turnout for a rainy-ass Friday!

Sorry I missed it... sounds like it was a good time.