So I am back from Guatemala and kickin' it. Overall I had a total blast despite a couple interesting incidents (I finished my trip volenteering at a turtle reserve). Anyway I am trying to get caught up on the low down that is happening in Vancouver.

For all you bike culture freaks there are some big things comming down the pipeline for the end of september:

Bike love weekend + Velomutations

I gleened the following from a Forum:

[UPDATE] Offical website: http://mcthree.ca/velomutations.htm

Thursday, September 21

1. Bike Films:
• Cara Fisher presents films from Portland & Vancouver.
• Spartacus Books, 319 West Hastings, 7pm [MAP]
2. Midnight Mass:
• Meet 11.45 depart midnight to points unknown
• Grandview Park, Commercial Drive [MAP]

Friday, September 22

1. K8-T Js' Alley Kitten
• The cutest little bike comp ever. 18in wheels max.
• alley-kitten.blogspot.com
• Registration 6pm, Race at 7pm. 3-5 bux entry.
• Location: 666 Burrard Street [MAP]
2. PSR Guerilla Art Install
• Jim Hoehnle of PedalPlay invites you to the unveiling of a new sculpture. This is a guerilla install, so the location is a secret fer now.
• Multimedia, music and performance on the PedalPowered soundsystem. Blender cocktails.
• More details closer to the day. 9pm - late, after the alley kitkat, location tba. *hint* stay near the skytrain
• Location: TBA

Saturday, September 23

1. Bicycle CARcass
• Bicycle battlegames. Compete for the Key to Vancouver. Bike wrestling, derbies, jousting, races.
• Free, all-ages, armour/costumes encouraged.
• Details at bicyclecarcass.blogspot.com
• Location: Strathcona Park, Venables; 1pm [MAP]
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2. Speed Freaks
• Alley cat race open to all riders. Many levels of competiton, loads of prizes. Helmets encouraged.
• Registration time: 3:30; Start time: 4:30
• Location: Strathcona Park, Venables [MAP]
• http://velovan.blogspot.com/
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3. VeloMutation The Party!!!!!
• DJs, performance, The Brakes, B:C:Clettes, The return of the Sprockettes, plus much more.
• All you have heard about and come to expect.
• $5 - $20 sliding scale… a benefit for PedalPlay.
• Pedal Metal Studios & the Depot: 194 w 3rd (alley entrance), 9pm - late [MAP]
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Sunday, September 24

1. Hasten the Demise
• Mini-bike bombtastic on a local mountain.
• Location & Time: TBA
2. Bike Polo/Minibike Hockey
• Strathcona Park Tennis Courts, 3pm [MAP]

Some Thoughts

Acording to Jim these are the events NOT TO MISS:

1. K8-T Js' Alley Kitten:
• Katie and Simon have picked a stellar race route, loads of mini bike thrlls and chills Vancouver styles.
2. PSR Guerilla Art Install
• after party in the minibike thunderdome....goes late late late
3. Bicycle CARcass
• Ifny has outlined a contest of epic proportions competition and savagery....I am seriously frightened.
4. Hasten the Demise
• Shuttle so one driver needed and provided
• Down mountain speeds clocked at 75kph..is that fast enough?...a beautiful view and cold beer store at the bottom...also a lovely set of bowls

More details at:

• pedalplay[at]pedalpower[.]org and
• bicyclecarcass.blogspot.com
• http://velovan.blogspot.com/
• 604.916.2453

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