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Sprockettes take over the streets

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Sprockettes at the Clownhouse 9/17
Sprockettes at the Clownhouse 9/17

The Sprockettes put on a great show Saturday at the Alberta Clownhouse. It was Danica‘s first time seeing them but I think she slept through it. Oh well.

After the show I listened while a freelance writer from Venus Magazine interviewed them for an upcoming article. Having seen them many times, it was cool to finally learn more about the ladies behind all that pink. Turns out, they’re just regular chicks who share a love for riding bikes, getty funky in the streets, and spreading positive vibes about women through music and movement. I’m glad they’re starting to get noticed.

By the way, they’re hoping to embark on a college tour…so If anyone out there’s got a diesel bus they’re not using I know what you can do with it…

See more of them in the rest of my photos.

Stolen bike found!

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Remember that guy I posted about who got his really nice bike stolen in broad daylight at the Chunkathalon? Well, I just got this email from him:

“I just wanted to let you know that, thanks to you and all the other people that got the word out, I got (most of) my bike back. You can read the rambling story here.”

It’s a great story and I recommend reading it for an inside look into a bike theft operation and the lengths a guy will go to get his bike back. Wow, it’s great to know that my little site just might have helped out!

(By the way, anyone can register and post their stolen bike information on this site. See this post for more information.)

Gareth Parker Memorial Ride

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On Sunday, September 25th there will be a memorial ride in remembrance of Gareth Parker. The ride will go past several places that were important in Gareth’s life and work as a bicycle advocate. Here are the details:

Meet at 2:00PM, ride at 2:30ish
Meet near the Bronze Elephant at the North Park Blocks

Locations we will ride by:

* Car Free Day 2004 Site
* BTA Office
* Portland Building and City Hall
* Car Free Day 2003
* We end at Lucky Lab Brewery