Illustration by Shawn Granton Portland’s beloved mini-bike dance team the Sprockettes, will soon embark on their very first tour. They’ve been tapped by bike-loving brewer New Belgium to perform at four stops on the company’s popular Tour de Fat. Starting in July, the ladies will board a converted, veggie-oil powered Greyhound bus for their first … Read more
File photo The Three Bridges Project might have had its official opening back in October, but that event was marked by wind, rain, and speeches by planning wonks and political bigwigs. It was great (if you’re into that sort of thing), but on Saturday it was the public’s turn to celebrate and instead of wind, … Read more
Moira Green (L) and Sandi Deodato (R) rocked Bike to Work Day.File photo This morning was the annual Bike to Work celebration hosted by the Lloyd District Transportation Management Assocation (LDTMA). In addition to free massages, bike tune-ups, food, coffee, and other helpful resources for bike commuters, the event marked the debut of the Lloyd … Read more
Detail of Mike Russell’s CulturePulp comic featuring the Sprockettes. View more on his blog.
The Sprockettes performed at a wet Earth Day in front of a hardy crowd.File photo: 4/21/07
[B:C:Clettes on MomentumMagazine cover] By now, you’ve surely heard of the Sprockettes — Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe who have won many fans for their energetic, sexy, and synchronized street routines. But what you may not know, is that the same infectious charm that has made them a must-see in Portland, has also inspired … Read more
[You’ve got to seeit to believe it!] Tonight at Disjecta (SE 3rd and Ankeny), Portland begins a three-day celebration of pink mini-bikes and Sprockettes-style fun. Yes, our beloved Sprockettes are pulling out all the stops and the whole thing kicks off tonight at 7PM. Check out the line-up: B:C:Clettes and The Brakes bikedance teams from … Read more
[The Sprockettes do their thing.] The Sprockettes—those sexy, synchronized, mini-bike-dancing superstars—have released the official invitation to their big event, The International Bike Dance Off and Benefit Party.
[Cover of Sprockettes 2007calendar] The Sprockettes—Portland’s very own synchronized, mini-bike dance troupe—have been very busy lately. In addition to adding a new member (congrats Reena!), they’ve just released a few images from their 2007 calendar and announced plans for a big benefit party coming up in November. Last year’s calendar sold so well, they’re doing … Read more
[You’d be happy too if you were interviewed on NPR!] A while back I reported that the Sprockettes were due to make an appearance on the nationally broadcast National Public Radio show Day-to-Day. Even though I knew the reporter had been in Portland to get the story, I have worked in PR and I realize … Read more
[At Saturday’s GeekFair.]Photo: Josh Knisely The Sprockettes, Portland’s very own mini-bike dance troupe, have finally hit the big time. They will be the subject of an upcoming segment on the national NPR show Day to Day. The producer was down from Seattle over the weekend to get audio for the story at a Sprockette’s performance. … Read more