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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:52 am
User avatarSpoke TwiddlerJoined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:47 pmPosts: 190Location: Seward
This time for reals. There are some changes in stuff from last time though (smaller team size for one). I'm probably going to add some more events, I'm just mulling a few over in my brain, but if you've got suggestions post them up.

Bikelympics: run by a Chinese guy that doesn't abuse human rights. Not to mention it's totally awesome.

When
Saturday August 9th.
Registration 12pm.
Opening Ceremony: 12:45pm.
Games: 1ish
Cut Off: 6pm. If we get done before this, then we'll do awards then. I'm expecting to be done way before 6, but just in case.

Where
Brackett Park

Registration Info
- You must register in teams of two. If you can't find somebody, than we can try to hook you up.
- Pre-Registration is the bestest! Just pm/email (address in my profile) me your team's info and you can pay on race day.
- Registration fee is $5.
- When you register your team, also include what neighborhood you're representing (or city or whatever geographical term works), and if you have a team name.


Events

Alley Cat Relay
One team member goes out and fulfills part of a sequence, comes back, turns it in, and the next teammate gets the next part. shortest time wins.

Bike Carry Hoplite
Teams throw their bike on their shoulders and run a course together. Shortest time wins.

Front Wheel Discus
Each team member throws a provided wheel. Total distance determines the winner.

Sprints
Timed sprints down the Greenway. You know, like how most race dealies work.

Teams will rotate around events to minimize waiting time (i.e. while one team is doing the discus another is doing the relay and so on.)

Prizes
- Other people's $5. Mo' Teams = Mo' Money
- Medals for the top three teams
- Spokecards for all.

There is also a sexy flier, it's very similar to last year's.



Last edited by Thomas on Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:48 am, edited 3 times in total.


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:27 pm
User avatarDances on the pedals in a most immodest wayJoined: Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:39 pmPosts: 6666Location: Noko-mis
THOMAS! Just the other day I noticed you hadn't posted in a while.

I'll throw this up on ze calendar. Looks like you have this well thought out so no one can complain about not understanding it.



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:38 pm
User avatarSpoke TwiddlerJoined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:47 pmPosts: 190Location: Seward
sveden wrote:
THOMAS! Just the other day I noticed you hadn't posted in a while.

I know! I keep lurking about and being to busy to post, but no more, I say!

sveden wrote:
I'll throw this up on ze calendar. Looks like you have this well thought out so no one can complain about not understanding it.

Hopefully. :D I'm planing to add some events still, but I'm trying to find some that are pretty easy to do.



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:38 pm
User avatarSheldon WannabeJoined: Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:06 pmPosts: 165
BOLLOCKS!!!

I was the only one to show last time, but I'll be in pensacola while this one is going on.

I am consoled by two facts:
1. Pensacola Crazy 8's alleycat
2. already got the bikelympics spokecard and gold medal!

looks like a super fun time... glad you rescheduled, thomas.


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 6:53 pm
User avatarBroom Wagon FodderJoined: Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:21 pmPosts: 306Location: Nordeast Mpls
i am gonna do this. need a teammate though


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:55 pm
User avatarSpoke TwiddlerJoined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:47 pmPosts: 190Location: Seward
joe! wrote:
BOLLOCKS!!!

I was the only one to show last time, but I'll be in pensacola while this one is going on.

I am consoled by two facts:
1. Pensacola Crazy 8's alleycat
2. already got the bikelympics spokecard and gold medal!

looks like a super fun time... glad you rescheduled, thomas.

Aw man! I was worried about the Pensacola. You'll just have to defend your honor some other time.

*Nordeast* wrote:
i am gonna do this. need a teammate though

If you can't find a friend, show up anyway. We will hook you up!



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:43 am
User avatarFender BenderJoined: Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:16 amPosts: 81Location: Stevens/Whittier
Sounds like fun. Count me in! (w/teammate)



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:25 am
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Added a new event (sprints). Still trying to dig up some sponsor fun time.

Come taste the glory! This could be you!




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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:35 am
User avatarDoes this bike make my tires look fat?Joined: Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:05 pmPosts: 647Location: Seward
that's an awesome picture!



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:40 am
User avatarSecret: wants a tall bikeJoined: Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:13 pmPosts: 435Location: grinnell, iowa
Me and my team mate will be there with matching t-shirts.


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graff wrote:
Me and my team mate will be there with matching t-shirts.


Pfft, my team is going to have the coolest matching t-shirts ever. Sprints should be fun though, I think I better get a bike with gears for that.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:26 pm
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vyorn wrote:
graff wrote:
Me and my team mate will be there with matching t-shirts.


Pfft, my team is going to have the coolest matching t-shirts ever. Sprints should be fun though, I think I better get a bike with gears for that.


yer team sucks my teams balls.

o wait..



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:51 am
User avatarSpoke TwiddlerJoined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:47 pmPosts: 190Location: Seward
Oh snaps! It's this weekend!

If you haven't found a teammate yet, just come anyway, we can find somebody for you. If you aren't coming yet, then you need to.

Also slapped up the flier.



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User avatarRides in bad weather just to taunt those who won'tJoined: Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:24 pmPosts: 1465Location: longfellow
stupid job gets in the way of everything fun :x :x :x


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:17 pm
User avatarSpoke TwiddlerJoined: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:47 pmPosts: 190Location: Seward
2fast4love wrote:
stupid job gets in the way of everything fun :x :x :x

Noooo!

Well, I intend to do it again, so there's always next time.

For the rest of you, there is this time, tomorrow even! Even if you don't have a teammate, show up! We'll find somebody for you to claim shiny glory with.



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