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Random Bike Stuff
Recycle-a-Bike at Interbike Outdoor Demo East
- We have been invited by Interbike and the Providence Bike Coalition to take part in this amazing event!
October 8 : Roller Races for the Pros at Roger Williams park
October 9 : Alley Cat race finishing at Bike-In movie at Market square. Bike Vallet will watch your bike as you enjoy a double feature including a zombie movie!
October 10 :Roller Races for all, down town. Race the pros, or a joy rider. Excellent prizes awarded.
All these events need your help in planning and working. Please contact info@recycleabike.org to sign up!
Kinetic Sculpture Derbies
An old friend of mine moved to Arcata, CA. Turns out they have a kinetic sculpture derby there: Kinetic Grand Championship
I was fascinated with this, so I had to find out more. Turns out there’s also a well-established one in Baltimore: Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race
And there’s one in Philly that our friends at Neighborhood Bike Works had a big part in: Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. Who knew? Video from it here:
Did someone say another potential Steel Yard / Recycle-a-Bike collaboration? Or maybe we could put one on in Providence…. someday.
