Now in its second decade, New York’s Cranksgiving alleycat is coming up on November 21st. This marks the eleventh running of this now classic charitable event, with big goals this year of doubling their monetary and food contributions to the local food bank and [...]
A few years ago it seemed like Justin Flagg was throwing an alleycat every other weekend in Pittsburgh. Well the old dog’s got the itch again, so he’s bringing back the venerable Alleycat Soup race that benefits Pittsburgh’s Jubilee Soup Kitchen. The race [...]
Are you living in or near Shanghai? If so, the weekend of November 13-15 is going to be a blast. The folks at People’s Bike are putting on several events to coincide with their alleycat, including bike polo and trick contests.
Visit www.shanghaialleycat.com for [...]
Beijing Alleycat - 胡同大猫 from Laonei on Vimeo.
Nice choice of music for the second half of the video—the Bad Brains’ 1980 single Pay to Cum!
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It’s no secret that messenger and messenger-inspired events are hugely popular. Ten years ago you’d be hard-pressed to find an alleycat, or unlicensed underground bicycle race, in many cities across the United States. Alleycats and other bike-messenger events were mainly held in major cities with a large bike [...]
Ace Metric is a small fixed gear and single speed bicycle shop in Orlando, FL. Michael Blackshaw started it with a small insurance settlement he received after being hit by a car while commuting home from his old corporate job. He’s throwing an Alleycat/Trick [...]
Halloween is a favorite time of the year for alleycats, with another popping up in Indianapolis. Monster Mash, Monopoly style where the person with the most “money” at the end of the event wins. Earn cash through deliveries, pull cards just like the board [...]
It was quite possibly the most photographed alleycat in Pittsburgh history… First, check out the Ramones album covers. Then feel free to check out the original portraits, and there’s even a collection of checkpoint and after-party photos.
Thanks to everyone who [...]
The BFF rolls into Denver starting on October 28th. Among the many highlights of this stop is the Femalleycat, a women-only race with some serious prizes up for grabs and lots of fun to be had. Check out www.bicyclefilmfestival.com.
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On November 15 the Pista De Tierra mixed terrain alleycat will go off in Albuquerque NM. While on- and off-road races are great fun, perhaps the best part of this race is that there is no entry fee, just an afternoon of riding.
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Halloween is a popular time for alleycats, even Kent Ohio is jumping in the game with the Dead on Arrival race. Taking place on October 31st, the race runs at 3pm with tricks, food and bands extending the fun into the evening. Thanks to [...]
Chicago knows how to party and how to race, for Halloween ‘09 back to back alleycats are planned on the 30th and 31st. See chicagohalloween.blogspot.com for more info and for online registration.
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J Broski Delivery in Reno NV is hosting their first alleycat and general bike event on October 17th. The usual checkpoint alleycat, a bike polo tournament, skid contests, a raffle and then a showing of the Bootleg Sessions. Proceeds from the event benefit the [...]
Racers leaving Dawson Park en route to Overlook at start of Freak Bike Alleycat.The second annual Freak Bike Fall weekend kicked off yesterday with the Freak Bike Alleycat race.
The winning bike (which [...]
For anyone who’ll be in Fano, Marche, Italy on the 3rd and 4th of October… Check out fixedforum.it for more details.
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