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"Why are we being forced to choose between the economy and the environment? We tend to forget that without an environment we would not have an economy, as everything we consume and I mean everything comes from our environment."
~ Franke James (contemporary artist, photographer, writer)
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Welcome Riders, Cyclists, and other people-powered-transportation enthusiasts!
The fixed gear riders of Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou are converging in China's capital to present their first-ever event....
... on Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th!
And it's gonna be a big one!
Starting with:
Alleycat Bike Race
Saturday June 13th
Start: 5pm
Entry: Free
Originaly from the bike messenger scene in the USA and Japan an Alleycat race is designed to demonstrate and find the swiftest, most thorough, skilled, and street smart riders in the city. The cyclist with the best knowledge of which streets and alleys are the most convenient to ride on and having the least traffic is most likely to win.
There's no course for the race, only "checkpoints" at various urban locations. The cyclists can go to the checkpoints in any order, but must finish with his/her race card clearly showing all checkpoints have been made, otherwise point loss will incur.
10 checkpoints around the city including Club Obiwan, The Rickshaw, MESS Shop, Natooke Shop and Cafe Luce
Start Location: Just South of the Forbidden City South gate (Only people on fixed gear bikes can participate and need to register latest before start of event)
Register (RSVP) on http://chinafixedgear.ning.com/events/beijing-fixed-gear
OR
Email ines@trick-bike.com
Alleycat After-Party
Saturday June 13th
Start: 10pm
A party for all bike lovers, featuring music, DJs, and prize ceremony for Alleycat participants.
Location: Cafe Luce 旧鼓楼大街138号, Jiù Gǔlóu Dàjiē 138 Hào
AnDingMen , (tel) +86 10 8402 4417
