Part II of The Show Up Classic: THIS SATURDAY!!

Part II will most definitely be happening this Saturday, REGARDLESS of weather. Rain has been in the forecast as long as the 28th has been in the 10 day outlook, but fuck it. A bit of rain actually may ward off park goers, which would provide for less congestion, AND assure that we'll have a spot in one of the shelters at the park for the cook out afterward.

I know that there are some folks may have trouble making it down right on time, but don't worry. Other than tricks, nothing really needs to happen all at once, and we'll wait if we know you're running late. So, we'll save the tricks for the end, and can run people through the sprints and hill climb anytime Saturday, really.

We're hyped, hope you are too.

The SHOW UP CLASSIC: Part II

Part II of the Show Up Classic is right around the corner. The cost will be $5 for part II, or $8 for parts II and III. If you've already registered for all 3 events, bring your spoke card, we've got your names.

• The Sprints will be about 1/10 to 1/5 of a mile. We'll run heats of 3-4 riders until everyone has ridden 1 heat. The fastest 4 riders after heat 1 will all race a longer 2nd heat. First rider to cross the line of heat 2 wins top points.

• For the Hill Climb, riders will start from a standstill, and have a certain amount of time to ride as high as they can. The rider who gets the furthest up the hill wins top points.

• For the Trick Off, riders will have 1 minute to do their thing, winners will be judged by crowd reaction, Tom, and myself. Points assigned accordingly.

After the event, we're going to be cooking out at the park. So, bring whatever food/beverages you care to enjoy.

Here's a map to Cascades Park (zoom out for perspective).
You can park in the parking lot outlined, but we may be riding around the park before it gets started.

Meet and register at 3pm, Sprints begin at 4pm.

Points Breakdown

Bike Fright!

Friday the 13th Bike Fright - The Aftermath

As expected, Sam and Bryan did a great job with this one.
Between the push ups, tire carrying, crab walking, (fake) blood-splatting in the face, red bull chugging, balloon blowing, heel-clicks, 2 liter carrying, and numerous miles of unfamiliar red lights, Richard and I somehow managed to finish.

Now I'm even more hyped for part II, and have some ideas brewing for part III, the Alleycat.

Congrats to MASI Mark for another good showing!

And, thanks again to Shawn for letting us crash.

Races: Indy's Bike Fright & Part II of the SUC

This Friday, March 13, Indianapolis, IN.

I must say I'm more than happy to be headed back to Indy, and it sounds like Sam and Bryan have cooked up quite a race. Splendid.


As for Part II of the Show Up Classic, we've added a hill climb. We'll get it added to the points breakdown, and post it.
At this point, we're thinking of meeting at 3pm starting at 4pm.
If you've paid for all 3 events, we've got your name, but bring your spoke card.

More info soon.

Saturday, March 28th, Bloomington, IN

NAHBS

We rolled up to Indy on Friday for one of the most enjoyable weekends of my adult life.

The critical mass was great, though cold. The open sprints were damned exciting, I nearly screamed my voice away (not sure of the cost, but it's definitely something I would like to try to bring to Bloomington). And after all that, we headed across the street for some duckpin bowling, $3.25 High Life bottles, and onion rings by the pound (also something Bloomington could benefit from...the duckpin bowling that is).

On Saturday, we made it over to the handmade show. Though it was a bit overwhelming, it did not disappoint. Naturally, I came away with a serious case of gawk-jaw.

Big thanks to Burd for getting the hook up on the Macaframa premier, which was wild. It's just too bad we only watched it once. I could have just hung out and watched it on repeat all night.
Tricking around at Pan Am was also a blast, still cold though.

REALLY BIG thanks to Shawn, Mike, James, and Chris for letting everyone invade their place for all the goings on. And, to Big Car Gallery for hosting ArtBike and the premier.


Tons and tons of fun.

Part I: RESULTS

Good work everybody. I'll post a more thorough recap soon.

CHANGES

Check the MAP for info.
Still meeting at People's Park at 9pm, still the same events.
The same points and prizes are available, just a different venue.
SHOW UP

Flyers and Points Breakdown

Garage Night

Garage Night from SHOW UP on Vimeo.

SHOW UP CLASSIC - Race 1

Well folks, after a few months without an event, we bring you the first installment of the three event SHOW UP CLASSIC. The first event will be in a parking garage. Part of this event will be a pairs relay, so either pick a partner before, or be prepared to be paired up on the spot. It's the day before Valentine's Day, so no excuses now, SHOW UP.

As far as the SHOW UP CLASSIC goes, there will be points awarded to winners of this first event at the parking garage, which will be added to the points awarded in the 2 subsequent races.

**THERE WILL BE MODEST PRIZES AWARDED AFTER EACH EVENT**

**THOSE WITH THE MOST ACCUMULATED POINTS AFTER ALL 3 EVENTS WIN SOME AMAZING PRIZES**

PRIZE SPONSORS:
Seagull Bags - Champion Bag
Milwaukee Bikes - Goods
Bootleg Sessions - Bootleg Sessions v.2
Octopus Caps - Caps
Feetbelts - Feetbelts
Make Something New - Screen printed Show Up stuffs.
Mustache Riders - Knit top tube sweater for top female finishers.

COST: (pre-register with Jason or Tom)
$10 for all 3 events*
$8 for 2
$5 for 1
*the more event's you're in, the more points you can accumulate.

EVENT BREAKDOWN (tentative):

St Valentine's Day MASHACRE - 2/13/09 - Pair relay-race, Trackstand-off, Skids

2nd Event - date 3/28/09 - Sprints, 1 miniute trick off

3rd Event - date 4/18/09 - AlleyCat


Keep checking back for more info.


If you're so inclined, here's the Facehook Event.