Choppercabras 6th Annual Spring Thing!
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rev106 at 05.2.08 - 8:09 am
Choppercabras 6th Annual Spring Thing!!
Where: Atomic Cycles 17322 Saticoy st. Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 609-0113
When: Sunday, May 25th, Noon Sharp!
Choppercabras 6th annual Spring Thing ride is a bicycle event unparalleled in all of Los Angeles, perhaps all the globe! Bicycles bashed, blood spilled, hot dogs eaten, 2 wheeled mayhem unlike anything you’ve ever seen! (unless you’ve been to one of these before.) And it’s all free! Did I mention hot dogs?
What you will need:
You ready to have fun
A bicycle in good working order
Outlaw biker/easy rider/Evol Kenivel attire a must! Dress up, it’s more fun.
A note on the time. Do your best to arrive on time or you’ll miss out on all the fun, we don’t wait for you, as there will be hundreds of people there on time ready to ride. We start at Noon, not hipster time, but real time.
How to get here:
By Car:
101 Exit Balboa, head North until you hit Saticoy, make a left go till you see Louise, park. The event location is ½ block west of Louise in the south side of Saticoy. Parking in the back will be taken up by event stuff, best to park on the street.
From 118 as above but south on Balboa, make a right on Saticoy.
From 405 exit Sherman Way go West until you hit Louise, North on Louise as above.
By Bike:
Take Orange line to Louise, North on Louise until you are at Saticoy, go west on Saticoy, follow the noise and smells, you’re there!
By Plane:
Look for mess of bikes, parachute into Ralph’s parking lot, and watch out for Coldstone patrons, they may eat you.
Events:
The Ramp of Certain Contusions Jumping Contest:
One ramp, one bicycle, a metal flake helmet, a cape. You jump, you crash, we laugh. Get it? Winner gets a trophy, perhaps a band-aid or two.
Double Trouble Figure 8 Race:
15 laps with 8 mini tall bikes in a figure 8 race to the end! Not to be missed! Theses bikes will be comprised of two 20” bicycle welded on top of each other. The rider with the best handling skills and the biggest thighs will carry the day. Winner gets a trophy.
The Biggest Little Battle Royale:
Eight mini tall bikes will square off in the ring of death as they battle fore supremacy. Riders will be wielding foam weapons that hurt but don’t generally break bones. 8 on 8 free-for-all battle royale. The action will be quick and dirty, the riders are eliminated when they fall off their bike, the last rider still riding is the victor. Winner gets a trophy.
The Demolition Derby:
We save the best for last, the mainstay of all Choppercabras events, the bicycle Demolition Derby! Twelve bikes with metal rams welded to the front of them, pit the participants resolve and pain thresholds at this last man standing event has no rules. The goal is to destroy the other rider’s bikes, their endurance, their ability to walk, their souls, to win; you must break them (insert phony Russian accent here). Ram, kick, and thrash your way to victory. The winner gets a trophy, perhaps some impressive scars. This event is violent in the extreme, you will get hurt, watch from a safe distance.
*Special bikes will be provided for all the events. You still need a bicycle for the ride on the ride.
The Ride:
We will do a few miles at a leisurely pace through the mean streets of the San Fernando Valley. We ride a few miles, we go slowly, and we try and keep the ride together. We like to see all riders occupy the right lane only of the street so we can co-exist with traffic and maximize our fun. The cause if fun, pick fights with people in cars on your ride, not ours. This is a cruise, a put, a crawl, not a race just so you know. When we get done we will be back at Atomic Cycles for the bb-q. Did I mention free hot dogs?
The BB-Q:
Back to base for some dogs and conversation, now time to relax. Dogs are free until they run out. There is a bar in the same parking lot, a liquor store and grocery across the street just so you know.
The End:
Hang out as much as you like, but the show is over folks! Help cleaning up is always appreciated.
Notes/FYI/etc.
Show up with a bike ready to ride, any kind of bike is welcome. Do not show up with a basket case or a bike that needs major repairs, you may not get them.
I do not loan bicycles for the ride. Bring a bike that is rideable to the ride, save yourself the embarrassment and be ready.
Dress up in costume. It’s ok; you’ll still be “cool” if you dress up.
Show up on time. Noon. I recommend not partying until 5 am the night before if you want to make it on time. I’ve heard all the excuses and I don’t care because it is you who will miss out.
Filmers: I’ve had a lot of problems with “camera entitlement”. You’ll need to get permission from me in advance if you have a photo or film project and want to document the event. Also, I’ll want copies of whatever you film/photograph. YOU MUST BE THERE EARLY! If you show up late or rub me the wrong way I’ll rip your camera out of your hands and smash it right in front of you. Don’t fuck with me on this one, you’ve been warned. I don’t need you.
The Ring of Death.
The Ring of Death or “ROD” is the ring of car tires that the events take place in. Entering the ring of death means you are accepting that you may get hurt, will most likely get hurt, and are not going to cry to me later about your injuries. If you jump in the ring to take a picture, you may get hurt, you may damage your gear. If you find this too dangerous, then by all means: STAY ON THE SAFE SIDE OF THE ROD! You have been duly warned.
Audience Participation of aforementioned events.
If you want to participate in an event you may understand that you may (well, for sure) come under some form of bodily harm. There have never been more serious injures than some cuts and bruises but just so you know, these events are a bit rough. No kids may do an event but the ride. Sorry.
If you are a spectator and interfere with any of the events, you are accepting the fact that the event participants can and may hurt you. In other words: if you want to join in, then do so. If not, watch, but not both.
Do not throw the car tires. Don’t. It breaks up the action.
The list of Yes!
Can anyone come?
Is it ok for kids?
Can I help?
Can I bring some drinks, food for everyone?
Can I have some fun?
The list of NO’S!
Can I borrow a bike?
Can we ride scooters, vespas, mini bikes on your ride?
Do we need to belong to the Choppercabras to ride?
Can I film your event without asking first?
Any other questions can be directed to Paul (818) 609-0113 rev106@yahoo.com
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YEAHHH BUDDY! I love the valley! oh!
mmaceda05.2.08 - 11:54 am
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WHAT!?!?!?!?!
There's no jumping over a pit of snakes????
No jumping over fire????
This is blasphemy!
I'm not coming to Fluffaville if there's not going to be a pit of snakes!
..................................well I'll come for the free hotdogs, but then I'm leaving!
User105.2.08 - 1:29 pm
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I think I have spoiled you guys. You ask for too much while all other rides are just "rides" Choppercabras provide you with wholesome entertainment for the whole family. I see no one else stepping up to my level, no one. If I saw 1/10th of the ruckas brought that I bring I'd be shocked.
The conclusion:
Choppercabras rule. You do not.
rev10605.2.08 - 7:32 pm
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What? Was Paul saying something? I felt a slight breeze.. oh well.
Joe Borfo05.3.08 - 12:49 am
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that was just a foam weapon wizzing by your head.
rev10605.3.08 - 8:31 pm
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Man you can cut the tension with a knife! Trenway got their sites set on conquering Fluffaville. Can anyone ever stop them?
OMG!!!
User105.5.08 - 11:40 am
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Yeaht! Yeaht! This'll be my first. Really looking forward to it. Thanks in advance Paul.
vspangle05.5.08 - 12:35 pm
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Can we have some volunteers to pick up the remaining Choppercabra body parts after the mayhem is over?
Joe Borfo05.5.08 - 3:06 pm
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There is no way Tren Way is going to beat Paul at his own game. In fact no one can. I challenge Tren Way to the Biggest Lil' Battle Royale!
Put up yer Dukes!
tallcans4tallbikes05.5.08 - 6:00 pm
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I can take them all on myself.
Get ready for destruction.
Joe Borfo05.5.08 - 6:19 pm
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Not this time. We did mini bikes last time so we'll do it next Halloween. Keep things fresh, stay 10 steps ahead and it stays new and fun.
rev10605.7.08 - 10:19 am
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Does anyone have a plastic (or metal) crown they can bring to the ride?
thanks in advance.
rev10605.20.08 - 10:31 am
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BLOOD ?!?!??!?!!?!?!?!?!
IM SOO THERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!^6
HANDBONE05.20.08 - 12:04 pm
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I will lead a ride to this Glorious, I mean Goriest event. Leave at 11 form NoHo metro staion. I will post the ride on the calendar laters.
Come one, Come all, this is by far the most way out event there is! Think Crank Mob if there was more violence, more F.U.N. less dancing!
tallcans4tallbikes05.20.08 - 12:06 pm
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check out these threads please. i need your support. let's do this y'all. it's only 175miles and for you wimps you can do 40 each day. there is that option. you only pay $25 to register and only have to raise $250 individually.
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Eddie GOpez05.20.08 - 12:28 pm
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LOL, Jared... I was totally thinking of your crown when he asked!!!!!
DeKadenzy05.20.08 - 12:30 pm
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WILL THE REAL JOE BORFO PLZ STAND UP!
IM CROWN
IM KING!
jchungerford05.20.08 - 1:45 pm
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I guess I'll just spray paint a chain ring gold then...
rev10605.21.08 - 7:33 am
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golden chainring ninja stars will go very well with my clipless eggbeater scepter!
i'll bring thy crown to the choppercabras clan. just find me; i'll be the guy Borfo will be kneeling before.
jchungerford05.21.08 - 3:35 pm
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What do I need for the battle royale?
franz05.21.08 - 3:36 pm
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all event bikes (and foam weapons) are provided.
rev10605.21.08 - 8:39 pm
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A sense of morbid fear will be provided to you care of myself.
Joe Borfo05.21.08 - 9:21 pm
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I will lead a ride to this Glorious, I mean Goriest event. Leave at 11 form NoHo metro staion. I will post the ride on the calendar laters.
Come one, Come all, this is by far the most way out event there is! Think Crank Mob if there was more violence, more F.U.N. less dancing!
tallcans4tallbikes
05.20.08 - 3:06 pm
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REPOST
HANDBONE05.22.08 - 1:44 am
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Choppercabras do not dance.
rev10605.22.08 - 7:08 am
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Oh - You'll be dancing like a ballerina when I'm done with you, Paul.
Joe Borfo05.22.08 - 8:35 am
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Paul,
what time is the ride? I might have to cut out early around 3pm
speedybrian200005.22.08 - 9:07 am
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ride should be from 2-3. Sounds about right? We'll see...
rev10605.22.08 - 9:21 am
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Borfo's shopping list for Choppercabras:
1. Beer
2. Knee-pads
3. Chapstick
4. More Chapstick
ez gg
jchungerford05.22.08 - 9:29 am
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Will there be blood? It would not be a choppercabras event if there was not.
rev10605.22.08 - 6:43 pm
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OH I remember '07 well. That was the year Eddie gave the parking lot aids!
User105.23.08 - 12:00 am
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that parking lot has every disease known to man.
rev10605.23.08 - 6:50 am
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Forcast is monstly sunny, around 72 degrees. Perfect bicycle weather!
rev10605.23.08 - 9:38 am
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Perfect for DESTROYING BICYCLES weather.
SKIDMARCUS05.23.08 - 9:47 am
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Paul,
can you email me ur number. i'd like to talk to you.
jchungerford at the gmail (dot) com
k thx bai
jchungerford05.23.08 - 10:04 am
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you gais can co conspire all you want. I'm still going to WIN!
Joe Borfo05.23.08 - 10:59 am
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Anyone want to carpool from Pasadena?
714-906-8686
thinkpeace05.24.08 - 9:48 am
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well, everything is set.
see you all tomorrow.
rev10605.24.08 - 9:00 pm
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And do not forget to TALK LIKE MARINO!!!
PAM05.24.08 - 9:34 pm
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I'm directions stupid... how do I get there from my house?
er silverlake... by train.. metro.. whatever.. and bike... help.. ok I'll call someone in 4 hours when I wake up... .....
redridinghood05.25.08 - 5:26 am
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leaving from N. Hollywood Redline Station at 11am.
Get ready for
Joe Borfo05.25.08 - 9:53 am
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YOU BETTER BE ON THE WAY TO THIS...
YOU BETTER BE WEARING YOUR COLORS!!!
the reverend dak05.25.08 - 10:32 am
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Get ready for
FOR
OIL
sexy
05.25.08 - 12:12 pm
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or
BY
sexy05.25.08 - 12:14 pm
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choppercabras should have an annual spring thing every month.
it is way too much fun
Brittanica05.25.08 - 5:50 pm
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Yes.
Way too much fun...
I'll be back again for that one.
adamthelizard05.25.08 - 6:23 pm
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holy mother of gawd, what the fucking hell did i witness today..........
mine eyes have been blinded.
surfzombo05.25.08 - 7:13 pm
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I has so much fun.
THANKS TO PAUL De VERELA for putting this on as usual.
Thanks to everybody who helped me, made my pain go away, and Nathan for the van ride. You guys are all rad. My ankle feels fine. i''m getting it checked out tonight, but I know it's nothing major and will heal up quick.
Kabuki Sky schooled me. But it's really Dingo's fault because he wasn't there and his body was supposed to impact my fall. Oh well... next time.
I'd also like to send out a big shout out to my fellow team mates of TEAM EAT SHIT! Next time - I want to see blood!
Joe Borfo05.25.08 - 7:23 pm
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Thanks to everone for showing up.
Borfo and Phillip for bringing it.
Alex for letting me beat his ass (again)
JD2 for the bb-q action
See you all for Halloween.
rev10605.25.08 - 8:36 pm
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im bummed i got there late and missed everything. glag i still got to hang out and drink a bunch with all my friends.
ruinedbyidiots05.25.08 - 9:43 pm
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First of all Paul, you didn't beat my ass, I got myself out turning too sharp, you didn't even lay a finger on me! Second of all I put the smackdown where it needed to happen, Borfo heal that ankle up even though I had nothing to do with it, and Third props to Richie for blowing us all out of the water with the ramp of certain contusions! Ride On! Megaphone peeps keep making noise you know who you are!
tallcans4tallbikes05.25.08 - 10:22 pm
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennystench/page4/
for pics
Alex, you still lost. There are many skills one has to master to become a true tall bike warrior, you're not there yet. Id doesn't matter how many people you take out if you're not the last one riding.
rev10605.26.08 - 12:31 am
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thanks Atomic! pics going up in a new gallery and more on Flickr soon.
thrasher
Thrasher05.26.08 - 3:47 am
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MORE PICS UP!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56893061@N00/sets/72157605261631502/
[url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/56893061@N00/sets/72157605261631502/[/url]
Thrasher05.26.08 - 9:43 am
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I'd put more pics in the MR Gallery but loading 170 photos one at a time is a pain the ass...
so check the Flickr link above
Thrasher05.26.08 - 10:14 am
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Kick ass pics Thrasher!!
Paul.. thanks again for having us. Awesome time! I'm glad I made it on time this time..
digablesoul05.26.08 - 11:15 am
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Paul! that was AMAZING!!!! i'm coming again and again and again!! THANK YOU!!!!!
richtotheie05.26.08 - 3:47 pm
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more great pics. Thanks!
rev10605.26.08 - 9:19 pm
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another fine example of how the valley does it.
Great even Rev106.
poor Joe Borfo, you see now see what happens when you use the "f" word so loosely. Valley revenge!
sexy05.26.08 - 9:52 pm
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I lived in Van Nuys for 4 years in the 90's, so a grown man wearing a day glo thong grimacing in pain on the sidewalk was not a new sight for me. Still. It causes one to pause. Hope your feeling better Borfo.
Crazy fun day. One gripe. What was up with leaving the gas station stop so fast? Helped a guy fix his chain there and had to brave that tunnel just my son and the dude. SUV came up on us doing about 50 blowing what sounded like a fog horn.
rossangeles05.26.08 - 10:07 pm
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Thanks Paul!
Thanks everyone for breaking me into Bike Battling.
Next time, I'll really bring it.
vspangle05.26.08 - 10:37 pm
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I'll be back on Kabuki Sky before you know it. Maybe tomorrow...
I Love Flufferville!
Joe Borfo05.27.08 - 6:04 am
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Paul thanks for putting on a great event. Can't wait for the next one.
jchungerford05.27.08 - 8:19 am
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expect more, bigger, better, dumber, next time.
Paul
rev10605.27.08 - 10:41 am
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I couldn't breathe, I was laughing so hard. And THIS KID ROCKS.
Ms. Stephanie05.27.08 - 10:46 am
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Awesome event and has never has disappointed!! It was way more fun riding to this thing. In the past I was always running late and ended up driving there. I stayed home the night before just so I can make it to the blueline train at 9am. We get there shortly after 12 noon and we find out Paul's hipster time!
Great seeing all the new peeps at this shindig. I missed seeing some of the regular folks. Hope they're back next time.
To all the doubters, we told you so!!
User105.27.08 - 4:06 pm
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hope bridezilla wasn't too much to handle after an amazing loss/tie battle the day before!!
clutch05.28.08 - 12:04 am
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Aww thanx for asking Clutch I just shoved a padded sword down her throat and called it a day!
tallcans4tallbikes05.28.08 - 8:53 am
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THANK YOU so much to who ever helped put this event on. it was a blast and i cant wait until next years.
well organized F.U.N.
mikeywally05.29.08 - 12:28 am
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Thank you Paul for putting this together.
I posted pix
here.
marino05.30.08 - 7:16 pm
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Bring it on, donkey kong!
Long live the king!
Blood in yer mouf!!!
Mad fun son.