Thread started by StaceyS at 07.21.08 - 4:48 pm

Hey all!

Anyone going to Burning Man this year? Want to take part in a humorous performance ride?

I'm a newbie here, a fellow rida recommended I post this idea here and see what people think:

I'm thinking about a spoof Tour at the BRC this year? We can get a passle of spandex wearing, geeked out road cyclists in a staged peleton riding through the BRC and the playa.

The look is of an authentic pack of road racers in the desert. Speed can be fast, or insanely slow (put granny gears on your road bike and pedal super fast at 2mph).

Anyone interested?

reply

We will be holding a Midnight Ridazz Theme Camp on the Playa this year!

We're about 50 Strong!

http://groups.google.com/group/ridazzcamp

We would love to be part of this event!



Joe Borfo
07.21.08 - 4:52 pm

reply

Stacey,

We are also putting on a mini bike joust and race, its on the playa calendar. I'll get the link.

Is this the race that is already on the playa calendar that you are talking about?



Joe Borfo
07.21.08 - 5:03 pm

reply

I'm already working on my peleton helmet and I got my spandies ready.

I'm thinking I'm going to lead the pack for most the race at 5mph on my minibike.



Joe Borfo
07.21.08 - 5:12 pm

reply

What a wonderful Idea...

Off topic, but I've always been visioning a "walk/run" peloton. Pace-lines and everything.



the reverend dak
07.21.08 - 5:15 pm

reply

I need burning man SO bad I am fucking STRESSED.



Graham
07.21.08 - 5:18 pm

reply

ShellyS

Please contact us and let us know how to make this happen!

joe.borfo (at) gmail dot com



Joe Borfo
07.21.08 - 5:32 pm

reply

Joe,

No, not scheduled, not on any calendar, its a thought that burped out of my brain this very day.

Tricky, because I'm sure most people won't want to bring a road bike, but I thought it would be hilarious to be in, and funny to watch...

If there's interest, let me know. It'll be easy for me to bring a road bike, and if others are interested, we can all get dressed up and make like a club-ride... (I'm actually proud to say that I'll need to go buy some spandex!)

I'm a free camper at this point (and in Oregon), but will be definately looking up the ridas camp this year.



StaceyS
07.21.08 - 5:34 pm

reply

Well, the due date to post the event on the Playa calander has lapsed.

Perhaps we could work together on this with our mini bike racing event - http://playacal.burningman.com/view_entry.php?id=7661


And don't forget our: MIDNIGHT RIDAZZ: BLACK ROCK CITY RIDE

Keep in touch with us. And please hang out at Ridazz Camp!



Joe Borfo
07.21.08 - 5:46 pm

reply

I'd be happy to organize the event and plan the route. The original idea would have the participants all on roadies wearing race gear, glasses and helmets.

Powerbars and gatorade all 'round.

I know bringing road bikes to Burning Man makes a ton of sense, and everyone has tons of space for extra equipment, so bringing along your road bike is sure to happen...

Seriously though, if there aren't enough roadbikes, we can open it up to other bikes with speed riders as long as we can maintain a realistic peleton while going super slow...



StaceyS
07.21.08 - 5:53 pm

reply

got it! I love your Idea. Let's make it happen.



Joe Borfo
07.21.08 - 6:00 pm

reply

dood!! i love it!! =)



mixtemotions
07.21.08 - 9:31 pm

reply

Burningman? Bunrnmanburnmanburmnblahhhggggh

Good idea.



franz
08.13.08 - 10:41 am

reply