STL Alleycat

The last time I posted about an actual alleycat was in 2011. Fuck that was long time ago... So it's news to me that alleycats are still a thing, which is why I'm really happy to post about this one happening in St. Louis (where I now live). Of course, I'm waaaaaaaaaay too old to race alleycats these days, so I'll probably set up a chair somewhere along the route and yell "Nice spokecard lol!! Where were you in 2007??!" at the kids.

Pre-VeloCity Alleycat

VeloCity Chicago is this weekend, and as usual there's going to be a pre-track alleycat. See you there!

Roanoke Alleycat this Friday!

Lot's of stuff happening in Roanoke(!) this weekend. The kickoff starts with the Rides of March alleycat

Lot's of great prizes from some awesome sponsors. If you're within driving distance, be sure to check it out!

Cranksgiving!

The 4th edition of Chicago's favorite race, Cranksgiving, is happening on November 21st! Brean is an excellent race planner, so this is guaranteed to be a blast!

Mark your calendars...

Bloomingdale, IL



Orlando, FL

Pista de Tierra Mixed Terrain Alleycat from David Polka on Vimeo.

Looks like fun!
Albuquerque, NM


Urbana-Champaign, IL


Miami, Fl

The Cannibal

Zombie Eddy shirt from House of Pistard? I want one.
Hopefully there will be some at the Halloween Race in Chicago.

Cuttin' Crew Classic Details

Friday, August 28th, 8:00pm - alleycat starting at CAL'S: 400 S Wells. Points for participation, primes at every checkpoint, and top three M/F. (Points carry across to Saturday). After-party at the Clipper: 1002 N California.

Saturday, August 29th, 11am - 1pm Registration at The Blue Frog: 676 N. LaSalle (be on time or you'll miss the start). 1pm - 5pm Cuttin' Crew Classic including: three manifests, super checkpoints, photo hunt, poker race, cargo race, and Uptop Delivery Presents Trials 2K9.

7pm - 2am Four Star Courier Presents Messenger Prom at the Cobra Lounge: 235 N. Ashland No pre-sale tickets, show up early and stay late!

Sunday, August 30th, 2pm - 4pm: Team Time Trial to the Touhy Tower of Terror, meet at Humboldt Park near the lagoon. Three person teams, last wheel across the line sets the time. The route is to 6300 W. Touhy and back. (team photo must be taken before return trip)

Friday $5, Saturday $10 (discount for prom given to racers), Sunday $10 per team

OPEN TO ALL RIDERS-track/road, mess/non-mess.

This will be the highlight of your summer. Don't miss it.

Pedal Poker Run

Pedal Poker Run - August 1st - Ann Arbor, MI - Details here.

Stupor Bowl XII

Stupor Bowl XII - January 30-31 - Minneapolis MN - Details here.

It's not for the faint hearted.














Photo by deplaqer. More here.

Tour Da Chicago Schedule

Tour Da Chicago schedule announced!

Jan 11 2009 8:00A Prologue
Jan 18 2009 8:00A Sunday Funday Pass
Jan 25 2009 8:00A The Phantom
Feb 8 2009 8:00A Skillet Scrambler
Feb 15 2009 8:00A Sandbagger’s Bane
Mar 1 2009 8:00A Stairmaster

More details here.

Best. Flyer. Evar.

I love this flyer so much, I don't even know or care where the race is! (kidding, it's in Boulder, CO.) More details here.

I saw this over on CycleJerks. They are awesome.

The Classics

There haven't been many alleycats in Chicago lately, but that's about to change. The Classics are back! The Classics are a series of alleycats run in the autumn and early winter, where the points you win for placing in each race are cumulative. The series is won by the racers (male and female) with the highest points total when all the races are run.

Classics Pre-Party. Saturday, October 4th. IROSprints!!

For more details on the races, and the parties, check out the Team Beer'd page here.

Super Happy Fun Time!!

Alleycat in St. Louis on Sunday, September 21st. Details here.

Babes in Bikeland II

All female alleycat, Minneapolis, September 27th. Details here.

Monster Track 8 Video Premier and Race

CycleJerks putting on another great event, a MonsterTrack8 video premier and race, tomorrow, Aug. 9th. Denver is spoiled rotten.

Blues Brothers Race, Chicago

Hipsters on Hoth, Pt. 2

I swear this is just a coincidence, but some kids from Minneapolis are throwing a Star Wars themed race with the tag line Hipsters on Hoth.

Lord of the Cog

Lord of the Cog - Sept. 20th & 21st - Milan, Italy. Details here.

Random Upcoming Alleycats

New Orleans, Louisiana. June 28th. Details here.

Columbia, South Carolina. July 12th.

New York, New York. July 12th. Details here.

Riverwest 24hr Bike Race

I just got an email from a guy called Jeremy about a 24hr bike race in Milwaukee that he's organizing. 24hrs? In Milwaukee?? Not even I like bikes that much! I'm just kidding, I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun. You can ride solo, on a tandem, or as part of a team. It's on July 25th and 26th. Go to the website here for details and to register.