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Not only are bikes exhibited in the parade, but the 7th annual Skids and Sprints messenger competition took place at an undisclosed location afterward true to alleycat style. Tokyo Rapido front side - May Tokyo- In May, this two-day Tokyo Rapido event hosted an alleycat, sight-seeing ride, and a party.

This spoke card advertises various sponsors and maps the location. Tokyo Rapido back side - May Tokyo- In May, this two-day Tokyo Rapido event hosted an alleycat, sight-seeing ride, and a party. Rollapaluza front side - 10 October Eindhoven -This event was made up out of roller racing and bike polo and hosted by Tour de Ville. Rollapaluza back side - 10 October Eindhoven -This event was made up out of roller racing and bike polo and hosted by Tour de Ville. Unnamed Alleycat, London - front side - Like true underground alleycats, this spoke card has practically no information about the event.

A cryptic map lists different routes for the races. The only concrete checkpoint on the route is Brixton Cycles, a worker's co-op geared toward bikers. Unnamed Alleycat, London - back side - Like true underground alleycats, this spoke card has practically no information about the event.

Goathedz B. The zine is dedicated to all things bikes, and was published by Mike Giant's Rebel8 brand in San Francisco. Dings trapt af - front side - October , Eindhoven As part of Dutch Design Week, DINGS held an exposition juxtaposing different types of bikes highlighting the new versus the old, function versus sex-appeal, profession versus hobby, etc. Dings trapt af - back side - October , Eindhoven.

As part of Dutch Design Week, DINGS held an exposition juxtaposing different types of bikes highlighting the new versus the old, function versus sex-appeal, profession versus hobby, etc. Fxxxd Royal Loves You - This old school spoke card is made from a playing card, like many from back in the day. There's no markings to indicate time or location of the alleycat, it only references a fixie affiliation through the message sharpied on to the numbered side of the card.

If anyone could provide some more info about this event, please let us know in the comments! If anyone could provide some more info about this event, please let us know in the comments. Haute Courier - - One of the couriers from Haute Courier , Arnhem celebrated his 13 years of being a messenger with an alleycat. Alleycat Utrecht - A fun alleycat organized in Utrecht. Paulopoly is an annual alleycat which moves through the most colorful neighbourhoods of Berlin.

Afterwards there is an afterparty with music, etc. For pictures of the edition, check out this flickr set by trashisfesch Arden de Raaij.

Fixt Rookies - 6 september , Amsterdam - Fixt Rookies is an event with its origins in Copenhagen. This was set-up because at a certain point many messengers started to ride fixed, but did not have a lot of experience yet. Oakland sends BART board back to the drawing board. Oakland North Now 8. Parking ticket for a bicycle? Keeping it Wheel on August 13, at pm. Lincoln on August 13, at pm.

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