Baton Rouge Fixed Gear

fuck you alley cat

2011-11-15T20:16:00.000-08:00

So the b.r. alley cats have had a crisis of self in the last two months.

October almost didn't happen. Same with November.

These races have been happening since February of 2009. There's no way I can let them stop now. Fuck that.

So be prepared to pay for being idiots, BR. :-)

Meet under the I-10 bridge on the levee. Pay your $5, turn on your lights, and race.

registration starts at 6:45, race is 2 hour time limit. finish line is at chelsea's cafe.

- Andy Tuba

november b.r.alley cat

2011-11-11T14:22:00.000-08:00

Hey y'all.

November's race will be next weekend, November 18, 2011. Stay tuned here and the facebook group for information.

July Alleycat

2011-07-06T07:44:00.000-07:00

6:30 registration, 7 sharp race.

City Park Fountain.

$5. Bike. Lights. Helmet. Camera/Phone.

No camera or phone = play.

June Race!!!!!

2011-06-08T13:40:00.001-07:00

Hey all!!

June race details are in!

It is being run by Aaron the Metalsmith.

$5 as usual

6:30-7:00 registration

7PM-9PM race (two hour time limit)

MUST HAVE A DIGITAL PICTURE CAPTURING DEVICE (cell phone, camera, flip, etc)

there will be a facebook event for it as well, so keep your eyes out for that.

Come on out and participate in a fun, fast paced race around BR!!!!

RACE TONIGHT

2011-05-13T14:14:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the May b.r.alley cat.

Needed items: writing utensil, $5, self with operating bicycle

recommended items: helmet, lights

7:00 registraion, 7:30 race, 1 hour time limit

facebook event page is in existence with this same info.

suck it.

April b.r.alley cat!!!!!!!!

2011-04-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

POKER RUN!!!!!!!!!!

Come check out the first poker run put on by b.r.alley cat productions.

Important Details:

Meet at Webb Park Parking Lot (Where Broussard dead ends at Country Club Dr)

$5 to race --- 7:00PM Registration --- 7:30PM Race Begins --- 1.5 hour time limit

Not Quite So Important Details:

checkpoints will be posted Friday morning --- this race will not end at the starting point

*****UPDATE*****

9945 Airline Hwy (hearts) 2544 Government St (spades) 8210 Jefferson Hwy (diamonds) 355 North Blvd (clubs) 4715 Bennington Ave (Jokers) End at Chelseas

*****END UPDATE*****

Come with lights/helmet/whatever else.

No bags, locks, writing utensils necessary. All you need is a place to keep some stuff that you will pick up along the way. (poker cards, duh...)

There are two options for this one:

"A" route: approximately 18 miles with 6 stops (including the end point)

"B" route: approximately 9 miles with 3 stops (including the end point)

B route will not go to Airline Hwy or Jefferson Hwy

the A route will be for the pot, B route will not

Sorry

March Race Details

2011-03-09T11:17:00.001-08:00

March Madness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6:30PM registration + $5.00 + 7PM race

Meet at City Park Fountain

One and a half hour time limit (that's til 8:30 for those of you who can't add...)

Mad Hatters, Basketball Shooters, Hares and hounds!!!

Be there of be somehwere else!

This b.r.alley cat brought to you by Mark Martin!

February b.r.alley cat

2011-02-11T05:06:00.000-08:00

Howdy folks!

February race: Know Your Downtown

This is the third February for b.r.alleycats. This marks the beginning of our third year with alley cat races happening every month.
Way to go, BR.

We will start registration at 7:00PM and race at 7:30PM. One hour time limit. Scavenger Hunt downtown Baton Rouge style. After the race we will migrate to Chelsea's to tabulate the results and have some liquid refreshment.

bring your $5, something to write with, and a lock.

See you there!

January Race Details

2011-01-21T01:33:00.000-08:00

Check it!

Race starts and ends at Chelsea's Cafe. Registration at 6:30pm. Race starts promptly at 7:00pm and ends at 9:00pm.

$5 to race. Front and rear lights are required, helmets are strongly encouraged. You will need either a cell phone or digital camera with a view screen. Proof of each location will be required. You have 2 hours to hit as many checkpoints as you wish.

You can make this race as easy or as difficult as you want. There are short, mid and long range checkpoints, with values higher for the furthest locations.

January Race

2011-01-07T20:28:00.000-08:00

The January Race will be moved to January 21st in order to have more people in town. I've heard from a lot of folks that the 14 is a bad time.

Race To Hell Results

2011-01-07T20:24:00.000-08:00

December was a hellish 30 miles for the A route riders. For Route B riders it was a manageable 11 or so.

Stops were:

1) Baton Rouge Beach

2) Natatorium Field

3) I-10 and River Road

4) Webb Park

5) Hobby Lobby on College

A route stop order: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

B route stop order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Jonathan wins B route!!!

Dustin wins A route, with Jaden close behind.

following behind them was Clayton

Then Zach and Weeber

I feel like I'm forgetting someone.

Thanks to everyone for showing!

December b.r.alley cat

2010-12-02T21:36:00.000-08:00

Race to Hell

NOTE: Time is different than usual

7:30 register, 8:00 race $5
Meet at Baton Rouge Beach (Stanford near W. Lakeshore)

We're all going to hell. This race will determine who is driving the bus that takes us there! (we want someone fast, duh!)

This will be a straight up race. No gimmicks, no tricks. Just point A to B to C to however many there are. Ride fast. Be safe. Good Luck. See you in Hell.

The long version of this race will be close to 30 miles
The short version of this race will be 13 max, if you play your cards right

Lights required
Helmets not required, but you should fucking wear one

November Alleycat

2010-11-09T13:56:00.000-08:00

Luke SIDEwalker 2.63 Km Time Trial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's correct peoples.... A sidewalk alley cat. Set aside your personal qualms with riding on the sidewalk and come out for a 2.63 km time trial.

The start of the race is in the parking lot at the corner of N. 3rd Street and Dunbar Ave. If you were to be at the cannons at Arsenal Park, this would be right behind the building that is straight across the lake.

Registration is at 6:30. Race is PROMPTLY at 7:00 pm.

Since the course is quite tricky, we will be making a slow group ride of the course. Anyone who misses the slow ride will NOT be allowed to race. Course will be marked with small arrows to help.

The course is on sidewalks and crosswalks only, any cutting of corners (even a little bit) is instant disqualification.

Bring lights (required or no racing), a helmet (think for yourself) and $5.

The race consists of 2 one-lap attempts. Best time stands. Top 3 race a double lap against each other. First and Second split pot 80/20 (or their entry fee). No third (after all, second loser sucks!).

September b.r.alley cat

2010-09-01T21:42:00.000-07:00

Fat Cat Alley Cat (despite the name, no eating involved)

6:30PM registration @ Chelsea's; race at 7PM

Needed: lights, $5

There will be an "A" race and a "B" race. "A" race ~20 miles; "B" race ~ 5 miles.

Don't be a pudsack and do the "A" race, you pansy.

T.I.T.T. RECAP (Twenty Inch Time Trial)

2010-08-16T23:06:00.000-07:00

After much work, deliberation, toil and a little bit of procrastination, Jonathan got us three super pimped out twenty inch bikes set up as time trial rides. If you've never seen a dirtjumper with a two foot seatpost and drop moustache bars you haven't truly lived yet.

We had a two lap route that took riders 0.86 miles. The six riders with the fastest times did a second heat, all on the same bike to even the playing field a little bit. Here are the results:

DFL: Elisabeth!!!! Woo!

3rd place: Jason St. Romaine

2nd place: J.T.

1st place: Jason Evers

Other riders in the top six were: Andy Tuba, Weeber, and Joshua.

Way to go Jonathan for organizing a kickass race, and much thanks to you and your housemates for letting us party there.

Next month is Zac with a race that is sure to be a lot different than this one... keep your eyes peeled here for more info as it comes available to me.

-tuba

Art Fart RECAP

2010-07-15T16:46:00.000-07:00

Art Fart Race- June 2010 Bralleycat

13 riders plus 3 last-minute non-registrants raced to see 7 pieces of public art and make it back to Chelsea's first. This was the 17th straight month of Baton Rouge Alley Cats!

One possible route: http://tinyurl.com/2aepk4h. Riders wrote down the meaning of each artwork. The stops and some winning interpretations:

1) Start at Country Corner store near Perk's on Perkins Rd.

2) Baton Rouge High School: Mural on black background on the west side of the campus's easternmost building (a performance art mural)
a. 'reminds me too much of high school' -Kasey
b. 'America's got 'talent'" -Josh

3) White building on 22nd Street just south of North Blvd: mural on side of building (a crawfish shack mural)
a. 'Don't eat me' -Travis
b. 'Seafood sold here' -Josh
c. 'Seafood makes me hungry' -Kasey

4) New State Capitol: sculpture in alcove at bottom of stairs on north side of building, at lake level (a Native American figure)
a. 'Buried beneath capitalism (capitolism? ed)' -Josh'
b. 'Noble but shit on' -Travis

5) Where Government St. bends around and becomes River Road: white statue in middle of fountain (Christopher Columbus pointing)
a. 'I know the way to whiteyville' -Travis
b. 'Discovering what has already been found' -Josh
c. 'Reminds me of God' -Kasey

6) LSU's main quad: Allen Hall. Portico on northeast corner of building, near library. Large outdoor mural (A new-deal style farmworker mural)

7) Towne Center Mall: Statue at front door of PF Chang restaurant (A stone horse)
a. "Meat sold here" -Josh
b. "She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes" -Kasey

8) Residence on Goodwood Blvd at Airline Hwy. Sculpture in front yard (15-foot tall, lit stature of Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus)
a. "Hypocrites live here" -Josh

9) End at Chelsea's

Standings
First woman: Kasey
DFL to the start: Justin
Best interpretations: Josh, Travis, Moshe, Kasey
First fat tire bike: Justin

Overall:
1. Clayton
2. Brett (2 minutes elapsed)
3. Josh (2o minutes)
4. Justin (30 minutes)
5. Kasey (39 minutes)
6. Zack
7. (tie for 6th): Joe
8. Raced but did not finish the course: Travis, Moshe, Christopher, Trey, Bethany, Mike

Art Fart Alley Cat

2010-07-08T17:14:00.000-07:00

	Friday, July 9, 2010
	7:00pm - 10:00pm
	meet at Country Corner store on Perkins, across from Perk's Coffee House Registration at 7, race starts at 7:30. This will be a point-to-point race of at least 23 miles. Lights, $5, a pen, and the definition of "modernist." Ends at Chelsea's. Please pass this invite on. Next month: Jonathan incites abuse of little bikes at St. Rose. Please stay tuned here for results from the Art Fart Alleycat, as well as details for next months race, put on by Jonathan.

June Race

2010-06-14T06:36:00.000-07:00

June was the second edition of Weeber's 20 questions (only this time, there were 19)

Basically, it was a leisurely ride around the lakes while trying to answer questions that Weeber conjured up about the scenery. He had some trickeration, so it was a true b.r.alley cat.

There were 5 participants:

DFL - Kasey

4th - Eddie

1st - Andy, Joshua, Mike

Because Andy got back first, he won the tie breaker. And blew out his knee again. He's fine, though.

It was a good race, fun times were had at Chelsea's afterwards as always.

Come out next month!!! July 9th, 2010, meeting place TBA.

May

2010-06-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

May was the Cruzer Crit b.r.alley cat.

It was held at Mike's house on Myrtle, with 4 racers racing at a time.

I was unable to attend, so if you were there, post a comment on how it went!

2010-05-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

As you may or may not be aware, May is bike month. That rules. Last year we did a 4 race Tour da Rouge to celebrate bike month. This year, Andy is in school and otherwise loosing his mind, so he has not had time to orchestrate the Tour da Rouge.

There will be a May b.r.alley cat on the second Friday, though.

Keep your eyes here for more info as it is gathered.

April b.r.alley cat results

2010-05-02T12:59:00.000-07:00

Wow, it has been a long time since I have updated this blog! I apologize for the delay.

Below are the results from the April b.r.alley cat, I Pity The Fool. It was a great 'unofficial' kick off for the Velo Louisiane bicycle festival.

competitive class

1st - andy

2nd - weeber

3rd - jason

non-competitive class

1st - moshe

2nd - eric (rosanne's friend)

3rd - ashley (also rosanne's friend)

dfl - ashley

most friends - rosanne

best costume – angel

April b.r.alley cat details

2010-03-27T17:36:00.000-07:00

Just got these details from Mike and Aaron. This is the alley cat that is the unofficial beginning of biking events in conjunction with VeloLouisiane Bicycle Festival.

I Pity The Fool Alley Cat

2 divisions
+ in the money division = 20+ miles, timed
+ just for fun race = 10+ miles, timed

You will need the following in order to race:
+$5 registration
+pen and paper
+A CELL PHONE THAT HAS TEXT MESSAGING CAPABILITY
+Lights and a Helmet

Starting point is Chelsea's. Registration at 6:30, race at 7.

1st, 2nd, 3rd in each division will be recognized.
Special recognition will be presented for those who bring the most first time racers, and for those in costume.....

if there are any questions, contact Mike G or Aaron C.

O'Malley Cat recap

2010-03-15T06:48:00.000-07:00

There were 7 riders in this month's b.r.alley cat.

We started at Goodwood Playground, then to Purple and Gold Sports Memorabilia @ Airline and Old Hammond, then to Gold Club, then to Hollywood Casino, then to Law Building Steps, then to Green's Purple and Gold Liquor, then to Chelsea's.

As you can see, all the stops had to do with gold or money, in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Yay!

Race order ended up as follows:
1) McBeardo (Travis)
2) Patty O'Donnel (Blair)
3) O'Weeber (Justin)
4) Han O'Slowlo (David)
5) Cullen Mullen Kimble (Colin)
6) Doc O'Doc McDocydoc (Rosanne)
7) Duncan (Zach)

Everyone had a blast. Come out next month, 4/09/2010 for the next installment. Keep your eyes peeled here for more info that will be posted as it comes available.

March bralley cat revealed

2010-03-03T20:33:00.000-08:00

O'Malley Cat 2010

Get yourself prepared for the St. Patrick's Day debauchery that is going to occur the next day by riding until you find yourself puking up your guts!!! Route is about 21 miles.

***THIS RACE WILL NOT END AT THE SAME LOCATION AS IT BEGINS***

$5
registration @ 6:30PM
Goodwood Playground
race @ 7:00PM

You don't race if you don't have a cell phone with you.

PLEASE bring lights and a helmet.

Know Your Downtown v. 2

2010-02-18T08:12:00.000-08:00

Know Your Downtown, Version 2010

racers were in no particular order:
Weeber, Jake, Mike, David, Dave H., Dustin, Rosanne, Nick, Kasey, Moshe, Joshua, and Angel.

Jake took 1st place and got $35
Dave H and Dustin tied for secod, fought it out, and decided to split it the $20
David (Erin's boyfriend visiting from California) got DFL and got his $5 back!!!
Way to go OOT-er!!! (that means Out Of Town)

Thanks for one year of bralley cats! Anyone wanna plan Tour Da Rouge? Hit me up @ bralleycat@gmail.com

NEXT MONTH: is supposedly being planned by Brennan. I'll post more when I know it!

no longer kittens in BR

2010-02-05T07:26:00.000-08:00

Howdy bralley cat-ers--

It is time! February 12 2010, 6:30 PM registration, south side of old capitol building.
Race starts at 7 on the dot and has a one hour time limit.

KNOW YOUR DOWNTOWN

That's right! We are re-visiting the first bralley cat from February 2009 in observance of the one year anniversary of monthly alley cat races in Baton Rouge.

This race focuses on the downtown area. Bring lights, a fast bike, a lock, and SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH.

See you in a week.........ride safe!

Big time props to Weeber, That Mike Guy, and Moshe for riding in last year's Know Your Downtown AND this year's Know Your Downtown. Also, thanks to Mark for hanging with me at the start/finish both years, and for being an invaluable resource for these races for the last year.
Finally, we missed Clay and Keith who were also at the race a year ago, as were Chris and Jen, who also chilled at the start with me.

ONE YEAR!!!!!!!!!

Veggie Burger RECAP

2010-02-05T07:20:00.001-08:00

Sorry for the lapse in time...

Veggie Burger Wheelie Show REDUX according to Travis of Mid City Bikes:

So... the Veggie Burger Wheelie Show went off as planned and it was a blast. There was complete pandemonium as contestants banged on drums, competitively danced, slammed down tic tac toe, raced through flat repairs, chunked darts, and performed stand up comedy as well as Shakespeare. All of this in between pedaling on wet, slick streets. You guys did an amazing job!! Thanks to all who showed up and made it a fun night!!!

Results:
1st place: Travis Hill
2nd place: Mike Guy
3rd place: Angel Cutno
4th place: Justin Weeber
5th place: Dustin Lafont
6th place: Josh "Phat Lip Magee"
Late Night Crucial Philosophical Adviser: Dr. Kieth

January bralley cat

2010-01-12T21:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Veggie Burger Wheelie Show presented by Mid City Bikes, the January 2010 alley cat. Same ol' drill. Meet at Mid City Bikes at 6:30 with $5 in hand. EVERYONE is welcome to this race. That is all for now.

b.r.alley cat schedule

2009-12-12T15:17:00.000-08:00

Here is the list of b.r.alley cat organizers as I have them in my head at this moment.

If you had a month in your mind, please don't be pissed at me. I am only human and probably just forgot. Don't take it personally.

Jan 2010 - Travis Mid City

Feb 2010 - Andy (1 year anniversary of the b.r.alley cat)

March 2010 - Brennan

April 2010 - Mike/Aaron

May 2010 - 2nd Annual TOUR DA ROUGE

June 2010 - Rosanne

That's what I have so far. If anyone wants to organize one later next year, let me know.

everybodybike AT gmail DOT com

Choctaw Cat RECAP

2009-12-12T15:07:00.000-08:00

Several factors combined to make December the most challenging b.r.alley cat yet...

The setting: under a tree near the canons at Arsenal Park, downtown Baton Rouge

The weather: 42 degrees, steady but not super heavy rain, strong east wind...

The players: Dustin, Angel, William, Jeff, Clayton, Colin, Weeber, Travis

The route: Choctaw, from the river to Florida Blvd and back

The checkpoints: Mark@Winn Dixie (Lobdell/Choctaw/Greenwell Springs)

Aaron@Tire Shop (Choctaw & Sherwood Forest)

Mike & Angie@Choctaw and Florida

and then the same, in reverse...

The results:

Hypothermia Travis bailed after about 4 miles with purple knuckles

Flat Tire Colin and I Like To Fall Dustin bailed after going the wrong way down Lobdell

Magellan Angel led them the wrong way down Lobdell, got back to Choctaw, and kept riding, until she got to Aaron for the first time and was encouraged to stop due to time constraints.

Clayton the Wrecker fell about 5 times on train tracks and quit when he got to Aaron the first time.

That makes the rankings, in order:

DFL - Magellan Angel for being the last to quit

3rd - Granny Gear William

2nd - I quit, No I Don't. I quit, No I Don't Jeff

1st - I Ride Faster Cuz My Feet Make Smaller Circles Weeber

THANK YOU so much to Mark, Aaron, Mike, and Angie for helping me out with the logistics. With the crappy weather conditions, we needed all the support that we had.

Also, big time thanks to the 8 riders who came out for this one. The weather was shitty, and you 8 kept the monthly b.r.alley cat a tradition in the making.

Next month brought to you by Travis Mid City.....so be ready...

Choctaw Cat

2009-12-04T11:38:00.000-08:00

December's edition of the b.r.alley cat (10th month in a row!!!) is one week from today.

Friday 11 December 2009
Registration-6:30PM; Race-7:00

Race will be 24 miles, at night, in traffic. Bring lights and dress accordingly.

$5 registration, as always split pot to the winners.

December Alley Cat

2009-11-29T19:30:00.000-08:00

Howdy b.r.alley cat folks!

It seems as though this 2nd Friday may work better, so every b.r.alley cat will be 2nd Friday from now on.

That being said, Friday December 11th will the next installment. Meeting place and theme are still TBD, but will be announced shortly. Keep your eyes here for more info!

Make Like A Tree and Get Out of Here RECAP

2009-11-14T16:31:00.001-08:00

Hi dudes and dudettes out there in Baton Rouge biking land!

We had our monthly b.r.alley cat last night, with our typical culmination extravaganza at Chelsea's immediately following.

Here is the run down:

Mark L. did a great job organizing for this month's long distance craziness.
Big time thanks to Travis-olo; Tina-olo; Brett, Craig, and Rick-olo; Mark's sister and her friend-olo (forgot names at this moment....), and Clayton-olo for workingthe checkpoints.

Race began at the parking lot across from Red Star on Laurel.
Open route for the whole race.
1st stop was: Whole Foods @ Corporate and Jefferson
2nd stop was: Coursey and Jefferson
3rd stop was: CC's on Siegen
4th stop was: Mellow Mushroom
5th stop was: City Park
final stop was: Chelsea's

Placement:
1st Dr. Keith 1hr40min
2nd Brad the noob 1hr40min
3rd Fast Paul 1hr42min
4th Weeber 1hr46min
5th David 1hr48min
6th Dustin 1hr50min
7th Phat Lip Josh 1hr52min
8th Rosanne 1hr54min
9th Jonathan 1hr55min
10th That Mike Guy 1hr55min
11th Aaron 2hr5min
12th Angel 2hr13min
DFL Millerville Alex DFL, who cares.... ;-)

Rosanne got our first female, Jon got first fixie.

I didn't race, but here's how I would have ridden it.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3320678

Make Like a Tree

2009-11-13T14:07:00.000-08:00

So, Mark L. is a slacker and hasn't updated this regarding tonight's alley cat.
There is one!

There is a facebook page about it. You can find info there.

It starts somewhere that i don't know where it is... So, check the facebook event....

:-)

Or call Mark L. Or Rosanne. Or Weeber. Or Travis. They should all be able to help you.

Graden Snake RECAP

2009-10-19T07:24:00.001-07:00

Big time props to Dustin for creating a really exciting, intense, and surprisingly dangerous route that wound its way through the Garden District of Baton Rouge. You can view the route here: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3269235

It had rained about an hour before the race began, so the roads were wet, muddy, and had puddles all over the place. We had 27 racers register, I think... A few out of towners included. There were several wipe-outs on the wet roads, as well as one relatively major incident where one of our riders t-boned a car... Everyone is okay and only the bike that t-boned is damaged.

Just goes to show you that you never know what you are gonna get with a b.r.alley cat.

Results:
DFL's went to Lauren (she wrecked hard on the first lap) and Angie (last person to finish all four laps--- WAY TO GEAUX ANGIE!!!!)

3rd place went to: Clay!
2nd place went to: Brennan! (sp?)
1st place went to: Jason!

Again, great job Dustin, thanks to everyone for coming out. Keep on showing up with your lights and helmets and riding safely.

NEXT MONTH will be announced soon. We have our races planned thru April 2010, so don't get tired of 'em!!!!!! ;-)

GARDEN SNAKE!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-01T16:40:00.001-07:00

Normal drill... $5, 6:30, bring your lights and helmet.

Meet at Casa Blanca (corner of Camelia and Olive)

THE GARDEN SNAKE WILL EAT YOU.....

Don't steal bikes, bro

2009-09-29T07:06:00.001-07:00

Bike Thief vs Street Justis from triple on Vimeo.

PHYSICAL CHALLENGE

2009-09-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

b.r.alley cat races happen regardless of the weather. So don't be a pussy and show up. :-)

i love you baton rouge....

September b.r.alley cat

2009-09-06T19:32:00.000-07:00

Physical Challenge

6:30-7:00PM registration at the LSU Clocktower
5 bones to race
be prepared to possibly get wet/really dirty

Drag Race Summary

2009-08-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

The August b.r.alley cat (Drag Race) went very well and was enjoyed by all!!! As you read the route, keep in mind we were exploring the many facets of the word "drag"

The Route:
Begin at Parkview Park (Airline near Goodwood)

at 6:30 when registration began, clothes were available for everyone to dress in drag.

drag race the length of Florida Blvd from Airline all the way to the levee. (7 mi)

At the levee, drag down an entire cigarette (or for those who don't smoke, drag your bike up and down the steps at the levee for 2 minutes)

ride to Dalrymple near Washington. Here, the racers were to drag pallets that had concrete on them 20 or 30 feet. Each pallet weighed 70 or 80 lbs easy...

then, race to Chelsea's where you had to think of something that was a total drag.

the overall route was about 10 miles, along with some pretty intense physical action.

The Results:

Dave ------- DFL!!!!!!!!!
?????? -------- 3rd (was it Keith or Jason? I forgot....)
Clay --------- 2nd
Weeber -------- 1st

Thanks to all 14 racers for coming out. Keep spreading the word to your friends. September 11th is the next race, and will be called the Physical Challenge. Dave and Travis are organizing it. 6:30 registration, 7PM race, clock tower.

b.r.alley cat this Friday!

2009-08-11T10:15:00.000-07:00

August 14, 2009 is the 'Drag' Race. We will be exploring the many facets of the word 'drag' so be prepared for 'drag' in all its glory.

6:30 PM registration at Parkview Park (on Airline across from Woman's Hospital between Goodwood and Airline)
7:00 PM race begins

FINISH LINE is at Chelsea's, so only park at the Park if you plan to get back there after Chelsea's.

Helmets are highly recommended as the race does take place on some busier streets. Lights are also highly recommended.

As always, $5, split pot to winners.

UPDATE FOR DRAG RACE!!!!!!!!

2009-07-27T08:49:00.001-07:00

THE DRAG RACE IS BEING POSTPONED ONE WEEK UNTIL AUGUST 14th, 2009. I (as well as several of our riders) WILL BE OUT OF TOWN ON THE 7th REPRESENTING B.R. IN AUSTIN, TX AT A BIKE POLO TOURNAMENT.

REPEAT: DRAG RACE IS NOW AUGUST 14, NOT AUGUST 7. ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME.

$5, start at Parkview Park, registration at 6:30, race at 7, etc etc etc. Helmet is recommended but not required.

August b.r.alley cat $5 registration

2009-07-11T07:43:00.000-07:00

REMINDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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B.R.alley cat race, this friday, rain or shine, downtown. More info a few posts down. PLEASE SHOW UP AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please check out...

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http://everybodybike.blogspot.com

a big event in BTR in November needs some volunteers. Please check it out.

JULY ALLEY CAT

2009-06-13T17:56:00.000-07:00

20 QUESTIONS?

Who? Anyone with a bicycle.
What? Scavenger hunt style alley cat race.
Where? Under interstate 110 on North Blvd.
When? July 10, registration starts at 7:00, race starts at 7:30, and be back by 8:30.
Why? Fun, adventure, experience, knowledge, stories to tell, and a chance to win some money.
How? Show up with $5 cash, a pen, and a zip top bag to keep your personal items dry.

Things to know:

1. The boundaries are to the north, Capitol Lake Dr., to the east, 19th St./Park Blvd., to the
south, Terrace Ave., and to the west, Mississippi River. This is roughly a one by one and a half
mile area, very easy to cover in an hours time.

2. The over all payout: 1st gets 60%, 2nd gets 40% of entry money. If we get more than 20
participants pay will be 1st 50%, 2nd 30%, and 3rd 20%. Over all top three will get spoke
cards no matter what. DFL (lowest score) gets no cash but will receive a special spoke card.

3. Classes, yes classes. For some extra racing action I have decided to create different classes for
this race. What class you are in will be decided by me when I receive your entry fee. They are
in no particular order; Fixed Gear, Single Speed Freewheel, Multi-Speed Road, Mountain
Bike, Cruiser (with 7 or less speeds), Ladies, BMX, and Mutant Bike. In order to become a
class there must be at least 5 participants in the same class. Each class will be racing to get
their entry fee back as well as for the overall pay out. Yes, ladies may possibly be racing in two
classes at once.

4. For your $5 you will receive a piece of paper with a map on one side and the 20 questions on
the other side. You will not have to get wet to answer the 20 questions but there will be at
least one bonus task that will require you to get wet, so dress for it. The questions will
vary in point value based on distance from the start and difficulty. Highest score wins, and in
the event of a tie, speed of completion will determine the winner. As usual we will ride to
Chealsea's for the awards presentation.

5. I want to see a large turn out for this one guys and gals. All bikes are capable of completing
this course so tell every one with a bike to come give it a try or at least check out this blog. I should have fliers at all the bike shoppes in town by the 17th.

6. It will be hot, and by the end of the race dark. Suggested items would be water, lights, and as

always a helmet. Ride safe, and see y'all in July.

b.r.alley cats

2009-06-08T08:27:00.000-07:00

I am beginning the gradual migration of all things bralley cat to this blog from brbike polo. I want to separate polo and our races. So there.

2009-05-28T12:39:00.000-07:00

The next alleycat is on!!!!! JUNE 5TH!!!!!!!!!!!!Be prepared to ride like the wind (so long as you know the town;)

WE are meeting at Baton Rouge Magnet High School on Government. Registration is at 6:30 Race starts promptly at 7. No time limit but fastest wins. All can participate.

What is needed: Maps Helmet Pen/Pencil $5

And for all of you slackers who drive to the races, we are not ending where we started so I would suggest parking closer to campus.

Tour da Rouge 2009 Photos

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Stage One - Prologue: A Time Trial - 10 riders - May 1 2009 http://picasaweb.google.com/martinmemartin/AlleyCatTimeTrial
Stage Two - Bricklayer - 12 riders - May 8 2009 http://picasaweb.google.com/martinmemartin/BricklayerAlleyCat20090508?feat=email
Stage Three - Campus Crawl - 17 riders - May 15 2009 http://picasaweb.google.com/martinmemartin/CampusCruiseAlleyCat20090515
Stage Four - Stairmaster - 15 riders - May 22 2009
The race: http://picasaweb.google.com/martinmemartin/StairMasterAlleyCat20090522
The Awards: http://picasaweb.google.com/martinmemartin/StairMasterAlleyCat20090522Part2

March b.r.alley cat

2009-02-08T09:18:00.000-08:00

March: KNOW YOUR BRIDGES AND WATERWAYS

This race will test your knowledge of Baton Rouge's waterways and bridges. Boundaries will be Burbank to the West, Kenilworth to the south, I-10 to the east (for the most part,) and Myrtle to the North.

Flyers will be up soon!

1st b.r.alley cat a success!

2009-02-07T09:15:00.000-08:00

The 1st monthly b.r.ALLEY CAT race, titled KNOW YOUR DOWNTOWN, was held last night in downtown Baton Rouge. A grand total of 12 riders participated, and tore thru the downtown area from 7PM to 8PM. Last night was an unusually busy night in downtown Baton Rouge. There were several Mardi Gras balls occurring at the River Center, a few swank parties at the Shaw Center for the Arts, a convention at the Hilton Capital Center, all in addition to the normal Friday night activity at Red Star, Third Street, Tsunami, etc etc etc.

For the race, all the riders locked their bikes to the fence of the Old Capital, and were directed to the far side of the fountain that lies between the capital and the River Center. Then, at the stroke of 7PM, they grabbed 1 of 5 manifests, unlocked their bikes, and began their ride. Each manifest had 6 locations that needed to be scouted. The goal for the riders was to correctly identify the most locations as qucikly as possible.

The boundaries were I-110 to the east, the MISS. river to the west, Government to the south, and Capital Lake Dr to the north. We had 3 prize levels: 1st prize went to Jacques - $25 and a Mid City bikes gift certificate 2nd prize went to Keith - $20 and a Mid City bikes gift certificate D.F.L. prize went to Moshe - $5 (he got his registration back!!)

I will post the flyers from the Feb. b.r.ALLEY CAT soon. Also, keep your eyes open for flyers for the March edition of the b.r.ALLEY CAT race.

1st monthly b.r.alley cat race

2009-02-05T09:11:00.000-08:00

1st monthly b.r.ALLEY CAT is slated for tomorrow, FEB 6, 2009.

the theme this month is: KNOW YOUR DOWNTOWN
$5 to race, registration at 6:30PM, 7PM start meet south side of the old capital building downtown. bring something to write with and a lock. split pot and Mid City Bikes gift certificates to the winners!!!

Tell your friends, come out, and ride in downtown Baton Rouge!

February b.r.alley cat

2009-02-03T09:05:00.000-08:00

2/6/09

KNOW YOUR DOWNTOWN

b.r.ALLEY CAT 6:30 registration, 7:00 race meet at south side of old capital building $5 to race, bring a lock and something to write with

This will be a one hour time limit race. Winner will be whoever completes the most checkpoints in one hour, or whoever finishes all the checkpoints correctly first! Ride at your own risk. Be smart, bring your lights, and wear a helmet! cash prizes and Mid City Bikes gift certificates to the winners! Tell your friends

b.r.alley cat races

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bThe b.r.Alley Cat is going to be a monthly occurance here in Baton Rouge from this point on. It costs $5 to race, and registration begins at 6:30. The money will be split among the winners, along with gift certificates from Mid City Bikes (Thanks Travis!!!) A small portion will also be donated to bicycle causes in Baton Rouge. Registration will begin each month @ 6:30.

Keep your eyes peeled here for information on each month's race.