[CR]BIKE WEEK PASADENA May 14 to May 20

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To: Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 13:27:23 -0700
Subject: [CR]BIKE WEEK PASADENA May 14 to May 20

I'm planning on doing some/all of the rides on some of my vintage race bikes and the free(!) nightly bike films should be great (especially since the films are shown outdoors in the courtyard next to Gordon Biersch Brewery and Tutti Gelati!!!).

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BIKE WEEK PASADENA MAY 14 to MAY 20 A Salute to "Everything Bike!"

Bike Week Pasadena is a grass roots initiative organized in cooperation with the city of Pasadena that brings together "everything bike" for a weeklong salute to the bicycle and its many uses, from commuting, to exercising, to just plain having fun.

More than 15 free events are planned from Monday, May 14 to Sunday, May 20 including:

\u2022 Mayor's Bike to Work Brigade led by Bill Bogaard, bicycling aficionado and Mayor of Pasadena.

\u2022 Themed bike tours like the Sunset Sonata Ride, where you can cycle to an enchanting overlook on the Arroyo Seco, complete with a live violin and cello duet as well as hors d'oeuvres.

\u2022 Free bicycle-related films and documentaries screened outdoors nightly in the One Colorado Courtyard.

\u2022 An Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo featuring folding and electric bicycles, accessories, cargo bikes and trailers that handle everything from shopping trips to hauling lumber.

Bike Week Pasadena is a citywide effort to highlight the benefits of bicycling. Riding a bicycle is an easy way to exercise, reduce traffic congestion, minimize air pollution, cut fuel costs -- and a wonderful way to meet your neighbors. This weeklong salute is presented by city of Pasadena Department of Transportation, One Colorado, Cyclists Inciting Change through Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.), Patagonia and Metro.

For more information, please visit http://www.BikeNow.org or call 323-478-0060

Monday, May 14th

11:00 A.M. Kick Off Event - Free Join Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard in the One Colorado Courtyard at the official launch of this biking celebration. Be a part of Mayor Bogaard's Bike to Work Brigade, as the Mayor leads a contingent of bicyclists escorted by the Pasadena Neighborhood Team / Bicycle Patrol through city streets to newly renovated Pasadena City Hall. To take part in this fun ride, please call C.I.C.L.E. at (323) 478-0060 or visit BikeNow.org.

7:00 P.M. Triple Chicken Foot \u2013 Free Live Music Rooted in traditional American fiddle music, Triple Chicken Foot plays from the heart. The music, simple and repetitive, lends itself to being driven strong and direct - that's how the Foot likes it. In the past, when the work was all done, the music began (be it the radio or pa's fiddle or banjo) bringing people together to dance, relax and have a good time. Triple Chicken Foot plays it that way. See them at the One Colorado Courtyard.

8:00 P.M. Outdoor Film Screening \u2013Free The Bicycle Corps: America's Black Army on Wheels: Documentary In 1897, the U.S. Army theorized that the newly developed "safety" bicycle could replace the horse as a means of troop transport. As a result, twenty African-American soldiers put their bicycles, their bodies, and the theory to the test with a 2000-mile ride from Montana to St. Louis, Missouri. The Bicycle Corps chronicles their journey through the eyes of two soldiers. 59 minutes. 2000.

California Gold Episode Bicycles: Documentary Takes a look at LA's bike history with stops at the Pasadena Museum of History and a Sunday morning ride back in time as host Huell Howser uncovers other important stops in LA Bike history.

Tuesday, May 15th

7:00 P.M. Bikes in the City Part I \u2013 Free (donations accepted) Presented by C.I.C.L.E. directors Liz and Shay, League Certified Cycling Instructors. You may know how to ride your bike, but can you safely navigate city traffic? This practical two-part workshop will show you how to enjoy the benefits of urban bicycling \u2013 by keeping your experiences positive and safe. Pre-requisite: You should feel comfortable with balancing and steering your bike. Workshop is held at 7:00 P.M. in Patagonia Pasadena. Bicycle not required.

Bikes in the City Part II \u2013 Will be held the following Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 PM A continuation of Part I. Bring your bike (with lights) for an easy night ride in Old Pasadena. Put into practice what you have learned so far. Workshop is held at Patagonia Pasadena.

8:00 P.M. Outdoor Film Screening \u2013Free Jour de Fete: Feature Film A cycling comedy by French director Jacques Tati, which tells the story of an inept postal carrier. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel on the rapidity of the American postal service, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed his mail deliveries aboard his bicycle. 1949.

Wednesday, May 16th

8:00 P.M. Outdoor Film Screening \u2013Free Joe Kid on a Stingray: The History of BMX: Documentary History of BMX documents the evolution of a 1970s sports fad in which kids began modifying their Schwinn Sting-Rays to look like motorcycles. This documentary takes a serious look at the history and evolution of BMX bicycle riding, from the streets of 1960s suburban neighborhoods to today's stadium-packed shows. 2005

Thursday, May 17th

8:00 P.M. Outdoor Film Screening \u2013Free Contested Streets: Documentary Contested Streets explores the history and culture of New York City streets from pre-automobile times to the present. The examination shows how a city -- though the most well-served by mass transit in the United States -- has relinquished public space for the rapid movement of cars and trucks over all other functions. 57 minutes.

Friday, May 18th

6:45 P.M. Sunset Sonata Ride Take a leisurely ride to the Arroyo Seco and watch the sunset. Enjoy live classical music by string duet Telematique, light hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Return to One Colorado for movies in the Courtyard. Ride departs at 6:45 P.M. from Patagonia Pasadena. Presented by C.I.C.L.E.

8:00 P.M. Outdoor Film Screening \u2013Free Friday Shorts: Return of the Scorcher : documentary This half-hour documentary looks at bike culture around the world, with inspiring scenes filmed in China, The Netherlands, Denmark, and the U.S. In the 1890's, before automobiles, bicyclists were referred to as "Scorchers" because of their blazing speed. A century later, in a world filled with cars, Return of the Scorcher discovers an inspired and evolving bicycling renaissance. 28 minutes. Also includes

Nasu: Summer in Andalusia: Anime The first Japanese animé film to be selected for the Cannes Film Festival. Pepe is competing in an multi-stage cycling race through Spain. But in a turn of fortune, he abandons his assigned role to assist the team's top rider and strives for his own glory. 47 minutes

Reel of Bicycle Shorts: More entertaining selections TBA

Saturday, May 19th

8:00 A.M. Early Bird Special Tour Take a brisk morning ride from One Colorado to the Pasadena Farmer's Market at Victory Park, have breakfast and then return ride to Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo. Ride departs at 8:00 A.M from Patagonia Pasadena. Led by Chris Nelson. Presented by C.I.C.L.E.

10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo - Free. Curious about bicycles? Find out everything you want to know and discover exciting inventions at the Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo in the One Colorado Courtyard. Expo will steer you to innovative cycling ideas, whether you are just starting out, or already an enthusiast. You'll receive answers to such questions as, What kind of bicycle do I need? How much can I be expected to pay? Can I carry my laptop on my bike? Take part in bicycle maintenance workshops. Marvel at Funky to Functional, an exhibition of D.I.Y. personalized commuter bikes. Kids helmet fitting and giveaway at the C.I.C.L.E. booth all day. Live Music TBA.

Maintenance Clinics at the Expo:

11:30 A.M. The Basics \u2013 Free An overview of the simple steps you should take to confirm that your bike is safe and ready to ride. Also covered will be the three most important things you can do to keep your bike happy, the fundamental safety equipment and tools every rider should have (and know how to use) and a hands-on flat-fix demonstration and practice. Led by local bicycle mechanic, Chris Nelson. Presented by C.I.C.L.E.

3:00 PM The Bicycle \u2013 A Mechanical Overview - Free The mechanical systems of the bicycle will be explained with an eye toward basic tuning and repair. No particularly exotic tools are needed for the adjustments discussed; just a handful of metric wrenches, a screwdriver or two, and a bit of mechanical aptitude. Also addressed will be further resources for the aspiring home mechanic. Held during the Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo in the One Colorado Courtyard. Led by local bicycle mechanic, Chris Nelson. Presented by C.I.C.L.E.

Confirmed exhibitors include REI, InCycle, Path to Freedom (XtraCycle dealer), Flex Car, Cal Start, LACBC, CICLE, Bikerowave, Bike Oven, Psycles Chopper Club, AIDS Lifecycle, Patagonia, Metro and city of Pasadena departments of Public Works and Transportation. Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo is free and open to the public. Win Great Prizes!

8:00 P.M . Outdoor Film Screening \u2013Free 2 Seconds: Feature Film Champion mountain bike racer Laurie hesitates at the starting gate, and it costs her the race. Forced into retirement, she takes a job as a bike messenger. By chance, she meets Lorenzo, a cantankerous bike shop owner and former champion himself. Their love of cycling draws them together in spite of initial clashes. One night, they face each other in an unusual duel. 105 minutes.

Sunday, May 20th

10:30 A.M. City Trees Ride and Picnic Pasadena boasts more than 61,000 street trees and is the recipient of the "Tree City USA" award for seven years running. Experience this amazing urban forest on a tour of natural and man-made woodlands near Old Pasadena and throughout the city. All riding levels welcome. Tour departs from Patagonia Pasadena at 10:30 A.M. Led by Katura Reynolds of Tree People. Presented by C.I.C.L.E.

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Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA