Annual Office Chair Downhill Race

So, the title of this post pretty much explains what this event is all about.  People race each other rolling down a hill in office chairs.  Watch the video from last year:




This year I imagine people are going to be a little more creative with office chairs in the race.  Last year everyone discovered that office chairs don't cruise down the hill as fast as expected.  I would expect to see some bigger wheels on office chairs this year and perhaps some more custom-made creations.

The race is tomorrow, Friday, April 4, "after work whenever people start showing up."  There might be a more specific time nailed down at this point but I am guessing people will start showing up around 5:30pm.  The location is near the Pacific Science Center and Key Arena.  I believe the starting point is on the corner of Warren and John.  Here's a map, you'll find the race in the general vicinity of the starred location.

Things to prepare for if you plan on racing this year:
  • Wear protective gear, you'll probably crash because everyone crashes.
  • Bring your own office chair.  If you have more to spare, bring those, too.
  • Bring a camera, there will be many lovely photo opportunities.


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Ashley - April 8, 2008 2:50 PM

This makes me think of when the fellas from Office Space beat the daylights out of the fax machine. It's like a quasi burning of the bras for cubicle workers.

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