2nd 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.
Dead Baby Bikes International Independent Film Festival
There is still time to submit an entry for the first annual Dead Baby Bikes International Independent Film Festival. Entries are due April 1, which does not give you much time to get a film together at this point in time, but your film can be short and sweet (2-5 minutes, please). Anyone is eligible to submit an entry. What are the rules and guidelines? Anything goes so feel free to spread your wings and go for it, just make it bicycle related. Oh, and do not use copyright music in your soundtrack, and please submit your entry in miniDV format, dammit. I'm not being pushy about the format, the flier says "dammit," so I'm just reiterating.
This is a great opportunity to show your masterpiece at the first ever event of this festival, so years from now you can say, "I was there at the very beginning, man!" So far, all entries will be shown at the festival. You can mail or drop off your entry at:
The Church of Bicycle Jesus
4341 15Th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA, 98108
Please contact Terry if you have questions about the festival and entry submissions.
The festival will take place on May 1 at the Underground Events Center which is in Belltown next to Cyclops. The Underground Events Center is the same location as the Punk Rock Flea Market, 2407 First Avenue (map).
More information on the Dead Baby Bikes website.
