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    SAVE THE DATE! :: Easy as Pi - A Pi Day Alleycat :: 3.14





    That's right folks, save the date, March 14th, for the "Easy as Pi" Alleycat! Race details will be coming your way over the next week or so and I'll be updating this post and the twitter feed as needed. A flyer is in the works and will be getting posted and distributed asap. Some awesome prizes have already started rolling in, so get pumped!

    ::DETAILS::
    DATE - Sunday, 3.14 (March, 14th)
    TIME - Registration will begin at 1:59PM, RACE WILL BEGIN AT 3:14 SHARP!
    LOCATION - Cambridge Common, off of Harvard Square.
    COST - $5 with a helmet, $7 without.
    BRING - A bag, lock, and your biggest Pi eating grin!
    AFTER PARTY - Otherside Cafe 5-7PM!

    ::SPONSORS::
    Big thanks to our generous sponsors!
    Open Bicycle
    Superb Bicycle
    International Bicycle
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    Geekhouse
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    Bullet Keychain
    Yancopads
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    Spoke Punchers
    UrbanVelo
    Psyclopath
    Espresso Royale Caffe

    And...

    EPIC! Stratton


    ::REQUESTE DETAILS!::
    Are all bikes welcome, or is this a track bike only event? - ALL BIKES ARE WELCOME!! RIDE WHAT YA GOT!! Seriously y'all, this is intended to be fun, so come out and have fun.
    Why a lock? - This one is easy. For one, you'll need to lock your bike at the afterparty. However, the race MAY OR MAY NOT include some checkpoint(s) which you would need to lock your bike at (unless you're willing to risk it).
    How far is the race? - The race will be between 12-20 miles, but will likely range around 15. The final distance won't be set until the day of the race. Assuming nice weather, lean towards the further. If it gets a bit icky out, lean towards the shorter. We want it to be fun, not torture.
    Will we be able to find all of the checkpoints even if we aren't super familiar with Boston? - Yes. Checkpoints are going to be pretty well known locations, however there are a couple which will test your knowledge of the city. If you think you might get lost, consider bringing a map, or try to follow a friend. Again, this is supposed to be fun. If you don't know where the next checkpoint is during the race, ask the worker at the current checkpoint. They will know exactly where they are before the race begins.
    Are we racing even if it rains? - Unless you're made of sugar like the wicked witch or the aliens from "Signs", YES. We race rain or shine, so be prepared. either way it'll be a heck of a fun time.
    Which Cambridge Common do you mean? - The park, not the bar, located at Garden Street & Mason St, Cambridge, MA 02138brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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    YESBeaver: jesus that is the gayest hipster shit i have ever heard
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      CommentAuthorMick
    • CommentTimeFeb 15th 2010
     
    niceee
    i've been waitin for this sexy bitch!don't go to sleep, the boogie man'll get ya.
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      CommentAuthorMr. Shelby
    • CommentTimeFeb 15th 2010
     
    Your title hurts my brain, my feeble old mind can't take this barrage of words!

    Make it more simple!What, what?
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    ^ "ALLEYCAT!"

    Better Pete?brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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      CommentAuthorZomar
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2010
     
    3.1415926535 8979323846 2643383279 5028841971 6939937510
    5820974944 5923078164 0628620899 8628034825 3421170679
    8214808651 3282306647 0938446095 5058223172 5359408128
    4811174502 8410270193 8521105559 6446229489 5493038196
    4428810975 6659334461 2847564823 3786783165 2712019091
    4564856692 3460348610 4543266482 1339360726 0249141273
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    0744623799 6274956735 1885752724 8912279381 8301194912
    9833673362 4406566430 8602139494 6395224737 1907021798
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    1468440901 2249534301 4654958537 1050792279 6892589235
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    5024459455 3469083026 4252230825 3344685035 2619311881
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    1857780532 1712268066 1300192787 6611195909 2164201989etcPull food on bike carts at Food Not Bombs Boston.
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    lol @ etc....

    YAY.. it's official! Im happy!EPIC! Stratton: ^fwiw he did in fact have a map out.... ...while riding.... ...with no hands.... ..on fire*...
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    Chyea a sunday! I really wanna do this.Boundgear - BFixed: Come for the legal advice. Stay for the name calling.
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    Hold on, I'll look it up.Beaver: jesus that is the gayest hipster shit i have ever heard
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    I now love SMBC even more than I did before. If only for the use of "science fan". I am a snob.brunop: wear black shorts. i mean if yer gonna shit in 'em. lord jesus.
    • CommentAuthordeadbolt
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2010
     
    word!Baron Fagrot: who teh fuck doesn't like a video of a walrus sucking its own cok? something's wrong with you.
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      CommentAuthorohwin
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2010
     
    Word to yo mamma!
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    yeahhhh I think I can come up for this
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      CommentAuthorBuckley.
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2010
     
    If this doesn't require eating like a thousand pies, I'm gonna be pretty upset.The kid's gotta learn that the game never lets up.
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    ^can only be upset if you race. thus. RACE!brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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    Fortunately this is the first day I can get back on campus after spring break. yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayBoundgear - BFixed: Come for the legal advice. Stay for the name calling.
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      CommentAuthorcdrebbel
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2010
     
    ^ Similar. Except it will be my 7th spring break and I'm not sure if I'll be back in time.thonks: "honk if i'm a dickwad"
    • CommentAuthorjib12
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2010
     
    i am quite excited about this
    • CommentAuthorartesc
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2010
     
    Hmm. If all goes according to plan I should be getting back from my bike tour that day, maybe the day before.

    I'll be fucking tired. But, I've never raced an alleycat... I think it might be time to build up some mad street credz.

    What time-ish we thinking for the actual race?
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    Eric. be prepared, I think you're gonna have a lot of first timers. Me being one of them.

    but it seems like the planets are with you, everyone's here JUST in time.EPIC! Stratton: ^fwiw he did in fact have a map out.... ...while riding.... ...with no hands.... ..on fire*...
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    I'm in.i actually have a bottle of AIDs for exactly this circumstance
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      CommentAuthorkillersim
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2010
     
    IMA WIN THIS SHIT.'Cause i always say i love you when i mean turn out the lights.
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    I'ma DFL panda. Pete and I can both pop our hips out and see who goes slowest.brunop: wear black shorts. i mean if yer gonna shit in 'em. lord jesus.
    • CommentAuthorLyzard
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2010
     
    my co-worker just reminded me this is also steak & a BJ day.
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    FUCK YES! ^this needs to be a part of it.EPIC! Stratton: ^fwiw he did in fact have a map out.... ...while riding.... ...with no hands.... ..on fire*...
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    t-honks, you're gonna have to get through me and Sean first. Afterall, he might break something again and I might do the race on that trike.

    Also: if you guys aren't celebrating steak and bj day everyday, you need to check your game.i actually have a bottle of AIDs for exactly this circumstance
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    +


    ...sounds okaybrunop: wear black shorts. i mean if yer gonna shit in 'em. lord jesus.
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    YES! YES! I SUPPORT THIS!!theres nothing left for me to do but DANCE
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      CommentAuthorMick
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2010
     
    joeyfresh:t-honks, you're gonna have to get through me and Sean first. Afterall, he might break something again


    just got recommended by my physical therapist to get shoulder and thumb surgery

    soo.. maybedon't go to sleep, the boogie man'll get ya.
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      CommentAuthorBuckley.
    • CommentTimeFeb 20th 2010
     
    EPIC! Stratton:^can only be upset if you race. thus. RACE!

    Only gonna be more upset if I race, and there's still no pie.The kid's gotta learn that the game never lets up.
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    THE PIE IS A LIE!i actually have a bottle of AIDs for exactly this circumstance
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    ^that's cake joe.brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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    Stop ruining my joke.i actually have a bottle of AIDs for exactly this circumstance
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    ^I think cake spoilsbrian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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    *OP has some updates. More coming faster than you can memorize the first 10 digits of Pi.

    Also, picked up 4 more sponsors this week. HELL YES.brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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    I think Eric spoils.i actually have a bottle of AIDs for exactly this circumstance
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    We do what we must
    because we can.brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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      CommentAuthorMr. Shelby
    • CommentTimeFeb 21st 2010
     
    tinyhonkshus:I'ma DFL panda. Pete and I can both pop our hips out and see who goes slowest.

    Weather permitting, I may bring out the cruiser to ensure panda status.What, what?
    • CommentAuthorconor!
    • CommentTimeFeb 21st 2010
     
    if i'm not checkpointing, i will dfl with y'all on my cruiser.up the punx.
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    SO...... if you're interested in helping with checkpoints, please whisper me your email/phone#. Thanks y'all!brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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      CommentAuthorelinormous
    • CommentTimeFeb 24th 2010
     
    so...after getting my cast off my left wrist this morning (!) my first question (really) started with..."so how long before i can ride my bicycle..." to which he gave me this look like 'of course you'd ask that first'...

    his recommendation: one month. i'm going to go ahead and say that 3 weeks is long enough to wait before i race again.

    excited!
    good work organizing, eric & cait!
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      CommentAuthortanooki
    • CommentTimeFeb 24th 2010 edited
     
    I've never done an alleycat before, but I'm in!
    is pi-attire required or optional?

    ---just realized 3-14 is also day lights savings, so make sure dem clocks are all set
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    ^optional. Though if anyone ends up like this I don't want to know about it.

    brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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    OP Updated.brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
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      CommentAuthorTheFall
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
     
    FUCK YESSSSSSSSSSSSir."...except for the SS Urine Fetish..that one can sink to the bottom of the fucking ocean." -Gilbert
    • CommentAuthortiny
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
     
    Uh, is this going to involve doing any math?

    Or eating pie?
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    It's a race and it will be fun. All you need to know. Aside from you know where an when and what not.brian QG: 4) Columbus tubing is Italian, rather than from Ohio like I originally thought. This sounds nice.
    • CommentAuthortiny
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
     
    Doggoneit!

    But, but... I'm both pie and math averse!

    Racing and fun are good.

    I dunno, I may still offer to CP and stick to my "no more alleycatting" proclamation.
    • CommentAuthorgrev
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010
     
    is that archimedes? rad.not another pitcher!
    • CommentAuthorconor!
    • CommentTimeFeb 27th 2010 edited
     
    .up the punx.