Happy Second Birthday, Eastside Bike Club
This Saturday, the Eastside Bicycle Club turns two with a big party planned for its second birthday party at Lincoln Park from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The event will feature a pair of concurrent bike rides, the handing out of the "Golden Crank" awards, an all-afternoon barbeque and a fireworks show. A fireworks show? Nice.
On Facebook, Morales promotes the events and explains why two rides:
We will have two bike rides starting at the same time: One ride isgeared for newer riders and kids, the second Ride will travel thru theHollenbeck Community of El Sereno, Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights.After riding the Bike Ride we will have our BBQ Fundraiser, raffles,and be entertained by bands and DJ’s.
Morales also encourages people to dress for a party and in a show of a little pre-4th of July merriment to decorate your bikes in red, white and blue. If you're not a Facebook member, you can read the party announcement after the jump.
SAVE THE DATE EASTSIDE BIKE CLUB 2nd Anniversary is coming this weekend, JUNE 26th 2010 from 2pm - 9pm.
Come out and support our 2nd GEAR as our club turns TWO YEARS OLD!
Inviteyour family, friends and neighbors to celebrate with us. Decorate yourBIKES in RED, WHITE AND BLUE, Bring BELLS, WHISTLES and HORNS!
Wewill have two bike rides starting at the same time: One ride is gearedfor newer riders and kids, the second Ride will travel thru theHollenbeck Community of El Sereno, Boyle Heights and Lincoln Heights.After riding the Bike Ride we will have our BBQ Fundraiser, raffles,and be entertained by bands and DJ’s.
At dusk there is a FIREWORKS SHOW!
Alsoduring the evet we will be presenting our first GOLDEN CRANK AWARDS toLAPD Sergeant Krumer and to Long Time Cycling Activist Stephen Box fortheir efforts in making cycling in Los Angeles safe and protecting therights of cyclist. Come out and give thanks to these importantindividuals who have created change in how cyclist are viewed in thecity.
We will also be fundraising by selling raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes including a BRAND NEW BIKE!
Please call to RSVP to help us estimate on how many people we are going to cook for.
Pleasepass this on to your cycling networks! For more info contact CarlosMorales “Chapulin” at 323/221.7400 or bikesinla@yahoo.com
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