Join the Midnight Marauders as we honor St. Valentine's Day with our
inaugural Porn Ride. On this chilly February evening we aim to warm the
cockles of your heart with a tour of Chicago adult themed businesses.
We will be starting at "Light The Night" Chicago Critical Mass Art Show
at the Flat Iron building 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Next on our wild
Chicago erotic adventure we will visit several sponsoring "adult
themed" businesses. Currently on board are The Pink Monkey Gentleman's
club, Batteries Not Included Wicker Park, and Wildflowers Lingerie,
which will be raffling off 30 vibrating cock rings. But the fun doesn't
stop there! The night will then heat up at an after party at a TBD
location with a variety of bike-centric adult entertainment. We will
have a limited number of the first ever Midnight Marauders T-shirts,
available for $10 each.The ride this month will have an earlier than
normal departure time of 9:30, so don't be late!With any luck we will
figure out what a hearts cockles are.Questions- *773-885-0900*Martin

howdy to all,

The 2009 BikeWinter Art Show debuts at the Flat Iron Building
tomorrow, February 13, starting at 6 pm. Read all about it at
http://www.theflatironproject.com/bikewinterartshow/

The Art Show opening party is also your first chance to get a copy of
the 2009 Thought you Knew pin-up calendar, just $25. (full disclosure:
yes, i am in the project, and yes, this is a shameless plug.)
Help us raise $25,000 for the Chicago Women's Health Center by
purchasing a calendar! As an added bonus, the ladies of TyK will be on
hand to sign your calendar and sell you beer.

Learn more about Thought you Knew at http://thoughtyouknew.us/
And while you're at it, check out Time Out's interview with our
photographer at
http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/sports/71464/michelle-nolan

much love,
miss february

mark your calendars for our February ride on the 21st. honoring
Valentine's Day, the ride's theme will be PORN.
we don't want you to come early, but, well... we'll be starting sooner
than midnight. stay tuned for updates.

lauren

and speaking of, did anybody else catch this on the CCM list?


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From: Adam Jenkins <emperorcezar@...>
Date: Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Subject: [*CCM*] The Kinky Llama
To: CHI-CRIT-MASS@...


While the article itself doesn't focus on it, the video shows that he
delivers almost everything he sells by bike around the city of Chicago.

http://tinyurl.com/brb53b

leads to

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/02/03/the-kinky-llama-sex-toy-d_n_163537.html

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So, if it's NOT concealed, it's okay ?

Greg Valent


Garth KATNER wrote:
>
>
> In Canada, "Victoria police discovered a meter-long sword concealed on
> a man's bike after a routine stop for not wearing a helmet early this
> morning."
>
> More here: http://tinyurl.com/cwblln <http://tinyurl.com/cwblln>
>
>

In Canada, "Victoria police discovered a meter-long sword concealed on
a man's bike after a routine stop for not wearing a helmet early this
morning."

More here: http://tinyurl.com/cwblln

Join the Midnight Marauders tomorrow night, the 17th for our monthly
mission of alcohol fueled mischief, mayhem, and debauchery.  This
month we will celebrate the return of above zero wind chills with a
North Side Dive Bar Pub Crawl. We are going to be visiting some of
the classiest watering "holes" this part of our city has to offer.
Our merry band should have no problem gaining access to these, uh...
fine establishments.



Due to global warming, the economic crisis, the war in Gaza, and
clowns, there was an error in the posting on the Bike Winter
Calendar.

In the text the proper location was listed, however, in the location
box the Handle Bar was listed, as it is often our meeting spot.

This month we will be meeting at the Billy Goat Tavern, 430 N.
Michigan Av. lower level, 11:30pm, leave at 12. If you can't find it
go downstairs.

Hope to see you there,

Martin

LLO!!!

Arlington Dutch wrote:
>
>
>
>
> --- On Thu, 12/18/08, hnk <ho3ard@...
> <mailto:ho3ard%40fastmail.net>> wrote:
>
>  > From: hnk <ho3ard@... <mailto:ho3ard%40fastmail.net>>
>
>  > whta day is the dcember ride
>  > thxn
>
> idunno mam ghis paiiiiiiiiin piiiiiiiil s srtong
>
>

--- On Thu, 12/18/08, hnk <ho3ard@...> wrote:

> From: hnk <ho3ard@...>

> whta day is the dcember ride
> thxn

idunno mam ghis paiiiiiiiiin piiiiiiiil s srtong

whta day is the dcember ride
thxn

martin_hazard wrote:
>
>
> Join the Midnight Marauders, Chicago's premier drinking club with a
> cycling problem, on our December ride. This month we will be marauding
> around the downtown area, seeking to defile all of your closely held
> holliday traditions. This month we will be meeting at the Billy Goat
> Tavern, 430 N. Michigan Av. (lower level) at the regular time. Meet
> around 11:30pm, depart around midnight. If you have a hard time finding
> the bar go down stairs.
> Martin

Join the Midnight Marauders, Chicago's premier drinking club with a
cycling problem, on our December ride. This month we will be marauding
around the downtown area, seeking to defile all of your closely held
holliday traditions. This month we will be meeting at the Billy Goat
Tavern, 430 N. Michigan Av. (lower level) at the regular time. Meet
around 11:30pm, depart around midnight. If you have a hard time finding
the bar go down stairs.
Martin

The big Santa Rampage is =this Sunday= the 14th!
Meet at Twisted Spoke around 12 (earlier if you plan to use the
restaurant as a restaurant).
After the traditional stop for anti-freeze reserves, we'll storm
bustling retail strips in full Santa regalia and spread jolly bike cheer!
Full Santa costumes please-- Walgreen's sells a decent one for $20-ish.
This is an all weather ride :-)

Here are previews of more upcoming events listed on the Chicago Bike
Winter calendar at http://www.bikewinter.org :

Friday December 12, 9:00 AM, UIC:
College of Cycling End of Semester Brakefest

Friday December 12, 5:30 PM, downtown:
Full Moon Women's Ride

Sunday December 14, high noon, Twisted Spoke:
Santa Cycle Rampage!

Sunday December 14, high noon, Twisted Spoke:
Dreidel Cycle Rampage!

Monday December 15, 9 PM, Cobra Lounge:
IRO Sprints roller racing

Friday December 19, 6:30 AM, Niles:
Amlings Cycle 6th Annual Holiday Toy Ride

Saturday December 20, 7:00 PM, 24th/Marshall:
Fourth Annual HUB Co-op Latke Party

Details and many more events at the Chicago calendar:
http://bikewinter.org/calendar/scheduleofevents.php?city_id=1

Check it early and often for your winter fun-ride planning!

Howard K
Calendar E-mail Blast Coordinator
http://www.bikewinter.org

PS if you don't see your organization's events here, or any others you
know about, please enter them!!

On Sat./Sun. the Scanttante Americano will be available for $240. This
is $10 bellow employee cost. The Americano is a SS with a flip hub,
based on the 08' SE Racing Lager frame, with drop bars and brakes.
  http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=25174&item=30-
0833&slitrk=search&slisearch=true
The Alex R500 wheel set alone would cost you about $200, here you get a
complete bike.
Do not forward this to any other lists. So sorry "pancakes".
Martin

Friends,

Please come on out tomorrow evening for the Bike Winter Karoake ride.
We'll assemble behind the Handlebar (2311 W. North Ave.) around 8 PM,
and then ride around playing Yakkity Sax* on air-kazoos searching for
Karoake (research process well underway).
We may dig in at the first place, or do some hopping at the discretion
of the group. Likely end zone Lincoln Square-land.
Participants are encouraged to prepare a bike-corrupted version to the
lyrics to their most trusted Karoake staple.
It will probably be a good idea to bring some cash for refrescos and an
photo ID wouldn't hurt. Feel free to hail me at 773/710-4143 if you want
to join up later en-route.

Check out the lovely and illustrious Chainlink for a slightly more
detailed listing:

http://www.thechainlink.org/events/bike-winter-fall-karoake-ride


Or visit the Chicago Bike Winter Calendar:

http://bikewinter.org/calendar/scheduleofevents.php?city_id=1

For this and other upcoming winter biking events, including Mr. Bike's
workshop on Sunday and Lauren and Martin's Bike Winter basics next
Wednesday.

And remember that you are welcome to add your own event to the Bike
Winter calendar at any time!

Yours,
Howard K
Lead Karoake Organizer
http://www.bikewinter.org

*PS-- Yakkity Sax:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuiA2j52rP8

Marauders,

I've just received word from Martin that it's Friends and Family
weekend at Performance Bicycles. This means you get his discount today
and tomorrow (11/15-16) if you stop by the shop at 2720 N. Halsted. If
you have any bike or gear shopping to do, this is a good opportunity
to do it for some sick discounts. Martin's also asked that we do NOT
spread the word to non-marauders and/or other e-mail lists; no need
for things to get out of hand.

Don't forget that we ride tonight!
see you then,
lauren

This Saturday, yes the 15th  (the 1st was the first Saturday to avoid
the usual confusion) the Midnight Marauders will be holding our monthly
ride. It looks like we persuaded the weather gods to give as a break.
It turns out there is a reason to chair Bike Winter after all.
This month we will be Marauding a number of north side parks. There are
no off road sections or crazy shit, so sound systems are encouraged.
We meet at the Handlebar, 2311 W. North Av. at 11:30, depart around
12:00, or whenever we are fully hydrated, or thrown out.
See you then,
Martin

Reminder-- Thurs. evening!

Lauren Sailor wrote:
>
>
> Friends,
>
> The cyclists of BikeWinter cordially invite you to our 2009 season
> kick-off meeting, which is just one week away! We will meet over brews
> and cheezborgers at the original Billy Goat Tavern to brainstorm new
> BikeWinter events, plan some old favorites, and otherwise conspire
> about the velorution. Please join us if you're interested in getting
> involved with this year's BikeWinter effort!
>
> Thursday, November 6
> 6 pm
> Billy Goat Tavern
> 430 North Lower Michigan Avenue
>
> Again, that's Lower Michigan Avenue. If you can't find the place, try
> going downstairs.
>
> And of course, you can also find this information on the BikeWinter
> calendar:
> http://bikewinter.org/calendar/scheduleofevents.php?city_id=1
> <http://bikewinter.org/calendar/scheduleofevents.php?city_id=1>
>
> stay warm out there,
> lauren
>

Friends,

The cyclists of BikeWinter cordially invite you to our 2009 season
kick-off meeting, which is just one week away! We will meet over brews
and cheezborgers at the original Billy Goat Tavern to brainstorm new
BikeWinter events, plan some old favorites, and otherwise conspire
about the velorution. Please join us if you're interested in getting
involved with this year's BikeWinter effort!

Thursday, November 6
6 pm
Billy Goat Tavern
430 North Lower Michigan Avenue

Again, that's Lower Michigan Avenue. If you can't find the place, try
going downstairs.

And of course, you can also find this information on the BikeWinter calendar:
http://bikewinter.org/calendar/scheduleofevents.php?city_id=1

stay warm out there,
lauren

Cyclistas,
Please stop by and hang out a bit tomorrow A.M. from 9 AM to 1 PM, and
grab some complementary coffee, hot chocolate, and empañadas at the
Pilsen Little Village Bicycle Alliance/ Bike Winter tables at Chicago's
longest block party, the inaugural Sunday Parkways.
We'll be along Marshall Boulevard a few feet north of the curve to 24th
Blvd, in line with The Hub Housing Cooperative ( http://www.hubcoop.org)

Hope to see you there!

Howard K
http://www.bikechicago.info/PLVBA
http://www.bikewinter.org
http://hubcoop.org/
http://www.bikechicago.info/Hub
http://www.marshallsquare.com

Click here to view!!  

Pretty awesome introduction and ending. I like the music too. Enjoy!!!

Ammo

OK kids, we have the best finale ever lined up, assuming all goes as
planned. I fully expect it to. Bring extra fluids as I think we will
end up hanging out longer than usual. There will be a small off road
portion, so keep that in mind. I still don't believe what we found, I
dont think you will either.
Martin

Found this on youtube of us riding in september 2008 last month. The video was made by L. Jerome. It even captured the nerds who decided to make the ride break a dance party. There is no nudity for those that are concerned, lol.

Click here to see video  

See you saturday,

Ammo

I posted an invite (event listing) in the chainlink group. It's gonna
be fun!!

Ammo

> I do think I'm going to show up for the first time. Drinking will be
  > nice as I know no one.
*snip*
  >     Hope to see you drunkercycolists there!!





People, people, people-- drinking and cycling DO NOT mix.






































Fortunately Marauder's rides typically have lots of stops built in for
drinking.

(predictable, I know)

-h'