BIKESPLOITATION II: Some Bike it Hot! will be held May 19th!

Live From Memphis™ is pleased to present “Bikesploitation II: Some Bike It Hot” a celebration of bikes, films, and community!  This event is free and open to the public.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 19th at the Sears Crosstown Building (located at 495 N. Watkins, 38104) from 6:30 to 10:00pm.

Schedule of Events

6:30pm - Festivities begin!  Come on your bike if you can, there will be plenty of secure areas for bike parking (there’s also a huge parking lot for 4-wheeled vehicles).

6:30-8:30pm - Mobile Music Machine featuring Interrobang and MC Griddle - that’s right, music coming at ya’ via bicycle stage!!

7:00-8:30pm - Memphis Hardcourt Bike Polo (http://memphisbikepolo.com/) – if you haven’t had a chance to see this crazy sport you need to check it out!

8:30-10:00pm - Bikesploitation Film Screening – We’ve been scouring the globe to bring you an entertainingly diverse collection of bicycle-themed shorts from around the world (and Memphis too).  See below for list of films that will screen.

Additional activities include interactive Bike Art and a Bike-themed Photo-booth.  There will also be opportunities to purchase food from the Cafe Eclectic Hot Dog Cart (http://www.cafeeclectic.net), Drag’n Frozen Treats (http://www.yelp.com/biz/dragn-frozen-treats-memphis), and, of course, we’ll have beverages to quench your thirst!

Films from Memphis

“Bad Bikes” | dir. Corduroy Wednesday

“Bike Lee” | dir. Ranetta Jackson

“Cyclocross 2011” | dir. Outdoors Inc

“Meditations on Two Wheels” | dir. Robert Rowan

“The Village Bicycle” | dir. Elle Bomb Productions

“Working Bikes” | dir. Matt Weatherly

“Victory Bicycle Studio” | dir. New School Media

Films from Around the World

“Bike Love” | dir. Rick Darge | Los Angeles, CA

“Golden Tree” | dir. Ninian Doff | London, UK

“Keelan Phillips – Bicycle Ballet (Flatland BMX)” | dir. Visive Productions | Kent, UK

“Winter’s Edge” | dir. John Amunet | Helsinki, Finland

“Velo Coffee Roasters” | dir. Kohl Threlkeld | Chattanooga, TN

Live From Memphis Event Page - http://www.livefrommemphis.com/bikesploitation

Facebook Event Page - http://www.facebook.com/events/271469979616527/

Major support for this event provided by Shelby County Health Services. Additional support from The Peddler Bike Shop, Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop, Crosstown Arts, Studio MacKenzie, and Five in One.

Bridge Walk and Talk – Saturday, May 12

Revolutions mechanic Gene Carkeet will be leading a bike ride next Saturday, May 12 at 1:00pm to take part in the ongoing Memphis & Arkansas Bridge Walks and Talks occurring downtown. Meet up with Gene at Revolutions (1000 S. Cooper St.) and enjoy a leisurely bike ride downtown. Jimmy Ogle, renowned Memphis historian, will be leading the tour per the description below.

There is no cost to participate – you just need to let us know you’re coming so we don’t ride off without you. Please send an email to revolutionsbikeshop@gmail.com to RSVP your attendance.

Please bring your bike, lock, and water – ENJOY!

Jimmy Ogle Memphis & Arkansas Bridge Walks & Talks
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12

  The Memphis & Arkansas Bridge (southernmost, I-55) is the only one of the four bridges in Memphis that a person can “legally” walk over, as it has sidewalks that were built into its features in 1951. Most people do not know, and the few that do know it are scared to go down there, or park there car in an unsecured public park gravel lot, or just do not know how to get there – or are just lazy! [Exit 12C from westbound I-55] Also, there is a day coming that the Harahan Greenline will be a reality, so we need to start acclimating folks to the south bluffs area of the riverfront, which is by far the most dramatic and scenic portion of all of the 250+ acres between the wolf River and the lower bridges.

This is a definite “bring your camera” tour!

BIKEPEDMEMPHIS.COM

Today, Kyle Wagenschutz, City of Memphis Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator launched a new blog, www.bikepedmemphis.com, dedicated to providing Memphians with up to date information on all the programs, projects, and accomplishments related to bicycle and pedestrian modes of transportation.

• Under Plans and Publications you can download technical reports and plans pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian issues.
• The Maps page contains both online interactive maps as well as printable PDF’s.
• The page dedicated to Public Meetings will list public events pertaining to bicycle and pedestrian projects or educational opportunities for residents.
• The Safety and Education page will contain resources developed by the city to assist in the ongoing education and outreach activities designed to improve safety and heighten awareness of bicycle and pedestrian needs.
• Commuting Tips provides some on-the-ground advice for making short trips by bicycle instead of an automobile.
• The Resources page contains links to a whole host of groups working to make bicycling and walking more convenient for Memphians.
• The Contact Us page contains information on how best to reach Kyle with your comments, suggestions, concerns, and complaints.

Stay abreast of all updates to the website and new blog posts by liking Bike/Ped Memphis on Facebook.

Make sure to visit often and stay up to date. Please feel free to send Kyle an email if you have any comments on how we can make the content better for you.

Crawfish Cruise – This Saturday, April 7, 2012

Join Revolutions this Saturday morning for the Crawfish Cruise, a leisurly 5-mile bicycle ride through Midtown Memphis celebrating the Overton Square Crawfish Festival.

Registration is free and begins at 9:30am and the ride begins at 10 am. Riders are encouraged to decorate their bikes and dress in a theme appropriate
to the festival!

A free bike valet service will be available in the shops of Overton Square next door to the Memphis Pizza Café.

View a map of the route here.

Bike To Work Day, May 18, 2012!

Registration for Bike To Work Day 2012 is now open; sign up and get the latest information about Bike Month activities and events. Mark your calendars – Friday, May 18, 2012.

http://www.downtownmemphis.com/biketowork

Volunteers Needed! – This Saturday (3/3)

Revolutions will be assisting the City of Memphis in the Bicycle Safety Gala being held at the Ed Rice Community Center in Frayser this Saturday, March 3, from 10am-2pm. A flyer for the event is attached.

We are in need of some good volunteers to help man a couple of our bike safety stations. No experience is necessary – you just have to be willing to help run some kids through the bike safety ringer!

If you are avaialble and can help, please send me an email at revolutionsbikeshop@gmail.com so I can send out the details for the event.

Closed Tonight!

 

Due to some unexpected circumstances, Revolutions will be closed tonight, Monday, January 23.

We will be open at our normal hours on Thursday, January 26, 2012.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.