Re: DIY Bikefest 2012
The program is finally full!
See you all there!
28.-30. of September
@ Maarsenbroeksedijk 9 , Utrecht
Program
Friday
15.00 Bikefest opens! Here we go!We are loaded with bike parts hope you are with enthusiasm!
18.30 Food – Vegan snack bar – a bit of deep fried but delicious food to start the weekend! + bar opens
19.30 Alleycat – TBC
22.00 Info about “Battle against the Bike ban”-fight that occurred 25 years ago on the streets of New York and started a long term initiative to make the city more safe for cyclists
-Pyjama party with movies and popcorn!
01.00 bar closed
Saturday
10.00 Breakfast – you'll need a good one for what comes after :)
12.00 Workspace opens
Workshops
wheel spoking
welding
bikepolo
silk screen printing
(the exact times times and schedule will be announced)
-Pimp your bike (for the critical mass)
15.00 Lunch
17.00 BIKE GAMES
Talbikejousting ...or for some people – at least dare to go up on one of these :)
Slowrace – Got you there!It's not about the speed,it's about the skills!Oooor let's be honest,it's about fun and laughing your ass off when you realise that this time it is your bike that wants to go further,not you!
Bikepolo – So...hope that you paid attention during the workshop!
19.00 Food! Bar opens
20.00 Bakfiets/cargo bike race!!!!Lets see what nice little tricky and annoying obstacles are prepared for this time!
21.00 Evening program
Pub quiz – it's all mixed up!Quite interesting though! You can be a smart ass but you can learn new things as well!
Music
Games...Anyone up for trying to disassemble and assemble the bike as fast as possible? One important thing – It does have to be drivable at the end :)
02.00 bar closed
Sunday
10.00 Pancakes! It's always nice to feel like a little kid again anxiously waiting in line for your plate.”Can i please have one more?I promise i won't ask for sweets for the whole week!” :)
13.00 Infotalk critical mass
-make your own lunch package
14.00 Get together and leave to starting point of critical mass
15.00 Start of critical mass on Majellaplein, Utrecht – Yes,comparing to other countries,here the bikes are widely accepted.But,there are still too many cars on the street! Lets show how it is to take over the whole street...Only pedal power!
19.00 Critical mass is done and dinner is served
20.00 BIKEWARS! Oh yes,it's time! Prepare for a spectacle of insanely brilliant positive destruction! Stripes on your cheeks and one focus – Be the last one standing...hm,I mean pedaling
22.00 Bike related movies + bar
01.00 Bar closed
If you enjoyed the weekend,it is even more fun to stay a bit,share impressions and help with
cleaning up :)