Choppercabras 7th Annual Halloween Ride

Choppercabras 7th Annual Halloween Ride!!



Whe Atomic Cycles 17322 Saticoy st. Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818)
609-0113



When: Sunday, October 26th, Noon Sharp!



Choppercabras 7th annual Halloween ride is a bicycle event
unparalleled in all of Los Angeles, perhaps all the globe! Bicycles
bashed, blood spilled, hot dogs eaten (this time tacos perhaps) , 2
wheeled mayhem unlike anything you’ve ever seen! (unless you’ve been
to one of these before.) And it’s all free! Did I mention tacos?



What you will need:



You ready to have fun
A bicycle in good working order
Mexican pop culture attire (i.e. Mexican wrestling mask, sombrero
etc.)
A note on the time. Do your best to arrive on time or you’ll miss out
on all the fun, we don’t wait for you, as there will be hundreds of
people there on time ready to ride. We start at Noon, not hipster
time, but real time.



How to get he



By Car:



101 Exit Balboa, head North until you hit Saticoy, make a left go till
you see Louise, park. The event location is ½ block west of Louise in
the south side of Saticoy. Parking in the back will be taken up by
event stuff, best to park on the street.



From 118 as above but south on Balboa, make a right on Saticoy.



From 405 exit Sherman Way go West until you hit Louise, North on
Louise as above.



By Bike:



Take Orange line to Louise, North on Louise until you are at Saticoy,
go west on Saticoy, follow the noise and smells, you’re there!



By Plane:



Look for mess of bikes, parachute into Ralph’s parking lot, and watch
out for Coldstone patrons, they may eat you.

Events:



Mini Bike Figure 8 race:



Sponsored by the SFVISBF, there will be hoard of mini bikes going in a
figure 8 for 15 furious laps. If you want to do this event, you’ll
have to provide your own mini bike, sorry they just cost too much to
have a mess of free ones, just watch the sights and hear the sounds of
lawnmower engines cutting the eight! We expect around 15-20 mini bikes
for this one; it should be a sight to see!!! This is a SFVISBF mini
moto 1-point bonus event.



The Hands of Armageddon Race of Doom!:



That was a mouthful. The return of the Spools of Doom tm. The spools
go one way and the little midget bikes go the other for two races on
the same course! The action is wild and there are bikes and limbs a
flying as each group tries to get around one another for the checkered
flag. Bikes are provided for this event.



The Ben-Hurt Chariot Race:



Six chariots will do the oval of car tires for 15 laps of wheel
bending action. Expect lots of capsized chariots, skinned knees, and
smiles. Choppercabras are the original Ben-Hurt chariot races; don’t
be fooled by imitators, or biters from Portland. Bikes and chariots
will be provided for this event.



The Bicycle Bull-Fight!:



A new event. A bicycle that looks somewhat like a bull, a guy wearing
a cardboard matador’s hat with a red cape. This event is done
elimination style. If the bull tags the matador, he’s out. If the
matador gets one of his three spears in the bull, the bull is out.
We’ll do some rotations so people can take turns beating the crap out
of each other. Fun! Bring some plastic roses!



The Demolition Derby:



We save the best for last, the mainstay of all Choppercabras events,
the bicycle Demolition Derby! Twelve bikes with metal rams welded to
the front of them, pit the participants resolve and pain thresholds at
this last man standing event has no rules. The goal is to destroy the
other rider’s bikes, their endurance, their ability to walk, their
souls, to win; you must break them (insert phony Russian accent here).
Ram, kick, and thrash your way to victory. The winner gets a trophy,
perhaps some impressive scars. This event is violent in the extreme,
you will get hurt, watch from a safe distance.



*Special bikes will be provided for all the events. You still need a
bicycle for the ride on the ride.



The Ride:



We will do a few miles at a leisurely pace through the mean streets of
the San Fernando Valley. We ride a few miles, we go slowly, and we try
and keep the ride together. We like to see all riders occupy the right
lane only of the street so we can co-exist with traffic and maximize
our fun. The cause if fun, pick fights with people in cars on your
ride, not ours. This is a cruise, a put, a crawl, not a race just so
you know. When we get done we will be back at Atomic Cycles for the bb-
q. Did I mention free Tacos?



The BB-Q:



Back to base for some tacos and conversation, now time to relax. Food
is free until they run out. There is a bar in the same parking lot, a
liquor store and grocery across the street just so you know.



The End:



Hang out as much as you like, but the show is over folks! Help
cleaning up is always appreciated.





Notes/FYI/etc.



Show up with a bike ready to ride, any kind of bike is welcome. Do not
show up with a basket case or a bike that needs major repairs, you may
not get them.



I do not loan bicycles for the ride. Bring a bike that is rideable to
the ride, save yourself the embarrassment and be ready.



Dress up in costume. It’s ok; you’ll still be “cool” if you dress up.



Show up on time. Noon. I recommend not partying until 5 am the night
before if you want to make it on time. I’ve heard all the excuses and
I don’t care because it is you who will miss out.



Filmers: I’ve had a lot of problems with “camera entitlement”. You’ll
need to get permission from me in advance if you have a photo or film
project and want to document the event. Also, I’ll want copies of
whatever you film/photograph. YOU MUST BE THERE EARLY! If you show up
late or rub me the wrong way I’ll rip your camera out of your hands
and smash it right in front of you. Don’t **** with me on this one,
you’ve been warned. I don’t need you.



The Ring of Death.



The Ring of Death or “ROD” is the ring of car tires that the events
take place in. Entering the ring of death means you are accepting that
you may get hurt, will most likely get hurt, and are not going to cry
to me later about your injuries. If you jump in the ring to take a
picture, you may get hurt, you may damage your gear. If you find this
too dangerous, then by all means: STAY ON THE SAFE SIDE OF THE ROD!
You have been duly warned.



Audience Participation of aforementioned events.



If you want to participate in an event you may understand that you may
(well, for sure) come under some form of bodily harm. There have never
been more serious injures than some cuts and bruises but just so you
know, these events are a bit rough. No kids may do an event but the
ride. Sorry.



If you are a spectator and interfere with any of the events, you are
accepting the fact that the event participants can and may hurt you.
In other words: if you want to join in, then do so. If not, watch, but
not both.



Do not throw the car tires. Don’t. It breaks up the action.



The list of Yes!



Can anyone come?

Is it ok for kids?

Can I help?

Can I bring some drinks, food for everyone?

Can I have some fun?



The list of NO’S!



Can I borrow a bike?

Can we ride scooters, vespas, mini bikes on your ride?

Do we need to belong to the Choppercabras to ride?

Can I film your event without asking first?





Any other questions can be directed to Paul (818) 609-0113