An alleycat race. Racers will be tested on numerous skills required in
the daily routine of courier work. This will be a points race with approxamately
25 checkpoints in and around Washington, DC. The race will begin at 10:30pm,
from Madam's Organ, when the list of checkpoints is handed out. Most
of the checkpoints will open at 11pm and close at midnight. Manifest must
be returned to Madam's Organ no later than 12:15am to be officially counted.
$5 buys you a manifest. Timbuk2 will be buying the beer for all racers
(manifests must be stamped from at least one checkpoint to be considered
valid). Tons of free stuff from: Timbuk2,
Swobo, Patagonia, Bikes USA, City Bikes, Metropolis Bikes, Red Eye, Ecolution,
Kyptonite, Chrome, and Salsa. In addition, Quick Messenger Service and
Congressional Delivery have put $200 in the pot. Housing can be provided
on courier couches around town for those who need it.
