Tempe Bicycle Action Group

It’s that time again! Every month, your friends here at TBAG get together and head out on the town for a “handlebar happy hour”, bike night at the Drive-In, “moustache rides” or whatever else we can cook up. It’s an awesome way to meet people, hang out at cool places, and ride bikes!

This month, we’re going to a variety of places around south Scottsdale. Just be there at Tempe Beach Park at 7:30 tomorrow and every 3rd Friday!

Note: We hit different places throughout the night. If you can’t make it at the start, give us a heads up and we’ll let you know where we’re headed to hook up! Call or Text 214 444 TBAG (8224)

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Movie Lovers! Bike Riders! We know how much you love doing your two favorite things.

No longer will you have to balance that heavy film projector on your handle bars. No more extension cords & generators needed for your Blu-Ray player & flat panel! Hey, you don’t even have to watch the movie alone as you would on other lonely Friday nights!

Thats’ right, it’s time for another TBAG 3rd Friday BIKE to the DRIVE-IN!

Eyes straining to enjoy the tiny lcd on your iPhone? Why, they’ve got screens, big as a house! And no less tham 6 of ‘em for crying out loud!

Sound? Only the highest quality, stereo reproduction – on your very own portable FM radio! YOU DECIDE how loud!

Forget about the RedBox, these guys give you TWO movies for the price of ONE!

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At Tempe Beach Park, 6:30 pm on Friday May 21st. We ride at 7 pm, first showtime is at 8.
The ride is a short 3.5 mile easy cruise to the West Wind Scottsdale 6, located at 8101 E McKellips in Scottsdale.

Stick around for both movies or only one, riders will be escorted back to Tempe after the credits roll.

What to bring: A BIKE, a blanket (trust us, it gets cold out there after dark), Lights, Cash, and an FM Radio.

What to leave: Flip flops, pets, crying children, and petrol-guzzling engines!

Recommended extras: A tire patch kit & pump, a beachball or frisbee, camp chair, footie pajamas, water. Whatever else you want to pack!

We ALWAYS get asked the question, “What’s showing?” The answer is – don’t worry, we’ll decide when we get there! Remember, this ride is more about the fun of being on a bike at the movies and having a great time. After all, the best drive-in movies are the corniest, right? But if you’re burning to know… check westwinddriveins.com for the latest updates. We’ll throw some ideas out there as we get closer.

See you then!

edit:
Something we learned from past rides and would be good to consider this time – gather the admission money before arriving and have one person pay. This will save a huge amount of time for all to get through the box office!

Update! Here are the showtimes for Friday, May 21, 2010

Double Features (all shows start at 8:15):
Shrek Forever After (PG) w/ How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

MacGruber (R) w/ A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) (R)

Iron Man 2 (PG-13) w/ How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

Letters to Juliet (PG) w/ Date Night (PG-13)

Robin Hood (PG-13) w/ Clash of the Titans (PG-13)

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You knew it was coming up… it’s the third Friday of the month and that means TBAG is having another group ride!

This Friday, December 18, dig a handsome, festive-themed sweater outta Mom’s closet and join us for a yuletide ride.

We’ll drink eggnog & cider, sing Christmas carols, and make merry on bicycles while looking for the best Hanukkah & Christmas light displays, just like you did when you were little. And since this is a night time ride, and a Friday, we’ll end the night with some hot toddy’s & winter ales at a warm, cozy, lodge-type place. I’m thinking ‘The Lodge’.

Meet at Tempe Beach Park, 7:30 pm, ride departs at 7:45.

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This Saturday, March 21, I will be leading a special double-ride to the Scottsdale Farmer’s Market and then to Sprinkles for cupcakes! We will meet at 8 am at the Tempe Beach Park entrance for an 8-mile ride up the greenbelt, and will plan on returning by noon. It should be fun!

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Sorry for the last-minute notice, but there *will* be a ride to First Fridays tomorrow. Meet up at 6 pm at Tempe Beach Park, with plans to stop by the Rusty Spoke and Radio Phoenix.

And if that isn’t enough, don’t forget the cupcake ride on Saturday at 10 am, also leaving from Tempe Beach Park for an expedition up to Sprinkles in Scottsdale!

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Sunday October 19th, join TBAG for a ride to the Living with the Sun – Valley Style – 2008 Solar and Sustainable Buildings Tour

Start: 10am @ Tempe Town Lake (Tempe Beach Park – NW corner Mill and Rio Salado)
Ride to: McCay Residence (#9) – 2647 North Miller Road, Scottsdale

Possible option to grab lunch at Orange Table afterward…

FREE Solar and Sustainable Buildings Tour October 18-19
Living With the Sun – Valley of the Sun Style

This free, self-guided Valley of the Sun tour includes new building and retrofits; passive and active solar design and construction; Green building strategies, materials and techniques; and sustainability practices in our desert environment. The City of Scottsdale’s newest fire station, designed to pursue LEED Gold Certification, is one of the buildings featured on the tour.

Tours given on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. With 20 sites around the Valley, there is something for everyone, and the self-guided nature of this free event allows people to pick and choose sites based on their own personal interests.

For a tour map & info, please visit www.azsolarcenter.com

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The CRAP ride (Car Resistance Action Party) is two years old this Tuesday, October 7th.
Meet up Tuesday at 7:30pm at the Tempe Beach Park entrance at Rio and Mill.
The Orange Table will have special CRAP food and drink specials for the occasion.

CRAP is a social ride every Tuesday night, all bikes and riders are welcome.
We ride up the Greenbelt and through Old Town Scottsdale to the Orange Table for food and beer.

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Join us for two rewards in one event: a pleasant and leisurely ride from Tempe Beach Park to Sprinkles in Scottsdale. We’ll meet up at 10 am at the entrance to the park (northwest corner of Rio Salado and Mill), and will ride 8.5 miles up the greenbelt.

Riders of all sorts are welcome to come along, and we hope to keep these rides going in the upcoming months, although we will probably switch back to Lulu’s Cupcakes in the future.

UPDATE:
“Greenbelt” refers to the Indian Bend Wash

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A quick update about two area events this Sunday (April 20), one in Phoenix and one in Scottsdale:

Phoenix Great Bike Chase: Ride to Chase Field to watch a baseball game. Starts at 9 am.

Scottsdale Cycle the Arts: Registration starts at 7:30 for a public art ride, and riders will receive free admission to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. A bike valet will be provided to park your bike while in the museum.

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