The Bikes and Rec Alleycat race

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[IdahoStatesman.com] The folks who brought you last year's Pedal and Paddle ride and river float are at it again with the Bikes and Rec Alleycat race on Saturday, May 17, in Boise. An alleycat race, for the unfamiliar, involves racers - usually on fixed-gear bikes but not limited to - riding from checkpoint to checkpoint, not unlike a scavenger hunt on two wheels or an afternoon in the life of a bike messenger, but with the added thrill of competition (a better, more detailed description exists at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleycat_races). The event is expected to draw competitive cyclists, curious newbies and self-described "bike freaks" who aren't in it to win but just like riding bikes and celebrating Boise's cycling culture. Organizer Bart Kline said the alleycat is "less of a race and more of an expression of the impact that bikes and bike riding can have on mobility and enlightenment." If you think that's some sort of Eastern thing, far from it: The free beer after the event (21 and older with ID) speaks for itself. If that's not enough of an enticement, a host of sponsors have ponied up prizes to give away in a post-ride drawing.

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