Should Bikes Save the World?

We will be sharing with you a panel of exciting speakers, a collection of bicycle films, and the ever popular DIY stencil station.

This evening kicks off the 7th annual Mini Bike Winter, a yearly celebration of winter cycling. It reminds us that even though these days may be short and cold that the inherent fun of bikes will carry us through. For seven years we made Presidents Day Weekend our time to ignite and inspire ourselves with brutal gladiator-style chariot battles, exotic fashion shows, thrilling downhill races, color coordinated parties of bright light, and other unique ways to remind ourselves we are as alive as we want. We call it No Dead Presidents Day because it doesn't take Dead Presidents to have free fun. But it does take a lot of creative people working together. You are encouraged to bring something fun too, but we do have costs, so we will take your generous donations. Learn more about Mini Bike Winter at http://www.zoobomb.net/minibikewinter/.

We don't charge money to participate or spectate. Everyone is welcome. Don't be a dick.

Why the Fuck Should You Care?

Location

Join us Thursday, February 11th, 2010 from 8:30 pm - 1:00 am at the Lotus Seed (4635 NE 9th Avenue Portland, OR)

The Lotus Seed is located in the Sabin neighborhood and is accessible by the number 6, 8, and 72 buses. Bike parking is provided on-site.

The Panel

Reverend Phil Sano, Bicycle Pornographer

Was the 1st person in the history of Linfield College to be cut from their football team, he later came to realize the importance of crashing his bike. A frequent instigator for bike fun and questionable ideas, he likes Free Geek and Open Source Software a lot.

For the past 3 years Phil has been the curator of the Bike Porn Film Fest, a collection of erotic bicycle movies that he displays to mature audiences across North America. The Backlash Tour is set to travel 10,000 miles, playing 50 shows in 100 days. Pray for his liver.

Stephanie Routh, President of Umbrella

Director for the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, a membership-based advocacy organization dedicated to make walking conditions safe, convenient and attractive for everyone.

Steph has been a bike commuter in Portland, New York City, northern China, and southern Thailand. She is currently President of the Board of Umbrella, a former Steering Committee member of the World Carfree Network, and an occasional paddler for the Castaways dragon boat team. Actively involved in Shift with Breakfast on the Bridges and Moving by Bike among other hallmarks of local pedaling culture, Steph’s favorite holiday comes in June by the name of Pedalpalooza, 2+ weeks of bike fun.

Conrad Schmidt, author of Efficiency Shifting

Worked for eight years as a software engineer for one of the world’s largest automation firms. His expertise as an engineer was in human machine interface. He quit his job to become a writer and filmmaker. He founded the Work Less Party and the World Naked Bike Ride. He is also the author of the book Workers Of The World Relax and the director of the film Five Ring Circus.

Ryan Hashagen, owner of Cascadia Cabs

Candidate for Port of Bellingham Commissioner in 2006, half yankee/half hoser, two time world cargo cycle messenger world champ (2003, 2004), and a bonafide pedicab driver for ten years. Working to ease the United States Empire into tricycle friendly territory with safe, fun-loving tricyclists!

Erin Rose Michaels, PSU Professor of Sociology

Local transportation activist, Nerds On Wheels member, cycle-enthusiast, and Zoobomber. She could have probably written a little more about herself and is now quite possibly embarrassed.

Stencil Station (DIY Marketing)

Bring your own stencil, clothes, or swag to this creative opportunity to make your own brand. We could charge money for a teeshirt but we would rather you just make your own. Stencils are easy and fun! Don't forget about negative space.

Truly Independent Movies

Screening of Bike Porn 3: Cycle Bound

A collection of short, erotic films by various North American artists complied by Reverend Phil Sano. Probably the final screening in Portland, Cycle Bound has toured the western US to critical acclaim leaving nary a dry eye or shammy.

US premiere of Velo Love the Velo Vixens Documentary by Lauren Warbeck

The Velo Vixens are more than just another bike dance troupe, they use bicycles and dance to create epic visual stories to the delight of anyone lucky enough to view them.

World premiere of MBW09 in 10 minutes by Jon Huey

Last year's Mini Bike Winter was full of exciting surprises. This is the first time the public will get an opportunity to see it though the vision of professional longboard photographer Jon Huey, who snapped and spliced together more than 12,000 still images over last year's No Dead Presidents Day!