Mini Bike Army - Vancouver

B:C:Clettes vs. Sexy Back - Promo for Bicycle Helmet Use

2008-05-09T09:35:00.001-07:00

Vancouver's all-girl bicycle dance troupe the B:C:Clettes promote helmet use with their new music video featuring JT's "Sexy Back." As it says on a sticker in the video, "I wear a helmet so you can drive like an idiot." And because it looks smart.

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mini bike mayhem @ strathcona park saturday may 10

2008-05-06T09:23:00.002-07:00

lots 'o fun planned:
blindfold race
jousting
the little 1.0- a one lap mini bike race around the strathcona oval
team races
relay races
and other goodies

jacana will also be organizing some kickball action.

there's also polo and a party that night.

velomutation.com for all the event details.

back to school ride report

2007-09-03T20:27:00.000-07:00

well, today's ride was lots o' fun. just over 20 people (only a handful on minis but lots of clettes) came out for a ride which started with a few songs from the Creaking Planks (thanks guys), and then went along the seawall to english bay for food and then to stanley park where we played kickball (good times). a tie game (13-13) made us all feel like winners when we rode out back along the seawall to Victory Square for a block party where we watched the Choir Practice. then off to Maitland/Lee's for some food and beers (more beers). the rain held off for the first few hours and didn't really start coming down until Victory Square so we got really lucky today.

hopefully everyone that came out today will also come out to the Chris Mass this friday... details at thisisplanb.net

Labour Day Back to School Special and B:C:Clettes Welcome Home Ride

2007-08-26T23:14:00.000-07:00

Monday September 3, 2007 it's the Back to School Special and the Welcome Home B:C:Clettes Mini Bike Army Ride. It may be a long title but that's half the fun.

Mini Bike Army invites you to ride mini bikes (or whatever bike you have) on a holiday Monday afternoon ride. Meet at noon at the Science World Gazebo, ride at 12:30 to downtown, to the beaches, down Robson for some exposure, probably for food since mini bike riding takes a bit of energy... and perhaps some other special treat? Yes, it's probably the last opportunity for a mini bike Monday with nice weather. Don't hesitate, just ride.

Welcome home the B:C:Clettes from their westcoast tour with some bike love. Depending on how tired/busy the B:C:Clettes are, could they surprise us with a special performance? Doubtful, but if we entice them with beer, perhaps? We'll see who shows up I suppose.

Also, note on September 7th it's the Chris Mass. More details at www.thisisplanb.net for that ride.

BiKarnival (Performance Ride)

2007-05-26T17:20:00.001-07:00

Mini Bike Monday

2007-04-02T11:00:00.000-07:00

This Monday, April 9 2007 is a holiday... the perfect time for Mini Bike Monday! Meet at noon at the Science World gazebo and go on a mini-bike ride of the seawall and downtown. We will distract shoppers, confuse tourists, annoy drivers... generally act like fools. Ride leaves at 12:30.

Mini Bike Army at Critical Mass

2007-03-27T09:29:00.000-07:00

URGENT COMMUNIQUE:
mini bike troops gather at critical mass on friday march 30 in vancouver. ride together. bring noise makers. be prepared for foolishness. we're not traffic, we're spectacle.

Recon Photos

2007-02-05T10:32:00.000-08:00

Here's a few pics from the Alley Kitten as recruits wait patiently at the starting line at Victory Square.

OPERATION: M.E.O.W.

2007-01-30T13:54:00.000-08:00

Vancouver's second alley kitten kicks off THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD!

Visit http:alley-kitten.blogspot.com for the details!

The Alley Kitten challenge!

2006-08-29T01:43:00.000-07:00

Hey there minibikelovers!

Looking for another way to get your mini on? Planning is now underway for Friday, September 22nd's unveiling of the first ever Alley Kitten challenge!

That's right, an Alley Cat on mini bikes. You better freakin' believe it!

Want details? http://alley-kitten.blogspot.com All you need to race for the taste...

See you there!

We are not terrorists... we're an army!

2006-08-28T11:17:00.000-07:00

The Army represented at Critical Mass this past Friday August 25. Our action raised a lot of eyebrows and created a lot of smiles. Good times for the MBA. 5 comrades on properly sized bikes rolling with CMers on their absurdly large bikes. Even the kids in the ride had bikes bigger than ours. 2+ hours of riding and we managed to keep up and often stay ahead of everyone.

There was also a mini bike bomb down from Mount Seymour on Sunday... 12km of nearly straight downhill. What was the fastest speed? Apparently well over local speed limits.

"A revolution is not a dinner party" - Mao

10th floor parkade bomb!

2006-08-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

The Mini Bike Army reaches the 10th floor of the parkade... and bombs it!

Comrades

2006-07-19T11:22:00.000-07:00

Friday Night Fights

2006-07-19T09:57:00.000-07:00

The Mini Bike Army is riding this Friday July 21. Meet at Science World Gazebo @ 6:45, ride at 7pm. Synchronize watches... now.

Downtown on a Friday Night to interupt regular scheduled programming.

Inaugural Mini Bike Army Ride

2006-07-14T11:13:00.000-07:00

The Official First Ride of Mini Bike Army

Sunday July 16 2:45pm meet at Science World Gazebo, ride 3pm

musts for this ride:
your mini transport vehicle (a mini bike w/ 16" max wheel size and/or disproportionately small)
audio disruption device (ie, a noise maker or loud voice)
a general desire to serve the mini bike army (by being a spectacle)

optional:
trained mercenary monkeys
weapons of mass distraction
clothing (or at least costumes)

over and out.

it begins...

2006-06-08T22:22:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Mini Bike Army rides absurdly small bikes and fights boredom and complacency in the streets or our fine city. fun is our weapon, mini bikes are our delivery system. the street is the battle field. think zoobombers without the bomb. we reclaim the streets, taking them back from the very big (ie, cars) and use it for our tiny agenda. yes, we're big people riding disproportionately small bikes. we make noise with horns, bells, voices; we act like clowns and ride slow... cuz, really, we can't ride fast.