Sadie Hawkins Day Bike Race!

2009-10-14T20:19:00.001-05:00

Sadie Hawkins Day Style Ride

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2009

2009-10-13T13:27:00.003-05:00

The 4th Annual Sadie Hawkins will be on November 14th, 2009. It's only a month away, start getting ready!

More info will be posted shortly here: Sadie Hawkins 2009!

Sadie says thanks!

2008-11-19T17:34:00.003-06:00

We;ve counted our nickels and this year the Sadie Hawkins Race and Style Ride raised over $2000 for the Chicago Women's Health Center! That is fantastic! Chicago tried to clown us with crappy weather, but over 200 cyclists came out and had a blast!

I'd like to thank all of the volunteers, DJs, and racers who helped to make this another great race.

Buy stuff from our sponsors!

Ben's Cycle
Chicago Wig
Capricorn Bicycles
Chester Cycles Custom Bike Refinishing
Cognition Caps
Early To Bed
Harlot Cycling Apparel
Lunapads
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Seagull Bags
Sweetpea Bicycles
Twin Six
Zugster Bags

T shirts still available!

2008-11-19T17:33:00.001-06:00

I have a few still available! You may have missed the fun, but you can still grab a shirt and a spokecard!

wear them to bed. clean your bike chains, make a back patch out of it. whatever!

Printed on 50/50 Fruit of the Loom Best!

I have:
2 smalls
1 medium
3 larges
10 XL
1 2XL

paypal $5 to todayneverhappened at gmail dot com

Party Info!

2008-11-05T14:19:00.002-06:00

Race Info!

2008-11-05T14:18:00.001-06:00

If you have any non-racing friends that like to party, please invite them!

- Race/start info
- Open containers
- The after party!
- Raffle

SEE YOU AT THE START:
The start will be at the Humboldt Park Boathouse 1301 N. Humboldt Blvd.
You've pre-registered, but you still need the list of which of those checkpoints is a pick-up and which is a drop-off, so you'll need to come to the race start at Humboldt Park at 5pm. At 5pm we'll give folks spoke cards and manifests (your ride guide) and final instructions. The ride will start around 5:45pm, as soon as everyone gets what they need. DRESS WARM. I cannot emphasize how important it is to keep warm! We also STRONGLY recommend helmets and lights. You can pick up cheap lights at Performance Bikes.

HOW IT WORKS:
Just a reminder, this is a ride with pick-ups and drop offs. Your manifest will tell you which is which, but the trick is you can go in any order as long as you don't go to the drop-off till you have the item you're dropping off- make sense? For example, a pick-up might give you a tootsie roll pop, and the drop off might make you figure out how many licks it takes to get to the center. If you show up to that drop off without the item, you can't do the task, so you'd have to go back and get it. You can do all 4 pick-drop pairs, or as many as you'd like. Only teams who complete all 8 checkpoints qualify for the "fastest" prizes, but if you skip some, no worries, there are other fun prizes for best dressed, style, and the best at some of the checkpoint tasks. Checkpoints will close 2 hours after the start. If it's been 2 hours and you haven't finished all checkpoints, start heading towards the last check point.

CHECKPOINTERS:
The majority of our checkpointers this year are volunteers from the Chicago Women's Health Center. Please be nice to them. It is not the end of the world if you had to wait 4 extra seconds to get your manifest signed.

OPEN CONTAINERS:
Due to prior events and our experience, we ask that there are no open containers at the registration/start. Don't even take it out of your bag. The Chicago Police Department are probably going to be lingering and we want to avoid anyone getting tickets or having the Sadie shut down. Please please please, no drinking at the boathouse!

RAFFLE TICKETS:
If you haven't already, pick up some raffle tickets! One for $3 or 2 for 5 bucks for the chance to win a custom bike frame and paint job or an awesome t-shirt and 1 free gynecological exam from the Chicago Women's Health Center!

AFTER PARTY:
The after party will be held at 2106 S. Kedzie. Prizes will be announced at the party, beer will flow, booties will shake, and there will be IRO Sprints!

New raffle announcement!

2008-10-23T18:57:00.000-05:00

So, the Chicago Women's Health Center (that place we're raising money for) is returning their thanks by offering to staff all checkpoints annnnnddd providing a few more raffle prizes.

New raffle prizes:

- Book "the tip of the iceberg" and a CWHC t-shirt (they look fly)
- One (1) annual gynecological exam (valued at $95) and a CWHC t-shirt.

Ladies without insurance. Buy some tickets.
If a male wins that prize, pass it on to a fine lady.

Don't forget the sick raffle contest!

2008-10-20T09:01:00.002-05:00

Don't forget the raffle for a custom frame from Capricorn Bicycles and a custom paint job from Chester Cycles!

Raffle tickets (choose one option):

(1) Raffle ticket for custom frame (Capricorn Cycles) with a custom paint job (Chester Cycles) - $3 each:
(2) Raffle tickets for custom frame (Capricorn Cycles) with a custom paint job (Chester Cycles) - 2 for $5 each:

Spread the word!

2008-10-04T22:15:00.001-05:00

PDF for download

spread the word!

Sadie Hawkins Day Fun Race Pre-Registration 2008

2008-10-01T09:00:00.002-05:00

Pre-registration is over! Sorry, kids!
But you will be able to register on the day of the race.

Congrats of xStevex ! Winner of the Sadie Hawkin's 2008 Design contest!

2008-09-24T22:09:00.000-05:00

It was the campy star hub, huh

Sadie Hawkins' Design Contestants!

2008-09-17T12:30:00.000-05:00

Please vote at the poll on the right! Voting closes September 24 at 7 PM.

Flickr for a better look.

Awesome Super Prize Announcement!

2008-08-13T18:41:00.000-05:00

Newest sponsor added to our roster is Capricorn Bicycles out of Minneapolis!
The prize is a custom custom-geometry, fixed-gear, singlespeed, or road frame (winner's pick).

and it gets awesomer: this will be coupled with a custom paint job from Duane at Chester Cycles

Fully custom ride up for the taking! Thank You, Brad and Duane!

Also, additional sponsor just received is Ben's Cycle and Early To Bed (still keepin' it sexy)!

Design Sadie's Art!

2008-07-11T10:32:00.000-05:00

Here's the dill

The design art has to be fun and female-friendly.
Submit your art by September 15 to sadiehdanceparty@gmail.com
We pick the top 3-5 and throw it out to the community to vote for the top design.
Voting will begin September 18th.

The winner gets a couple free shirts (or whatever we decide to print it on), some publicity, and a hi five from me.
The art will be featured on all merch and flyers.
All proceeds to go the Chicago Women's Health Center.

November 8, 2008.

2008-05-21T15:31:00.001-05:00

Mark your calendars. Sadie's coming.

In the meantime, check out the awesome sponsors rolling in already! (Look to the right!) Thank you, thank you, thank you for your extremely early and continued support of Sadie!

$2403.31

2007-11-19T13:12:00.000-06:00

WOW! What an amazing success Sadie 2007 was, with hundreds of people involved and more than double what we raised last year!

Thanks to sponsors, riders, dj's, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this the awesomely huge event it was. Race results are here.

Please support our sponsors- tell them you saw them at Sadie. It's what keeps this thing going!
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Chicago Wig
Bendependent
Chester Cycles
Chrome Bags
Cognition Caps
Early 2 Bed
Harlot Wear
Seagull Bags
Sweetpea Cycles
Twin 6
Under the Weather
Zugster Bags

till next time,
<3
drop us a line!

Last call!

2007-11-16T09:57:00.000-06:00

Sadie raised $2359.41...
an amazing amount of money for healthy vaginas and more than our goal!

We're so close to $2500, we wanted to just put it out there and see if anyone wanted to help us get that little $140 we needed. We're going to keep the Sadie books open over the weekend for any last-minute donations, and we'll have a grand total on Monday- let's shoot for $2500!
Give what you're comfortable with- a little or a lot- or if you're happy with what you gave at the jammin ride n' party, that's cool too! We'd just hate to have someone tell us next week, "oh, you were THAT close? I would have totally kicked in $10 more!"

So, here's the last call for Sadie's Chicago Women's Health Center donations!keeping it awesome,
Team Sadie

Sadie says THANK YOU. We did it!

2007-11-11T08:44:00.000-06:00

Wow.

Thanks to everyone who made this happen, from checkpoint volunteers to people who handed out flyers to people who drove 14 hours to ride their bike.

Preliminary numbers have registration at more than 200 and cash raised at more than $2000, stay tuned for numbers. Team Sadie's gonna get some sleep and post results Sunday or Monday.

Race/ride results are here. If there's a mistake, please email us to let us know. These are just the manifests turned in at the finish... several riders didn't turn theirs in.

Please tag flickr photos with "sadie" so we can find 'em!

Greetings from Sadie HQ...

2007-11-06T08:16:00.000-06:00

ALREADY REGISTERED? Check the LAST MINUTE UPDATES!

This is it! It's the week of Sadie 2007. So far we have riders registered from 8 states and DC, plus Canadia (!), and we're looking forward to the awesomest race ever. Final weekend schedule is on the right ->. Here's all you need to ride...

the basic ride info is here - you can register in-person on Saturday
Volunteers Needed!
afterparty info here
friday night pre-party info here
sunday bike polo tournament info here
updates are on the myspace, here
get excited! sneak peek at prizes.
... and it's all to benefit the Chicago Women's Health Center.

IMPORTANT: Sadie BEGS YOU to please not bring open containers of alcohol to events in public places! It's not worth risking an awesome fundraising event just to have a sippa'. There will be plenty of beer at the afterparty!

events go off rain or shine, so c'mon out and dress for the weather.
see y'all there, and don't forget to bring a pen!

Last minute updates!

2007-11-05T10:13:00.000-06:00

Below you will find:

- Race/start info
- Open containers
- The after party!
- Raffle
- Other Sadie Hawkins' events

SEE YOU AT THE START:
You've pre-registered, but you still need the list of which of those checkpoints is a pick-up and which is a drop-off, so you'll need to come to the race start at Humboldt Park at 4pm. At 4pm we'll give folks spoke cards and manifests (your ride guide) and final instructions. The ride will start around 5pm, as soon as everyone gets what they need. DRESS WARM. I cannot emphasize how important it is to keep warm! We also STRONGLY recommend helmets and lights. You can pick up cheap lights at Performance Bikes.

HOW IT WORKS:
Just a reminder, this is a ride with pick-ups and drop offs. Your manifest will tell you which is which, but the trick is you can go in any order as long as you don't go to the drop-off till you have the item you're dropping off- make sense? For example, a pick-up might give you a tootsie roll pop, and the drop off might make you figure out how many licks it takes to get to the center. If you show up to that drop off without the item, you can't do the task, so you'd have to go back and get it. You can do all 4 pick-drop pairs, or as many as you'd like. Only teams who complete all 8 checkpoints qualify for the "fastest" prizes, but if you skip some, no worries, there are other fun prizes for best dressed, style, and the best at some of the checkpoint tasks. Checkpoints will close 2 hours after the start. If it's been 2 hours and you haven't finished all checkpoints, start heading towards the last check point.

OPEN CONTAINERS:
Due to prior events and our experience, we ask that there are no open containers at the registration/start. Don't even take it out of your bag. The Chicago Police Department are probably going to be lingering and we want to avoid anyone getting tickets or having the Sadie shut down. Please please please, no drinking at the boathouse!

RAFFLE TICKETS:
If you haven't already, pick up some raffle tickets! Five tickets for 5 bucks for the chance to win a custom paint job for you bike frame!

AFTER PARTY:
The after party will be held at 2606 W. North Ave in Humboldt Park.

Party start time:

The official party start time is 6pm, dancing will start around 7:30pm, award announcements will start around 9pm, and IRO sprints right after awards announced (IRO sprint time may change so I'll let you know).

Beer:
Our lovely sponsored beer is of course PBR. Beer will be sold similar to the method used at the messenger prom (except we won't have a crabby bartender but be nice to him or I will put you in a headlock). Your first beer will be $1 - every time you bring your can back, your next fermented beverage will be 25 cents. Hell, if you find a can on the floor, pick it up and get a beer for a quarter. We're just trying to keep the place as clean as possible.

There is a corner store and a liquor store close for the non-drinkers and the hard drinkers who would prefer to drink something outside of PBR.

Bike Parking:
There isn't much in the neighborhood. Michael and I are going to figure out if there's a way bikes can be brought upstairs so you can dance without worries. If not, find a place to lock and mass up.

Food:
Unfortunately, I was unable to get a food sponsor this year. But you are surrounded by deliciousness and shouldn't have a problem finding somewhere to grab a quick bite. Vegans - ask around and someone can help you eat, too. There are plenty options within a mile's radius!

IRO Sprints:
It will be $5 to participate. Sprint your ass off! Ladies, I encourage you to do the same!

OTHER SADIE HAWKINS' WEEKEND EVENTS

Tricks 'n Skids

Friday, Nov. 9th. 7pm
Meet at Haines and Hickory (on Goose Island) to participate in Sadie's Tricks'n'Skids. EVERYONE is encouraged to participate. There will be:
Long Skid Comp
Short Skid Comp (skid for accuracy)
Best Trick Comp
Footdown
Trackstanding Comp
Possibly Sprints
and Possibly "Chicago Ball" (to be decided)

$5 to enter. All proceeds will be going to the organizations that Sadie is working with. there will be prizes.

like i said, everyone is encouraged to participate, that means both sexes. Ladies, that means you!

if you haven't found a partner for the Sadie Race, then this is the time and place to do it.

Friday Nov. 9th
Haines and Hickory
Registration 7-7:30
Events start at 8pm
after party At the Cobra Lounge.

Sadie Hawkins Polo Invite

Sunday November 11th at noon, the day after the race. Every team of three should consist of one or more women. We will provide mallets and ball. You provide the skills.

Registration!

2007-10-10T09:50:00.000-05:00

Sadie Pre-registration is CLOSED!

Please come register in person- 4pm Saturday at the Humboldt Park Boathouse (Sacramento between North and Division)

volunteers needed!

2007-10-06T08:24:00.000-05:00

we need volunteers to help at race/ride checkpoints and to help out at the afterparty. if you're wanting to get involved but can't ride, please consider volunteering. Click here to email us.

After Party Info

2007-10-06T08:22:00.000-05:00

The after party will be held at 2606 W. North Ave in Humboltd Park.

Ain't it pretty?

From Sadie party s...

Start time:
The official start time is 6pm, dancing will start around 8pm, award announcements will start around 9pm, and IRO sprints right after awards announced (IRO sprint time may change so I'll let you know).

Non-riders:
Non-racers who just want to party will be expected to pay $5 at the party if you want to enjoy the same beer pricing plan as the racers. We're just trying to avoid freeloaders drinking up all your beer you raced for. And it's for a good cause (healthy vaginas). Everyone loves a healthy vagina!

Beer:
Our lovely sponsored beer is of course PBR. Beer will be sold similar to the method used at the messenger prom (except we won't have a crabby bartender but be nice to him or I will put you in a headlock). Your first beer will be $1 - every time you bring your can back, your next fermented beverage will be 25 cents. Hell, if you find a can on the floor, pick it up and get a beer for a quarter. We're just trying to keep the place as clean as possible.

There is a corner store and a liquor store close for the non-drinkers and the hard drinkers who would prefer to drink something outside of PBR.

Bike Parking:
There isn't much in the neighborhood. Michael and I are going to figure out if there's a way bikes can be brought upstairs so you can dance without worries. If not, find a place to lock and mass up.

Food:
Unfortunately, I was unable to get a food sponsor this year. But you are surrounded by deliciousness and shouldn't have a problem finding somewhere to grab a quick bite. Vegans - ask around and someone can help you eat, too. There are plenty options within a mile's radius!

IRO Sprints:
It will be $5 to participate. Sprint your ass off! Ladies, I encourage you to do the same!

Sneak peek- prizes!

2007-10-04T10:09:00.000-05:00

What is Sadie?

2007-10-01T17:31:00.000-05:00

Sadie Hawkins Day Race/Style Ride is a on-street, in-traffic, point-to-point bike adventure for couples or pairs. At registration you're given a list of places to pick things up and where to drop them off, and you get to ride around the city doing cool stuff. The ride is less than 20 miles long if you do the whole thing, but if you'd like a shorter ride, that's ok, just skip some stuff. If you skip, you'll still qualify for the style and best dressed prizes, but not the fast people prizes.

There are prizes for the fastest couple, fastest tandem team, fastest out of towners, best dressed, and more. (Tandems are optional but highly encouraged!)

After the ride, we finish at a party with great jams and supercheap beer ($1 for the first beer, $.25 for every one after that.) We're also raffling off a bike paint job ($1 per ticket).

The whole event's a fundraiser for the Chicago Women's Health Center.

Because we're on the street, we strongly encourage riders to wear helmets and have visible lights on their bikes. Bring a pen and something to lock your bike with. Dress it up, have some fun, see ya there!