Speaking of Yosemite, Big Wheel Race anyone?

keith - SuPeR K! · 03-24-2009, 06:23 PM

Every year in San Fransico on Easter for the past 7 or so years there has been an event called the BYOBW (Bring Your Own Big Wheel) Race, and this year is no different! The event is at 4pm on April 12- conveniently the day before the Yosemite adventure begins... Just sayin'...

Here's some links to pictures and videos:
BYOBW: Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race
Photos and Videos from previous years
More 2008 Photos and Videos

Morrigoon · 03-24-2009, 07:41 PM

Now, why don't they make Big Wheels that actually fit grownups (and can support their weight)? I would totally dig an XL Big Wheel.

Alex · 03-24-2009, 07:52 PM

Because then the off-road unicyclists wouldn't have pride in being the silliest of the wheeled transport users.

Edited to add:

Spoiler:

€uroMeinke · 03-24-2009, 07:52 PM

I think the event would be less fun if sized for Adults

innerSpaceman · 03-24-2009, 08:49 PM

of course, i can fit in a Disneyland kiddie stroller, so it may be a happy medium ... if i enter the race!

Disneyphile · 03-25-2009, 12:04 PM

OMG. I so want to race!

Moonliner · 03-25-2009, 12:07 PM

I've always thought it would be fun to build an adult sized playground.

Swings 30' tall, slides the same, etc....

innerSpaceman · 03-25-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

OMG. I so want to race!

Gabba Gabba we accept you, we accept you, one of us.

Seriously, I am seriously considering heading up there with SuPeR K! and entering the race .... if we can find two Big Wheels, and IF we can cram them in my tiny car, along with all the other stuff we're taking for Yosemite and Cambria.

Kevy Baby · 03-25-2009, 12:53 PM

What about towing them behind the car? Rent one of those car dollies and strap the front wheel of the Big Wheel into each tire bay on the car dolly. It would make for a great site rolling down the highway.

Sure, the Big Wheels would be destroyed within a mile of your departure, but imagine the looks you will get!

keith - SuPeR K! · 03-25-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

What about towing them behind the car? Rent one of those car dollies and strap the front wheel of the Big Wheel into each tire bay on the car dolly. It would make for a great site rolling down the highway.

Sure, the Big Wheels would be destroyed within a mile of your departure, but imagine the looks you will get!

Oh man... I can only imagine! Even if we didn't enter the race, it would still be amazing to watch!

03-24-2009, 06:23 PM	#1
keith - SuPeR K! Community Fruit Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 547	Speaking of Yosemite, Big Wheel Race anyone? Every year in San Fransico on Easter for the past 7 or so years there has been an event called the BYOBW (Bring Your Own Big Wheel) Race, and this year is no different! The event is at 4pm on April 12- conveniently the day before the Yosemite adventure begins... Just sayin'... Here's some links to pictures and videos: BYOBW: Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race Photos and Videos from previous years More 2008 Photos and Videos
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03-24-2009, 07:41 PM	#2
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Now, why don't they make Big Wheels that actually fit grownups (and can support their weight)? I would totally dig an XL Big Wheel. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Because then the off-road unicyclists wouldn't have pride in being the silliest of the wheeled transport users. Edited to add: Spoiler: See, silly. Last edited by Alex : 03-24-2009 at 08:02 PM.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I think the event would be less fun if sized for Adults __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	of course, i can fit in a Disneyland kiddie stroller, so it may be a happy medium ... if i enter the race!
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	OMG. I so want to race!
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I've always thought it would be fun to build an adult sized playground. Swings 30' tall, slides the same, etc.... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	What about towing them behind the car? Rent one of those car dollies and strap the front wheel of the Big Wheel into each tire bay on the car dolly. It would make for a great site rolling down the highway. Sure, the Big Wheels would be destroyed within a mile of your departure, but imagine the looks you will get! __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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