Hey Ya'll, Listen Up!

We are hosting our first race! And you're invited!

What: Miracle on 34th Street, a fun race we are hosting in conjunction with The Nutcracker, the final race in the Florida Fixed Gear Point Series.

When: December 20, 2008. Registration is at 2:30 and both races begin promptly at 3:30.

Where: Registration is at 66Fixed in St. Petersburg.

Also: Bring a bag for the race! Polo and trick competition post-race. More details to come.

We are still looking for sponsors for prizes large and small, so if you'd like to get in on this please contact us at stpeteskirts@gmail.com.

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'MERICA

The Skirts say go vote! We'll forgive you for not showing up to the ride this evening, if it means you're standing in some super long line, just waiting to excercise your voting rights! Some of those smart ladies who already participated in early voting will still be riding at 66Fixed at 7pm (make sure to bring your lights, tho- it gets dark real early like these days!).

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WORKSHOP - NOVEMBER 17th!

On November 17th, the Skirts will be holding the first workshop in the new clubhouse! Everyone is invited to join us at the clubhouse to learn about bicycle maintenance. Our first workshop will be on changing your own tires and tubes. Men, don't be afraid to come out for this too - this event is co-ed.

If you are interested in joining the Skirts mailing list for updates, email us at stpeteskirts@gmail.com

Bicycle Bash! Let's Bash Some Bicycles!

No, wait. Don't do that.

But, do come on down to Vinoy Park on Sunday, October 19th from 11Am to 4PM and check out The Skirt's Table and The Tampa Bay Co-Op!

The Bash is a bicycle festival put on by SWFBUD (SouthWest Florida Bicycle United Dealers) -- an alliance of seven Tampa Bay-area retailbike shops committed to promoting bicycling, building bike advocacy and lobbying local officials to support cycling as a healthy lifestyle and effective mode oftransportation!

Bicycles! Health! Advocay! Wowzers!

We'll be there slinging cupcakes and smiles; and getting the word out about our weekly rides and upcoming workshops. Come show your support! And pick up a Skirt's spoke card with Florida bicycle laws on it, or one of our famous Oreo vegan cupcakes while you're at it!

cruelty free! yummy!

The Skirts Love you!

XO.

SKIRTS CLUBHOUSE OPENING THIS WEEKEND!!!!!

Just as a reminder, The Skirts will be opening the Clubhouse doors to the public on Saturday, October 11th (which is this Saturday for those of you caught unawares). The festivities begin at 2 PM.

It's potluck, so bring your favorite yummy food, your favorite drinks, and your party pants. Skirts, there will be a photo shoot with the brilliant and talented Athena, so be prepared.

Skirts Baking Party!

In preparation for the Back to School Shuffle today in Orlando, the Skirts had a traditional Skirts baking party.  We made a batch of chocolate chip cookies, some pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon icing, and some chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting.  All of these, plus spoke cards and more, will be available for purchase at the Alleycat today in Orlando.

Stephanie bakes some yummy cupcakes.

A blurry Erin frosts while Steph and Pam look on.

A mountain of Skirts cookies.

Check back soon for a recap of the Back 2 School Shuffle!

FM.24.08 and Back to School Shuffle

Due to certain circumstances, only three of the Skirts were able to make it to Atlanta, and only two were able to race. Pam, Cathryn and Carolyn were there to represent all of the Skirts who couldn't make it. Pam did a very respectable 51 minute lap, while Carolyn completed two laps, one of which was over two hours long - here's to getting lost in Atlanta! Cathryn played mama to all, and we couldn't have kept our bellys fed or our sainity in tack without her.

The girls also made sandwiches and helped cheer on the boys of Tampa Bay. Team Baby Seal Club, consisting of Pete Young and Taylor Norton finished an incredible 34 laps, landing them in 2nd place for duo teams! Congratulations are also in order for team TCBLB; 6th place! Corey Jordon and Jackson from SRQ dominated all three trick contests. And our very own Lily completed an amazing eight laps, and took 5th place girl! Everyone rode fixed, despite nasty Atlanta hills and we couldn't be prouder.

Here are some pictures from the weekend:

On the way! Safety first!

Pam and her trusty bullhorn

Go Skirts!

The trip home: complete with bathroom breaks at Cafe Risque. When you gotta go, you gotta go.

Overall, it was a fun, successful weekend.

Next up: Back to School Shuffle in Orlando!

On September 20th, the Skirts will be at the Back to School Shuffle Alley Cat in Orlando, Florida. Orlando has always been good to the Skirts, so we expect a good time and a great bake sale. We will be arriving prepared with cupcakes, cookies, and whatever else we decide to bake, along with water and gatorade. Proceeds go to CASA!

Also, B2SS hopes to get donations of school supplies for area schools. The Skirts hope to have a good amount of supplies to donate, so if you have anything extra lying around, like crayons, paper, pencils, etc., send us a line!