The stars have aligned in Philadelphia and the Oracle of
Delphi, currently residing at the offices of the Philadelphia Bicycle Journal,
has declared that Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 will be the official
Spring 2013 Bicycle Weekend. What does it take for a Bicycle Weekend to be
declared I hear you ask? It takes a perfect storm, a combination of social
rides and friendly competition.
On Saturday,
May 18th the Annual
Kennsington Kinectic Sculpture Derby at will commence at 12pm. The
KKSD is not a race; it’s a parade with a human-powered vehicle that has an
artistic theme. It’s about fun and ingenuity, making the most unique vehicle is
the goal. Think of parade floats on bicycles, or mummers on hand crank driven
pirate ships, or anything you can dream up. Award Categories include- Best Art,
Best Costume, Best Engineering, People's Choice, Best Breakdown and a special
secret judge award. People get to vote for their favorite entry at the event.
Last year there was even a webcast option if you couldn't be there in person,
hopefully it will be available this year.
The second half of the Philadelphia Bicycle Weekend will be
on Sunday, May 19. The organizers of the Philadelphia Tweed Ride are organizing
a spring ride. While they have not announced the details, they are most likely
planning a Seersucker Social. Similar to a Tweed Ride a Seersucker Social has
an American feel to it with a look that goes back to the 1920's to the 1930's.
With a fashion style reminiscent of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel “The Great
Gatsby”. All you need is clothing that looks vintage, it doesn’t have to be
vintage. Watch for updates on their Facebook page
or their website. There will be a
follow up article on Philadelphia Bicycle Journal once the details are made
available.
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