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Chiditarod 2009 Core Planning Meeting

Veruka2 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:28:28 GMT

iditarod = dogs+sleds+tundra
chiditarod = people+carts+asphalt+food+mayhem

part food drive.
part happy hour.
part war game.
part talent show.

all chicago.

THE 4TH ANNUAL Chiditarod 2009
Launching March 7, 2009

Chiditarod is FOR the people, BY the people. racing is one way to participate, but in order for anyone to race, we need to have participation through volunteers. we need some good people to help us co-create this sucker. leadership opportunities in the rawest, realest form. this is not a test.

If you're interested in helping to create the mayhem, join us at our core planning meeting:
Saturday, December 6
12 pm
Twisted Spoke
Come expecting bloody marys and lots of scheming

Don't know what Chiditarod is? Check it...
http://www. chiditarod. org/content/chiditarod-gallery

Any questions, please let us know.

MUSH!

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new indie coffee shop : "Noble Tree" : 2444 N Clark

pcv — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:50:51 GMT

Hello Chicago community...please come check out a brand new community-based independent coffee shop - we opened our doors on Friday, February 22, 2008 - I would like to offer this great spot to the Chicago creative community and the Burning Man Chicago outpost - come meet and greet and discuss fantastic ideas - trade skills and concepts and visions.

Looking for playa art to display - installation pieces for our great deck - performers for the space - exciting times...

Noble Tree : coffee and tea
2444 N Clark

http://www.yelp.com/biz/noble-tree-coffee-chicago

Peter

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Official 2008 race announcement. get epic.

generator — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:52:48 GMT

The Third Annual Chiditarod
The most epicly awesome shopping cart race in Chicago, period.
March 1st, 2008

www.chiditarod.org

LEAVE NO TRACE.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Distribute far and wide. The THIRD Annual Chiditarod draws near.

What is it?

The Chiditarod is Chicago’s very own Urban Iditarod. The original Iditarod is an annual dogsled race that begins on March 1st, in Alaska. The Chiditarod is an artistic spin on this yearly event; instead of dogs, we have costumed humans. Instead of the Alaskan tundra, we will race through the cold Chicago streets. And instead of sleds, teams compete for glory using tricked out shopping carts.

When is it?

The race is on Saturday, March 1st, 2008. Registration starts at 10am and ends at 12pm. The race begins at 12:30pm. The race will last as long as you do, but if you want to see the awards ceremony, you should try to stumble across the finish line by 4:30pm.

Where is it?

The roughly 4 mile race begins at the Southwest corner of Damen and Shakespeare (Map) at 12:30 pm SHARP. Racers will trek through the Wicker Park / Bucktown / Ukrainian Village neighborhoods. There will be a few checkpoints, most of which are bars, so please note that you must be 21 or older to enter the checkpoints.

Where should I watch the race?

Wait! Why do you want to watch?? PARTICIPATE INSTEAD!! But if you're set on watching, since the location of the checkpoints remains a surprise up until the day before the race, we can't really tell you exactly where to watch. Check the website the day before to find the finish line. We will say this, however. The race will be contained by:

* Webster on the North
* Lake on the South
* Racine on the East
* Leavitt on the West

Check out the spectators page for more information.

Why should I do this?

Because it's the most fun thing you'll do all winter. The '06 & '07 races were met with overwhelmingly positive response from the community, participants, checkpoints, press, and the recipients of over 1 METRIC TON of collected food. In 2007 we had 34 teams of 5 finish the race, and we are expecting even more this year. Feeling the first onset of cabin fever? Ready to break the monotony of Chicago winter? In addition to getting people out of the house on a Saturday in March for a bit of merriment and exercise, it provides an opportunity to stretch your creative muscles – creativity is an essential ingredient for this event.

In addition to cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place there is a substantial prize for “best in show”. There are also prizes for best cart A/V system, bling, wipeout, SABOTAGE, and more. The race is also its own ridiculous street theater, via interactions with spectators, checkpoint patrons, and the wonderful cheerful people of Chicago, from beginning to end and everywhere in between. Photographers and camera crews will record the event, so be on your best and worst behavior, and bring your toys. Lastly, the race will bring together many different Chicago communities including cyclists, artists, activists, students, children, burners, adults, business folk, and everyone in-between.

Any other reasons?

In addition, and perhaps most importantly, the Chiditarod aims to give back to the communities that share its route by collecting food for local food banks. The Chiditarod was the first urban Iditarod to make the event a food drive. Each team is required to end the race with at least 25 POUNDS of non-perishable food in their cart.

This food will then be donated to local organizations. Oh, and yes – there IS a cash prize for most food collected and BEST FOOD PRESENTATION at the finish line, too. Last year the Chiditarod raised over 1 metric ton of food. This year the goal is TWO TONS of food!!
What’s next?

Build your team of 5 racers. Get a cart. Chop it up. Trick it out. Start saving that $25 entry fee. Forward to your friends and enemies. Read the rules, and the FAQ. Then, register for the race, fool.

Keep your eye on the website, as we’ll be making frequent updates over the next month.

Wait - I want to volunteer!

Awesome. We can use all the help we can get. If you want to volunteer, please use the volunteer sign up form.

Prepare for glory! See you on race day!

Mush,
Chiditarod

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Looking to Join a Team

L-Train — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:55:42 GMT

I can run like hell and leave chaos in my wake... if you're looking for an extra person to join your team, let me know!!!

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Chiditarod - 9 days away - Mush and Destroy!

generator — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 02:38:56 GMT

The 2nd annual Chiditarod is only 9 days away. You know what this means. Nab your cart (I saw two laying around Chicago today with no bums attached), trick it out, build your team of 5, get sexy, get pumped, and bring food for the food drive.

You know you want it. Nothing beats a shopping cart race on a Saturday afternoon after 4 months of winter.

MUSH AND DESTROY!

Register - www.Chiditarod.org

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Announcing Chiditarod 2007 - Registration now open!

generator — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:19:45 GMT

The Second Annual Chiditarod 2007
The most epic shopping cart race in Chicago
March 3rd, 2007
www.chiditarod.org

LEAVE NO TRACE.

Here ye! Here ye! Distribute far and wide. The Second Annual Chiditarod approaches!

What is it?

The Chiditarod is Chicago’s very own Urban Iditarod. The Alaskan Iditarod is an annual dogsled race that begins on March 3rd, 2007. The Chiditarod is an artistic spin on this yearly event; instead of dogs, we have costumed humans. Instead of the Alaskan tundra, we will race through the cold Chicago streets. And instead of sleds, teams compete for glory using tricked out shopping carts.

When is it?

The race is on Saturday, March 3rd, 2007. Registration starts at 11 am and the race begins at 12:30 pm. The race will last as long as you do.

Where is it?

The roughly 4 mile race begins at the corner of Hubbard and Wolcott (Map - http://tinyurl.com/38nh8d) at 12:30 pm SHARP. Racers will trek through the Ukrainian Village / Wicker Park / Bucktown neighborhoods. There will be a few checkpoints, most of which are bars.

Where should I watch the race?

Wait! Why do you want to watch?? PARTICIPATE INSTEAD!! But if you're set on watching, since the location of the checkpoints remains a surprise up until the day of the race, we can't really tell you exactly where to watch. We will say this, however. The race will be contained by:

* Armitage on the North
* Lake on the South
* Halsted on the East
* Oakley on the West

Why should I do this?

Because it's the most fun thing you'll do all winter. Last year's race was met with overwhelmingly positive response from the community, participants, checkpoints, press, and the recipients of over 900 pounds of collected food. We had 22 teams and we are expecting even more this year! Feeling the first onset of cabin fever? Ready to break the monotony of Chicago winter? In addition to getting people out of the house on a Saturday in March for a bit of merriment and exercise, it provides an opportunity to stretch your creative muscles – creativity is an essential ingredient for this event. In addition to cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place there is a substantial prize for “best in show”. There are also prizes for best cart A/V system, bling, wipeout, SABOTAGE, and more. The race will also encourage street theater via interactions with spectators, checkpoint patrons, and the wonderful, cheerful people of Chicago along the start, end, checkpoints, and along the route itself. Photographers and camera crews will record the event, so be on your best and worst behavior, and bring your toys. Lastly, the race will bring together many different Chicago communities including cyclists, artists, activists, students, children, burners, adults, business folk, and everyone in-between.

Any other reasons?

In addition, and perhaps most importantly, the Chiditarod aims to give back to the communities that share its route by collecting food for local food banks. The Chiditarod is the first urban Iditarod to do as such. Each team is required to end the race with at least 15 POUNDS of non-perishable food in their cart. This food will then be donated to local organizations. Oh, and yes – there’s a cash prize for most food collected and BEST FOOD PRESENTATION, too. Last year the Chiditarod raised over 900 pounds of food. This year the goal is ONE TON of Food!!

What’s next?

Build your team of 5 racers! Get a cart! Chop it up! Trick it out! Start saving that $25 entry fee! Send this announcement far and wide!

The latest rules, information, prize lists, and registration can be found on the Chiditarod website:

http://www.chiditarod.org.

Wait - I want to volunteer!

Awesome. We can use all the help we can get. If you want to volunteer, please use the volunteer sign up form located on the website.

Prepare for glory! See you on race day!

Mush,
Chiditarod

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Chiditarod 2007 planning meeting - Wednesday 1/3/07

generator — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:32:23 GMT

Greetings and Happy New Year!

The Chiditarod. It's just over two months away, the holidays are barely
over, and people are starting to itch for some cart antics. Whether you
raced, helped plan last year or would like to get involved to make this
year's race even more glorious, this is the opportunity.

Wednesday, 1/3/07, 6ish pm.
The Map Room - 1949 N Hoyne Ave (http://tinyurl.com/yastzu)

Get pumped.. Photos from last year: http://www.chiditarod.org/photos/

Any questions, please let me know.

MUSH,
Devin

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Chiditarod in the Trib!

pyrotronic — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:35:19 GMT

Check it out!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/q/chi-0603190482mar19,1,7120439.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

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Chiditarod Article

Jeffz — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:39:44 GMT

Saw this on another site so thought I would share.

http://www.newcitychicago.com/chicago/5161.html

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Plethora of photos posted

generator — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:06:24 GMT

Chiditarodders,

We've gathered a huge amount of photography from the race. Here it is:

Main Archive - http://www.chiditarod.org/photos/

Matthew Hotz - http://homepage.mac.com/mhotz/PhotoAlbum22.html
Jen Carroll - http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=bb7bpt5.19i35hz1&x=0&y=xcw2h4
Amy Hall - http://evite.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=12pnzos0.bsrx9yg&x=1&y=-s9o49c

NOTE - All photos are copyright their respective owners. Please ensure you have the original artist's permission before copying or using any photos. If in doubt - ask. If you need help tracking down someone, please post within the tribe.

MUSH!

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Race Results...

generator — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 15:39:57 GMT

Have been posted on the Chiditarod website.

http://www.chiditarod.org/results.php

Here's a recap of the stats...

22 registered teams
938 lbs+ of food donated to Vital Bridges
1st place: Capt Slam and the Four Hodags
2nd place: Runaway Bride
Most Food Collected: Hazmat Rats
Best in Show: Pony Up
Dead Fucking Last: Pixie Revolt

Honorable Mention:
Best Shark Cart - Biking Vikings
Longest Distance Traveled to Participate - Team Spirit of St. Fuck Shit Up
Best Use of Eye of the Tiger - Palmer Park Freedom Funk 5
Best Use of Vintage Video Game - Action Squad: Pac-Man
Many other honorable mentions...

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Photos

generator — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 07:34:46 GMT

I've posted a selection of photos on the Tribe photo album. This gallery was quickly created with more on the way. If you took photos of the event I, we are interested in them. Please contact me if you want to send hard copy, or post them to tribe.

Once again - wonderful!

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Glorious Success!

generator — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 07:33:05 GMT

The first annual Chiditarod was a GLORIOUS SUCCESS. Over twenty teams participated - that's over 100 competitors! Hundreds of pounds of food were collected. The weather was sunny and warm, the music by Environmental Encroachment was supurb, the afterparty was a riot. Chicago really created something special - thank you all for your enthusiasm, creativity, spirit, and energy - you made this happen!

Devin

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less than a week...

generator — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 05:36:29 GMT

...and everything is in full swing. the route will be posted tomorrow, along with updates to rules, timing, and everything in-between. onward, ye mushers, to glory!!

http://www.chiditarod.org

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Rules updated...

generator — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:48:01 GMT

Hey mushers!

We've updated the rules on the website. It's THE ONLY place to go for last minute information. Please check it out, even on race day morning - www.chiditarod.org.

MUSH!

Chiditarod Shopping Cart Race's topics - tribe.net

Chiditarod 2009 Core Planning Meeting

new indie coffee shop : "Noble Tree" : 2444 N Clark

Official 2008 race announcement. get epic.

Looking to Join a Team

Chiditarod - 9 days away - Mush and Destroy!

Announcing Chiditarod 2007 - Registration now open!

Chiditarod 2007 planning meeting - Wednesday 1/3/07

Chiditarod in the Trib!

Chiditarod Article

Plethora of photos posted

Race Results...

Photos

Glorious Success!

less than a week...

Rules updated...

The Chiditarod Website...