Orange. It’s more than just a color. It’s a state of mind. The word orange developed from the Sanskrit word naranga. In education, engineering is represented by orange.
According to Cyclelicious, Orange is the fastest color
Please join us in celebrating the color this upcoming Friday.
Details below.
Wheels hit the street at 8:00
If this is your first ride with us, welcome! To get yourself ready for this month’s gathering, read about how we ride. Remember, it gets dark earlier now so bring lights and have fun.
Route:
PreRides:
- North SJ / Santa Clara – Led by Ian. Leaving Rivermark at 6:00
- Downtown SJ – Led by Yoshi. Leaving City Hall at 6:40
- Campbell – Led by Ed. Leaving Campbell Community Center at 6:40. Ride is 8 miles from Campbell to the main start location.
sk8dad
January 17, 2011
Grapefruits, lemons, limes, pomelos, tangerines papedas, and kumquats unite against this orange tyranny. No longer shall we labor under the superiority complex of this so called “master variety”. Instead, we shall rise above this orange tide and emerge in a society where citrus or all colors are crated as equals.
I guess my fruit bowl had something to say…;-)
Anyway, can’t wait for the orange ride.
Rider 44
January 17, 2011
Ha! That was funny.
I just finished printing out some spoke cards and read your post before riding to Kinkos to get them laminated. Reminds me of a song called ‘The Trees’ by Rush. Now where did I put my air guitar?
4 days and 30 minutes to go!
Tyler
January 17, 2011
where will it be starting this friday?
Rider 44
January 18, 2011
Here ya go.
Check out
http://www.sjbikeparty.org/faq
it says
“Check the SJBP website approximately 24 hours before every ride to get the exact address and route.”
It’s a fun anticipation thing I always look forward to every 3rd Thursday afternoon.
Orange you glad you asked?
Tyler
January 18, 2011
Fuuuuuh, the suspense is killing me! I’m really excited to ride out though! Got my orange wheels, woooo.
pizzasfortires
January 18, 2011
im going to get a pizza
pizzasfortires
January 18, 2011
im going to get a pizza
George the fast
January 18, 2011
Can’t wait .no more rain
zombiekid
January 18, 2011
i like turtles.
tanner
January 20, 2011
zombiekid gets me everytime.
Spliffer
January 19, 2011
With “spring-like” weather conditions forecasted through the weekend, the Orange Ride is looking “sexier” by the hour.
We might even see the largest turn-out since last Halloween.
I am so excited that I am spending my evening tuning up and polishing my bicycle just to relax.
My girlfriend tells me to get a life… but, Bike Party is part of life.
Well…isn’t it?
Rider 44
January 21, 2011
@Spliffer,
When I first read your post I could see you ending it, “… but, I sure am going to miss her.”
But check out what you two can do together in two weeks!
http://sfbikeparty.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/february-2011-ride-love-your-bike/
That should help her see the light.
Blindog
January 20, 2011
Good opportunity to pull out all the SF Giants championship gear! I don’t wear bright orange at the office.
BASSNBIKES
January 20, 2011
so you guys end your rides where you start all the time?
thanks
BASSNBIKES
January 20, 2011
…just read the FAQs
ninjapig123
January 20, 2011
Looks fun!
Norma
January 20, 2011
What time is the bike ride tomorrow? We usually hit the streets at 8pm, but on the directions it says 7:30pm – Can someone please clarify
thanks!
Doc Hawk
January 20, 2011
Show up early if you want, or find a rendezvous point further down the route if you prefer being fashionably late. Does half an hour of uncertainty dilute your fun?
Just another feature I like about this party!
Tanner
January 21, 2011
Always 8.
Norma
January 21, 2011
Thanks Tanner!
Doc Hawk
January 20, 2011
Sorry mates, post me oranges to Anita Bryant (that ancient Floridan prequel to Sarah Palin) in favour of me LIMES.
Katie
January 21, 2011
Can’t wait to ride tonight!
nick
January 21, 2011
sunrise was ORANGE this morning…looking like an orangerific day.
dora
January 21, 2011
Orange you Glad IT’S SAN JOSE BIKE PARTY!!!??? (lol) I heart SJBP
Spliffer
January 21, 2011
The approximate start-time temp should be a balmy 60-62 degrees!
That should be inviting enough to rouse any bear — or, “thin-bloodied bicyclist” — buried or in deep, “dead-of-winter”, hibernation to frolic in this “false-spring-like” warmth.
Come on out and celebrate some Orange warmth!
Heck, I wonder what bike party would be like in International Falls, Minnesota where its “-46 degrees-below-zero”. Ouch!
Would anyone show-up?
Bike Party forever!
Rapid Robert
January 21, 2011
Anyone feel like joining me on a pre-ride from the SCU area, please post here. I’ll be rollin’ out at about 7:00, from the corner of Newhall and The Alameda. Post here and we can coordinate. Otherwise, I’ll (vitamin) C y’all on the ride!
John M
January 21, 2011
I love that I can ride to the start!
Ian
January 21, 2011
John,
i know i always do ….
you can ride to EVERY ride
Anyone planning on preriding with me from NSJ tonight?
Cameron
January 21, 2011
C U at Rivermark at 6. Any particular corner? That complex is large and full of cars.
Ian
January 21, 2011
in front of peets
the catalyst
January 21, 2011
Bad neighborhood for a nighttime ride…… thats my old hood…. dont stop for anyone…… dont ride a chrome bike.
408HotWheels
January 21, 2011
No worries, I’ll bring my shank with me!
Spliffer
January 21, 2011
LOL! that’s a serious “knee-slapper”, eh…
Spliffer
January 21, 2011
With all due respect, “the catalyst”, we have flogged that horse to death over the years and we do not wish to revisit it ever again in this new year-2011.
San Jose Bike Party has rolled and will roll through all areas of the South Bay without: fear, malice or prejudice “period”.
You can choose to skip this Bike Party and, we will just see you at nest month’s.
Please, please… please stop the fear-mongering!
Guillermo
January 21, 2011
Ian,
I’m Down to pre-ride with u guys… I’ll look for you guys at rivermark
ninjapig123
January 21, 2011
Doesn’t a 20 mile ride wear you out? Isn’t it pretty difficult, and anyone know what time it will be over?
Jacky
January 21, 2011
If you can do 10 miles you can do 20 miles, that’s what they say anyway. Bike Party is a social ride so you can cruise along at your own pace. We’ve had rides that are over at 11:00 and we have had some end much later. This is a relatively shorter ride this month, so come on out and join us!