UNLV bikes

Polo is in Season.

2010-01-11T08:37:00.000-08:00

The 2010 Polo season gets underway on wednesday, Jan 13. Meet at the EPA parking lot right off Harmon, in front of MPE at 7 pm. Expect an hour or two of play, followed by tacos and beverages at Yayo Taco on Maryland.

2009-10-13T08:19:00.000-07:00

Ride to UNLV Day had three participants. Everyone had a good time, a safe ride, and we decided to do it again from a different location. We are also working on the bike wrenching day. Look for more events coming soon!

Bike to UNLV Day is Next Wednesday

2009-09-30T13:57:00.000-07:00

Such a simple idea. Elegant even. We are going to lead a ride from semi-bike-friendly Green Valley to UNLV. There is a route that is safe, convenient, maybe even enjoyable, but few people know about it. Thus, in an effort to encourage bike ridership AND preserve life, we will show it to whomever would like to join us. Meet at the corner of Windmill and Pecos at 8 am. The 40-minute ride will depart shortly thereafter, and we'll get to campus before 9 am. At that point, people can grab a coffee, shower, or prep themselves for a 10 am class.

Bike Polo is Back on Wednesdays

2009-09-29T13:39:00.000-07:00

Bike Polo was a mess of success last week during Interbike. For tuesday's tournament, we had maybe 50 people in attendance (mostly spectators)and three hours of solid play. On thursday at the Crits at Mandalay Bay, a second polo tournament popped up with much more out-of-town talent providing the entertainment. Hopefully we'll get some pictures up.
This week, its back to our regularly scheduled match, starting at 7 pm, in the EPA parking lot right next to MPE. See you there.

The Great Interbike Polo Tourney is Tuesday

2009-09-20T17:54:00.000-07:00

Imagine people from all over the country descending upon our little city to abuse it for all it's worth. Well, that's happening this week as Interbike, the biggest bicycle trade show in the US is in town.
We'd really like to show these yahoos a good time, so we're hosting a Polo Tournament. And its happening on tuesday, not our regular night. And its happening in a different location, across the street from the UNLV sign at Yayo Taco.
Be there.

The Age of Stupid

2009-09-15T15:01:00.000-07:00

Rebel Bikes was at the Student Involvement fair, we will be there again tomorrow. We talked to the cycling club and the Sierra Student Coalition. The SSC is sponsoring an event, so we exchanged advertising.

The SSC is promoting the world premier of The Age of Stupid, 20:00, Monday 21 Spetember 2009 at the Orleans. For more information about the movie check out www.ageofstupid.net. For more information about the Sierra Student Coalition email unlvssc@gmail.com

Bike to UNLV with Rebel Bikes

2009-09-15T09:55:00.000-07:00

The date for the first "Bike to UNLV Day" is set for wednesday, Oct 7. The idea is that there are a few safe and efficient routes to get to UNLV via bicycle. We will be highlighting the first, which connects Henderson/Green Valley to campus by leading a bike ride for people who are bike-commute curious. The official starting point is the Vons parking lot on the SW corner of Windmill and Pecos. We meet at 8, for an arrival on UNLV campus by 9 am, in time to shower/coffee for the 10 am classes. The route looks something like this:

Anyone for polo?

2009-08-29T18:57:00.000-07:00

The 2009/2010 Polo season is upon us.

You can just smell the rubber, the asphalt, and the the other stenches rising from the EPA building. Don't worry, it's all about indoor air quality in there. And we're outside.

So come on down, every wednesday, 7 pm. We meet in the LFG/Lied Library area and do a quick ride over to the EPA parking lot for some action. No experience necessary. No special gear needed. Just show up with a bike and we'll give ya everything you need. A helmet might make sense.

We play for an hour or two then head across Maryland for some refreshments.

2009-08-07T13:27:00.001-07:00

Bike Lounge @ First Fridays Tonight!

Hosted/sponsored/in-favor of Las Vegas Bike Coop

Its a simple concept, tonight we're going to set up a table as part of the alternative transportation theme, build a bike, show off some freak/art bikes, and try to engage the crowd in getting more involved. We're calling it "Bike Lounge" and are making it a regular FF event/space in which people can physically come together to dork/learn/talk about bikes, do basic maintenance, etc.
We're going to set up and hang out right outside of Paymon's on the east side of the Arts Factory.

All modes are welcome.

Newspaper articles and other nonsense

2009-08-03T11:19:00.000-07:00

Its hard to believe, but it seems that all you have to do is ride your bike to work and you wind up in the newspaper.

This certainly is a little silly, and the picture is fantastic, but I think this is direct evidence that people are interested in things that are smarter, cleaner and safer. It seems like the media and marketing agencies are scrambling to find evidence of the new intelligent urban environmentalism that are going on in cities around the country. They're scrambling, and they are not finding it. We can of course provide the up-and-coming stories, but there's really nothing else going on. UNLV is talking about sustainability, but other than some solar panels on a building, those are just empty words. And it's funny because there is so much to be gained by a move to sustainable design and education. Rather than relying upon hotel management, we could be pioneering new routes in education and environment.

And the first step is to get moving on the UNLV student bike organization. Once there is a group, perhaps there can be more articles, and it seems like UNLV pays way more attention to articles in the newspaper than anything else.

Underground racing at Bootleg?

2009-07-03T11:17:00.000-07:00

Sounds like fun to me.

The New Polo Season is Upon Us

2009-01-03T11:58:00.000-08:00

Wednesday Nights on the UNLV campus, we will play polo.

We have the balls. We have the mallets. All we need are the players.

Meet at the roundabout on Harmon (by Lied Library) at 6pm. We play about 200m away from there, in fact, right here.
Expect an hour or two of play, followed by revelry at Yayo Taco.

Winter Polo

2008-12-19T17:06:00.000-08:00

Things seem to be slowing down a bit round here these days, or maybe it's just that snow and cold aren't all that appealing in the dark.

Whatever. We should still be able to have a decent crowd, but check back here for updates on wednesday.

Bike Polo UNLV Campus
6pm. at the Harmon Roundabout (Lied Library).
Lots of mallets, even more fun.

Bike showers in Greenspun?

2008-12-03T14:47:00.000-08:00

I just happened to have lunch with UNLV President David Ashley, and he told me that the new LEED certified Greenspun hall, which was just dedicated yesterday, has showers available specifically for bicyclists. Wow. At UNLV. Who would thunk it?

I have not seen them yet, but I'll be going on a scouting mission soon.

Polo tonight. Yeah.

Paradise 'pus

2008-11-06T18:05:00.000-08:00

Been jerked around long enough. Be prepared to play on pavement. Oh, lighting and grass. If only.

More graduate students have been cornered and conned. Expect a full party on wednesday.

Dreading Standard Time

2008-10-29T14:57:00.000-07:00

This is the last opportunity to play with the slightest bit of daylight. Because this weekend daylight savings time ends. 6 is the new 7. So one more night in dusk, then its full-on dark for months.

I saw an xtracycle buzzing toward Henderson last night on Boulder Hwy. It made me happy. I thought about turning around and chasing him down, but the median was wide and I was tired.

Paradise Campus

2008-10-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

Game on at Paradise Campus, though we may have to change to Tuesday or Thursday.

World Peace

Walking the Neighborhood

2008-10-21T18:05:00.000-07:00

I took a walk this evening to read the CSUN/GPSA tombstones, and to look for alternative bike polo venues. Unfortunately, no alternatives turned up. Still, I think the best option is playing on the sidewalk east of MPE, if it does not work out with grounds. Regardless, the walk was fruitful for other reasons.

I talked to some engineering students who ride bicycles and will spread the good word regarding bike polo, and may come play. From them, I learned about Las Vegas Fixed Gear (lvfixed.com), who apparently also play bike polo.

From chatting with the police I learned that bicycle thefts on campus are on the rise. The good news is that the police are making a point of checking bike racks for suspicious activity, but an ounce of prevention...

World Peace

A slight misunderstanding

2008-10-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

On wednesday night, a person from intramurals walked over and informed us that Grounds doesn't want us playing on the field. Perhaps it was moving the cones, maybe there were tire tracks, or perhaps it was the reckless abandon with which we enjoy the game. Whatever the reason, we were invited to leave the intramural fields. We did, and proceeded to learn that those fields are the only lit and dry surfaces on UNLV campus.
So now we're seeking out the parties involved in an attempt to share the bike love, encourage an environment of understanding and cooperation, and to apologize for moving the cones. Sometimes you just have to have a little chat to put things right.

So plan on a rousting game of polo back in the intramural fields on wednesday night.

Is the public getting good information

2008-10-13T11:42:00.000-07:00

Ran across this show thanks to a friend.

http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/440/index.html

I have been noticing more media focusing on the issues that we've been talking about for years. This show specifically looks at the links between the housing catastrophe, the economic catastrophe, and gas prices. While to some this is an extremely logical correlation, they explore it fairly well, and actually discuss the big issues, the biggest being the unsustainability of construction-oriented car-centric economies.

So hopefully more of this might encourage the yahoos that run this city to think about the future, and maybe even build some intelligent means of getting around.

Total Success

2008-10-10T14:18:00.000-07:00

Three on three is about as fun as it gets. Scars were minimal and fun was had by all. Play lasted about 1:15, followed by grub and drinks at Yayo Taco. Maybe next week we'll bring a camera and catch the action.

Looking a bit into the future, it seems Viva Bike Vegas might be an entertaining event during which we can play some polo.
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/vivabikevegas/

Maybe?

Again?

2008-10-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

With a tantalizing turnout last week, we are encouraged and hopeful that the numbers will grow.

The intramural fields are ideal, what with the lights and everything. So if you show up late, head west on Harmon to the fields on the south side of the road. Wow, directions.

We'll be there, with mallets and balls.

We play tonight

2008-10-01T13:29:00.000-07:00

Gear is on campus, flyers are being distributed. Hopefully we'll have enough players to have some rousing ball-whacking.
The deal is, we will meet at Lied Library out on the South side, and roll over to a nice grassy area for play. Most likely, we'll be over on the athletic fields north on Harmon, only about 100m away from the library.

Ready to Play?

2008-09-15T12:34:00.000-07:00

Wednesday night it is.
By popular vote, wednesdays at 6 pm, bike polo will be played on UNLV campus. But it's not just polo. The idea is that anyone with a bike problem can show up and we'll show you how to fix it. Fun and function all in the same event.