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last minute - need a team!

2008-03-01T17:02:43Z

I just moved to town, and I thought I had a team together, but some of the other members flaked, leaving two of us without a team to run with. Anyone have an extra spot or two for tomorrow? My friend could go either way on participating, but I've got my heart set on it. Otherwise I'll have to go without an Urban Iditarod this year, and that will break my heart. I contribute booze, whimsy, and my inimitable joie de vivre. More of the first one.

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Correction! UI is March 2nd! Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

2008-02-14T18:48:09Z

Whoops.. totally forgot about my radio show Saturday afternoons. So again you want in, you email me at rick [at] thoughtpolice.com. Location will be announced to team captains last weekend in February. Start time will be noon-ish.

donation of $5 per person or $20 a team to cover the cost of the pace car and my drinks.

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Urban Iditarod 08 in SF! WE HAVE RETURNED! {sorta}

2008-02-05T23:50:15Z

Interested in participating this year? Well the rules have changed, its Friends and Family only. We will only be accepting 10 -15 teams of 10 or less people. The date is March 1st, the location will be kept secret till your team has been signed up to keep it off lists, event calendars and below the radar. There may be a nominal fee of $5 per person or $20 a team (which ever is cheaper) to cover the cost of the golf cart rental and my drinks.

You want a big event with 700 people attending, knock yourself out, I won't be offended. But if you actually want to participate with 150 or so people like it used to be, when it was fun for us organizers, drop me a line.

Interested in becoming a team captain and getting a group together?

email me at rick [at] thoughtpolice [dot] com

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need team members in NYC

2008-01-22T20:59:58Z

I need 3 people to join my team this Saturday. Contact me.

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Whassup...did it happen?

2007-05-09T11:14:36Z

Did the 13th annual happen? The myspace page still says it's postponed, but the Hey Let's Go page says it was Mon Mar 19. Jus wondrin.

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tricycle race

2007-03-08T22:07:48Z

I know this is a little off subject, especially with all these tails wagging and jumping up and down about going out to play... but, uh...

Does anybody know what time the tricycle race down Lombard happens on Easter ?

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Is there no Urban Iditarod this year?

2007-03-06T17:04:25Z

It's almost March... and not a peep?

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YESSSSS!!!!!!! ...March 13th, 1130am

2007-03-06T17:04:04Z

This just in:

http://laughingsquid.com/squidlist/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=16116&year=2007&month=03

You laggers have 2 weeks to train your pups.
I want to see some ferocious dogies out there this year!! (arf)

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Oop, that's March 10th...It's the 13th annual run.

2007-03-01T00:21:17Z

Sorry for the confusion

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Hey! Post your pics you guys!

2007-01-12T09:06:09Z

Yesterday was just sick, sick, sick! We were loaded, we were stoned, and who knows what else some of you freaks were on?!!
We pushed beer-laden carts up hills, screamed at by-standers ("You lazy bastards, get off your fat asses!!), proudly terrorized tourists, crashed a grand opening party at a gym near the finish of the race, rolled around in the grass, got semi-nekkid, blind-tackled each other -and a bunch of other fun crap.

Needless to say, I'm hung over today and a little sore, but with a warm, happy glow!

Thanks to the organizers, and all you crazy fucks who made it such a kick-ass event!

And I want to see lots of pictures! So pls. put 'em up!!

Thanks.

-Crash

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New Tribe

2006-11-26T18:05:08Z

I am starting a new tribe for the Photography topic. If that is an interest of yours then go there and talk to fellow photographers about your passion in pictures. :)

The name of it is:

"SHUTTERBUGZ"

Tony

http://web.mac.com/aknorsk

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article on this years Urban Iditarod

2006-04-22T00:24:43Z

http://www.barharborsquash.com/articles.php?id=193

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Lost Camera

2006-03-08T18:37:16Z

Anyone find my camera. It's a Canon S330. There's a reward in it for you if you did. It would be around the 2nd to last or last stops.
Had a great time anyway.

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Urban Iditarod [UPDATE]

2006-03-03T20:23:12Z

In you are attending Urban Iditarod this Saturday, we are forced to charge $5 - $10 sliding scale per person fee. Park Service hit us with a $1000 cleanup bond for a permit. And the shear number of attendees (1000+) means we have to rent 3 carts this year. In order for Urban Iditarod to continue we must show the SFPD and Park Service that we are organized and can be trusted to maintain this event as it continues to grow. That means more expenses and more help. It breaks my heart to do this, but the alternative is the end of a great event.

Sorry for the late notice, the email came late last night from Park Service so we had no time to mention it in any previous announcements.

Feel free to pull a, “Nah I used to go to Urban Iditarod when it was free. Back then it was cool, and you could still carry guns, and start fires and there weren’t all these BLM rangers.” and you're welcome to stay home if you don't like it.

Mushingly yours,
RICK! aka BITCH!

http://www.Urbaniditarod.com

Yes I know it says it's a free event, Alpha Dog is busy building a robot army and hasn't had time to update the site

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I am utterly charmed!!

2006-02-10T18:39:35Z

As a Gen-Ewe-IneAlaskan - I must say your urban version of the Iditarod is certainly impressive - Would you consider sending some of your best teams up here for the actual race? All the alpo and frozen fish chunks your puppies can eat!!

but seriously - this is f-in hilarious - keep up the good work. :)

Jess

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NYC Idiotarod

2006-02-03T05:43:48Z

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/01/29/entertainment/main1251445.shtml

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KITE FIGHT! | SATURDAY, January 28th | 2pm

2006-02-03T05:39:14Z

From the organizers of Urban Golf and the Urban Iditarod comes: KITE FIGHT! Flying pretty kites at Chrissy Fields is for sissies, the 9.8th Fighting Kite Brigade challenges you to a kite duel.

Do not bring a quality kite as we are attaching razor blades and nails to the kite and dueling in the skies! We recommend you bring a craptastic plastic kite and some razor blades or whatever weaponry you see fit. I recommend getting kites at Cliff's Variety in the Castro.

If you're not in a fighting mood come down, fly kites with us and soaking in the best view of the city.

Venue:
Bernal Hill Park
Top of the hill at the big antenna thingy

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Hey Abe!

2006-02-03T04:38:15Z

Here's something fun you freaks might like to attend.

An evening of emancipation, freedom for the sober, and other cool crap.
Feb. 12th at El Rio.

Brought to you by: SF Moto & Scooter Coalition, some Bike Coalition mainstays, a couple of cool bands, and the San Francisco Party party.

http://www.sfpartyparty.com/Lincoln_Bday.htm

Get yer Abe on.

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SF Urban Iditarod—March 4th, 2006!

2006-01-20T21:53:10Z

http://www.urbaniditarod.com/

The date is up, the cops are mobilized, my bail has been pre-paid, the golf cart is fully charged, and Tundra Tommy is still in hiding.

Registration is now open, not that registration means anything. We guarantee any pre-registered team will receive a lovely snarky email as a take home gift.

Mushingly,
RICK!

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Burlesque, Go Go, Belly Dancing, Fire Eating...?

2005-10-19T19:16:38Z

Hello Alaska!
After 7 years I've finally come home!
But I need to know...does the following exist in The Last Frontier?
- Burlesque
- Go Go Dancing (this is not stripping...ever seen a diva on a block at a dance club?)
- Belly Dancing, Indian Dancing (Kathak)
- Fire Eating and other circus tricks
Any help would be most appreciated!!!
Thank you!

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Best T-shirt!

2005-10-13T23:27:30Z

I was in Alaska recently and saw a t-shirt (that unfourtunately I didn't get , because I thought I'd see it again, cheaper...such a cheapskate!)

"Alaska
Where men are men,
and women win the Iditerod"

I think I might have to order one online.
-r

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urban golf in france!

2005-08-30T02:53:06Z

http://www.19mtrou.com/

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Frank Chu is EVERYWHERE!

2005-03-16T08:22:52Z

How does he know when/where all the cool haps are in the city?

Cuz he's at almost every one I go to.

Does he spend hours scouring SF Weekly, The Guardian, and every other social directory looking for events to show up at?

I mean he even goes to Qool at 111 Minna on Wed. nights now.

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just some press

2005-03-11T18:26:48Z

here's a short little article in the SFSU school paper.

http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/arts/003038.html

has anyone else found any press on this year's event?

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Why were the stops shorter this year??

2005-03-08T11:16:35Z

I get the feeling that the cops told the organizers to keep it moving b/c the longer we spent at each location the more we fuck shit up. Last year each rest stop was for like a half hour. This year it was more like 5-10 minutes.

Is that about the gist of it??

I kind of missed hanging out in Washington Square Park and the other locations, getting to know the people on the other teams, but it was cool that the race was over by 230p when it was still bright and sunny, and we got to spend as long as we wanted at Ft. Mason.

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PICS from UI05 posted...

2005-03-08T09:27:30Z

Here's what I have, was too busy dodging "right wing" and "hot dog stand" but had a blast. Such an awesome time getting wasted with you all! Thanks for the beer/event/snacks/shots/ass pinches/hugs/face licks and good ol' times.

sher

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Photos

2005-03-07T03:56:38Z

82 images in a 12 MB Quicktime gallery. Downloads purty quick with a fast connection. Takes about 3-4 minutes to watch the whole thing. You might enjoy it. Contact me via email if you are interested in prints or higher res files.

www.joereifer.com

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WOOF!

2005-03-06T06:32:48Z

'n' shit.

Send us faux-toes. nobutts@urbaniditarod.com

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I hope you all had fun

2005-03-06T03:47:30Z

I myself need a nap.

AND STAY BEHIND THE PACE CAR!

ha... j/k

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Fantastic Press Coverage!

2005-03-04T17:21:10Z

The Urban Iditarod was the 7:30 quirky news piece before the news this morning on KQED-NPR. Congratulations! That rules!

I was at the finish line last year cheering people on. I hope everyone has a fun and thirst-quenching run this year!

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Iditarod virgin

2005-03-02T17:28:10Z

I SO wanted to do the Iditarod last yaer but got stuck in school work overload/breakdown - but this year I am ready willing and able.

Where do I sign up? Who wants me?

Woof!

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March 5th, 2005

2005-02-25T18:52:50Z

If anyone cares.

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I'll be heading up Urban Iditarod

2005-02-02T20:59:12Z

I've been running Urban Golf for 4 years now, so I'm used to smooth talking cops and bartendars. If anyone wants to do the walkthrough with me in Mid-Feb, drop me a line.

Also this year to help pace the race, I'm going to rent one of those tourist buggies you see zipping through N. Beach. I figure I'd just pass a hat around for donations to help offset the ~$110 cost.

I'm also considering dropping the first stop. Most folks don't buy drinks from the first bar, everyone has a full cart so the first pubs always feel jacked. I think Irish Bank hated us because they had a tub of iced booze being sold out the side door and no one was hitting them up. So it seemed like a waste.

Also anyone who helps has to be part of the apology team. The cops who offered to lead the procession didn't have a map so they didn't know to stop at Caesars. Caesars had free food and extra help and we went right by them. So boot licking is a must.

Rick "Humper" Abruzzo

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pictures?

2004-03-14T18:55:55Z

pictures! pictures! i want pictures!

(here's one of me (taken by david gartner aka ganesh) & some cops: http://vsgoliath.com/photos/goddels/images/goddels_36.jpg

thank god for the beautiful weather - i had a totally fabulous time (as a first-timer).

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