This weekend I took an adventure to Charleston, S.C. The town in itself is awesome. I mean what’s not to like about a town that has great food, lots of booze, and plenty of history to go around. What I didn’t know is that they have a really rad bike community.
When i got into town I took a stroll down to the local bike shop where one of the guys working told me about this fine little race. I figured why not, it seems like a good way to meet some local, like minded folk, and get to see the city. Plus I have never done an alley cat in a city that I haven’t lived in.
The course was pretty well laid out and spread throughout the city. They included all the challenges you would hope to expect from a good alley cat race. Salty tea, break dancing, potato sac racing, are among some of the check point challenges. My favorite was the break dancing on top of the Cooper River Bridge. The race ended with a much needed slip-n-slide.
Following the race there was an art show, skids and tricks portion, and an after party. I didn’t get to make it to the art show or the skids and tricks portion but I sure as hell made it to the after party. Let me tell you these kids do it right. I mean how can you not be happy with a house party that has two kegs and a freaking awesome D.J. And what do you expect when you mix 40 to 60 folks, The only thing that happened was everyone walked inside, kept it down for a bit, and continued drinking.
At the after party they gave out some prizes for placing and etc. Guess what?!? Yours truly walked out with some pretty dope shwag. One of the races sponsors, Earth Wind and Rider donated a really hot wool jersey that went home with me. All for my mad worm skills at the top of the Cooper River Bridge.
All in all I give some mad props to the cats out in Chucktown. They put on a great race and know how to get down. I personally had a fantastic time and I appreciate all of their hospitality. Good kids and good times, that all I need out of life.
