Akward..... (say it in a 15 year old girls voice)

So scratch the 15th, it's not going down. Was stoked on the idea, it fell through, things happen. BUT, rest assured that you may not have to wait until August for another one of these superfantasticalawesomeness swaps. We are looking into the idea of a "preview" sale of sorts. Albeit 6 months before the actual sale. Maybe call it an "I can't wait that long" swap. This one will be down and dirty. A couple of sponsors to get the thing going, no races or prizes or such. Just a nice old fashion swap with proceeds going to our favorite charity. Cycles of Change!

I have awoken from my deep slumber

That's right, I have been sleeping since last August. The swap was a success, but also A LOT of work, so I need my rest. I've noticed my skin is a bit pasty and my nails are pretty long, but nothing a quick makeover from "How do I look?" won't fix. But enough of that.

The summerswap is exactlyish 8 months away and many people can't wait that long for the swapping of bicycle parts. I know we can't. So there are some things in the works. Not as mind blowing and cirque de soleil like as the last SBS&P, but good times will be had.

Stay tuned for something around Feb 15th, and as always, send us a note for more info that you may or may not receive. For now, I will leave you with this awesome pic of me as a kid on a 4-wheeler, ready to rock the dunes (notice my Garfield USA shirt?)...

Patrick, William, Jen

Patrick, William, Jen
Originally uploaded by summerbikeswap

Two of our organizers and one VERY helpful volunteer. Jen was a trooper. If you see these guys around town, say hello and thanks.

tube toss

tube toss
Originally uploaded by summerbikeswap

This should give you some idea of what the thing weighed.

Photo courtesy of Mike Martin. Thanks Mike!

Ball Toss

Toss
Originally uploaded by summerbikeswap

Thanks to the ball's creator, Dustin Long at the Freewheel on Hayes, this event was a huge hit. People we rockin' the long distance throws then falling flat on their faces (thank god for waivers). It was pretty amazing to see. The thing had to weigh about 60 lbs and was made of solid innertubes!

2008 Swap Panorama

2008 Swap Panorama
Originally uploaded by summerbikeswap

I counted about 200 people in this shot, it was pretty steady from about noon until 4ish. Not bad for our first try!

A Quick Thank You

I am beat. But before I hit the couch, watch some TV and eventually fall asleep, i just wanted to say THANKS TO EVERYONE.

I officially deem our swap a success. Thanks to all the planners, Cycles, the sellers, buyers and people who could very well wake up with a sore back tomorrow from the tube ball toss.

Everyone was so supportive and was very generous in their donations. I peeped the boxes and there was some good stuff. That should really help those guys out.

Who's up for next year?

Pics and results SOON!!!!