Trickster Treat

Trickster Treat V: Zombies Rise

2011-11-30T17:54:00.000-08:00

Zombies Rise is shaping up. We've again chosen Up On Top as our charity. And this year we've added a ride, just for fun.

Race: Details on race day, meet at Civic Center Plaza Oct. 29 at Noon, $5. Prizes from a bunch of generous sponsors, individual posts to follow.

Costume Parade: NEW! Ride starts at Civic Center Plaza at 1 PM, ends in Golden Gate Park. Expect games, a costume contest and more. Free (donations gratefully accepted.)

After Party: In Golden Gate Park, same location the race ends. We'll be grilling, playing games, best costume contest, and more.

More details to come, soon, very soon.

Knog

2011-10-24T17:53:00.000-07:00

Just in from Australia, Knog goodies. A set of Gekko lights, a Porno patch kit, a couple pairs of gloves, a couple Musette bags, a cycling cap, t-shirt, some pins and a ton of stickers. Much appreciated.

Chrome

2011-10-19T19:49:00.000-07:00

Chrome hooked us up with the Citizen all black with matte black buckle messenger bag. All black, perfect for avoiding zombies. Thanks Chrome.

Mission Bicycle Company

2011-10-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

Mission Bicycle Company comes through with some great stuff, including a head tube mustache, set of bike themed notebooks and a $25 gift card, etc. Many thanks.

SOMA

2011-10-19T19:16:00.000-07:00

Soma tee and a nice Japanese/SF inspired cap, I really like that cap. Thank you. And happy 10 yr. anniversary, still rollin'.

Freewheel Hayes

2011-10-19T19:11:00.000-07:00

Freewheel Hayes has been with us from the start. An excellent grab bag of goodies, like always. I want to see that rim ridden proud. Snakeskin, crazy fun. And halloween appropriate tees, too. Lucky us.

Rickshaw Bags

2011-10-19T19:07:00.000-07:00

Rickshaw Bags Zero Messenger, fully recyclable. Thanks Rickshaw, you always come through.

SFBC

2011-10-19T19:01:00.000-07:00

One year San Francisco Bicycle Coalition membership. They're on their 40th year, impressive. Can't thank them enough for all their hard work, and prizes. Reminds me, I have to renew mine...

Urban Velo

2011-10-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

Magazines and beer koozies from Urban Velo. Nice mag, thanks. Check out their blog as well, good stuff.

Yanco Pads

2011-10-19T18:53:00.000-07:00

First goodies in from Yanco Pads. Some nice top tube pads and caps.

Photos

2010-11-09T15:18:00.000-08:00

Check out these race-day photos from Pixel Superstar. Thanks, Scott.

$647

2010-11-05T17:11:00.000-07:00

We dropped off the $647 in proceeds you guys raised to Up On Top today, and they were most grateful. They appreciate the hard work you did and we thank you for supporting a good cause and making the fourth Trickster Treat the biggest charity haul yet. You guys rock!

Winners!

2010-11-02T20:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations, Adam and Katio!

Results!

2010-11-01T20:08:00.001-07:00

You guys are awesome! Thanks, everyone, for coming out and helping a good cause. I know I had a good time and I hope you did, too.

The results for The Bride of Trickster Treat:
1. Katio! and Adam12 tie
3. Daniel
4. Edward and Slow Al tie
6. Jeremiah
7. Jessie F
8. Christophe
9. Kyle
10. Sam
11. Ben
12. Loren
13. Shirley
14. Anton and Drew tie
16. Eve
17. Brad
18. Scott B
19. Zach
20. Dewey
21. Mark Sullivan
22. Zach P.
23. Matthew
24. Andrew RK
25. Steve T
26. Will
27. Kacey
28. Jeff
29. Justin
30. Mike H
31. Jason F
32. Fiona
33. Fiona and Mikey B Tie
34. Denise
35. Stefan
36. Wakeen
37. Matt/otter

There were even a few troopers who finished later after we tallied manifests and awarded prizes. Sorry, guys. I certainly admire your perseverance.

Pictures and donation totals to follow!

Trickster Treat 2010: Bride of Trickster Treat

2010-10-31T00:00:00.000-07:00

It's that time again, everyone!
10/31/2010 at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields . Registration at 2:00PM. Fundraising for Up On Top, an after-school program for elementary school kids in the Tenderloin. Bonuses for costumes, including a special Best Costume prize. After party at Bender's at S. Van Ness and 19th St. See you there!

You can also follow along at The Bride of Trickster Treat Tumblr page and at the loin's twitter feed.

UPDATE: Note, new start time: now at 2pm.

To be 100% clear, The Bride rides Rain or Shine

2010-10-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

Blaq Design

2010-10-26T17:00:00.000-07:00

Getting down to the wire, but despite being busy moving to Portland, Blaq Design is finding time and energy to help out with a good cause. Thanks, Paul.

Gadget

2010-10-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

The Tumblr has some nice little slideshows of prize shots.

Yanco Pads

2010-10-23T23:50:00.000-07:00

So many generous folks out there helping raise some money for Up On Top at this year's Trickster Treat. Los Angeles's Yanco Pads have kicked in some awesome goodies for this years entrants. Thanks, guys!

Sports Basement

2010-10-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

The nice folks at the bay area's favorite sporting goods store, Sports Basement will be generously donating some shopping trips for The Bride of Trickster Treat. Thanks for the continued support, SB!

De La Paz Coffee

2010-10-22T23:14:00.000-07:00

SF is a fantastic coffee town, and it shows. Excellent local small batch roaster De La Paz Coffee will be supporting The Bride of Trickster Treat! Thanks, Jason and Co.

Isotope Comics

2010-10-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

The nice folks at Isotope Comics are on board to help Trickster Treat help Up On Top. Thanks, guys.

Philz Coffee

2010-10-22T19:58:00.000-07:00

Philz Coffee will be sponsoring The Bride of Trickster Treat this year. Awesome! Pro Tip: a cup of philz before you head to the polo fields and you'll definitely be riding faster.

Mission Bicycle Company

2010-10-20T16:12:00.000-07:00

Generously stepping up to help us out once again, our friends at Mission Bicycle Co. will be sending some swag your way.

Knog

2010-10-20T09:16:00.000-07:00

Some new friends from down under are pitching in to help Trickster Treat: everyone's favorite purveyor of blinkies, Knog. Thanks, Shannon!

iMiNUSD

2010-10-19T20:11:00.000-07:00

The San Jose fixed gear boutique iMiNUSD is also down to help out some tenderloin elementary kids! Thanks, guys.

Rickshaw Bags

2010-10-19T20:05:00.000-07:00

San Francisco bag makers Rickshaw Bags are supporting Trickster Treat again this year and let us go shopping for you in their store. Thanks, Lisa and Co. for supporting a good time for a good cause.

HoldFast

2010-10-19T19:48:00.000-07:00

Another new sponsor this year: HoldFast will be generously kicking in some goodies for all your Trickstering needs.

Alite Designs

2010-10-19T19:45:00.000-07:00

Alite Designs, innovative, San Francisco-based maker of outdoor products, will be sponsoring Trickster Treat this year. Thanks, Tae!

Box Dog Bikes

2010-10-19T17:09:00.000-07:00

The awesome SF co-op bike shop, Box Dog Bikes will be supporting Trickster Treat once again. Thanks, gang.

Seagull Bags

2010-10-15T15:18:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the nice people all the way in Columbus Ohio, when you come out to Trickster Treat you might get to a certificate towards some of the awesome stuff at Seagull Bags when you come out for The Bride of Trickster Treat. Thanks, Seagull.

Ahrens Bicycles

2010-10-11T13:57:00.000-07:00

Mike Ahrens at Ahrens Bicycles has been kind enough to throw some of his awesome Wisecracker Bottleopeners our way - the perfect way to make sure you never go thirsty while riding your bike again. Thanks, Mike!

Chrome Bags

2010-10-11T13:50:00.000-07:00

Another new sponsor for this year's Trickster Treat: the fine folks at Chrome Bags are donating some goodies for you to win! Thanks, guys.

BaileyWorks Bags

2010-10-10T15:31:00.001-07:00

The Bride of Trickster Treat has picked up a new sponsor - the good people of BaileyWorks Bags in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will be donating a prize bag. Thanks, Jan!

Freewheel Bike Shop

2010-10-09T23:13:00.000-07:00

Our good friends and long time sponsors at The Freewheel Bike Shop on Hayes St. are once again generously supporting Trickster Treat. Thanks again, Travis and co.

Archive Bags

2010-10-09T23:09:00.001-07:00

Archive Bags has signed up to sponsor Trickster Treat once again. Thanks, Victor!

Up On Top

2010-10-07T10:45:00.001-07:00

We have now chosen our charity beneficiary for Bride of Trickster Treat. All proceeds this year will be going to Up On Top, a Tenderloin-based after-school program for elementary school students.

"Up On Top’s mission is to offer hope, stability, and fun to children of low-income families in San Francisco, preparing them to be successful in school and in life.

Up On Top creates a nurturing environment, which prepares children for academic and social success. A well-rounded curriculum is offered including homework support, academic tutoring and enrichment, science, leadership classes and field trips. The Creative Arts Program includes art and music classes taught by professional artists."

So, come out for an afternoon of fun and help out a great cause.

Results!

2009-11-02T09:51:00.000-08:00

The results:
1. Jessie
2. Seth
3. Dennis
4. Justin
5. Dyami
6. Adam
7. Jonathan
8. Daniel
9. Dirty Dave
10. Signe
11. Katie
12. Judd
13. Bennett
14. Paul
15. Matthew
16. Judah
17. Lars
18. Ben
19. Cory G.
20. Jared
21. Will
22. Cory N.
23. Tyler
24. L.C.
25. Kacey
26. Nicole
27. Jenny
28. Mike

Good job, everyone. Hope you had as much fun as I did.

And thanks again to the sponsors: Freewheel, Boxdog, Citizen Chain, SFFixed, Freight, Sports Basement, and Mission Bikes.

Looks like we raised $336 for the Bike Kitchen.

TT3: The Halloween Time Machine

2009-10-31T15:46:00.000-07:00

It's that time again! Come one, come all and try our Choose Your Own Adventure Alleycat. Start is 2PM, Duboce Park (Duboce and Steiner), Saturday 10/31/2009. As always, costumes make it more fun for everyone.

T-Shirt Preview

2009-10-30T12:15:00.000-07:00

Looks like the silk screens for the t-shirt are ready to go! Good work, Jeff. After the race, shirts will be printed up at the loin during the after party.

More Prizes

2009-10-27T20:42:00.000-07:00

Picked up some sweet Candy rims and other stuff from Travis Poh & Co. at Freewheel Hayes today. Thanks, guys!

Prizes from Box Dog!

2009-10-25T18:11:00.000-07:00

John Blackwell at Box Dog Bikes has kicked in a nice helmet and basket.

Mission Bikes Sponsorship

2009-10-10T11:42:00.001-07:00

The good people at the Mission Bicycle Company donated a nice little basket of goodies for prizes. Thanks, guys.

New Sponsor

2009-10-08T09:40:00.001-07:00

Nice hip bag from Archive Bags added to the prize pile. Thanks, Victor.

Box Dog Bikes

2009-10-02T21:41:00.000-07:00

For the second year in a row, Box Dog Bikes will be sponsoring! Awesome!

Freight Baggage

2009-10-02T19:00:00.000-07:00

All right! Freight Baggage will be sponsoring this year with a custom bag for the race! Nice!

Freewheel Bike Shop

2009-10-01T21:35:00.000-07:00

The good people at Freewheel Bike Shop on Hayes will once again be sponsoring Trickster Treat! Thanks for the continued support, guys.

Time to get to work!

2009-09-28T21:33:00.000-07:00

We're starting up work planning out The third installment of Trickster Treat: "The Halloween Time Machine." This year we'll have a novel format based on Choose Your Own Adventure!

Trickster Treat, The Son of, 2008

2008-11-03T18:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a snap of the webpage for the 2008 race. My janky graphic was the catalyst for the much improved t-shirt designed by Manuel Peinado, printed at the loin. We raised $280.00 for Bike Kitchen to aid in their relocation. Again, a great time had by all.

Pictures from Plattyjo

2008-11-01T15:35:00.000-07:00

Some nice photos of this years race from Jenny

The Standings

2008-11-01T15:29:00.000-07:00

Whoo! Thanks everyone for coming out to make the second Trickster Treat super awesome.

Best Costume went to Any as Dorothy.
Runner-up costume for Nathan/Benitosan.

Points race results:
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1. Jonny5
2. Five way tie between Andy, Dyami, Daniel, Benjoaquin, and Paul
6. Tie between Jenny and Murphy
7. Nathan
8. Dennis Lee
8.5 : I think I fucked up and Koshi goes here... sorry, Koshi
9. Jen K.
10. Mike H.
11. Becky
12. Tara
13. Katy
14. Sumeet
15. Joshua T.
16. Jason
17. Paul
18. Ilana
19. Hilary

Thanks again, everyone. Stay tuned for pictures.

Reminder: Race Tonight!

2008-10-31T15:32:00.000-07:00

With vegan cupcakes for you:

Tonight. 7PM. City Hall. Costumes are worth big points, so go all out.

Glide Donation in!

2007-11-03T14:38:00.000-07:00

San Francisco cyclists raised $543.00 for Glide to feed the homeless. Good times for a good cause. Thanks, everyone.

More Pictures

2007-11-02T15:01:00.000-07:00

Foggy and spooky edition:
From Levi (shamelessy stolen from his post at sffixed)
start:

The cave (Sutro Baths):

Mt. Davidson:

Pictures rolling in

2007-11-02T14:56:00.000-07:00

From bikehitscar:

Results

2007-11-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

Trickster Treat finishers:
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1 - devin
2 - johnny5
3 - christinaaaa
4 - judah
5 - tommy
6 - jenny
7 - Antoin
8 - Ben Joaquin
9 - Daniel
10 - Daryll
11 - Igor
12 - Caleb
13 - Jonathan B
14 - Tony
15 - Steve
16 - Seth
17 - Dennis
18 - Miles
19 - Emil
20 - Jeremy
21 - Jonathan
22 - Ted
23 - Mike B
24 - Sarah V
25 - Levi
26 - Winford
27 - Chris P
28 - Phil

Good work, gang! Thanks for making Trickster Treat a big success.

Prize bag from Rickshaw Bagworks

2007-10-21T15:14:00.000-07:00

Big thanks to John at Rickshaw Bagworks.

It Begins!

2007-10-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

A snap of the webpage featuring our sponsors and the graphic from the t-shirt designed by Manuel Peinado, printed at the loin.