Well, another BlockParty is over, and it was another smashing success thanks to all of our sponsors and attendees. Can’t wait until next year!
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Welcome to the Scooter BlockParty NYC 2007 information page. As always, everyone is welcome to attend this FREE event.
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Like last year, all BlockParty activities will begin and end at our regular Wednesday Night Meetup location, the Brass Monkey, 55 Little West 12th Street (map & directions). The whole block will be closed to traffic, there will be food, drink, music, organized group rides, t-shirts, patches, raffles and lots of other scooter-related activities.
LATEST BLOCKPARTY SCHEDULE:
Saturday, June 9th:
9:00 AM: BLOCKPARTY DAY 1 BEGINS – Why wait? Show your support and pick up a BlockParty coffee-cup logo tshirt, patch and raffle tickets (available all weekend, while supplies last). NOTE: All riders must obtain free wristband and sign waiver to join any and all group rides.
9:30 AM: BREAKFAST CLUB RIDE – Ride from the Brass Monkey to Pop Diner in Queens. Ride Leads: Jason (JaysBMX00) & Big Mike (Syntax73) (duration ~2 hours) Ride experience: Moderate
11:30 AM: GROUP RIDING CLINIC – Learn how to properly ride in a group. Instructor: Herb (tispectrum) (duration ~15-20 minutes). Ride experience: Beginner
12:00PM-2:00 PM: A la carte lunch available at the Brass Monkey
1:00PM: PALISADES RIDE – Take a scenic ride from the Brass Monkey along the Palisades, stopping along the way at the Cloisters. Ride lead: Jason (JaysBMX00) and the Mini Mart Muchachos Scooter Club (duration ~3 hours) Ride experience: Moderate
1:30PM: SOUTH STREET SEAPORT RIDE – Join this slow and easy ride to South Street Seaport and back. Ride lead: Brendan (Hendon) (duration ~1.5 hours) Ride experience: Beginner
3:30 PM – RIDES LEAVE FOR BROOKLYNBRETTA – Several groups will leave for the evening festivities at Brooklynbretta on Sackett Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Brooklyn. Ride leads: Jonathan (Brouhaha), Johnny (CiaoNY), Herb (tispectrum) and David (Pittsy) (duration ~0.5 hours) Ride experience: Beginner
4:00 PM – BROOKLYNBRETTA BBQ – The block in front of Brooklynbretta (map & directions) will be closed to traffic for Saturday’s MAIN EVENT: a BBQ and Live music from The New Lines, GLINT and Strange But Surf. (duration ~4 hours).
9:30 PM: TIMES SQUARE NIGHT RIDE – Big night ride from the Brass Monkey up the West Side and to and through Times Square. Ride Leads: BlockParty Organizers (duration ~1 hour) Ride experience: Moderate
Sunday, June 10th:
Organizing sponsors include The New York Scooter Club, The Mini Mart Muchachos Scooter Club and The Hornets (Long Island) Scooter Club.