RAIN OR SHINE THE RIDE & PARTY WILL GO ON!
If it rains on the day of the ride we will still have fun! Riding in the costumes in the rain on a summer day is still quite fun and they act a bit as an umbrella. Bring a baseball cap to put under your helmet to keep any raindrops out of your eyes. On Governor's Island we can cupcake party indoors at our All Ages Ride start point & Party spot at 405 Comfort Rd, Governor's Island.
You are invited to an inflatable birthday bike ride!
Inflatable birthday what?
AEOLIAN RIDE's 10th Birthday! 10 years ago, 52 people showed up on bikes, I put inflatable costumes on them and we rode bicycles from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Since then Aeolian Riders have taken an amazing ride through 20 cities around the globe. See it happen here: http://www.aeolian-ride.info/video.html
What's an Aeolian?
You. On a bike. Inflated. :) "Aeolian" is a Greek word- to be caused or carried by the wind. The costumes inflate as you ride - but don't worry you won't get carried away - at least not by the wind.
Why is this happening?
Aeolian Ride has a magical effect of creating a loop of joy between the spectator and the performer. It also transforms the everyday street to a place for public art where the public is the art.
What does the Aeolian Ride want for its birthday?
No presents! - Ok, yes presents! The Aeolian Ride would like to give to those who give to the community. Ticket sales proceeds will be donated to 596acres.org - a wonderful non-profit helping communities get access to public spaces, including our party space, Spontaneous Interventions.
Can I inflate and ride?
Have a bike and a helmet? Great! Now you just need a ticket. Hurry, there are a limited number of suits! A portion of proceeds go to 596acres.org
My kids want to inflate too!
Are they over 5 with a helmet and wheels? Sweet! Sign the kids up!
Can I just party?
Promise to show us your favorite dance moves? Your ticket awaits.
Where can I watch?
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IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE :
the adult ride has been shifted in time in order to make the ferry which will accomodate bikes: BE ON TIME TO SUIT UP or you might get left behind :(
12:45pm - Adult Ride Sign in & Suit up! (SOLD OUT)
Meet near Grand Army Plaza on Prospect Park West
1:15pm - Aeolian Ride! (Big kids only :)
Inflatable bike to through Brooklyn, over Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan
2:45pm - Ferry!
Take Ferry from Manhattan to Governor's Island
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Birthday Party!
Music perfomances by Deva Mahal, Jacob Bills of O Paradiso
Fundraising Cupcake Dance Party on Governor's Island at 401-405 Comfort Rd, Governor's Island
3:15- 5:15pm Guided Aeolian Kid's Ride loops around governor's island.
!!! Due to the overwhelming response we are opening up the kids ride to all ages- that means adults too! on Governer's Island !!!
3:15 - 3:45pm - Aeolian Kid's of all ages Ride 1!
4:00pm - 4:30pm -- Aeolian Kid's of all ages Ride 2!
4:45 - 5:15pm - Aeolian Kid's of all ages Ride 3!
5:30pm - Piñata time!
Ending the party with an explosion of sweets!
6:00pm - Clean Up Time!
6:30pm - Return Ferry
7:00pm - Last Ferry
First Aeolian Ride New York to Brooklyn, 2004
Governor's Island Aeolian Kid's Ride, 2012
PRE ORDER A TOTE! - support the ride - quantities are limited:
BICYCLE AURA AUCTION - Personalized portrait of your bike aura by artist Jessica Findley. Example images below. Party Entry included. A percentage of the proceeds go to charity.
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