a darker shade of cruise

This month’s Cruiser Tuesday was decidely darker than the last one… the sun had set before the ride even began.

All this just meant that it was time for riders to show their creativity through lighting. Here we have, direct from the west coast, the Down Low Glow.

With a theme that blended sci-fi and western, the

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“Space Wranglers” cruised through Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and UNC’s campus. Keeping a group of 40 riders together through intersections can be a challenge; and yet waiting for the light to change is boring without a different sort of

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Jet-powered backpacks helped some ride faster than others. Princess Leia was delayed temporarily when her robe was tangled in the crank of her bike. Han Solo was riding up ahead; otherwise I’m sure (s)he would have come to her Highness’ rescue as always. We’re an odd sight, to be sure… one that garners stares, applause, and questions. One guy we passed called out, “what’s it called?” A rider in the group shouts back

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Just like the last one, the ride conlcuded at the Reservoir, where dudes and dudettes locked up their steeds, quenched their thirst, and practiced tricks in the road.