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THIS WEEKEND!
The International Bicycle Film Festival arrives in Pittsburgh, July 2-4

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Action-Packed Weekend of movies, parties, rides, and more!

The Bicycle Film Festival celebrates the bicycle.

The international festival, now in its ninth year, is traveling to more than 30 cities, including New York, London, Paris, Sidney and Tokyo. This year, for the first time, the festival will be coming to Pittsburgh on July 2-4.

made in queensLocal cycling magazine, Urban Velo, along with us at BikePGH are excited to present this festival to Pittsburgh. 

The heart and soul of the film festival are the short films-contributed by filmmakers from around the world, both professional and amateur.  Additionally, two high-profile films highlight this year's festival.  Made in Queens tells the story of New York City youths from Trinidad who attach 15,000 watt stereo systems to their bicycles.  Where Are You Go documents an incredible bicycle ride across Africa-from Cairo to Cape Town.

The cost of the festival is $8 per night.  All screenings will be held at the Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St, in the Northside.  It is recommended that you purchase your tickets online, as screenings are expected to sell out. 

AFTER PARTY! The After Party doubles as the release party for Urban Velo #14, and is sponsored by Magic Hat Brewing Brewing Company and 42BELOW.  Get ready for a Bicycle Fashion Show, followed by DJs into the night.  Artwork spanning the fourteen issues of Urban Velo will also decorate the walls.

All ticket holders and BikePGH Members will gain FREE admission to the after-party at the Brew House in the South Side ($5 otherwise). 

Here is the quick schedule of Events:
Thursday July 2
7:00 PM | Program 1 - Bike Shorts
9:00 PM | Black & Gold Sprints : Over the Bar Bicycle Cafe - 2518 E Carson St
Friday July 3
6:00 PM | Program 2 - Where are you go - Premiere
8:00 PM | Program 3 - Urban Bike Shorts
8:00 PM | After Party - The Brew House - 2100 Mary St
Saturday July 4
10:00 AM | BIKE POLO and Picnic
8:00 PM | BFF GROUP RIDE

Check out the Film Festival's site for descriptions of the movies, trailers, and to purchase tickets
Bike Fest '09 Call for Events

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Annual celebration of all things bicycling...For cyclists, by cyclists


We're kicking BikeFest '09 into gear, and we need your help!  Organize an event for this year's BikeFest!

The calendar of events is open to anyone who wants to organize an event, and relate it to the bicycle. Bike Pittsburgh is providing the framework, merely acting as the "hub" to catalyze the events.  Be creative!

Check out the website for more ideas and details

SAVE THE DATE:
  • BikeFest Kickoff Party - A fundraiser for BikePGH: Friday, August 14
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EVENTS: Pittsburgh Cycling Calendar

All Things Cycling and More!
Lots of events in July!  Check it out!

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