Alleycat?

An Alleycat is an unsanctioned bike race with no set route. It's like a scavenger hunt for locations in Hamilton.

When?

Rider meeting at NOON on September 8th, 2024.

Race starts shortly thereafter

Start line?

Start line is at Durand Park.

How to sign up

Just show up at Durand Park for NOON on Sunday September 8.

Then what happens?

1. Lean or lock your bike on one side of the park
2. A paper manifest gets attached to your bike.
3. Line up on the other side of the park
4. When I say go, run to your bike, open the manifest, and ride like hell.

Manifest?

• The manifest will have 4 clues in it. For example: BANDSHELL
• Go to that clue location
• Find the race marker with the code
  
• Write the code in the manifest
• There will be a puzzle to find where the finish line is
• There may be some other fuckery on the manifest to keep it interesting
• First one to arrive at the finish with a completed manifest wins.

the course

The bounds for the clues and finish line will be down the Mountain, East of Dundurn, and West of Ottawa.

the finish

• When you get to the finish line, hand me your manifest and I'll record your rider name, number, and finish time.
• Stick around for spoke cards, t-shirts, and vibes

the prizes

Spoke cards for the first 3 riders with complete manifests on something human-powered. E-bikes won't qualify for spoke cards.

T-shirts and pins for raddest riders (Anybody can get a t-shirt at the finish line if you're rad enough)

the rules

1. Ride safe
2. Have fun
3. Friendly competition only. The prize is a fucking piece of paper, so relax.
4. Ride anything you want
5. No Sharing Clues. You can ride as a team, but you can't split up. I'll know.
6. Ride safe.

FAQ

• What if I showed up late to the start line?

  Too bad, I'm not sticking around.

• Do I have to do the clues in order?

  No.

• What do I need to bring?

  • A pen or pencil (I may have some golf pencils, but don't count on it)
  • Something fast to ride
  • Good mood
  • Bad attitude
• I can't make the race, but I still want a t shirt, can I buy one from you?

  No.

• What if I can't find the marker?

  Look harder.

  If you think it’s actually missing or covered, DM me on instagram or email me at info@steelcityalleycat.com.

• I don't live in Hamilton, am I going to be able to figure this out?

  Yea for sure, the clues aren't that hard, you can just google them. Or make a friend at the start line.

• Can I give you money? (somebody has asked me this before).

  No. Give it to your local food bank.

• Who’s behind all this?

  My name is AL. You can contact me at AL@steelcityalleycat.com or on instagram.