Ah yes, springtime is upon us, and no longer are we bundling up everytime we take a spin- it is the perfect time to celebrate and promote cycling. And May is National Bike Month, so there are plenty of opportunities for awesome cycling right now!

Riders all over Nashville have created over 70 events, which you can view at Nashville Bike Month. Anyone can add a  bike related event to the calendar, so don’t hesitate to add.

We will be keeping you updated all month, so you can always check back here, but get out and ride!

Whether it is early morning rides, commuting to work, or cruising with friends through the night, nothing beats a bike ride in the springtime.

THIS IS THE DEFINITION OF FUN. TOUR DE FUN.

From its creator, Tyler:

“Tour de Fun is going to be a huge community bike ride, which will visit as many house shows as we can, with two bands playing 10 min sets each at each house. The cookout starts at 3pm at MOAB; bring some food and throw it on the grill. During the cookout there will be a foot down competition, trick competition, sprints, and a raffle. Around 6:30pm everyone will go to the first house, see two bands, then go to the next and see two bands, and so on. The ride will end at the Temptation Club, where there will be some more bands, d.j.’s, food, drinks, friends, and fun. The date for the ride is Saturday April 10th. Tour de Fun is the first step at creating a more tight and friendly bike community. It will also be showcasing a list of local artist and bands.”

Bikes, bands, booze, buddies, burgers? Yes please. Here is the timeline of events, hope to see you all in the ‘Boro!

3:00pm
Cookout at MOAB (310 North Maple Street)

• (bands are TBA)

7:00pm
Scotty’s Duplex (1615 Elrod St)

• We Were the States
• Def Chik

7:30pm
2nd House (412 2nd Ave)

• Flora Shakespeare
• Hannah Barbarians

8:00pm
Myhaus//Yrhaus (914 Ewing Blvd)

• Yoseph y la Zilla
• Body of Light

8:30pm
Diaper Dome (Lytle & Highland)

• Hanzelle
• Technikiller

9:00pm
House House (620 Greenland Dr)

• Brown Swarm
• Lazer Slut

9:30pm
Change Purse (834 N. Maney)

• Turtle Bangs
• Day Kids

10:00pm
City House (218 E Clark Blvd)

• Sarah Impalin’
• Acidmouth
• Guide
• Desperate Measures

10:30pm
Woffle House (303 Sadler Ct)

• Duperocho
• Gentlemen’s Club

11:00pm
Fag Palace (1902 Greenland Dr)

• Fake Brad
• Meth Dad
• Squirrel Shepherd

11:30pm
Temptation Club (2404 Halls Hill Pike)

• Diaper
• DJ mdmHEY

Today’s party at Halcyon with Mas Tacos has been postponed due to unspring like weather. Stay tuned for a new date for the celebration! In the meantime, Mas Tacos will begin lunch at Halcyon starting this Tuesday.

UPDATE: Dan’s bike was found and returned to him!!! Thank you for everyone who was on the look-out, and a special thanks to the gentleman who found it.

Here is that adorable picture of Dan and David:

THIS Saturday March 13

11am – ???

Our buddies over at Nashville’s Dead have put together one whopper of a killer weekend, aka THE FREAKIN’ WEEKEND!!! It is three nights of good bands, good friends, and good times. Check out the madness!

We are happy to be hosting the official Freakin’ Weekend “Rock’n'Roll Yardsale,” which I guarantee you will be a yardsale for the books. Vintage clothing and housewares, records, musical equipment, AND MORE! There will be folks spinning records, and I even heard there will be a leather jacket for sale. Seriously.

OH AND THAT’S NOT ALL. Food will also be available, by Chef Brian, a man of many talents. He tells us the menu will be American classics infused with Asian influence. Exotic. Get ready for:

-THE SHIMANO: Asian pork burger stuffed with ginger and garlic and then laced with a teriakki  glaze on a toasted bun.

-THE FIXED GEAR: friendly all vegetable veggie-dog grilled to perfection on a toasted bun.

$3 bones each and comes with a side of:

-DEGREASER: Asian style spicy slaw containing sauteed cabbage, onions, carrots, garlic, ginger and sarracha.

Basically, you have to come.

NASHVILLES DEAD (stay educated)