Bring You Own Big Wheel 2009 came precariously close to death last week due to forces of Satan in City Hall and at the SFPD working in concert to eliminate fun.  But thanks to 11th hour negotiations by the BYOBW organizers the event was resurrected by Easter Sunday, and as expected it was once again one of my favorite days of the year.  I decided it was necessary to step up the energy level for my second year as a trike racer.  The main thing I was lacking last year was Underberg, so I broke a few those out before the race in order to assure a calm stomach during the heat of battle.  The second thing I needed was a more fun costume, so I dusted off the old and turban that I bought in Egypt back in '05.  A bonus feature of the costume is that it includes sandals -- the less skin protection for these kinds of races the better, the way I see it.  And indeed, I skinned up my feet a little!  Pics here.

I'm already counting the days to next year's race.  Most likely the organizers will have to pay thousands of dollars in permits which will have to be recouped somehow, and it will be a lot bigger than the once-small event that was held on Lombard Street.  But hey, that's how these things go.  I'll embrace it.

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