Interbike Archives – Surfeit of Passion: the Art and Life of Kathleen King

And… We’re Doing it Again!

September 11, 2011 by KK

Another Interbike in Vegas, another Bike Scribble to raffle off to a lucky attendee! Theme and details to follow…

Where: End of aisle 30,000 – Urban Lounge/Pub

This year’s title: “Strip Gear”

Size: 4′ x 4′ – easier to pack! (we’ll work out the shipping)

Raffle tix: $5 – get a sticker – $10 get a Bike Scribble poster!

Benefits: 100% of proceeds to Kids on Bikes and 1,000 Bikes for Kids

Why: Because every childhood should have a bike in it!

And for you pragmatists out there: A child who grows up riding a bike is more likely to BUY a bike when they grow up.

Come on down to the Urban Lounge and show us the love! Thank you!

“Vegas or Bust” on display in the winner’s shop – Bicycle Ranch of Scottsdale AZ

Winners Terri and Markus Zimmer, owners of Bicycle Ranch

It wouldn’t be Vegas without Rick Vosper’s cheesecake shot.

Bike Scribbling LIVE at Interbike!

Last year this Bikechik went to Interbike to see what she could see. Darn near made my head spin clean off! There, primarily, in a journalistic capacity I was a total NEWB, an Interbike virgin! By the time I’d gotten the lay of the land it was time to go home. Well this year I am returning a veteran (maybe that’s over-stating). I’m armed and dangerous and bringing the Bike Scribbles along for the ride! I’ll be painting a Bike Scribble on canvas LIVE in the Urban Legend Lounge (they’ll have beer there!) and raffling it off to benefit Kids on Bikes, Bikes For Kids Foundation and 1,000 Bikes Foundation. Raffle tix are two bucks ($2.00 US) each.

Every $200 donated provides a deserving child with a bike, helmet, lock and school based curriculum including bike safety education.

You’ll even get a sticker like this for your trouble:

Such a deal!

Please click on links to learn more about these wonderful charities.

And please spread the word!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Bike Scribbling LIVE at Interbike!
Raffle of painting to benefit charities that provide bikes to disadvantaged youth.

What: Cycling artist Kathleen King will be painting a Bike Scribble, live at Interbike. The 6″x 5″ canvas entitled “Vegas or Bust” will interpret the Interbike experience as a Bike Scribble. Acrylic on canvas stretched on a gallery wrap frame. Estimated value: $6,000. A sketch of the design will be displayed in the painting area.

Why: The painting will be raffled off to benefit three cycling charities that focus on providing bikes for disadvantaged youth. Raffle tickets will cost $2 each. Those who purchase raffle tickets will receive Bike Scribble stickers. Purchase as many tickets as you like!

Who: www.kidsonbikes.net Colorado; www.bikesforkidsfoundation.org California; http://1000bikes.org LA, NYC, Boston, Las Vegas

Where: Interbike, show floor, Sands convention center – The Urban Legend Lounge will have coffee in the AM, full bar in the PM, free wifi, and bikes and commuter gear on display. Grab a coffee and a colleague to do some business, or enjoy a beer during the 3rd annual Urban Legend Fashion Show. The Fashion show will be held twice this year; Wed and Thurs at 3:30pm – be there!

When: All five days of Interbike – September 20 – 24. Winner will be chosen at noon on Friday the 24th.

Ultimate Why: Because every childhood should have a bicycle in it.

Bike Scribbles at Interbike!

September 22, 2009 by KK

I am attending Interbike, the huge cycling trade show, in Las Vegas. I’m test-riding demo bikes, sampling products, meeting tons of people I only know from Twitter and connecting with dear friends. There is a big Tweetup tonight at Lavo in the Venetian at 7 p.m. where, amongst a ton of wonderful raffle prizes, I will be donating a Bike Scribble shirt for the Tweetup charities Aids Life Cycle and the National MS Society. The Bike Scribble paintings including this will be on display at the Urban Legend Art and Fashion Show on the main Interbike show floor at the Sands, Thursday, September 24th 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!