Handcar Regatta

URGENT NEWSFLASH!
Todd Barricklow, of the Steam Pedal renown in 2008, is hosting a fundraiser this Sunday for his latest masterpiece of cockeyed carriages on the rails:

Two Penny

3pm on Sunday, May 24th, 2009
Toad in the Hole Pub 
116 5th Street, Railroad Sqr., Santa Rosa

Featuring:
Such local eminent persons as Kelly “What-Won’t-I-Do” Cowan as master of ceremonies and the euphonious mélange of musicality called Earstu. 

AND:
Raffles for Todd’s own artwork, some welded sculpture, Roshambo Wine, a cool bike bag by Lucie Goods, and more! 

Did You Know?
The title of Mr. Barricklow’s Two Penny contraption refers to the large wheeled bicycles of yore known as “Penny Farthings”, “Bone-Shakers”, and occasionally just “High-Wheels.” Todd’s extravagant machine has upped the penny-ante by incorporating two wheels AND fabricating them by hand at a whopping 8 feet in diameter! Impressive indeed. One of the wheels will be on hand for proper inspection.

We, at The Great Handcar Regatta, tip our toppers in awe at Mr. Barricklow’s feats of the tool. Dear reader: please mount one’s own Penny Farthing or bicycle to attend the Toad for a rousing good time and to support your local makers of art and kinetic eccentricity.

Analogous reports:

1. New Regatta Railcar Racers Rundown & Photographs