the candy colored clown they call...

the Sleaze Otter. Clowns are angry/hurt. Clowns are happy/tipsy.




I close my eyes.
Just like Blue Velvet.



I wanted to hate this guy, but couldn't. Look at him. He took his beating and not only showed up at the finish, he showed up at the finish and drank Coors Light (only canned beer they got at the Shadow Box) while giving out prizes. Good lookin out, Jared. Timbuk2 didn't know they hired Chuck Norris...


Earlyish in the evening, happy clowns get prizes. even though the Oregon posse cheated, and missed the 1st box (who told you what the task was?!), they "won" 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This lovely skinsuit was donated by Stevil, over at allhailtheblackmarket, and is a symbol of individuality and his belief in personal freedom.


Late night. Clowns are sad. Clowns are happy.

...that's when the Sleaze jumped out the startin' block!

Eazily make our way to the meeting spot...



Just a little note to remind you: Don't be an ass. Keep it on the DL. The goal is to keep riding and keep partying, not to be partied out and/or thrown in jail.

In other and completely unrelated news...Welcome Timbuk2! People need bags to put stuff in, and you are helping them do it.

High 5s all around.

Socks now? It's time to go?

These are from king george and they're marvelous...




If you did attend Sleaze Otter 3: The Greatest Challenge and would like to add to the general fund of knowledge, you might share your (ahem) version of events in the comments section below. Any pictures that feature the organizers in a flattering light will also be posted if/when received.


Sorry, I will not post any of the photos taken when I was being tackled, harrassed or having empty cans thrown at me...

Finally and importantly: please take a moment to look at the following email addresses and consider (but then get distracted)- focus- writing to our sponsors to let them know how awesome you think they are and what a "great" time you had at Sleaze Otter. You people received a next-level amount of prize goodness, and if you want it to continue, do your part and say thanks! Use "sLeaZE otter" as your subject line...

>emilyATsurlybikesDOTcom
The always lovely (judging from the timbre of her emails, anyway) Emily sent a load of goods. Even though you aren't try and act classy when you email her to say thanks!

>steveATswoboDOTcom
Our man Stevil Kinevil helped you avoid the bummer life.

>yancopadsATyahooDOTcom
Our gal, Liz, hooked you up.

>toddingermansonAThotmailDOTcom
BlackCatBicycles came through in the clutch at least 6 different ways for this event. Send some personal love there in return.

>vipATvanderkittenDOTcom
These course staying bunch of rawhide tuff latenighters did you a solid. Let them hear you say thanks.

>what's that? what's that you say? no hunter cycles? hunh. where were those guys?