In celebration of the new Women and Trans night, the Grease Pit is having an event called Dark Nights, Bright Lights, Savory Delights Alley Hat Ride. The ride will be on January 23rd, register from 3:00-3:30 PM at the Grease Pit (1501 6th Street South—backside of the Bedlam Theater), ride at 4. Come with your friends, meet new people, show your skills (and not just your biking skills) in team challenges, and get ready to build and/or learn how to build some stuff! Be prepared for dance contests, sledding, little kids’ bikes, and lot of glowsticks. There will be time to warm up at the stops, but hey, we’re Minnesotans, and we can handle this! After party at 3540 Chicago Ave S...bands TBA and lots of homebrew! Lots of fun! Raffles and prizes! Everyone welcome on the ride/afterparty.

$3-$5 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All money goes to the Grease Pit.

The Grease Pit, a DIY community bike shop, is having a Women and Trans Night on Monday Nights, 6-9 PM. The purpose of this night is to make the Grease Pit a safer, more welcoming space. Check out the Grease Pit online at http://greaseragmpls.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/grease-pit-loves-ladies-and-trans-cyclists/.