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Inspired by both the resurgence of rollerderby and and the rigors of Keirin racing, I've been thinking for a long time about pulling together a band of outlaws to promote Veloderby, a hybrid of the two sports. Of course, the colour coordination of Keirin has to stay, along with some of the time structuring and, of course, the track cycling to combine with the team structure and play along with the theatricality of rollerderby. They will love us in Japan, we will tour there and be wined and dined. I can't wait.

It would be spectacular to be able to have velodrome practice, but no administration in their right minds would let it happen. Besides, I like the idea of reclaiming public spaces for something like this. Hence, the hunt has to be on for acceptable substitutes that we won't totally die on. Please keep your eyes peeled and post suggestions here if you find this interesting or exciting. The fountain at Seattle Center would be awesome except that, well, we'd probably totally die on it.

If you have suggestions about how to structure play (I think a local league structure would be best, similar to rollerderby) and what specific rules from Keirin racing and rollerderby would be best to retain or drop, say so.

Veloderby is NOT the new bike polo. Veloderby is the new sex.

i love it! ok so i'm thinking, like skateboard ramps, we could have 2 or 4 sections which would go on either end long ways to make our banked walls. we could do this in an alley, large garage (hello matt and jake) or parking lots. i like the alley idea, kinda like the friends forever show. plus that makes the whole betting thing even cooler. maybe we could have dog fights for the half time show, ok maybe not. anyone been to the roller derby? do they have a permanent setup out at Magnusson? i'm going home early to start stitching my neon spandex war suit.

I have a feeling this might end

bring your mouth guards!

NICE Denny! I have that feeling too.. god you are so awesome with pics! :)