February 15, 2010

All Hail Bikeus,

After some consultations with previous royalty (Thank you, thank you), we have decided to change the route a bit. Since it is close to impossible to navigate the 80 or so bikes through the French Quarter to the Supreme Court Building, we have decided to have our official photo at the river again this year. And as for a new stop after the photo, we have made arrangements with......now be open minded.......Coyote Ugly! It is on the edge of the quarter, has a long lock-up wall across the street, and has a big bar! If some in the Krewe wish to parade in the quarter, this will be your chance. As for the royal family, we will be taking a more baby-trailer friendly route. Down North Peters/Decatur. We expect a crowd like we have never seen since the boys won the Super Bowl, so staying together from Coyote Ugly to Frenchman may be difficult.

6:30AM PAL’s for mimosa’s, poem reading, crowning, route and safety.
7:00AM Roll down St. Phillips to Lafittes Blacksmith Shop.
8:00AM Pedal down Royal/St. Charles to Lee Circle, where we take a left and head up Prytania to our Lock-up on the 2200 block. Second line to Broussards.
9:00AM Zulu watching, drinking, eating and bathrooming.
11:00AM Second line to 2200 Prytania.
11:45PM Arrive at McGuires for a drink and a pee.
12:45PM Leave McGuires for The French Quarter via the river.
1:15PM River photo
1:30PM Lock-up across from Coyote Ugly for a round or two.
2:30PM Parade/walk/pedal down North Peters and Decatur to Frenchman. Dance, drum and generally enjoy living in the greatest city in America!

That's it for now, if anyone else has concerns, please feel free to share them.

Peace, King and Queen and Prince to be.

p.s. For all who want to come by Monday for some bike repairing, here's where you'll find us: 4316 St. Ann Street As we'll be running some last minute errands, please call Chuck at 504-577-0030 before you show up, so we can make sure one of us is home to welcome you and your bike.

February 3, 2010

All Hail Bikeus! Hello friends!

The king-to-be and I drove down the Avenue this morning - Saint Charles that is - and marveled at all the Mardi Gras preparations happening. As we watched the stands down town being built, we couldn't help but smile from our deepest Bikeus hearts in anticipation: Soon, SOON we all are going to pedal along exactly that oh so beautiful, oh so historic Avenue. Oh what a joy it will be when our beloved Krewe of Bikeus rolls once again!

But as the celebrations hit us back to back these days, first things first: all eyes, thoughts and minds are FOCUSED on our SAINTS who are marching in, at this most important kick off ever next Sunday! We are shouting out a loud, a happy, an ECSTATIC WHO DAT! Have the best Super Bowl party ever!!! GEAUX SAINTS!!!!!! We SO believe!!!

Come next Monday, you'll have another week to finish up your costumes, get your bikes ready, buy some extra tubes for the tires and get more, MORE and MOOORE excited about the Gras!! Do some parading, if you're in town, catch them beads, stuffies and glittery shoes, and look out for some detailed Bikeus info about the happenings on Mardi Gras Day coming your way.

Who Dat and Hail Bikeus to y'all! We so look forward to seeing all of you, bright and early on that Mardi Gras Day!

yours truly,

your queen-to-be
Rea

January 20, 2010

Hail Bike-us!

May you all roll towards the fabulous day of Mardi Gras in peace, hearts filled with joy and anticipation, hands deep in fabric, glitter and glue.

The royal family-to-be is currently on a retreat in winter wonder Switzerland, the queen-to-be’s homeland, preparing to take over that oh so joyous, oh so glorious reign of Krewe of Bike-us. Knee deep in snow, we dream of the day when the sun will hopefully shine her golden light on all y’alls faces, smiling at the beautiful sight of a Krewe ready to roll; a Krewe ready to take on this wonderful Mardi Gras day once again!

As the preparations are in full swing, we will inform you about all the things to know as they unfold. Right here, right now we want to take a minute to share our thoughts and hopes for Bikeus 2010:

Honored to be the first royal family, providing the first prince -to-be, we want to invite all of you all with little ones to be part of the ride this year, however it suits YOU: Join us for the kick-off in the early morning hours, meet us along the way, roll with us just for a bit or all day long. The prince-to-be would be more than delighted to play the rhythm of the Gras along side other youngsters! Or to lean on the words our honored King Idol has said: Inclusive it is this year.

A special shout out goes out to our beloved Krewe of Trike-us: We SO would be honored to have you all join us this year, however you see it fit! Prince-to-be is more than happy to shlepp diapers in all (kids…or adult if need be) sizes as well as all the shebang needed for successfully keeping dry pants, full bellies and good moods along the ride in his chariot!

Now a practical word:

It is our special honor to announce that King Sinner ’05 once again agreed to choose the royal poem as well as the reader of the mystical rhymes. Long and prosperous may he live!

We have some folks in mind to help Bike-us stay safe, but if there’s any volunteers to be road guards, please let us know.

We loved last year’s route and plan on following closely with a few small changes - details in work.

There will be a bike repair team to assist you along the way, repair flats, etc. As well as a bike tune-up session in the days before. We have people in mind, but will gladly accept any volunteers.

Out of town visitors who will need to borrow a chariot need to contact us. The royal family-elect has one spare pink cruiser ready to roll. If you have such an extra bike, please let us know. If in ill-repair, we can fix most minor issues.

King WIMP would like to remind folks to pick up a spare tire tube or two.

Your webmaster would like to let you know that there are videos from last year on the videos page. Please read the disclaimer before watching the videos.

Whilst recuperating the spirit in our splendid retreat, were have spent hours in consul with the relic of Saint Gall and the essence of Magnus of Füssen, reciting the ancient blessing of the pig:

“May his aim be true
This man named Drew
And topple the the master of cold.

The pig-skin will fly
Through the needles eye
For the young must replace the old.”

Geaux Saints!

All Hail Bike-us
All Hail The Who Dats!
Peace to all.

Your humble servants,
The Keith Family

January 7, 2010

Hail Bikeus!

What a surprise, (holy crap) what an excitement! Bikeus officially goes family!
Queen White Wedding and Kind Idol have chosen the Keith family to be your royalty 2010!
We humbly accept this honor and are touched to receive this special gift, and look forward to serving you.

Yours, truly
Chuck, Rea + Jackson Bänz Keith
Royalty-in-training

Now a message from the reigning King and Queen, Idol and White Wedding:

Official mailing list count at 83 and increasing. We may be the rolling 100 by Mardi Gras day. Permit this year, anyone?

Who shall be the reader of the Poyem and who will have the winning entry for our send off this year?

Entries can be submitted to Rob Clemenz for consideration if you have an appropriate poym for the ride,or the appropriate stage abilities for the reading persona. Thanks so much to Wendy Talley for her send off last year! Awesome job. Adam up for this year? Parking and party at the Broussard's. Let me know. Adam on the mailing list? He should be.

That being said,

All Hail the new Royalties & Rolllllllllllllllllll Biiiiiikeus!
Exclusive is out! Inclusive is the new vogue!

Officially, King Idol but I will always be your king of fools.

KOF out.

January 6, 2010

ALL HAIL BIKEUS LOYAL!!!!!!!

We have the first decree of the 2010 bikeus season; Come one Come all to the joyous noise!

Where: Chickie Wah Wah 2828 Canal St
When: January 6th, 2010 * 8:00 - 11:30pm
What: Come celebrate 12th Night with the Creole String Beans! Show will start after the downtown parades! Royal Decree prior to the start of the Beans...Don't miss it!!!!

The Beans will start at 8:00 pm, probably 2 sets going til 11:00/11:30.
Nice and early for a school night.
The house will charge a meer $6 cover.

King Idol and Queen White Wedding will be announcing the new royalty for the upcoming festival season. Please be in attendance if possible...Hope to see y'all there!

Please pass the royal word to those who may not be on the email list. Let me know if someone needs to be added to the latest Bikeus email.

Also, Someone hit the facebook and myspace sites as I am no longer on either.

KOF
King of Fools,
KI
That's Right! Tis the season to be foolish is once again upon us, costume ideas, bike in order? The ride is closer than you think.