Daniel Patterson of Bike to China sent along this note about an upcoming alley cat in Albany:
Calling All Cyclists! Bike To China is happy to announce the Spring Dash Albany Alley Cat event. The event will take place on Saturday, April 9th at the Albany Corning Preserve’s Amphitheater. Registration will begin at 9am and the event will kick off at 10am sharp. $5 entry fee. Don’t be late! All proceeds will go to charity. There will be good incentives for larger donations that are listed below and tax deductable. Helmets will be required and funny costumes permitted. Also, to steer away from competition there will be one awesome DFL prize.
$5 Donation: ENTRY + SPOKE CARD
$10 Donation: ENTRY + SPOKE CARD + BIKE SHWAG$20+ Donation: ENTRY + SPOKE CARD + BIKE SHWAG + 1/2 OFF FULL SERVICE @BROADWAY BICYCLE Co.
Bike To China has partnered with Global Greengrants Fund (a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization) for an international humanitarian effort to raise $12,500 US dollars to support efforts against environmental and social injustice within Central Asia. The partnership organization will allocate the funds raised via micro grants to areas in need of aid that lie along the cyclist route, to support particular initiatives spearheaded by local leaders. Please take a moment to consider a monetary donation.
For more information, visit the event page.
Albany Bicycle Coalition 
Wow. Um. Speaking of things you didn’t even know where right there. (Too bad I have to log in to FB to view the event details.)
Darn helmet requirement!
This is going to be an amazing event everyone, I hope you all can make it for the ride!!