[print date: feb. 13-29, 1996]

CMWC 1996 IN SAN FRANCISCO!

Yes! The 4th annual Cycle Messenger World Championships will be held in San Francisco
 on Labor Day weekend this year. (8/30-9/2)

After all the debate over whether the CMWC '96 would be in the Big Apple or the Hilly
 City by the Bay, the international committee (IFCMC) decided on our lovely city. The
 "head honchos" came to SF after visiting NYC to find out the who, what, where of the
 organization process in SF. After some international diplomacy to ease the ruffled
 feelings on both sides, SF and the "father of the CMWC" (Achim) met on that happy
 middle turf of understanding.

Achim and his helper Daniel were shown around SF by bike. They cruised the proposed
 race course which includes part of Telegraph Hill. Both Achim and Daniel made it up,
 but Daniel was a little daunted by the grade of Kearny coming down so he opted for the
 stairs, while Achim fearlessly bombed onto Broadway. But, it was no tthe beautiful
 vistas and strong messenger community which sealed SF's fate. The Golden Gate
 Bridge must take credit for that. While riding across the Bridge, one of the pillars
 jumped out and attacked Achim; knocked him down, took a blood sacrifice from his
 head and totaled his borrowed bike's front wheel. He was o.k.; just a permanent
 reminder of SF's willpower and hospitality on his cranium. After lots of shop talk and
 beers at Cate's house he pledged his support and gave loads of good advice.

MARKUS WESLEY COOKE 8/25/60 - 1/3/96

Markus worked to unite the SF messenger community so we could show the world what
 a community of messengers can be.

Markus lived a full 35 years on planet earth. He left us about 2 months ago. His energy
 and heart is sorely missed. With his booming voice and enthusiasm he supplied the
 CMWC '96 organizational group with the energy and spirit to get through the
 preliminary effort of bringing the Cycle Messenger World Championships to San
 Francisco. We owe him a huge debt and know he will be supplying the CMWC '96 with
 spirit from wherever he is resting his bones.

CMWC '96 : THE UPDATE

Who is it?

Megan Redington (LSD) - Pres.
Cate Cusik (formerly Western, Perfect) - V.P.
Jeni Ladd (formerly Flash) - Treasurer
Grey Wedeking (BP) - Secretary

The committee is:

Bok Choy, Waldo, Bonz, Dog Paw, Elizabeth Lee, Rebecca Riley, Jim Kaiser, Punker Jon,
 Mark Slamon, Howard Williams, John Seagrave, Danny Red Hot, Danny Boy, Joel Metz,
 Lisa, Tony, Stuart. And more and more. I am sorry if i forgot anyone!

To let us know you are interested in volunteering now or later or just want more info:

Stop us on the street or stop by 1095 Market #216 or phone 626-CMWC

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH:

Fixed Gear
SF Bike Coalition
CW Saloon
Odwalla
Paradise Lounge
Anita@Toronto
Jack Blackfelt@Chicago
Joy of Six
STD
Ethan@Portland
Thunderchimp
Mike Reilly@Seattle
Fuckface
Kevin and Brian@L.A.
Bimbo Toolshed
Ghost of L.Sid
Los Cerveceros
Life after Life
Erik Zo for all his silent support
Dom's Messenger Service
Timbuk2 for the rent
Buffalo Bill
Mark Rameo
North Beach Chamber of Commerce