It rained, it hailed, it got windy, and the race was run. On a chilly day in downtown Cotati seven teams gathered to prepare for the second annual shopping cart race. We huddled onstage out of the rain as emcee Jeremy Sharp read an article about the Iditarod in Alaska. We talked about the dog sled …
Dear North Bay Burners, Well, I got some sad news the other day. Oasis Village was unable to get the necessary permits from the city, and are not going to be able to remain open. I had high hopes for their success, and I know they had a lot of support from the community. It …
Happy default New Years North Bay Burners! Yes, I’ve been remiss in my missive, but we have great things afoot. Excited to share our latest news. The Cotati shopping cart race is back! Welcome to all our new members! You can find more information about the many social media groups and pages for our region on our Burning …
Dear North Bay Burners, The last few weeks have been intense with the firestorms and the aftermath. I hope you are all ok, I know a lot of us have been impacted by the fires. For those of us who have lost homes it is a long road to rebuild, but we are resilient, and …
Dear North Bay Burners, This one kind of got away from me! Sorry for the late post on the newsletter this month. We had so much fun doing the shopping cart race I kind of forgot to write. But I know you’re all ready for more so here it is – all the news that …
We really had a great day. Five teams ran. We collected entry fees of around 400 pounds of food for the Redwood Empire Food Bank. And a great time was had by all. Everyone keeps asking why I’m not working for the revolution. What am I doing to be a part of the resistance? This. …
Would you like to participate in the upcoming event? There is a spot for you! A few options for crews you can join: Bike Marshal – kind of like a Ranger Racer Check In – greet the teams as they arrive Food Weigh In – take donations from the racers Leave No Trace – give …
Dear North Bay Burners, I am sad to report that due to the flooding in the Black Rock Desert the event is cancelled this year. We just cannot guarantee your safety on a waterlogged playa, There are too many soft spots where vehicles cannot pass. So there will be no Burning Man 2017. April fools! …
Happy Spring North Bay Burners! I am happy to announce we have a new event in progress. Thanks to the inspiration of the Chicago Burners and their CHIditarod we have our very own shopping cart race here in Cotati – that’s right, you guessed it, the Cotatitarod! We’ve gotten the Cotati City Council’s stamp of approval …