Thursday night I met up with Pantera at the Intrepid. After shooting some pictures we rode along the Hudson River bike path for a while so she could get used to the motion.
Lian from Body and Pole was there taking pictures. See Lian and KyraPoleRiding on Sunday.
After a few blocks on the path we turned east and hit the streets. I can't really explain why but this was one of the best nights of my life. Everything was perfect and I felt like I was more a part of the whole dance rather than just the "chauffeur" Riding the PoleRider trike is always exhilarating. PoleRiding with Pantera was somehow surreal...
Nice shot by Ariel; great color!
We eventually ended up in Union Square where someone in the crowd threw a burrito at Pantera. Anyone with information that might lead to the capture of the Burrito Bandit should contact me immediately.
Ariel warming up for the PoleRiders 3rd season opening ride in the 5 Borough Bike Tour.
When I first met Ariel she told me she was very bikable...
When the little foot is on the 8 and the big foot is on the 1 it must be time to start the ride!
I took the first shift and made it to around Radio City when my knee started bothering me. It's doing better, thanks for asking.
So effing cute!
Matt Godina took the second shift in the saddle.
I Love this shot in front of Radio City! I entered it in the 5 Boro photo contest.
Cruising through Central Park...
...and into Harlem
PoleRiding on the FDR. Ben took the last shift.
PoleRiding on the FDR was amazing. The looks on the faces of the people stuck in traffic on the Northbound side was priceless!
Once we got to the Queensboro bridge we were at the back of the pack. With no one to dance for through the remaining boroughs and with the sweeper car egging us along, we decided to call it a day and go to the park. Ariel lost a big patch of skin on her foot but that didn't stop her! After numerous expenses for signage, backup riders and entry fees we raised close to $500.00 for SPIN, Single Parents in Need. The donations will go to the Single Parents Resource Center of New York as soon as y'all mail me those checks! Thanks to all of our sponsors and everyone who participated in the event: Ariel, Matt, Ben, Diane, Rosalie, Lindsey, Heidi, Fritz, Yvonne, Wendell, Chris (Nick-a-day) Long (even though you flaked out you still inspire us) Rahr Breweries, Pole Superstar/ SPIN, Bad Kitty, Weathergal, Fastsigns, Body & Pole and Bern Helmets.
Because of my injured knee I have two volunteer special guest pilots to ease the burden. I want to stop by the Toga tent at Church and White to get a signed copy of Bike Snobs new book so that might be a good place to catch up if you want to roll with us. Feel free to give us a little push on the hills as you pass us! A little help goes a long way.
Thanks to All of our amazing sponsors for contributing!
Bad Kitty Exotic Wear has been a strong and supportive presence in the pole dance world and they have a line of pole specific dance outfits and I suppose the ensemble below could be considered cycling specific since the model is sitting on a bike and appears to be content. I have run into Jack and his crew at several pole events and competitions and they have been big PoleRider fans from the early days. Bad Kitty will be sponsoring PoleRiders in the 5 Borough bike tour on Sunday May 2. THANKS!!! There is still time to make a pledge and get your logo placed on the trike. Proceeds go to Single Parents Resource Center via SPIN Single Parents In Need; A Pole Superstar/ Diane Passage charity.
Check out the Bad Kitty website... Their stuff is much hotter than anything else out there.
Intersection is an quarterly glossy transportation (mainly car) magazine that occasionally does a bike story to be cool. Here are a couple of pictures from last Summer by Daniel Glazer.
I just heard back from Josh at Bern who is sending a very cool Nino helmet for my son. For those of you that don't know Bern provided PoleRiders with lids last year for me and the dancers.
For more on these excellent all sport/ all season helmets click here. for a full review.
March 19th, 2010 marked the second annual U.S. Pole Dance Federation Championship in New York City. Competitive gymnast and pole dancer Alethea Austin of California took home the grand prize winning $5000, the opportunity to perform in Australia, a Pole Skivvies gift certificate, a gift bag, make-up and more. Mina, also from California, won the amateur division, earning her 'pro card' to compete in the pro division of future USPDF competitions. Both ladies were finalists in my Pole Superstar 2009 competition -- watch their videos here: Mina, Alethea. The top five USPDF winners will be sent to America's Got Talent for producer's consideration.
The USPDF, founded and run by Wendy Traskos and Anna Grundstrom, held preliminary competitions in the past year to determine their twelve pro division finalists. Amateur division finalists were selected by video submissions prior to the competition. Friday's competition required both amateur and pro division finalists to participate in a 60-90 second compulsory round where the women must perform various maneuvers including 20 seconds of continuous floor work, two spins, one upright static pose, one inversion, one inner thigh hold, one split, and more. The finalists wear shorts and sports bras for this round. For their final performance, the women can participate in an optional round with no requirements where they can get more creative with their performances. Some highlights of this round included a ballerina-turned-pole-dancer and a handcuffed pole routine.
The compulsory round is reminiscent of gymnastic floor routine competitions -- something you might see in the Olympics. So with all the recent hype surrounding various pole dance organizations' efforts to get pole dance approved as an Olympic sport, I asked Grundstrom if this was a goal for the USPDF. She said there are other ways for pole dance to gain world acceptance such as credible competitions. Looking into the future of USPDF, Grundstrom says the organization would like to continue to set standards and guidelines for competitions and push pole dance as a competitive sport and credible art form. They would like to expand the pro division and host several national competitions each year.
In conjunction with the USPDF's competitive events, they also host workshops and panel discussions. This weekend's workshops featured classes from Australia's top pole dancer Allegra, USPDF judge Brook Notary and current winner Alethea Austin.
Visit www.uspdf.com for more information on the organization.
Come out and see Ariel, one of the original PoleRiders, starring in the Pole Superstar presentation of Dreams and Fantasies. I have seen her rehearsing her routine at the clubhouse and I cant wait to see the show live!
Diane Passage at the Imperial during the last Pole Superstar event. Diane is the woman behind Pole Superstar.
Ariel working on her moves at the PoleRiders clubhouse.
Pole Superstar presents Dreams and Fantasies
Friday, March 12th at The Imperial NYC {17 W. 19th St, NYC}
Doors 7pm, Show 8pm
Must be +21 yrs of age to attend
Starring Ariel from Poleriders!, Diane Passage, Lauren Goldstein & Ryssa.
Pre-sale tickets are $35 for general admission and $65 for VIP seating. Door prices are $40 GA, $70 VIP. Call 212-213-8020 or visit www.polesuperstar.com to purchase tickets or for more information.
This is a great opportunity to promote your business and to be seen, photographed and videotaped by thousands of people. Branding package costs $200/hr. plus ad materials There is space on the stage, tailgate railings, pole (lower portion), deck and the trike frame for ads. Call 646 996 7958.
Ariel's Pole Dancing Classes at the PoleRiders Clubhouse
Learn to spin, climb and perform sassy tricks on the dancer's pole at the PoleRiders clubhouse. Each class includes floor work, and step-by-step breakdowns of basic pole moves to more advanced tricks. Students will improve their strength, flexibility and sensuality. $60/private, $35/ea. double, 25/ea. triple
Initially, Ariel began pole dancing to add to her repertoire of gogo dance acts. Her passion for pole grew to facilitate a complete change in the trajectory of her career and life. She is now a pole and group fitness instructor and a personal trainer. Ariel still loves an audience, her pole performances combine dynamic strength and sensuality and can be seen throughout New York City. Call the clubhouse at 646 996 7958 to book a class
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PoleRider is a new invention that unites two great things that are even better together: bicycles and pole dancing! Our mission is to promote bicycle safety, raise awareness of the immense potential of pedal power and to bring pole dancing to the streets where dancing belongs. PoleRider was engineered and built to withstand immense leverage loads without failing. Our dancers are trained professionals. Don't try this at home!!! If you are driving, remember to look out for bicycles. One of them might be PoleRiders! To book PoleRiders call 646 996 7958 or send an E-mail to the clubhouse. poleriders@gmail.com
The PoleRiders are professional athletes, acrobats, aerialist and dancers who perform with amazing strength, flexibility and showmanship. They are also bicycle racers, bike commuters and regular bike riders themselves. If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of the team please contact PoleRiders clubhouse today at 646-996-7958 to set up an audition. We are not accepting any more applications for pilots at this time.
PoleRiders are available for advertising, events, parties, promotions, parades group bicycle rides, film and video. The cost is $200.00 an hour. Zero emission human powered travel to and from gigs is free in Manhattan below 110th street. Contact us about pricing beyond. PoleRider can be Shipped anywhere. Contact us about international performances. To book PoleRiders please call 646 996 7958 or send an E-mail to the PoleRider clubhouse. info@poleriders.net
Marlo's Pole Dancing Classes
Marlo teaches pole dancing classes at Body & Pole. Marlo has performed on MTV and VH1 with artists Diddy, Pharell, Nelly, Fabulous, and appeared on 30 Rock, THe Unusuals, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She is a fitness model, contortionist and trainer who has appeared in Shape, Fitness, Runner’s World, AM New York, The Daily News and Nike promotions. She also has a nationally available Pilates workout video series.
Pantera couldn't wait to go PoleRiding!
Thursday night I met up with Pantera at the Intrepid. After shooting some pictures we rode along the Hudson River bike path for a while so she could get used to the motion.
Lian from Body and Pole was there taking pictures. See Lian and Kyra PoleRiding on Sunday.
After a few blocks on the path we turned east and hit the streets.
I can't really explain why but this was one of the best nights of my life. Everything was perfect and I felt like I was more a part of the whole dance rather than just the "chauffeur" Riding the PoleRider trike is always exhilarating. PoleRiding with Pantera was somehow surreal...
Nice shot by Ariel; great color!
We eventually ended up in Union Square where someone in the crowd threw a burrito at Pantera. Anyone with information that might lead to the capture of the Burrito Bandit should contact me immediately.
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