Similar to the Dog Sled Race… but different

As some of you already know, I participated in a little known but ever growing event called the NYC IDIOTAROD 2006. Now, this may well be the coolest/funnest/craziest things I have ever done. Similar to the well-known Iditarod Dog Sled Race but slightly modified as New Yorker City dwellers asked themselves the following questions: Who needs malamutes and huskies when you have yuppies? Who needs sleds when you have elaborately decorated (might I add – STOLEN) shopping carts? And finally, who needs parkas and hoodies when you have crazy costumes ranging to the tune of Andy Warhol to Oompa Loompas… Hailed as the 2nd successful year in NYC, this surprisingly well organized event originated in San Francisco. Similar in spirit to the previously covered Santa Con, this event required slightly more athletic prowess and agility as you were legitimately RUNNING (and sidestepping urban mines: potholes, pedestrians, other shopping carts, etc.) through the streets of New York. This 5 mile race boasted approx 500 crazy people who started in Park Slope, Brooklyn, attached to their shopping carts across the Manhattan Bridge and throughout lower Manhattan. I deem this event a grand success and I for one, am counting down the days till IDIOTAROD 2007! Please enjoy pics below: And for additional pics, please click *THIS LINK* and check out the Gothamist's gallery coverage of this event.