Long-lost maps have been unearthed that show the locations of exciting places about southwest Montréal. Your help is needed to track them all down and share in the bounty.
Bike Pirate Treasure Maps is a radio adventure taking place on Monday, May 18, 2009 in southwest Montréal (evening-to-night, though you can of course stop anytime you want before the delightful finale). Participating teams will receive maps, listen for instructions, and travel to locales in Saint-Henri and environs alternately thrilling and pedestrian. Cycling may be the titular means of transport, but walking is also possible.
If this all sounds incomprehensible to you, read up about previous events to get a sense of things. Inquiries can be directed to the form.
You are not required to register to participate; if you are reluctant to do so, check back here later for further information, but consider this: registrants can submit a track they wish to hear on the radio during the event and vote on the tracks others have uploaded! If that interests you, register here. Already registered?
Oh, later is now. Come to 3627 rue Notre Dame ouest starting at 1830, instructions begin at 1900. Things should wrap up by 2100 or 2130.
Your team should have a portable FM radio, a writing utensil, a ruler, a watch, a light if you choose the highest level of bravery, and someone who can read maps well. Knowing your way around Saint-Henri and surrounding areas helps, but the maps should suffice.
The equipment and materials for this event are quite expensive, so a $5 donation per participant is requested, but not required.
Locations are being categorised with accessibility in mind. If you have accessibility requirements, please mention that when you register so appropriate places can be found.
Got a question? Fire away. This is not the registration form; that’s here.
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