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...from things you don't dig (see Cleu In, below)
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What? Isn't this thing over? It ain't over til it's over and until then (59 hours...) we're keeping on keeping on trying to raise more funds to make this movie as great as possible. It's no secret that artists are often living on the edge in our culture, and it's certainly true for the guys working on this in Mexico. I often get emails from Sergio, politely asking for a little help, saying "Quedo sin nada," meaning "I have approximately zero money." Which is to say, I'm pushing forward so he can rock this process without having to worry about scrilla to eat. Please consider sharing the campaign with just one person right now.
Handmade jewelry from our tour cook, Jennie
recycled silver, jade, and 14k gold bale
Pocket Inverters from Our Sponsor Xantrex
Xantrex Technologies XPower Mobile Plug 75-Watt Compact Inverter for your mobile power experiments.
Merci beaucoup new backers and pledge uppers
Haz0, Greg Kelly, Carl Mears, Nic Nelson, Jessica Vanlandingham, David Travis, Jeff, Sally Thiam, Christine Schubert, Matthew, JT Whitney, Kate, Bow Borden, Paul Denison, David F (got rid of stuff so he could increase his pledge!), Wendy Chambers, Lisa Querimit, Chris Lotspeich, Gerard Salat, Paul Hollmann, George Lake, Masha Slavnova, Tyler Smith, Isabelle Buck, Nate Byerley, Tavia Cathcart, Aaron Warnock, Vanessa Schulz, James Dembowski, Shane Stirling, Cyclotransport, Eve Waltermaurer, Brian Laplander, wetterman, Jared, Xylem Larla Dey, Pattie Todd, Kathleen Hannon, Jeff Gorris, Jennifer, Laura Macleod, Reid, Cara Laskowski, Travis Skinner, Keith Kishiyama, Renee Hanks, Robert DeSpain, Sam Drevo, Mona Caron, Rachael, Peter Strugatz, Barry Walter, Gideon Walter, Seth Warren, Susan Walter, Galia, Barb and Bill Totherow, John, Tina Malia, Matthew Fahey, Fox Fire, Todd Fahrner, Andrea, Charlotte von Hemert, Mark Babski, Taun, Chewy Smith, Ocean Robbins, Nan Crawford, Lopi LaRoe, Leif Bansner, Justin Lemire-Elmore, LoCura, Liz McGregor (increased her pledge), Yvonne Baumer, Max Feldman, Nancy Kilburn, Esther Mecking, James Vlahos, Hilleary Burgess (increased her pledge), and Erin Burke. You are the the crew who put us over the top and then kept giving! Thank you.
Cleu In
A couple years ago a friend gave me a little amulet that I've been wearing pretty much ever since. Thin copper weaves concentric (kinda) circles in a continuous strand that represents the integration (At-Onement, they call it) of Consciousness, Life, Earth, and the Universe, and the maker calls it a CLEU. (They give them away for free on their web site if you wanna get at-one, too.) Today they sent me this (emphasis mine):
"Human population and our technological prowess have increased to the point where we now hold the destiny of Consciousness, and possibly all Life, in our own hands. Our survival depends on all the people of the world looking beyond differences in appearances, cultures, and beliefs, and focusing instead on our common humanity and plight.
"The health and vitality of our host, the Earth, is at risk. Nations and other growing global interests, driven by their desire for immediate wealth and impervious to the longterm effects of their actions, rely on greed, mass-marketing, and apathy to privatize the Earth's resources and sell them back to us at bargain basement prices that don't include the full cost of their acquisition, use, and cleanup. The consequences to our environment have been catastrophic, and natural restoration will be the work of our children and generations to come.
Change the World!
"Become a responsible world citizen. Identify the global forces that affect your local economy, and withdraw your support from organizations or people whose practices are detrimental to the Earth's environment, its people, and its Life. Educate and mobilize your community to do likewise. Support efforts to define and uphold an international global morality that focuses on the health of our planet and its people while respecting cultural differences.
"Our actions have global consequences. What we buy, how we travel, what we waste, and how we live effects people all over the world. Let your spirit contribute to the spirit of At-Onement in the world. We are One people, One planet!"I was inspired to share this with you because it's an eloquent reminder to find, stay on, or get back to the path AND because I so value you having put your support towards something you really do believe in. I know for myself it becomes so normal to support all sorts of things that I don't believe in just to make it through the day without thinking too much or trying too hard (or sometimes just because I like evil things and can't help myself!).
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- First created · 12 backed
- Kipchoge Spencer 1438 friends
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Golden Bubble Blessing: may all your activities and loved ones be covered with an enchanted bubble of protection and abundance.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2011Pledge $10 or more
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Digital download of live album from the 2007-8 Pleasant Revolution Tour (to be released with film).
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Digital download of film and live album from the 2007-8 Pleasant Revolution Tour (to be released with film).
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Planet Bike Spok front and rear lightset + digital download of live album and film
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $30 or more
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Signed copy of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $5 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $40 or more
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Xantrex Technologies XPower Mobile Plug 75-Watt Compact Inverter PLUS signed live album and DVD
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $50 or more
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Planet Bike Superflash Turbo front L.E.D. light + signed copy of the DVD and live album + 1-yr subscription to Momentum Magazine (International supporters please add $5 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $69 or more
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New Reward! 2 signed copies of the DVD and live album + digital downloads of both. (International supporters please add $5 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $99 or more
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Nutcase helmet of your choice + 2 signed copies of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $5 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $99 or more
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New Reward! GR2 BioKork grips from Ergon. We've used Ergon grips from day 1 and would never use anything else, as they keep the hands and wrists comfy and happy all day/night + signed copy of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $15 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $100 or more
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Bicycle inspired silver/jade/gold pendants by one of our crez members. See update 12 for description. PLUS signed live album and DVD
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $100 or more
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Pair of Keen shoes of your choice + signed copy of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $5 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $120 or more
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New Reward! Very sweet new pedals from our friends at Ergon. The PC2 is the first flat pedal designed with biomechanics and correct foot position in mind, resulting in increased power transfer, more control and fewer hot spots and knee complaints + signed copy of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $15 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $125 or more
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One and a half hour massage with Chula of Healing River Massage in Nevada County, CA + signed copy of the DVD and live album.
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $125 or more
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New Reward! 2 signed copies of the DVD and live album + digital downloads of both + two Ginger Ninjas albums of your choice, signed + Golden Bubble blessing for your entire family (International supporters please add $5 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $125 or more
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New Reward! Cycling backpack from our friends at Ergon (BX2). Of course, it's ergonomic! + signed copy of the DVD and live album. (International supporters please add $20 for shipping.)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $250 or more
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5 signed copies of dvd and live album + special thanks in the film credits
Estimated delivery: Apr 2012Pledge $250 or more
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Fender Blender Universale from Rock the Bike. A blender that fits on a regular mountain or city bike, and pops on and off without tools so you can ride the bike AND use it as a party bike or kitchen appliance depending on whether you lean to the urban or the homestead http://bikeblender.com/fender-blender-universale/ + signed DVD and live album
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $275 or more
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Stay in Berlin: One week stay in Kipchoge's bio-pop's lovely, modest 3 room apartment with balcony. Located on a quiet street in Prenzlauerberg, about a 5 minute bike ride from the center of town, this neighborhood was the outsider artist center of the former DDR, now trendy and full of young families. The apartment is fully furnished and comes with use of a bike, washing machine, DSL, phone. Additional consecutive weeks available for $250 each week. Summer in Berlin anyone? (photos: http://bit.ly/o4Y49b) + digital download of film and live album
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $320 or more
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Condo/Apartment in PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico. 3 blocks from the Carribean. Living room, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen. Price is per week, two week max. Available dates: Oct 10–Nov 30, 2011; May–Nov 2012 + digital download of live album
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $360 or more
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Extra week added! (But we have to pay the cleaning on this one so it's a little higher pledge level.) Condo/Apartment in PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico. 3 blocks from the Carribean. Living room, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen. Price is per week, two week max. Available dates: Oct 10–Nov 30, 2011; May–Nov 2012. Fotos: http://kck.st/qA9LLn + digital download of live album
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $500 or more
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10 copies of the DVD and live album + six tickets to film screening closest to you + special thanks in the film + party with the band. (International orders: please add $25 for shipping.) (Everybody: if you wanna party with the band, you come to us, or pay for us to come to you. We'll do our best to make it worth your while either way, and we'll either ride our bikes or take public transportation if you choose the 'we come to you' option.)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $600 or more
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Stay a month in North San Juan, CA, at Kipchoge's off-grid retreat while the Ninjas are on tour. Rustic, serene, quiet, running water, solar power, outdoor kitchen, woodstove. You must be firewood/stove-saavy if it's winter/cold. The home is small, magical, and basic. Piano and guitars. Additional months possibly available for same price. Add $60 for high speed internet. + digital download of film and live album
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $750 or more
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Come on tour with us for a week in Mexico this winter or the West Coast next summer. You provide your own bike and gear and transportation to and from the tour. We feed and house and entertain you (Subject to approval by the team.) + signed copy of the DVD and live album + special thanks in the film
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $1,000 or more
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Associate Producer credit + entire Ginger Ninjas catalog + 10 signed copies of DVD and live album + phone or skype consultation with Kipchoge on bike touring in Mexico, California, Guatemala or Europe or living car-free or car-light + Pleasant Revolutionary CelloJoe will take public transportation anywhere within 15 hours of San Francisco and bike to your house and play a concert for you and your friends
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $1,001 or more
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This is an Xtracycle Radish Family Bicycle. Equipped with all the special trappings we put on our tour bikes: Ergon grips, Nutcase helmet, Planet Bike lights, Kickback kickstand. Lightly used, from Xtracycle's demo fleet. Read more in Update 7: http://kck.st/qSVWWr + signed copy of the DVD and live album + special thanks in the film
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $2,000 or more
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2-week Stay on a Permaculture Organic Farm in Kauai Settle down in this super stylistic tropical villa on a 12 acre organic tropical farm on Kauai, HI. His and hers Xtracycles included, weekly CSA box of organic produce, kid friendly, dates avail. Jan 15-Feb 15 or Jul 2012. Read full description in Update 7: http://kck.st/qSVWWr + signed copy of the DVD and live album + special thanks in the film
Estimated delivery: Jan 2012Pledge $3,200 or more
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New Reward! 9-day river rafting (+ hiking and horseback riding, flyfishing, yoga, and mountain biking) adventure on the Río Futaleufu in Patagonia, Chile with premier outfitter, Bio Bio Expeditions. I used to work as a guide on this river, and I give it my highest recommendation for an adventure in one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world. Simply an unsurpassed life experience with a company that pulls out all the stops to make to create a trip of pure magic that will leave you inspired and in love. Read more: http://bit.ly/oMP162 + Associate Producer credit + entire Ginger Ninjas digital catalog + signed copies of DVD and live album Not ready to "buy it now?" Check the on-line auction for this reward, starting at $1000, with option for 1 or 2 voyageurs: http://on.fb.me/qL886Y
Estimated delivery: Dec 2011Pledge $5,000 or more
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Executive producer credit + entire Ginger Ninjas catalog + 10 signed copies of DVD, live album, and 1 original Pleasant Revolution tour poster + phone or skype consultation with Kipchoge on bike touring in Mexico, California, Guatemala or Europe or living car-free or car-light + tour with the band for 2 weeks (same parameters as above)
Estimated delivery: Oct 2011Pledge $6,000 or more
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We will co-produce a bicycle music festival in your town. (www.bicyclemusicfestival.com) It's our specialty! At this pledge level, U.S. or Mexico only and we'll also need help with public transport if the town isn't on our tour route. Other countries please inquire.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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