The nostalgia of a drive in movie experience was recreated and improved for the second annual Ride In Movie. Projecting against one of the white backboards at Victoria Cricket Pitch, the features were Barb’s Bike Shorts and the cheesy 1983 Australian flick, BMX Bandits. The latter film follows a teenage Nicole Kidman and her BMX riding mates as they stumble upon then thwart the plans of the sketchy bank robbers. Plenty of surprisingly good bike-cam cinematography plus the excuse for flour bombs and foam bubbles fights. Some of the dialogue and comedy were also better than expected, though there was plenty of groan-inducing moments that allowed full audience participation. It is grand to sit outdoors with a bunch of bikers yelling and laughing along with the film!
Prior to the movies, CJ organised two bands to perform (Aurora and the 7-minute band), which passed the time before Edmonton’s late sunset (circa ~10:30 pm). The bands had quite the hipster following, some of whom rode down on bikes, but few stayed for the ride in movie. Counted about 100 during the bands and picnic, and about 60 for the movie. Picnic fare, as always, was good. Farmers’ Market treats were shared, along with bug repellent and mozzie coils. A cosy evening was enjoyed by all and despite the looming rain clouds, no more rain until we arrived home at 2:30 a.m.