alleycat races

Alleycat races are competitive cycling events where participants, typically messengers or cycling enthusiasts, navigate city streets by following a series of checkpoints and tasks. Riders choose their own routes, often using maps or clues, to complete challenges in the shortest time possible. These races test speed, navigation skills, and ability to adapt to urban environments. Alleycats are usually informal, community-driven events that emphasize efficient travel and urban cycling culture, often highlighting sustainable transportation and city exploration. They can vary in complexity but are fundamentally about skillful, strategic cycling through city streets under time constraints.