| Chariots of plastic Big wheel rally takes to downtown sidewalks once again By BRAD WEISMANN/For the Colorado Daily Twice a year, on spring and fall evenings, the phantom riders take to the streets. Their approach is signaled by a low rumble in the distance, the guttering rattle of hollow plastic on pavement. Next may be heard a snatch of siren, the clang of bells, yelps of excitement. Then a flying wedge of low-slung children's chariots crowding the sidewalk suddenly bursts around the corner - strange vehicles from out of the past, pedaled by costumed thrill-seeking freebooters. More of this story |
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