They came in droves.  Over 600 cyclists of all persuasions flooded to Redbones on May 17th, 2004 for Redbones' Annual Bike Party to enjoy biking, beer and barbeque.The event raised $5,000 to support the on and offroad advocacy of NEMBA and MassBike.  Is Redbones cool or what?

NEMBA and MassBike members, Joe Tack (riding) and Jamie Schier (lounging), won the cool bikes raffled by Alternative Needs Transportation and Paramount Bicycle Repair.  In a bizarre coincidence, Jamie is now a two time winner -- lightning does strike twice!

Keith Bontrager (left) and Robert Gregory, Redbones' proprietor, hanging in front of Redbones' psycho-delic truck.

NEMBA's tent became a clubhouse of sorts for wayward mountain bikers. From left to right, Anne Shepard, Tom Grimble, Philip Keyes and Claire Grimble answered questions, took memberships and generally caused mayhem.

Matt Bracken of Independent Fabrication (right) and Mike Flanigan of A.N.T. A huge thanks to Mike for donating such an amazingly practical machine!

Skip Brown, Matt O'Keefe and Skunk were a few of the folks from Seven Cycles. Skunk is also one of the founders of the

Subversive Choppers Urban Legion.

The Redbones' crew worked hard to make sure that everyone was well fed and happy--they succeeded!

Staying true to the belief that bikes are good, Harpoon Brewery donated a bunch of their tasty brew to the event.

MassBikes' new executive director, Dorie Clark (right) made one of her first public debuts at the event. Join MassBike to show your support.

The Tyler Hamilton Foundation's Deirdre Moynihan and Joe Tonon we're on hand to drum up support for our New England hero.

Anne Cushman, the woman who makes things happen at Redbones, was ecstatic about the good weather and fine turnout. Great job, Anne, and a huge thanks to Redbones for helping to make the planet better, one rib at a time!

More Pics from Redbones here