Good work team! The bus powered up the hill despite crush loads and severe congestion. As far as we know, the only casualties were one wheel and the tap to the keg.
Thanks to the munipal-quality construction work, Muni Gone WILD will definitely be back next year, WILDER than ever! Mark your calendars […]
Many thanks to Julia for taking all the photos
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HOLY SHIT we are 5 days to SHOW TIME! As always with Muni we’ve got a tight schedule to keep so pay attention!
CATCHING THE BUS:
We are meeting at 7:30 AM. At 7:45 we start moving toward the starting line. The tortillas fly at 8 and we are on the course. If […]
The bus is almost upon us!
Some detailing remains but she is almost ready to roll.
SUNDAY MAY 18 IS THE BIG DAY
The First Ride
Sunday saw the creation of the Bay to Breakers float.
In accordance with strict SFMTA guidelines the float was built of the most solid construction and ready to bear any load.
Incorporated features include:
Rated 1,000 pound capacity steel chassis
Pneumatic tires coupled with dynamic shock absorption system
Double-yolk steering mechanism
Planned additions:
Electric stereo and PA system
Multiple […]
Construction of the float begins Sunday!!!
MGW is proud to report that the Bay 2 Breakers chassis has arrived. No sooner had the last bolt been assembled before the float was stormed by WILD Muni enthusiasts! As the photo shows, these ladies are prepping for May 18 (note the libation and intoxicated demeanor).
THIS SUNDAY we begin […]
As we all know, a solid Muni bus begins with a solid chassis. That’s why, after heavy deliberation, the MGW executive board decided to order only the finest steel wagon to serve as the base of the Bay 2 Breakers float.
With a capacity of over 1000 pounds, this bus will not be breaking down (although […]
Drumroll, please…
The official song of the 2008 Bay to Breakers Muni Gone WILD float will be:
“Another One Rides the Bus,” by none other than Weird Al Yankovic. Watch the music video and commit to memory!
The 2008 Muni Gone WILD Bay to Breakers Conceptual Float has been released. The idea is to build a Muni bus out of plywood. It will carry WILD passengers and sufficient beer. Features include beer bong trolley poles, hand brakes and a stereo system.
Construction is slated to start in late March. […]
Here at MGW, we hold two dates with special reverence each year. First is December 28, which commemorates that day in 1912 when the A-Geary streetcar began service. Not only was it Muni’s first route, but Muni was the country’s first publicly-owned transit system. You can bet Mayor “Sunny Jim” Rolph, who conducted the first […]