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  • Union Transfer, Philadelphia, USA January 19, 2024
  • Webster Hall, New York, USA January 18, 2024
  • The Fillmore, Silver Spring, USA January 17, 2024
  • The Eastern, Atlanta, USA January 15, 2024
  • House of Blues, New Orleans, USA January 14, 2024
  • House of Blues, Houston, USA January 12, 2024
  • Emo’s, Austin, USA January 11, 2024
  • House of Blues, Dallas, USA January 10, 2024
  • The Van Buren, Phoenix, USA January 8, 2024
  • House of Blues, San Diego, USA January 6, 2024
  • Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, USA January 5, 2024
  • The Filmore, San Francisco, USA January 4, 2024
  • Riot Fest, Chicago, USA September 17, 2023
  • Bottom Lounge, Chicago, USA September 15, 2023
  • Bumbershoot Festival, Seattle, USA September 2, 2023
  • Vivary Park, Taunton, UK August 24, 2023
  • Umelda Club, Ossaka, Japan April 21, 2023
  • The Liquidroom, Tokyo, Japan April 20, 2023
  • Liquid Room, Tokyo, Japan April 19, 2023
  • The Garden Hall, Tokyo, Japan April 18, 2023
  • Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, USA February 18, 2023
  • The Fillmore, San Francisco, USA February 17, 2023
  • Crystal Ballroom, Portland, USA February 15, 2023
  • Showbox, Seattle, USA February 14, 2023
  • Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, USA February 13, 2023
  • Ogden Theatre, Denver, USA February 11, 2023
  • First Avenue, Minneapolis, USA February 9, 2023
  • Majestic Theatre, Madison, USA February 8, 2023
  • The Vic Theatre, Chicago, USA February 7, 2023
  • Majestic Theatre, Detroit, USA February 5, 2023
  • History, Toronto, Canada February 4, 2023
  • Corona Theatre, Montreal, Canada February 3, 2023
  • Big Night Live, Boston, USA February 2, 2023
  • Brooklyn Steel, New York, USA January 31, 2023
  • Webster Hall, New York, USA January 30, 2023
  • Elysée Montmartre, Paris, France December 18, 2022
  • Gagarin 205, Athens, Greece December 16, 2022
  • The Studio, Auckland, New Zealand December 6, 2022
  • Freo.Social, Perth, Australia December 4, 2022
  • Princess Theatre, Brisbane, Australia December 2, 2022
  • Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia December 1, 2022
  • The Forum, Melbourne, Australia November 30, 2022
  • The Gov, Adelaide, Australia November 29, 2022
  • Zakk, Dusseldorf, Germany November 15, 2022
  • Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany November 14, 2022
  • Rolling Stone Beach, Weißenhaus, Germany November 12, 2022
  • Here (Outernet), London November 5, 2022
  • Connect Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland August 26, 2022
  • Lakefest, Eastnor, UK August 12, 2022
  • South Facing, London, UK August 6, 2022
  • Off Festival, Katowice, Poland August 5, 2022
  • Pop Messe, Brno, Czech Republic July 30, 2022
  • Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain June 9, 2022
  • Primavera Sound, Barcelona, Spain June 8, 2022
  • Concorde 2, Brighton, UK June 6, 2022
  • The Roundhouse, London, UK April 29, 2022
  • O2 Ritz, Manchester, UK April 28, 2022
  • Boiler Shop, Newcastle, UK April 27, 2022
  • SWG3, Glasgow, UK April 26, 2022
  • Marble Factory, Bristol, UK April 24, 2022
  • O2 Academy, Oxford, UK April 23, 2022
  • Waterfront, Norwich, UK April 22, 2022
  • Foundry, Sheffield, UK April 21, 2022
  • Esquires, Bedford, UK April 20, 2022
  • Streamed gig, Omeara, London UK August 6, 2020
  • Le Trianon, Paris, France February 13, 2020
  • Hard Club, Porto, Portugal February 11, 2020
  • Lisboa Ao Vivo, Lisbon, Portugal February 10, 2020
  • Sala But, Madrid, Spain February 8, 2020
  • Sala Apolo, Barcelona, Spain February 7, 2020
  • Festival Antigel, Geneva, Switzerland February 5, 2020
  • Santeria Toscana, Milan, Italy February 4, 2020
  • Strom, Munich, Germany February 2, 2020
  • Lido, Berlin, Germany February 2, 2020
  • Gruenspan, Hamburg, Germany January 31, 2020
  • Gloria Theatre, Cologne, Germany January 30, 2020
  • Trix, Antwerp, Belgium January 29, 2020
  • Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands January 28, 2020
  • Bordeaux Rock, Bordeaux, France January 25, 2020
  • The Ritz, Manchester, UK December 12, 2019
  • Beckett University, Leeds, UK December 11, 2019
  • The Barbican, London, UK December 9, 2019
  • Engine Rooms, Southampton, UK December 8, 2019
  • Boiler Shop, Newcastle, UK December 6, 2019
  • Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, UK December 5, 2019
  • SWG3, Glasgow, UK December 4, 2019
  • Town Hall, Oxford, UK December 3, 2019
  • O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK December 1, 2019
  • Foundry, Sheffield, UK November 30, 2019
  • The Waterfront, Norwich, UK November 29, 2019
  • Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan November 6, 2019
  • Ex Theater, Tokyo, Japan November 5, 2019
  • Rye Festival, Shanghai, China November 2, 2019
  • The Observatory, Santa Ana, USA October 16, 2019
  • House of Blues, San Diego, USA October 15, 2019
  • Teragram Ballroom, Los Angeles, USA October 14, 2019
  • Desert Daze, California, USA October 13, 2019
  • Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, USA October 11, 2019
  • Wonder Ballroom, Portland, USA October 9, 2019
  • Millenium Music, Portland, USA, instore October 9, 2019
  • The Crocodile, Seattle, USA October 8, 2019
  • KEXP, Triple Door, Seattle, USA October 8, 2019
  • Venue, Vancouver, Canada October 7, 2019
  • Boulder Theatre, Boulder, USA October 4, 2019
  • Tree’s, Dallas, USA October 2, 2019
  • Mohawk, Austin, USA October 1, 2019
  • Waterloo Records, Austin, USA, instore October 1, 2019
  • Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, USA September 29, 2019
  • Criminal Records, Atlanta, USA, instore September 29, 2019
  • Orange Peel, Asheville, USA September 28, 2019
  • Cat’s Cradle, Carborro, USA September 27, 2019
  • Exit/In, Nashville, USA September 26, 2019
  • Grimey’s, Nashville, USA, instore September 26, 2019
  • Union Transfer, Philadelphia, USA September 24, 2019
  • 9.30 Club, Washington, USA September 22, 2019
  • Brooklyn Steel, New York, USA September 21, 2019
  • Paradise Rock Club, Boston, USA September 20, 2019
  • Fairmount, Montreal, Canada September 18, 2019
  • Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Canada September 17, 2019
  • St Andrews Hall, Detroit, USA September 16, 2019
  • Riot Fest, Chicago, USA September 15, 2019
  • Luna Music, Indianapolis, USA, instore September 14, 2019
  • Athenaeum Theatre, Columbus, USA September 13, 2019
  • Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia September 6, 2019
  • Forum, Melbourne, Australia September 5, 2019
  • The Tivoli, Brisbane, Australia September 4, 2019
  • Astor Theatre, Perth, Australia August 31, 2019
  • Powerstation, Auckland, New Zealand August 29, 2019
  • Todays Festival, Torino, Italy August 23, 2019
  • Truck Records, Oxford instore August 21, 2019
  • Pryzm, Kingston, UK August 20, 2019
  • Resident Brighton instore August 19, 2019
  • Rough Trade Bristol instore August 18, 2019
  • Rough Trade East instore August 17, 2019
  • Ejekt Festival, Greece July 17, 2019
  • Workmen’s Club, Dublin, Ireland June 8, 2019
  • Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland June 8, 2019
  • Limelight 2, Belfast, NI June 7, 2019
  • Dolans Warehouse, Limerick, Ireland June 6, 2019
  • This is Tomorrow Festival, Newcastle, UK May 25, 2019
  • Club Fauna, Chile April 30, 2019
  • Audio Club, São Paulo, Brazil April 27, 2019
  • Moth Club, Hackney, London April 23, 2019
  • Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, UK December 4, 2018
  • EartH, Hackney, London, UK December 3, 2018
  • The Trinity Centre, Bristol, UK December 2, 2018
  • Dreamland, Margate, UK November 30, 2018
  • St George’s Church, Brighton, UK November 29, 2018
  • Super Generation Festival, Bandung, Indonesia November 24, 2018
  • Visor Festival, Benidorm, Spain November 2, 2018
  • Festival No.6, Portmeirion, UK September 7, 2018
  • The Assembly, Leamington Spa, UK September 6, 2018
  • Engine Rooms, Southampton, UK September 5, 2018
  • Bingley Live, Myrtle Park, Bingley, UK September 2, 2018
  • The Tramshed, Cardiff, UK September 1, 2018
  • Plug, Sheffield, UK August 31, 2018
  • Electric Fields, Drumlanrig Castle, Scotland August 30, 2018
  • SuperUho Festival, Primoštenu, Croatia August 8, 2018
  • British Summer Time, Hyde Park, London, UK July 7, 2018
  • Pohoda Festival, Trencin, Slovakia July 6, 2018
  • I-Days, Milan, Italy June 23, 2018
  • Primavera Sound 2018, Barcelona, Spain June 1, 2018
  • Common People, Oxford, UK May 27, 2018
  • Tomavistas Festival, Spain May 26, 2018
  • Sub89, Reading, UK May 23, 2018
  • St Paul’s, Worthing, UK April 28, 2018
  • Tango Live, Beijing, China March 1, 2018
  • Modernsky Lab, Shangai, China February 28, 2018
  • MacPherson Stadium, Yau Tsim Mong, Hong Kong February 26, 2018
  • Hyundai Card Understage, Seoul, Korea, Republic Of February 24, 2018
  • Legacy, Taipei, Taiwan February 23, 2018
  • Namba Hatch, Osaka, Japan February 21, 2018
  • Dome City Hall, Tokyo, Japan February 19, 2018
  • ULU, London, UK February 16, 2018
  • Hydro, Glasgow, UK December 16, 2017
  • The Garage, Aberdeen, UK December 15, 2017
  • Queens Hall, Edinburgh, UK November 14, 2017
  • Boiler Shop, Newcastle, UK November 13, 2017
  • O2 Academy, Liverpool, UK November 12, 2017
  • Beckett University, Leeds, UK November 10, 2017
  • SWX, Bristol, UK November 9, 2017
  • 6Music Live Session November 9, 2017
  • The O2 Institute, Birmingham, UK November 8, 2017
  • O2 Forum, London, UK November 7, 2017
  • Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany November 5, 2017
  • Rolling Stone Weekend, Ferienpark Weissenhäuser Strand, Wangels, Germany November 4, 2017
  • TivoliVredenburg Ronda, Utrecht, Netherlands November 3, 2017
  • Pitchfork Paris, Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris, France November 2, 2017
  • Transbordeur, Villeurbanne, France October 31, 2017
  • Botanique, Brussels, Belgium October 30, 2017
  • SOY Festival Le Lieu Unique, Nantes, France October 29, 2017
  • BIME Festival, Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain October 27, 2017
  • El Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico October 2, 2017
  • Music Tastes Good Festival, Long Beach, CA, USA September 30, 2017
  • Masonic Lodge, Hollywood Forever, Los Angeles, CA, USA September 29, 2017
  • The Fillmore, San Francisco, USA September 26, 2017
  • Amazon Music Session, Seattle, USA September 25, 2017
  • The Neptune Theatre, Seattle, USA September 24, 2017
  • Crystal Ballroom, Portland, USA September 23, 2017
  • Metro Music Hall, Salt Lake City, USA September 21, 2017
  • Summit Hall, Denver, US September 20, 2017
  • Colorado Public Radio Acoustic Session September 20, 2017
  • Hostess Club All-Nighter, Makuhari Messe, Tokyo, Japan August 19, 2017
  • Green Man Festival, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK August 17, 2017
  • Ypsigrock Festival, Sicily, Italy August 11, 2017
  • XOYO, London, UK July 28, 2017
  • Sixth & I Historical Synagogue, Washington, US July 23, 2017
  • Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, US July 22, 2017
  • WXPN, World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, US July 21, 2017
  • Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, New York, US July 20, 2017
  • Royale, Boston, US July 19, 2017
  • Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Canada July 17, 2017
  • Pitchfork Festival, Chicago, US July 16, 2017
  • Latitude Festival, UK July 14, 2017
  • FIB Bennicassim Festival, Spain July 13, 2017
  • Ritz, Manchester, UK July 11, 2017
  • New Theatre, Oxford, UK July 10, 2017
  • Pointu Festival, France July 8, 2017
  • Glastonbury Festival 2017, UK June 23, 2017
  • New Slang, Kingston, UK June 22, 2017
  • Rough Trade East, London, UK June 19, 2017
  • Village Underground, London, UK June 12, 2017
  • Northside Festival, Denmark June 10, 2017
  • The Tabernacle, Talgarth, Wales May 13, 2017
  • 6 Music Festival, Barrowlands, Glasgow, UK March 24, 2017
  • Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland March 22, 2017
  • Belfast Limelight, Northern Ireland March 21, 2017
  • Bestival, Isle of Wight, UK September 10, 2016
  • Concorde 2, Brighton, UK (Second night) September 8, 2016
  • Concorde 2, Brighton, UK (First night) September 7, 2016
  • Neon Lights Festival, Singapore November 29, 2015
  • Clockenflap Festival, Hong Kong November 27, 2015
  • Zepp Divercity, Tokyo, Japan November 25, 2015
  • Namba Hatch, Osaka, Japan November 24, 2015
  • The Republik, Honolulu, USA November 19, 2015
  • Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, Canada November 17, 2015
  • Neptune, Seattle, USA November 16, 2015
  • Crystal Ballroom, Portland, USA November 15, 2015
  • The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, USA November 14, 2015
  • The Wiltern, Los Angeles, USA November 12, 2015
  • Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, USA November 9, 2015
  • Fun Fun Fun Festival, Austin, USA November 7, 2015
  • Saturn, Birmingham, USA November 6, 2015
  • Institute, Birmingham, UK October 22, 2015
  • Rock City, Nottingham, UK October 21, 2015
  • The Queens Hall, Edinburgh, UK October 19, 2015
  • O2 Academy, Newcastle, UK October 18, 2015
  • Anson Rooms, Bristol, UK October 17, 2015
  • O2 Academy, Liverpool, UK October 15, 2015
  • O2 Academy, Brixton, London, UK October 14, 2015
  • The Waterfront, Norwich, UK October 12, 2015
  • O2 Academy, Leeds, UK October 11, 2015
  • Paradise Club, Boston, USA October 3, 2015
  • House of Blues, Cleveland, USA October 2, 2015
  • St Andrew’s Hall, Detroit, USA October 1, 2015
  • Mill City Nights, Minneapolis, MN, USA September 29, 2015
  • Pygmalion Music Festival, Champaign, IL, USA September 27, 2015
  • MidPoint Festival, Cincinnati, USA September 26, 2015
  • The Riviera Theater, Chicago, USA September 25, 2015
  • The Stone Pony, Asbury Park, USA September 23, 2015
  • Irving Plaza, New York, USA (Second night) September 22, 2015
  • Irving Plaza, New York, USA (First night) September 21, 2015
  • Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, USA September 19, 2015
  • College Street Music Hall, New Haven, USA September 18, 2015
  • 9: 30 Club, Washington DC, USA September 17, 2015
  • Electric Picnic, Ireland September 4, 2015
  • Pukkelpop, Hasselt, Belgium August 22, 2015
  • For Noise Festival, Pully, Switzerland August 21, 2015
  • La Route Du Rock Festival, Saint-Malo, FR August 16, 2015
  • Way Out West Festival, Gothenburg, SWE August 15, 2015
  • Flow Festival, Helsinki, Finland August 14, 2015
  • Øya Festival, Norway August 13, 2015
  • Off Festival, Poland August 8, 2015
  • KEXP Radio Session (Andy & Mark Acoustic) August 8, 2015
  • A Summer’s Tale, Germany August 6, 2015
  • Fuji Rock Festival, Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata, Japan July 26, 2015
  • Ansan Valley Rock Festival, Korea July 24, 2015
  • Melt! Festival, Germany July 19, 2015
  • Best Kept Secret Festival, Netherlands June 20, 2015
  • Field Day Festival, Victoria Park, London, UK June 7, 2015
  • Primavera Sound 2015, Porto, Portugal June 6, 2015
  • Terminal 5, New York, USA June 4, 2015
  • Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Canada June 2, 2015
  • Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, USA June 1, 2015
  • Primavera Sound 2015, Barcelona, Spain May 29, 2015
  • Olympia, Paris, France May 27, 2015
  • Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands May 26, 2015
  • Roundhouse, London, UK May 24, 2015
  • Albert Hall, Manchester, UK May 23, 2015
  • Barrowlands, Glasgow, UK May 22, 2015
  • BBC 6music live session May 20, 2015
  • Shaky Knees Festival, Atlanta, USA May 10, 2015
  • Terminal West, Atlanta, USA May 8, 2015
  • Coachella Festival, Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA, USA April 17, 2015
  • Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, San Diego, USA April 16, 2015
  • Fox Theater, Pomona, CA, USA April 14, 2015
  • Warfield, San Francisco, CA, USA April 13, 2015
  • Coachella Festival, Empire Polo Grounds, Indio, CA, USA April 10, 2015
  • Roxy, West Hollywood, CA, USA April 8, 2015
  • O2 Academy, Oxford, UK April 5, 2015
  • 100 Club, London, UK (Mark & Andy Acoustic) February 19, 2015
  • Benicassim Festival, Benicassim, SP August 5, 1995
  • Club Quattro, Nagoya, Japan January 31, 1995
  • Skala Espacio, Fukuoka, Japan January 29, 1995
  • Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan January 28, 1995
  • Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan January 27, 1995
  • Shibuya Kokaido, Tokyo, Japan January 26, 1995
  • Liquid Room, Tokyo, Japan January 24, 1995
  • Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK December 29, 1994
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK December 16, 1994
  • Terminal Export, Nancy, France November 25, 1994
  • Le Transbordeur, Lyon, France November 24, 1994
  • Théâtre du Morlin, Marseilles, France November 23, 1994
  • Le Confluent, Toulouse, France November 22, 1994
  • Salle du Vigean, Bordeaux, France November 21, 1994
  • Zenith, Paris, France November 19, 1994
  • l’Escalle, Nantes, France November 18, 1994
  • Royal Albert Hall, London, UK September 21, 1994
  • Academy, Manchester, UK September 19, 1994
  • Town & Country Club, Leeds, UK September 18, 1994
  • Barrowlands, Glasgow, UK September 17, 1994
  • Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, UK September 16, 1994
  • Guildhall, Portsmouth, UK September 15, 1994
  • Mandela Hall, Belfast, UK September 12, 1994
  • Tivoli, Dublin, Ireland September 11, 1994
  • The Bier Keller, Bracknell, UK August 25, 1994
  • Old Gaol, Abingdon, UK August 20, 1994
  • Glastonbury Festival, Glastonbury, UK June 25, 1994
  • Guildhall, Gloucester, UK June 24, 1994
  • Royal Albert Hall, London June 4, 1994
  • Studio 105, Paris, France June 2, 1994
  • Radio 1 Roadshow, South Park, Oxford, UK May 31, 1994
  • The Garage, London, UK May 25, 1994
  • Crazy’s, Eskiltuna, Sweden September 25, 1993
  • Kulterhuset Stora Salen, Jonkopping, Sweden September 24, 1993
  • The Melody, Stockholm, Sweden September 23, 1993
  • Meijeret, Lund, Sweden September 22, 1993
  • Barowiak, Uppsala, Sweden September 21, 1993
  • Rockefeller Music Hall, Oslo, Norway September 19, 1993
  • Hulen, Bergen, Norway September 18, 1993
  • Parc Des Expositions, Angers, France July 13, 1993
  • Provinssirock Festival, Seinajoki, Finland June 12, 1993
  • Bergslags Rock Festival, Fagersta, Sweden June 5, 1993
  • Dairy Rock Festval, Lund, Sweden June 5, 1993
  • Stodola Club, Varsovie, Poland May 28, 1993
  • Rodon Club, Athens, Greece April 24, 1993
  • Rodon Club, Athens, Greece April 23, 1993
  • Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, UK March 13, 1993
  • Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK March 12, 1993
  • The Venue, Oxford, UK March 11, 1993
  • Terminal Export, Nancy, France October 28, 1992
  • Transbordeur, Lyon, France October 27, 1992
  • Le Rockstore, Montpellier, France October 26, 1992
  • Pabellon De Los Deportes, Madrid, Spain October 24, 1992
  • Garaje Arena, Valencia, Spain October 23, 1992
  • Zeleste, Barcelona, Spain October 22, 1992
  • Theatre Barbey, Bordeux, France October 20, 1992
  • Exo Sept, Rouen, France October 19, 1992
  • Elysee Montmarte, Paris, France October 17, 1992
  • Salle De La Citie, Rennes, France October 16, 1992
  • City Square, Milan, Italy September 30, 1992
  • Nachtwek, Munich, Germany September 29, 1992
  • Altes Schitzenhaus, Stuttgard, Germany September 28, 1992
  • P.C.69. Bielefeld, Germany September 27, 1992
  • The Loft, Berlin, Germany September 25, 1992
  • Docks, Hamburg, Germany September 24, 1992
  • Jovel, Munster, Germany September 23, 1992
  • Stadhalle Mulhei, Koln, Germany September 22, 1992
  • Zeche, Bochum, Germany September 21, 1992
  • Pumplehurst, Copenhagen, Denmark September 19, 1992
  • XL, Gothenburg, Sweden September 18, 1992
  • New Melody, Stockholm, Sweden September 17, 1992
  • Festival Metropolis, Rotterdam, Netherlands September 6, 1992
  • Reading Festival, Reading, UK August 29, 1992
  • Palace, Melbourne, Australia July 24, 1992
  • University, Melbourne, Australia July 23, 1992
  • Transformers Nightclub, Brisbane, Australia July 22, 1992
  • The Phoenician, Sydney, Australia July 19, 1992
  • The Phoenician, Sydney, Australia July 18, 1992
  • Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia July 17, 1992
  • Old Lion Hotel, Adelaide, Australia July 15, 1992
  • Berlin Nightclub, Perth, Australia July 13, 1992
  • NHK Hall, Tokyo, Japan July 8, 1992
  • Shibuya On Air, Tokyo, Japan July 7, 1992
  • Diamond Hall, Nagoya, Japan July 6, 1992
  • Koseinenkin Kaikan, Osaka, Japan July 4, 1992
  • The Academy, New York, USA June 20, 1992
  • The Paradise, Boston, USA June 19, 1992
  • Toads Place, New Haven, USA June 18, 1992
  • City Gardens, Trenton, USA June 17, 1992
  • Trocadero, Philadelphia, USA June 16, 1992
  • 9:30 Club, Washington, USA June 14, 1992
  • Cats Cradle, Chappel Hill, USA June 13, 1992
  • 1313 Club, Charlotte, USA June 12, 1992
  • Cotton Club, Atlanta, USA June 11, 1992
  • Sloss Furnace, Birmingham, USA June 10, 1992
  • Tipitina’s, New Orleans, USA June 8, 1992
  • Numbers, Houston, USA June 7, 1992
  • Back Room, Austin, USA June 6, 1992
  • Deep Ellum Live, Dallas, USA June 5, 1992
  • Price Centre Ballroom, San Diego, USA May 31, 1992
  • The Palace, Los Angeles, USA (two nights + 30th May) May 29, 1992
  • Coach House, S. Juan Capistrano, USA May 28, 1992
  • Anaconda Theatre, Santa Barbara, USA May 26, 1992
  • The Edge, Palo Alto, USA May 25, 1992
  • Catalyst, Santa Cruz, USA May 24, 1992
  • Slim’s, San Francisco, USA May 23, 1992
  • Cattle Club, Sacramento, USA May 22, 1992
  • Melody Ballroom, Portland, USA May 20, 1992
  • Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, Canada May 19, 1992
  • Harpos, Victoria, Canada May 18, 1992
  • Rckcndy, Seattle, USA May 17, 1992
  • University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA May 15, 1992
  • Gothic Theatre, Denver, USA May 14, 1992
  • The Shadow, Kansas City, USA May 12, 1992
  • Ranch Bowl, Omaha, USA May 11, 1992
  • First Avenue, Minneapolis, USA May 10, 1992
  • Cabaret Metro, Chicago, USA May 8, 1992
  • Bogarts, Cincinnati, USA May 7, 1992
  • Empire, Cleveland, USA May 6, 1992
  • Saint Andrew’s Hall, Detroit, USA May 5, 1992
  • R.P.M., Toronto, Canada May 3, 1992
  • K.G.B., Barcelona, Spain April 4, 1992
  • The Loft, Berlin, Germany April 1, 1992
  • Warteshaal, Koln, Germany March 31, 1992
  • Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany March 30, 1992
  • Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands March 29, 1992
  • Brixton Academy, London, UK (Second night) March 27, 1992
  • Brixton Academy, London, UK (First night) March 26, 1992
  • The Event, Brighton, UK March 25, 1992
  • De Montfort Hall, Leicester, UK March 23, 1992
  • Arts Centre, Poole, UK March 22, 1992
  • Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone, UK March 21, 1992
  • Guildhall, Portsmouth, UK March 20, 1992
  • Leisure Centre, Newport, UK March 19, 1992
  • University, Exeter, UK March 18, 1992
  • Hummingbird, Birmingham, UK March 17, 1992
  • Royal Court, Liverpool, UK March 16, 1992
  • Mayfair, Newcastle, UK March 15, 1992
  • Barrowlands, Glasgow, UK March 12, 1992
  • Capitol, Aberdeen, UK March 11, 1992
  • Town Hall, Middlesborough, UK March 9, 1992
  • Academy, Manchester, UK March 7, 1992
  • University, Leeds, UK March 6, 1992
  • Octagon, Sheffield, UK March 5, 1992
  • Victoria Hall, Hanley, UK March 4, 1992
  • Assembly Rooms, Derby, UK March 3, 1992
  • UEA, Norwich, UK March 2, 1992
  • Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK March 1, 1992
  • Apollo Theatre, Oxford, UK February 7, 1992
  • ULU, London, UK December 19, 1991
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK December 17, 1991
  • Transbordeur, Lyon, FR October 19, 1991
  • La Cigale, Paris, FR October 18, 1991
  • L’Aeronef, Lille, FR October 17, 1991
  • Pukkelpop, Hasselt, BEL August 25, 1991
  • Hultsfred Festival, Hultsfred, SWE August 10, 1991
  • Feile Festival, Thurles, IRE August 2, 1991
  • Slough Festival, Slough, UK July 27, 1991
  • Polytechnic, Leeds, UK July 25, 1991
  • Bizarre Festival, Giessen, GER June 29, 1991
  • Paddington R.S.L. Club, AUS June 26, 1991
  • The Venue, Sydney, AUS June 25, 1991
  • Palace, Melbourne, AUS June 23, 1991
  • In A Different Place LP June 23, 1991
  • Hordern Theatre, Sydney, AUS June 22, 1991
  • East Leagues Club, Brisbane, AUS June 21, 1991
  • Club Citta, Kawasaki, JP June 18, 1991
  • Senkei Hall, Osaka, JP June 17, 1991
  • Club Quattro, Nagoya, JP June 15, 1991
  • Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, JP June 14, 1991
  • Crystal Palace Bowl, London, UK June 8, 1991
  • Les Enfants Terribles, Lille, FR June 6, 1991
  • Music Hall, Aberdeen, UK June 5, 1991
  • Living Arts, Philadelphia, USA April 26, 1991
  • Club Met, Harrisburg, USA April 25, 1991
  • 9.30 Club, Washington, USA April 24, 1991
  • 9.30 Club, Washington, USA April 23, 1991
  • Cat’s Cradle, Chappel Hill, USA April 22, 1991
  • Cotton Club, Atlanta, USA April 20, 1991
  • Tipitina’s, New Orleans, USA April 19, 1991
  • Numbers, Houston, USA April 18, 1991
  • Back Room, Austin, USA April 17, 1991
  • Deep Ellum, Dallas, USA April 16, 1991
  • Lingerie, Los Angeles, USA April 13, 1991
  • Bogarts, Long Beach, USA April 12, 1991
  • The Roxy, Los Angeles, USA April 11, 1991
  • The Roxy, Los Angeles, USA April 10, 1991
  • The I Beam, San Francisco, USA April 8, 1991
  • The Edge, Palo Alto, USA April 7, 1991
  • Cattle Club, Sacramento, USA April 6, 1991
  • Gothic Theatre, Denver, USA April 3, 1991
  • First Avenue, Minneapolis, USA April 1, 1991
  • Cabaret Metro, Chicago, USA March 30, 1991
  • Bogarts, Cincinnati, USA March 29, 1991
  • Empire, Cleveland, USA March 28, 1991
  • Latin Quarter, Detroit, USA March 27, 1991
  • R.P.M.,Toronto, CAN March 26, 1991
  • The Paradise, Boston, USA March 23, 1991
  • Marquee, New York, USA March 22, 1991
  • Maxwells, Hoboken, USA March 21, 1991
  • Babyface, Providence, USA March 20, 1991
  • Town & Country Club, London, UK March 8, 1991
  • Town & Country Club, London, UK March 7, 1991
  • Kilburn National Ballroom, London, UK March 6, 1991
  • Rock City, Nottingham, UK March 5, 1991
  • Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK March 4, 1991
  • University, Cardiff, UK March 3, 1991
  • Academy, Manchester, UK March 2, 1991
  • University, Birmngham, UK March 1, 1991
  • Vaartkapoen, Brussels, BEL February 25, 1991
  • Luxor, Koln, GER February 24, 1991
  • Odeon, Munster, GER February 23, 1991
  • Grose Freiheit, Hamburg, GER February 22, 1991
  • The Loft, Berlin, GER February 21, 1991
  • Theaterfabrik, Munich, GER February 20, 1991
  • Wembley Arena, London, UK January 19, 1991
  • Shibuya Club Quattro, Tokyo, JP December 10, 1990
  • Shibuya Club Quattro, Tokyo, JP December 9, 1990
  • Club Citta, Kawasaki, JP December 7, 1990
  • Club Citta, Kawasaki, JP December 6, 1990
  • IMP Hall, Osaka, JP December 5, 1990
  • Logo, Hamburg, GER December 2, 1990
  • Espace Ornano, Paris, FR November 30, 1990
  • Summum, Grenoble, FR November 29, 1990
  • Club 3000, Clermont Ferrand, FR November 28, 1990
  • Rockstore, Montpellier, FR November 27, 1990
  • Cave Des Manoirs, Martigny, SW November 25, 1990
  • Klub K4, Ljubljana, YU November 22, 1990
  • SKC, Belgrade, YU November 21, 1990
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  • l’Usine, Genève, SW November 16, 1990
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  • Barowiak, Uppsala, SWE November 11, 1990
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  • Nighttown, Rotterdam, NL November 8, 1990
  • Paard, Den Haag, NL November 6, 1990
  • Tivoli, Utrecht, NL November 5, 1990
  • Futurama Festival, Deinze, BEL November 4, 1990
  • The Event, Brighton, UK October 31, 1990
  • Lemon Grove, Exeter, UK October 30, 1990
  • Town & Country Club, London, UK October 28, 1990
  • Town & Country Club, London, UK October 27, 1990
  • UEA, Norwich, UK October 26, 1990
  • Octagon, Sheffield, UK October 25, 1990
  • Queen Mary Union, Glasgow, UK October 24, 1990
  • Calton Studios, Edinburgh, UK October 23, 1990
  • Mayfair, Newcastle, UK October 22, 1990
  • Mandela Hall, Belfast, UK October 20, 1990
  • McGonagles, Dublin, IR October 19, 1990
  • Apollo Theatre, Oxford, UK October 17, 1990
  • Institute, Birmingham, UK October 16, 1990
  • International II, Manchester, UK October 15, 1990
  • Victoria Rooms, Bristol,UK October 14, 1990
  • Astoria, London ,UK October 9, 1990
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  • Civic Centre, Aylesbury, UK August 23, 1990
  • Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, DEN July 1, 1990
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  • Town Hall, Oxford, UK May 17, 1990
  • Dance Factory, Dundee, UK May 13, 1990
  • Mayfair, Glasgow, UK May 12, 1990
  • Venue, Edinburgh, UK May 11, 1990
  • Riverside, Newcastle, UK May 10, 1990
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  • International, Manchester, UK May 5, 1990
  • Trinity College, Dublin, IR May 4, 1990
  • Limelight, Belfast, UK May 3, 1990
  • University, Liverpool, UK May 1, 1990
  • Polytechnic, Nottingham, UK April 28, 1990
  • Legends, Warrington, UK April 27, 1990
  • Sugarhouse, Lancaster, UK April 26, 1990
  • Digbeth Irish Centre, Birmingham, UK April 25, 1990
  • Plinston Hall, Letchworth, UK April 24, 1990
  • Elysée Montmarte, Paris, FR April 20, 1990
  • Ancienne Belgique, Brusells, BEL April 19, 1990
  • Paradiso, Amserdam, NL April 18, 1990
  • Academy, Bournemouth, UK April 16, 1990
  • Assembly Rooms, Derby, UK April 14, 1990
  • Trade Union Centre, Reading, UK April 13, 1990
  • Bierkeller, Bristol, UK April 12, 1990
  • Arts Centre, Salisbury, UK April 11, 1990
  • Zap Club, Brighton, UK April 10, 1990
  • Psychic Dance Hall, Windsor, UK April 9, 1990
  • Civic Centre, Aylesbury, UK April 7, 1990
  • ULU, London, UK April 6, 1990
  • The Junction, Cambridge, UK April 4, 1990
  • Borderline, London, UK April 3, 1990
  • LSE The Quad, London, UK March 9, 1990
  • ULU, London, UK March 8, 1990
  • College of Technology, Glasgow, UK February 28, 1990
  • Whoosh Club, Newcastle, UK February 27, 1990
  • Vienna, Lincoln, UK February 26, 1990
  • Toby Jug, Doncaster, UK February 25, 1990
  • Boardwalk, Manchester, UK February 24, 1990
  • Planet X, Liverpool, UK February 23, 1990
  • Take Two, Sheffield, UK February 22, 1990
  • Princess Charlotte, Leicester, UK February 21, 1990
  • Bobby Browns, Nottingham, UK February 20, 1990
  • Duchess, Leeds, UK February 19, 1990
  • Burberries, Birmingham, UK February 18, 1990
  • Sea Scout Hall, Cambridge, UK February 17, 1990
  • Polytechnic, Bristol, UK February 16, 1990
  • JB’s, Dudley, UK February 9, 1990
  • The Shamrock Club, Peterborough, UK February 8, 1990
  • The Dial, Derby, UK February 7, 1990
  • Polytechnic, Kingston, UK February 6, 1990
  • Arts Centre, Norwich, UK February 5, 1990
  • Co-Op Hall, Oxford, UK February 3, 1990
  • The Richmond, Brighton, UK February 1, 1990
  • Royal Holloway College, Egham, UK January 31, 1990
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK (2nd Set) December 22, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK (1st Set) December 22, 1989
  • Subterranea, London, UK December 13, 1989
  • Camden Falcon, London, UK December 7, 1989
  • Syndrome, London, UK November 30, 1989
  • Joiners Arms, Southampton, UK November 23, 1989
  • ULU, London, UK November 17, 1989
  • Town & Country Club, London, UK November 8, 1989
  • Zap Club, Brighton, UK November 7, 1989
  • Polytechnic, Leicester, UK November 3, 1989
  • Hummingbird, Birmingham, UK November 2, 1989
  • Polytechnic, Sheffield, UK November 1, 1989
  • Polytechnic, Oxford, UK October 30, 1989
  • The YMCA, Chelmsford, UK October 19, 1989
  • The Square, Harlow, UK October 16, 1989
  • Dingwalls, London, UK October 11, 1989
  • Co-Op Hall, Oxford, UK October 7, 1989
  • Electric Broom Cupboard, Sherborne, UK October 6, 1989
  • Camden Falcon, London, UK September 29, 1989
  • Camden Falcon, London, UK August 5, 1989
  • South Parks, Oxford, UK July 23, 1989
  • White Horse, Hampstead, UK July 15, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK July 14, 1989
  • Nags Head, High Wycombe, UK July 13, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK (2nd set) June 16, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK (1st Set) June 16, 1989
  • Polytechnic, Oxford, UK June 5, 1989
  • University, Swansea, UK May 6, 1989
  • Co-Op Hall, Oxford, UK April 8, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK March 30, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK March 22, 1989
  • Mill, Banbury, UK March 18, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK March 3, 1989
  • Mill, Banbury, UK February 18, 1989
  • Banbury FC, Banbury, UK February 10, 1989
  • Jericho Tavern, Oxford, UK January 27, 1989
  • Wood Green Hall, Banbury, UK December 19, 1988

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60 MIN TOUR (Celebrate all things Music City)

The best way to experience Music City. See Lower Broadway, The District, Capital Mall, Marathon Motors, Centennial Park, Studio B, Music Row, Union Station, Hall of Fame,  Ryman, Johnny Cash Museum and so much more. Ride Nashville takes you through Nashville 1950’s style… and your tour guide is also a character from the 1950’s. You can expect to be entertained, educated, and celebrated along the way, in this one-of-a-kind adventure tour experience in Nashville, Tn.

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Ride Nashville was born out of a love for simpler times, cool rides, and a love for Music City USA. If you have ever wondered what it felt like to be in Nashville in the old days, or experience the history of Nashville in a fun, informative way, while being entertained and chauffeured in your own time machine….. This is for you!

Ride Nashville is a celebration of the history of Music City USA. Ride Nashville takes participants on a cruise through historic downtown Nashville, Tn, in a 1950’s era vehicle, While your host entertains you and  narrates your cruise while in era specific clothes and fashion!!!  Enjoy the many sights and sounds of Nashville, from the comfort of your very own time machine, while listening to the voices of the icons of country music of yesterday. Stop at a few points along the way for a ‘photo op,’ and enjoy a truly nostalgic experience.

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“You won’t be dissapointed! This is a GREAT way to visit Nashville and celebrate the rich history of Country Music.” – Gerald Kramer

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What is freeriding?

What? You haven’t heard about it? It’s called freeride and it’s arguably the most exciting snowsport competition of the 21st century.

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FREERIDING IS A philosophy.

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It’s a vertical free-verse poem on the mountain. It’s the ultimate expression of all that is fun and liberating about sliding on snow in wintertime.

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Forget placing slalom poles down the mountain. Forget building artificial jumps and hips and halfpipes and tabletops. Forget grooming the slopes even. Freeride contests are  100% natural, 100% clean . Indeed, the event is all about celebrating the god-given terrain features found on any mountainside in the most exciting and elemental format possible.  There‘s a start gate at the summit and a finish gate at the bottom. That’s it. Best run down wins .

It truly is that simple. Think  skiers and snowboarders choosing impossible-looking lines through cornices and cliff-faces and nasty couloirs . Think progressive: big jumps, mach-speed turns and full-on attack. Think entertaining.

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Launched in the winter of 1996, the Verbier Extreme was originally strictly a snowboard contest. But all that changed in 2004...

what THE history books say

The concept of freeride informs the very soul of the snowsport experience. The notion of freeriding was born the moment folks figured out how to secure their feet onto long planks of wood in order to move easier over the winter landscape – and discovered that they could suddenly shuck the bonds of gravity and fly. They were free. They could ride down the hill at will. They never looked back…

  • 1930's - 1940's

As far back as the 1930’s and ‘40’s, legendary ski champion  Emile Allais  and his merry band of mountain adventurers were already assaulting the couloirs and gullies that dropped from the heady summits around Mt Blanc and Chamonix. Some of their early descents beggar the imagination – especially considering the rudimentary nature of the gear they were using back then.

  • 1950's - 1960's

But it took until the late 1960’s and ‘70’s – when Ski Extreme was first coined by the French and the gear had improved substantially – for freeriding to really attract global attention. Much of it was due to the hard-charging styles of its main proponents – visionary mountain men like  Sylvain Saudan, Patrick Vallencant, Bruno Gouvy  and  Jean Marc Boivin  – who were stretching the limits of downhill riding in a way that had never been seen before. In these years, freeride was truly extreme. If you fell, you died…

  • 1960's - 1980's

But the Americans weren’t far behind. Led by pioneers like Montana’s  Bill Briggs  and California’s  Steve McKinney , a whole new generation of young riders begin testing themselves in the steep slopes of the Rockies, the Wasatch and the Sierra Nevada. More ‘Hollywood’ than their French counterparts, and far more into the entertainment aspects than the Europeans, icons like  Glen Plake  and  Scot Schmidt  brought a whole new aesthetic to the American ski experience in the 1980’s. It was their offbeat, out-there style, showcased by filmmaker  Greg Stump  in such seminal films at Blizzard of Aaaah’s that really set the stage for the launch of the first ever freeride contests.

  • 1990's - Today

And what a launch that was! The near-mythical World Extreme Ski Championships (WESC), contested on the hoary slopes of Alaska’s Wasatch Mountains, was the coming out party for a whole new gang of big-mountain freeriders. In fact, the start list for the inaugural 1991 contest reads like a Who’s Who of modern freeriding:  Doug Coombs  won the inaugural men’s title while  Kim Reichhelm  was tops in the women.

Meanwhile the Europeans – primarily the French and the Swedes – were honing their big-mountain techniques on the often-nasty inclines around Mont Blanc and the Savoie Region. But the moment they discovered there were contests happening in America, the while game changed. When a French teenager by the name of  Guerlain Chicherit  unleashed a corker of a run in flat-light and ugly Alaskan conditions to capture his first WESC title back in 1999 (and beat out his mentor,  Seb Michaud ), few people realized the enormous impact his Valdez victory would have on the freeriding movement. For the new World Champion wasn’t alone. Back home in France were dozens of young chargers just like him. Fast, smooth – and incredibly efficient on skis. Bold beyond belief. Yet completely sure of their stuff – even in big exposure.

This, many ski historian believe, was the true beginning of the freeride revolution…

But what about the snowboarders?

From the very inception of the sport in the early 1980’s, it was clear that the one-plank concept was ideal for attacking gnarly terrain and steep drops. More stable and easier to manage in difficult – or changing – conditions, the snowboard became the new tool of choice for many big mountain adventures. In fact, for many early freeride practitioners, it was a snowboard that got them into the backcountry in the first place!

Like the skiers, the snowboarders of the early 1990’s had their very own Alaska event in which to shine. Launched as the World Extreme Snowboarding Championships in 1992, the event soon morphed into the hugely popular King Of the Hill under visionary  Nick Peralta ’s guidance. Here too, the start list for these event events reads like a list of snowboarding royalty:  Matt Goodwill, Shaun Palmer, Steve Klassen, Julie Zell, Tina Basich, Anthonin Lieutaghi  and  Axel Pauporté .

It was just a matter of time before the two disciplines would join forces…

But it took a Swiss-Brit entrepreneur by the name of  Nicolas Hale-Woods  to make it happen. Launched in the winter of 1996, the Verbier Extreme was originally strictly a snowboard contest. But all that changed in 2004 when ten of the world’s top two-planked freeriders were invited to participate. The event was never the same again.

Today, FWT Management SA, a company based in Lutry/Switzerland oversees an annual world ski and snowboard circuit – the Freeride World Tour – that travels from Japan to Canada, the Pyrenees and the Alps with the final event in Verbier. The very cream of the proverbial riders crop – skiers and snowboarders, men and women – all vie for participation in this prestigious event. "The development since 1996 has gone beyond our expectations,” says Hale-Woods. “It’s a great event. But more importantly, the success of the FWT Junior and FWT Qualifier series, with over 130 events and 4,000 licenced riders wordwide is what gives a true dimension to the sport”.

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The Tour de France: A Brief History

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The Tour de France is an undeniably remarkable cycling event that encourages riders from all over the globe to stretch their personal physical limits and resilience.

Beginning with the first edition in 1903, the race has been through many changes, such as adding new stages and routes, and has become the massive race we know today.

In this blog, we will explore the history of this thrilling race, including the early years, the golden age where French and Italian cyclists dominated, and the modern era of cycling. It’s an inspiring journey that celebrates human achievement’s incredible power.

Humble Beginnings

The Tour de France was an incredibly audacious venture brought to life by Henri Desgrange, editor of the French sports newspaper L’Auto from 1900-1932.

Inspired by his background in cycling and organising sports events, Desgrange saw great promise in the six-day races in the United States and decided to take a chance to do something even more remarkable – a multi-stage race around France!

So it all started with Desgrange’s race announcement in January 1903. Fast forward half a year, and the first race kicked off with six stages and 2,428 km of terrain to cover in 19 days.

It was a thrilling challenge of stamina, with riders overcoming tough terrain and unpredictable weather conditions. 60 riders embarked on the race, and only 21 completed it.

Maurice Garin, a Frenchman, emerged victorious, winning three stages and finishing over two hours ahead of the runner-up and fellow Frenchman, Hippolyte Aucouturier.

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The Early Years

The wild ride begins, full of controversy, discontent, and chaos. Riders resorted to cheating and sabotage in a desperate attempt to gain an edge. At the same time, the race organisers worked fruitlessly to maintain order.

The government suspended the race during World War I and II. Yet, it still managed to experience tremendous growth in popularity.

Race organisers added new stages, new riders emerged as stars, and the race helped establish cycling as a major global sport.

The first official Tour de France race takes place, consisting of six stages covering 2,428 km. Maurice Garin of France wins the race.

Mountain stages are introduced, with riders navigating the Pyrenees and the Alps.

The Tour’s organisers introduced the yellow jersey to allow spectators to identify the race’s leader quickly.

However, it was in mid-July 1919, almost a month into the race, that the jersey was awarded.

Before the yellow jersey was introduced, the race leader would wear a green armband to signal their position.

What does the yellow jersey mean?

Organisers introduced the yellow jersey (Malliot jaune) as a means for spectators to identify the race leader quickly. Organisers introduced the yellow jersey (Malliot jaune) as a means for spectators to identify the race leader quickly.

However, in mid-July 1919, almost a month into the race, they awarded the jersey.

During the Dreyfus affair , a major political scandal in France, the cost of advertising space in a leading sports paper skyrocketed, causing advertisers to become unhappy.

Advertisers withdrew their support in response to the rising cost of advertising and dissatisfaction with the paper’s support of Dreyfus. Instead, they backed the rival publication L’Auto, funded by the same advertisers.

Interestingly, L’Auto used yellow newsprint, leading some to speculate that the iconic yellow colour of the Tour de France’s yellow jersey was to match the distinctive colour in the paper purposely.

The Golden Age

The golden age of the Tour de France was a time of unparalleled greatness. French and Italian cyclists reveled in glory and became the source of national pride.

People were out in droves, cheering their heroes on and relishing their country’s great success.

It was a breathtaking sight – all around, people seemed to have come out of their homes in masses, the air thick with their passionate cheers in honour of the cycling champions, a unified spirit of love and admiration for their nation reigning strong.

Golden moments

Gino Bartali, an Italian cyclist, had a moment of glory when he achieved his second victory.

This monumental achievement was met with extreme joy from the Italian people, especially after the sorrow following the end of World War II. His victory is heroic, and he remains celebrated as a national hero in Italy.

The world held its breath as Frenchman Louison Bobet accomplished unprecedented greatness.

Bobet made history with his remarkable feat of becoming the first rider ever to win three consecutive races, an incredible accomplishment that set him apart and pushed the boundaries of what others believe can be achieved.

The legendary Jacques Anquetil rose to the challenge and achieved the impossible!

His feat of a record-breaking 5th win is a remarkable testament to his skill and unyielding dedication, making him one of the greatest athletes the world has ever seen!

His accomplishment will forever be remembered and celebrated.

The Modern Era

The Tour de France of today looks drastically different from the humble event that began in France many years ago.

Just think, what was once a mere French event is now a global phenomenon, attracting riders from all corners of the world, each showing remarkable finesse and high competition standards.

Unforgettable highlights

The triumphs of French rider Laurent Fignon in 1983 and 1984 were legendary!

Famed for his daring and unorthodox approach to cycling, Fignon utilised aerodynamic equipment and a low riding position for a unique advantage over his competitors.

His feats of cycling prowess remain the stuff of legends.

The cycling world was devastated by the doping scandal, with multiple riders testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

This led to urgent action from race organisers, taking necessary steps to prevent further cheating and bringing in stricter testing protocols and punishments for cyclists who violate the rules.

What an incredible moment for Australia when Cadel Evans, who had already tasted defeat twice in 2007 and 2008, finally won in 2011! This victory had a lasting impact on cycling in Australia, inspiring a new generation of riders and cycling enthusiasts.

The legend continues

The Tour de France stands head and shoulders above other sporting events – its real presence on the world stage continues its strength.

It remains the go-to competition for top cyclists worldwide, a gruelling challenge that tests every aspect of their skill and strength.

People come from near and far to witness this awe-inspiring event, and it continues to captivate the hearts and minds of millions across the globe.

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New routes and stages

In recent years, organisers have updated the course design to make the race even more exciting and captivating, including the following:

On this historic day, the 109th edition marked its inaugural start in Yorkshire, England, thus beginning a new era for the world-renowned race.

Following the English Channel crossing, the riders continued through France, with a challenging mountain stage in the Vosges and a grand finale on the towering Puy-de-Dôme volcano.

The Tour de France included a particularly difficult stage that ended with a climb up the iconic Mont Ventoux. An unfortunate motorbike incident occurred at Challet Reynard near the summit.

Several riders, including overall race winner Chris Froome, had to run with their bikes to complete the stage.

The twenty-first stage provided a thrilling conclusion as riders faced a challenging ascent of the Col du Portet in the Pyrenees, with steep inclines and decreased oxygen levels at higher altitudes.

The race began in the enchanted region of Brittany and culminated in the City of Love – Paris, as is tradition! Yet, this year the cyclists were presented with new obstacles, including:

  • The daunting Mont Ventoux
  • The steep ascent up the Col du Portet in the Pyrenees!

With a booming start from Copenhagen, the 2022 tour began its epic 3,328km journey through Belgium, France and the Alps.

After battling six gruelling mountain stages and five altitude finishes, riders faced their final challenges in the Pyrenees mountains before the action-packed final stage on the Champs-Elysées in Paris.

This is a testament to how passionate the organisers are about creating a challenging and beautiful route that celebrates the diverse landscape of France and surrounding countries.

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We are absolutely in love with France – the people, its unique art and culture, its incredible food and wine , its long and fascinating history, the beautiful outdoors, the magnificent mountains and its unparalleled enthusiasm for the world’s biggest sporting event.

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The history of Bike New York is the history of the Five Boro Bike Tour, and it all started with an audacious plan to take a group of high schoolers on a ride across New York City.

New York City, February 1977: It was too cold to bike, but not cold enough to keep us from dreaming about warm summer rides through the streets and parks of New York City. Little did we know that these little dreams would coalesce in a matter of months to become a reality—a very big reality—that would live on for decades.

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For years, American Youth Hostels (AYH) had been encouraging people to cycle; back then, young travelers often journeyed from hostel to hostel on foot or bike. One of the leaders of AYH’s Bicycle Committee, Sal Cirami, worked for the NYC Board of Education’s school lunch programs. By chance, Sal met Eric Prager, whom the Board had recently commissioned to develop a bicycle safety program. A brief conversation resulted in Sal inviting Eric to the next monthly Bicycle Committee meeting. Eric outlined his plans for his bicycle safety program at that February meeting.

That program comprised clinics on bike safety and repair, and would culminate in a day trip around the five boroughs to allow the students to practice what they’d learned. Thus the Five Boro Challenge was born. Unlike most recreational rides at the time (which took place in the countryside), this one would explore and celebrate the urban landscape.

About 50 high school students from five schools and 200 members of bicycle clubs were set to participate. (Why should the students get to have all the fun?) The 50-mile ride would begin and end in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, and wind south through Brooklyn, over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into Staten Island, and then, after a quick ferry trip, up through Manhattan, into the Bronx, and over the Throgs Neck Bridge back into Queens.

The night before the Challenge, a group of eight or nine ride leaders slept on the floor of a fellow leader’s apartment. At 6:00AM on Sunday, June 10, they rode over to the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows to check in the 250 cyclists. There was no entry fee, and only one sponsor: Nathan’s gave out hot dogs and soda in the the Bronx at the ride’s one and only rest stop.

1977 Five Boro Bike Tour Map

The route was not closed to traffic as it is today, but we did have two police escort vehicles at the front and back of the pack. Nevertheless, after a few miles it became clear that something had to be done to ensure that the group could stay together; moving 250 cyclists through an intersection during a single green phase was impossible. So the NYPD decided to bend the rules a bit and allow the ride leaders to block traffic at cross streets so the group would remain intact.

Soon after the Tour, Ellen Farrant committed her experience to paper . Her remembrance of the Manhattan portion of the route reads as if it could’ve been written last year; the only thing missing today is the Fulton Fish Market:

“In Manhattan, we passed the South Street Seaport with its four-mast schooners in port, the Fulton Fish Market with its unforgettable aromas, Chinatown, some Bowery personalities, the beautiful brownstones, and of course, always in the background, the tall buildings. We were travelling along First Avenue. At first, there were many apartment houses and then we went into older sections with lots of stores selling everything you could think of. There were apartments over these stores and people were looking at us. It was the attitude of these people which made me the ride a delight to me. If the boroughs were different, the people were the same. They were hanging out of windows, coming out of stores to line the streets. Some were cheering, some were staring. The kids were dancing up and down and running alongside us. Those who had bikes rode with us for a while. To see people smiling and cheering really made us feel fantastic. We knew we were doing something special, but the attitude of the people just enforced it more.”

At the end of the day, we were exhausted and elated, and we figured that was that. None of us thought we’d be riding again next year—much less the year after that, and the year after that, and….

When Ed Koch became mayor in 1978, his administration sought ways to promote bicycling. Charlie McCorkle of Bicycle Habitat and Transportation Alternatives, along with the AYH group and leaders of other New York cycling organizations, took the Five Boro Challenge idea to City Hall. The mayor’s office loved it, but the word “Challenge” made the Tour sound too difficult for a family-friendly ride, and the mileage had to be reduced to make it more accessible. After three hours of brainstorming, the committee landed on the “Five Boro Bike Tour,” and shortened the route to 40 miles.

Along with the mayor’s blessing, we enjoyed the support of agencies like the Emergency Medical Services and the New York City Fire Department. The Department of Transportation coordinated the involvement of City agencies and worked with the NYPD to make the route traffic-free. They used the leapfrog system, with waiting points about 40 blocks apart so they wouldn’t have to close the entire route down to traffic all at once. The police blocked traffic for the first 40 blocks, then held us there while they leapfrogged ahead to close the next section to traffic.

The City requested that the Tour be limited to 2,500 cyclists, but we ended up with 3,000. In a single year, the ride had grown by more than 1000%. Changes to the route took riders on highways for the first time in New York’s history, and necessitated making a U-turn in Staten Island. Not surprisingly, 3,000 cyclists trying to make a U-turn caused quite a traffic jam and drew numerous spectators—one of whom would change the course of the Tour forever. The vice president of community services for Citibank turned out to watch the spectacle, and resolved right then and there that Citibank needed to be involved. That Monday, he met with his colleagues, and Citibank became the title sponsor of the Tour for the next 11 years.

At the end of the ride, the assistant police chief inspector said, “If we do this enough, we’ll get it right.” We took this as a good sign.

In 1980, subway workers went on strike a month before the Tour. AYH set up a phone bank to answer questions about cycling as an alternative means of commuting to and from work, and, along with Transportation Alternatives, set up cones and bike route signs on New York City streets. Soon enough, the City got on board: Mayor Koch held a press conference and described how Beijing residents used bicycles as their preferred way to get around, and suggested that New Yorkers try doing the same during the strike. And they did—en masse. Bicycle sales soared, New York City suddenly became a city of cyclists, and the Five Boro Bike Tour was the thing to do. That year 12,000 people signed up.

Planning the ride soon became a full-time job for a small staff, and attendance ballooned to upwards of 32,000. City officials decided the party had gotten big enough, and Bike New York has capped it at that number ever since. In 1999, AYH concluded that the Tour needed more attention and spun itself off as two independent non-profit entities: Bike New York, to run the Tour, and the Five Borough Bike Club, which in addition to organizing day and weekend trips, supports their much-grown sibling by providing volunteers and technical expertise. Bike New York (est. 2000) has since developed other rides and, in the tradition of the first Five Boro Challenge, a robust and free bike education program. These educational offerings are funded in part by proceeds from Bike New York events. Since 2007, we’ve taught bike skills to more than 100,000 kids and adults throughout New York City.

Each year, on the first Sunday in May, we’re thrilled to welcome 32,000 riders from every state in the nation and 65 countries around the world for an experience of the Big Apple unlike any other. It’s a chance for the global cycling community to come together to grab life by the handlebars and ride for a reason.

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The Birth of the Tour de France

By: Christopher Klein

Updated: May 8, 2023 | Original: June 28, 2013

Riders descend a hill during stage seven of the 83rd Tour de France in 1969.

On July 1, 1903, 60 men mounted their bicycles outside the Café au Reveil Matin in the Parisian suburb of Montgeron. The five-dozen riders were mostly French, with just a sprinkle of Belgians, Swiss, Germans and Italians. A third were professionals sponsored by bicycle manufacturers, the others were simply devotees of the sport. All 60 wheelmen, however, were united by the challenge of embarking on an unprecedented test of endurance—not to mention the 20,000 francs in prize money—in the inaugural Tour de France.

At 3:16 p.m., the cyclists turned the pedals of their bicycles and raced into the unknown.

Nothing like the Tour de France had ever been attempted before. Journalist Geo Lefevre had dreamt up the fanciful race as a stunt to boost the circulation of his struggling daily sports newspaper, L’Auto. Henri Desgrange, the director-editor of L’Auto and a former champion cyclist himself, loved the idea of turning France into one giant velodrome. They developed a 1,500-mile clockwise loop of the country running from Paris to Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Nantes before returning to the French capital. There were no Alpine climbs and only six stages—as opposed to the 21 stages in the 2013 Tour— but the distances covered in each of them were monstrous, an average of 250 miles. (No single stage in the 2013 Tour tops 150 miles.) Between one and three rest days were scheduled between stages for recovery.

The first stage of the epic race was particularly dastardly. The route from Paris to Lyon stretched nearly 300 miles. No doubt several of the riders who wheeled away from Paris worried not about winning the race—but surviving it.

Unlike today’s riders, the cyclists in 1903 rode over unpaved roads without helmets. They rode as individuals, not team members. Riders could receive no help. They could not glide in the slipstream of fellow riders or vehicles of any kind. They rode without support cars. Cyclists were responsible for making their own repairs. They even rode with spare tires and tubes wrapped around their torsos in case they developed flats.

And unlike modern-day riders, the cyclists in the 1903 Tour de France, forced to cover enormous swathes of land, spent much of the race riding through the night with moonlight the only guide and stars the only spectators. During the early morning hours of the first stage, race officials came across many competitors “riding like sleepwalkers.”

Hour after hour through the night, riders abandoned the race. One of the favorites, Hippolyte Aucouturier, quit after developing stomach cramps, perhaps from the swigs of red wine he took as an early 1900s version of a performance enhancer.

Twenty-three riders abandoned the first stage of the race, but the one man who barreled through the night faster than anyone else was another pre-race favorite, 32-year-old professional Maurice Garin. The mustachioed French national worked as a chimney sweep as a teenager before becoming one of France’s leading cyclists. Caked in mud, the diminutive Garin crossed the finish line in Lyon a little more than 17 hours after the start outside Paris. In spite of the race’s length, he won by only one minute.

“The Little Chimney Sweep” built his lead as the race progressed. By the fifth stage, Garin had a two-hour advantage. When his nearest competitor suffered two flat tires and fell asleep while resting on the side of the road, Garin captured the stage and the Tour was all but won.

The sixth and final stage, the race’s longest, began in Nantes at 9 p.m. on July 18, so that spectators could watch the riders arrive in Paris late the following afternoon. Garin strapped on a green armband to signify his position as race leader. (The famed yellow jersey worn by the race leader was not introduced until 1919.) A crowd of 20,000 in the Parc des Princes velodrome cheered as Garin won the stage and the first Tour de France. He bested butcher trainee Lucien Pothier by nearly three hours in what remains the greatest winning margin in the Tour’s history. Garin had spent more than 95 hours in the saddle and averaged 15 miles per hour. In all, 21 of the 60 riders completed the Tour, with the last-place rider more than 64 hours behind Garin.

For Desgrange, the race was an unqualified success. Newspaper circulation soared six-fold during the race. However, a chronic problem that would perpetually plague the Tour de France was already present in the inaugural race—cheating. The rule-breaking started in the very first stage when Jean Fischer illegally used a car to pace him. Another rider was disqualified in a subsequent stage for riding in a car’s slipstream.

That paled in comparison, however, to the nefarious activity the following year in the 1904 Tour de France. As Garin and a fellow rider pedaled through St. Etienne, fans of hometown rider Antoine Faure formed a human blockade and beat the men until Lefevre arrived and fired a pistol to break up the melee. Later in the race, fans protesting the disqualification of a local rider placed tacks and broken glass on the course. The riders acted a little better. They hitched rides in cars during the dark and illegally took help from outsiders. Garin himself was accused of illegally obtaining food during a portion of one stage. The race was so plagued by scandal that four months later Desgrange disqualified Garin and the three other top finishers. It, of course, wouldn’t be the last time a Tour winner was stripped of his title.

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The origin of The Great Movie ride is tied very closely to the origin of the entire Disney Hollywood Studios, formerly Disney-MGM Studios (1989-2007). The idea that incorporates a film studio and an amusement park dates back to the days when Walt Disney was in the early conceptual stage of developing Disneyland in the late 1950s. Universal Studios was already having success with their tram studio tour in their backlot in California. Likewise, Disney sought to use land across the street from the Disney Studios in Los Angeles to host his own tram tour.

The origin of The Great Movie ride is tied very closely to the origin of the entire Disney Hollywood Studios, formerly Disney-MGM Studios (1989-2007). The idea that incorporates a film studio and an amusement park dates back to the days when Walt Disney was in the early conceptual stage of developing Disneyland in the late 1950s. Universal Studios was already having success with their tram studio tour in their backlot in California. Likewise, Disney sought to use land across the street from the Disney Studios in Los Angeles to host his own tram tour. The price of the land and traffic issues led Disney to start breaking ground in nearby Anaheim, California, thus prompting a change from the idea of a studio tour to a much more theatric magical kingdom.

The Concept

In the early 1980's a team of Imagineers led by Marty Sklar and Randy Bright had been given an assignment to create two new pavilions for EPCOT Center's Future World section. The results of their brainstorming rendered two new ideas: The Wonders of Life pavilion and the Great Movie Ride pavilion. Both attractions were developed in the spirit of EPCOT, educating the guests in an entertaining manner. The Wonders of Life Pavilion was a series of attractions that explored the mysteries of biology, and was constructed as planned. Meanwhile, the plans for The Great Movie Ride pavilion caught the eye of newly appointed Disney CEO, Michael Eisner.

[ Photo: Concept art for the Great Movie Ride pavilion in Epcot. Image compliments of Allison of Walt Dated World . ]

Originally to be placed between The Land and The Journey Into the Imagination pavilions, The Great Movie Ride pavilion was designed to look as a movie set backdrop. With a soundstage background and a small ticket booth entrance, the falseness of Hollywood was embraced in the project's facade. By design, the ride was meant to give guests an insider's look into the magic of film. In this surreal, time-bending setting, the audience would not only experience a film but live it.

Michael Eisner saw enough value in The Great Movie Ride's potential as a new attraction to not only add more to it, but to comission the building of an entirely new theme park around it. The new park, based on a show business and Hollywood entertainment, was to be constructed around the The Great Movie Ride pavilion, which also went through a series of changes as it now has become the central location to its own park. Around the same time, Universal Studios was beginning talks to break ground in Orlando, FL. The controversy surrounding Eisner's prior knowledge of Universal's plans is often used as reasoning for the park's hasty opening. Breaking ground in 1986, the new park's initial opening date was for 1988, only to be pushed back a year when development scale changed. The park officially opened May 1, 1989 to much fan fare and a media blitz.

Opening the Gate

As the Disney company had done previously with their theme parks, there was an important focus on design. Rather than make the entire park look like a studio lot, it was themed in the aesthetics of the classic Hollywood era, circa 1920s-1940s. Gift shops resembled real Hollywood landmarks, such as a gift shop that looked like a classic pharmacy. Restaurants took note from high end Hollywood eateries. All of Disney's theme parks have a large structure in the center of the park that visually and physically draws in guests through the park. Since The Great Movie Ride pavilion's original design was rather simplistic, Imagineers decided to craft it after one of Hollywood's most well-known landmarks, the infamous Grauman's Chinese Theater. This was the premiere location for large scale film premieres of the golden era of film. The new building would focus less on the education of film production but rather entertain through first-hand accounts of films. The to-scale structure would not only host The Great Movie Ride, but also act as the central hub of the park. The building stands at the end of the historically themed, palm tree-lined Hollywood Boulevard.

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[Photo: Hollywood Blvd. view prior to 2001]

Disney was also able to secure a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer to create the dually named theme park, the Disney-MGM Studios. The usage of the MGM name led for use of some of the classic film properties within the park. Most notable was the usage of many MGM properties in The Great Movie Ride. The entire attraction was meant to resemble a studio tram tour of famous movie studios. Unlike a traditional tram tour, The Great Movie Ride takes guests into classic scenes of a film, brought to life by Disney's own audio-animatronics technology.

Legal Issues Arise

It has been rumored that there was a legal dispute, in the late 1990s, between the owners of the original Grumann's Chinese Theater in Hollywood and the Disney company. As a result, Disney entirely lost its ability to use the theater in promotional materials. It also prevented the celebrity handprint events that occured in front of the building. To remedy the legal issues, Disney built a large replica of Mickey's sorcerer hat, from the film "Fantasia." in front of the Great Movie Ride. The obscured view allowed Disney to keep the Great Movie Ride facade intact.  

The Great Movie ride opened in May 1989, on the opening day of the Disney-MGM Studios. While many have argued that the attraction needs updating, it is best to view it as a catalog of film experiences that are timeless. Despite featuring films that are over fifty years old, The Great Movie Ride accomplishes its original intent – to give the guests a spectacular journey into the movies.

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The Downtown Experience begins at the South St. Seaport . You will learn about the most noteworthy historic events that happened at this location and how it helped shape the downtown area. You will then board the state-of-the-art bus and the theatrically guided tour. The tour features iconic landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge , Governor’s Island, New York Harbor & the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center and Observatory, and City Hall. As you stop at some of these locations, your experience will also be enhanced through virtual reality visualizations.

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Star Tours: Inside the Secret History of Disney’s Classic ‘Star Wars’ Ride

The Disney Parks attraction’s origin and evolution is an adventure all its own

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Earlier in January, Star Tours turned 35.

The groundbreaking attraction has been a favorite of Disney Parks visitors the world over, and it would prove an influential part of the “Star Wars” mythology, even today. In Jon Favreau’s “The Book of Boba Fett” (streaming now on Disney+) a familiar-looking droid has been dealing cards in the cantina/casino hideout The Sanctuary in the Tatooine village of Mos Espa. The droid looks like Rex, the inexperienced pilot of the original version of Star Tours. Predictably, fans went nuts.

In fact, the influence of Star Tours has been felt strongly in the current era of “Star Wars” on both the big and small screen. Rex previously appeared in an episode of animated series “Star Wars: Rebels,” and the Star Tours spaceship the Starspeeder made blink-and-you’ll-miss-it background appearances in J.J. Abrams two sequel trilogy installments, while Rian Johnson admitted a looser influence over his installment, “The Last Jedi.” The sequence where the Millennium Falcon is careening through the crystalline caverns of Crait was inspired by the original ride film’s trip through a craggy comet.

But the story of how Star Tours was developed – how it came to be, what technology was employed, and the profound implications for both the Disney Parks and George Lucas’ Lucasfilm – might be even more thrilling and complex than the actual ride, which was heavily retrofitted in 2010 now goes by the name Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.

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A Long Time Ago …

Long before there was any kind of official partnership, Lucasfilm and Disney Parks were linked, thanks mostly to some fortuitous timing. George Lucas’ “Star Wars” hit theaters on May 25, 1977, intoxicating audiences with its depiction of bold heroes, dastardly villains, fussy droids and otherworldly creatures. Those that saw it went back again and again but itched for something more . Thankfully for Southern California audiences, Space Mountain, an adaptation of an attraction that opened at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom two years earlier, opened at Disneyland two days after “Star Wars.” Folks would go see “Star Wars” and then book it to Disneyland for a chance to ride Space Mountain, nestled in the far corner of Tomorrowland. The line for the attraction snaked from that distant part of Tomorrowland all the way up Main Street, U.S.A. Even if their pairing was still a decade away, Lucasfilm and Disney Parks were already strongly bound by the Force.

But if the actual Lucasfilm/Disney enterprise had a point of origin (something that we are painfully aware that George Lucas just loves ), it was when Michael Eisner, then the head of Paramount, decided to green light “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” As Brian Jay Jones recounts in his biography “George Lucas: A Life,” Lucas’ financial terms for the movie were aggressive and mirrored those of the “Star Wars” sequels. Lucas would fund the movie himself and the studio would “distribute the completed film in exchange for profits.” While many of the studios passed right away, Warner Bros., who had clumsily distributed Lucas’ first film “THX-1138,” initially wanted to make it, but they were ultimately usurped by Paramount and Eisner.  “George came over to my house,” Eisner later said, “and he said, ‘Let’s make the best deal they’ve ever made in Hollywood.’”

On November 7, 1979, Paramount announced an agreement with Lucasfilm – they’d agreed to Lucas’ demands and would be making “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Eisner believed in George Lucas, even when other studios didn’t. This is baffling, after the astronomical success of “Star Wars” just two years earlier, but true. “Eisner was no dummy,” Jones says now. “Professionally, they spoke the same language. They got the cultural sensibilities.”

Eisner’s decision to help Lucas out on “Raiders of the Lost Ark” would have far reaching ramifications; for one, it would lead to Paramount releasing one of the most successful franchises (after Lucas’ own “Star Wars”) of all time. It would also ultimately assist in the rehabilitation of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated brands, which by the early 1980s had fallen into disrepair and disinterest.

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Rebellion Reborn

In 1984, after greenmail attempts by corporate raiders, the Walt Disney Company got a fresh transfusion of new executive talent in the form of Michael Eisner, Frank Wells and (a few months later) Jeffrey Katzenberg. As CEO and Chairman of the Board, Eisner set his sights on strengthening the company’s bottom line and refreshing the brand, which in the nearly 20 years since Walt Disney had died, became a creaky dinosaur, badly out of step with modern audiences and accompanying cultural shifts. (The year before Eisner became CEO, the top grossing Disney movie was “Never Cry Wolf,” with a whopping $29.6 million .)

Similarly, the Disney Parks had been badly neglected despite accounting for nearly 70% of the company’s annual revenue, in part because of the wobbly, extremely over-budget opening of EPCOT Center in Florida, but more pressingly because Disney wasn’t producing anything that could be adapted into rides, shows, or attractions at the parks. While Katzenberg looked to return the studio’s feature animation unit to its former glory (it existed, in the early 1980s, as a partially mothballed group that was in constant danger of shuttering completely), Eisner looked to the parks. “You couldn’t walk through the theme parks and not recognize that they lacked contemporary development. But when Frank and I walked down Main Street for the first time, Frank turned to me and said, ‘There’s so much here. There’s so much potential,’” Eisner recounted in “The Imagineering Story” documentary on Disney+.

Imagineering had reached out to Lucas before Eisner had been installed. Marty Sklar had set up a meeting between Ron Miller, who was president and CEO of Disney before Eisner (he was also Walt’s son-in-law), and Imagineer Tony Baxter. Baxter was, and remains, a superstar of Walt Disney Imagineering, the kind of persona that Disney fanatics dress up as at Disney fan conventions. (Seriously.) At the time, Baxter wasn’t even 40 and had already contributed to the Disney portfolio in meaningful, some would argue profound, ways. He was behind the Journey into Imagination pavilion at EPCOT Center, which featured some truly next-level technological breakthroughs alongside a whimsical story about the power of creativity; and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland, a runaway train thrill ride that would become instantly beloved and replicated at Disney parks the world over. Miller was still stinging from the failure of “The Black Hole,” Disney’s bid to challenge “Star Wars,” but agreed with Baxter that “Disneyland did need an infusion of new IP for younger generations of visitors” (according to Baxter). Miller suggested that they meet with Lucas at Miller’s Silverado Ranch. In addition to Sklar and Miller, Imagineers Rick Rothschild and Gary Krisel were also at the meeting. “There was no lag time between those initial agreements at the Silverado Vineyard, the subsequent leaving of Ron Miller, and Michael and Frank’s arrival in September 1984,” Baxter said. (Another former Imagineer had told me that after that initial meeting, “those discussions went nowhere.”)

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Interestingly, before Eisner was hired, Disney board members had originally turned to Lucas to run the entire company in the early 1980s. “It wasn’t what he wanted to do with his life,” said Howard Roffman, who was the chief operating officer of Lucasfilm, in The Cinema of George Lucas by Marcus Hearn. Instead, the board offered the job to Eisner, the man who had the guts and the creative ambition to back “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Now Eisner quietly reached out to Lucas about projects with the Disney Parks. Lucas had been a lifelong Disneyland fan (his family had first visited the park on July 19, 1955, two days after it had opened), making annual treks to the resort. And just as Eisner had gotten behind a lucrative deal (in Lucas’ favor) for “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” he offered Lucas an equally eye-popping arrangement for his services: for every Lucas-originated project, the filmmaker would get $1 million per attraction per park per year. Lucas happily agreed. This arrangement even applied to later attractions Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril (a fairly off-the-shelf rollercoaster with the Indiana Jones name) located in Disneyland Paris, and Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull (essentially a clone of the Disneyland attraction) at Tokyo Disney Sea.

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According to Baxter, during their first week at Disney, Eisner and Wells asked several Imagineers to come in on a Saturday and pitch “everything we had in conceptual design.” For Baxter, that meant he showed off the “Star Wars” project and what would later be known as Splash Mountain. (This is the infamous meeting where Eisner brought along his son Breck. Eisner told Baxter that Breck “loved theme parks” and Michael knew little about theme parks.) Both Star Tours and Splash Mountain were “given the green light” during Baxter’s presentation but according to Baxter executives were “disturbed” by the proposed 3-year production time designated for Star Tours. Famously, Eisner willed the teen-oriented dance club Videopolis into existence at Disneyland in a mere 100 days, partially due to architect Chris Carradine salvaging structural elements from the 1984 Olympics. He wanted things in the parks and he wanted them now .

With Lucas onboard for a Disney Parks “Star Wars” attraction, Imagineering began spit-balling ideas. At a National Fantasy Fan Club meeting in July 1988 legendary Imagineer David Mumford, whose notable work includes the Land pavilion at EPCOT Center and the Mermaid Lagoon section of Tokyo DisneySea, spoke of a cutting-edge “Star Wars” rollercoaster that was originally proposed. In this attraction, guests in the ride vehicle would vote on whether they would follow Yoda and become a Jedi or instead choose the path illuminated by the Emperor, embracing the dark side of the Force. Depending on that decision, you would rocket past show scenes featuring animatronics of your favorite characters (Boba Fett, Darth Vader and Jabba the Hutt on one path or Leia, Luke and Han Solo on the other). It was a wonderful idea, utilizing interactivity and good old-fashioned Imagineering magic, but Mumford said that it would take at least five years just to design the complex mechanism that would allow the ride to work. They needed something sooner.

Enter Mark Eades. Eades was a young Imagineer who had moved over from the Walt Disney Studios to work on EPCOT Center. In the days after EPCOT Center’s opening, when Imagineering’s ranks shrank and viable new projects became scarce, Eades was tasked with researching motion simulator technology. He visited army bases and tested out rudimentary versions designed for entertainment purposes (including “one where they basically stuck a camera on a rollercoaster”). At the end of his exploratory journey, he wrote a memo outlining the potential uses of the technology in the parks (he notes that, contrary to much reporting, the technology was never looked at for a “Black Hole” attraction, but rather “The Black Hole” was thought of as a potential overlay for the aging Mission to Mars). “We either a) treat it as a Tomorrowland attraction where we talk about how the pilots of tomorrow are being trained and you get to go train with them,” Eades said of the simulator technology. “Or there could be other stories if we’re willing to not admit that it’s a simulator. One of them could be in the ‘Star Wars’ universe.” At the end of the memo, he even suggested a possible narrative, should the ‘Star Wars’ idea actually be chosen: “Take a ride on the Millennium Falcon and when we get off we can go over to the Mos Eisley cantina.” This exact idea would be recirculated, 30 years later, at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

At the urging of Imagineer Randy Bright, Baxter went to Retifusion London, a test facility, to see if the flight simulator technology could successfully be used “for entertainment purposes.” (According to Baxter, Bright had stopped at the facility following an Abbey Road recording session for some new orchestral elements for EPCOT.) “I took several leaders from Disneyland operations & maintenance along on the trip to validate the practicality,” Baxter said. Imagineers might design the attractions, but operations and maintenance keep it running. Baxter and the small group seem to have watched the same “rollercoaster” ride film that Eades had also seen. “The simulator was limited in what it could mimic, but we were impressed enough to begin the project in earnest,” Baxter said. Disney made a deal to buy one of the simulators. It was housed in a custom-designed building in the parking lot of Imagineering’s Glendale headquarters.  

In Spite of ‘Captain EO’

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While work progressed on Star Tours, Michael Jackson had approached the company about joining forces for a new project. Jackson loved Disneyland and Walt Disney World (later he would fashion a Disneyland-style theme park at his home, Neverland Ranch). Eisner and Katzenberg were both dazzled by big name stars and made the Jackson project a priority. At the same meeting where Splash Mountain and Star Tours were greenlit, the executives first brought up the possibility of a Jackson project (according to Baxter). “Imagineering was challenged to give Michael Jackson three concepts to choose,” Baxter said. In his memoir, Eisner describes the concept: “Our notion was to put him in an extended 3D music video.”

One pitch had the entertainer at Disneyland after dark, when various attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean would spring to life. (It was deemed too similar to his beloved “Thriller” music video.) Another version had Jackson inhabiting the role of a Peter Pan-type character who battled an ice queen, eventually melting her heart. And yet another, dubbed the “intergalactic ‘Music Man’” had him visiting a cold, distant planet and bringing music to the people, literally transforming them. Jackson liked the space idea but had a list of demands, including hiring either George Lucas or Steven Spielberg to help oversee what would ultimately become a cumbersome, costly, 17-minute 3D film (a “miracle of a movie” according to Whoopi Goldberg in the “Captain EO: Backstage” episode of “The Disney SundayMovie”). Spielberg was busy with “The Color Purple.” But Lucas had just signed on with Disney and was happy to oblige. At the very least, it would mean another $1 million per year per park.

Instead of helming the project himself, Lucas would install Francis Ford Coppola, one of his oldest friends, in the director’s chair. And Jones pointed out, not only would Lucas be spared the drudgery of daily production (“Return of the Jedi” had nearly killed him), handing Coppola the Disney project meant that he’d be “giving his mentor a much-needed job” (this after the middling response to Coppola’s costly “The Cotton Club”). Since it was technically a film, the production for what was now known as “Captain EO” (named by Coppola after Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn) was handled mostly by the film studio and therefore overseen by Katzenberg. Initially, at least, Imagineering was consulted (they’d be brought back later to design the in-theater effects and motion). “I’d talked to them about it. I’d done an estimate and said it was going to cost $17 million,” Eades said. “The studio people said it would cost $10 million. I said, ‘Make that movie.’ They spent a lot more than $10 million and they spent a lot more than I said it would cost.”

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As it turns out, considerably more than what Eades had quoted. The production of “Captain EO” was long and difficult, with original actress Shelley Long dropping out of the role as the evil queen because of the extensive prosthetics (Anjelica Houston replaced her) and Coppola struggling with the complicated requirements of shooting in 3D. (Coppola would lean on Lucas for guidance when it came to the visual effects and creatures.) Behind schedule, the production went over-budget and had to cut corners. On an episode of the “I Was There Too” podcast, comedian Doug Benson talked about his time as an extra on the movie; the production was so over-budget that they couldn’t afford to pay actual dancers anymore. Benson had to stand in the background and gyrate. While most cite the $17 million budget as the final cost, Eades told TheWrap that the actual figure was more than $22.7 million – “and that was in real money in those days.” At the time, per minute, it was the most expensive movie ever produced. Imagineers, still hard at work on Star Tours, printed out custom memo templates that read Star Tours – In Spite of EO .

The Star Tours team was assembled, involving some of Imagineering’s key talents, led by Baxter, and including Eades. Bruce Gordon was the original producer on the project and had, according to Baxter, “as to what you could and could not do in programming events to physically simulate an experience.” “You cannot just write a story and then film it. It’s impossible for many kinetic options to dovetail into one another, due to the limitations of the hydraulic system,” Baxter said. “After we matched the capability of the simulator to a list of ‘Star Wars’ ‘stunts,’ their running order became a dictate of what capabilities were available after the completion of the preceding stunt. The most notable example was being caught in a tractor beam . This motionless backward tilt was the only capability that could be achieved after exhausting the hydraulics in the preceding ice cave sequence.” They had worked out the runtime of the ride: 4 minutes and 35 seconds. “This was the maximum time before an increasing nausea curve would begin ticking upwards,” Baxter said. The Imagineers also learned that they had to put in story pauses every 45 seconds or so, “to let riders regain their bearings.” He also notes that this fact was ignored when developing Body Wars, a sort of “Fantastic Voyage”-type experience that would open with the Wonders of Life Pavilion at EPCOT Center in 1989. Guests got so sick that several seconds of the ride film were removed after Body Wars opened.

For Star Tours, Imagineering had some key collaborators in the form of the wizards at Industrial Light & Magic, the groundbreaking effects house that Lucas had started for the first “Star Wars,” although getting them to grasp the concept of the project (which Eisner wanted to call Star Ride) was difficult. There was a meeting beween Imagineering and ILM, where George Lucas, ILM artists Dennis Muran and Dave Carson (who would serve as the “directors” for ILM), and Imagineering personnel like Tom Fitzgerald, Randy Bright, Marty Sklar and Eades, discussed the project. Eades remembered the scene: “Dennis starts talking to George, ‘We could cut to this angle, cut to that angle.’ And I’m a neophyte at the time. I’m not even 31 years old. I’m the new kid on the block and I’m listening to this and thinking, They’re wrong . I stopped at one point and actually said, ‘Wait a minute, wait a minute. You guys don’t understand. This isn’t a movie. This is a window like in a jet. We can’t cut.’ And I’m looking right at Dennis. ‘However long this is, it’s a continuous take.’ He sat back and looked at me and said, ‘Gee, George. He’s right.’”

The concept of the attraction, where Star Tours was one of several “commercial companies have started business to take people across the galaxy” following the events of “Return of the Jedi,” coalesced quickly and stayed mostly in place. “That way we can give people a ride going through a ‘Star Wars’ movie without giving them a ‘Star Wars’ movie,” Eades explained. Other things remained in flux. The voice of Captain RX-24 (“Rex”), originally described by Lucas as a frazzled Clone Wars veteran named “Crazy Harry,” remained elusive, until Eades (also working as the casting director for the project) saw “Flight of the Navigator.” “Flight of the Navigator” (released by Disney) featured a UFO voiced by Paul Reubens, who had yet to gain fame as Pee-Wee Herman. Eades knew that Reubens was the perfect voice and urged Tom Fitzgerald to see “Flight of the Navigator.” After watching the film, Fitzgerald agreed. Reubens was in production on the first season of what would become the fabled television series “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse.” “We got ahold of [Reubens] on set and he agreed in principle, and we sent a recording to George and he said, ‘That’s it,’” Eades said.

At one point, Baxter and Muren went to Las Vegas to watch a demo of HD digital technology. They came back “pushing for the use of HD media rather than 70mm film.” “That decision was predicated on Sony being a sole source supplier of equipment. A safer decision was made to go with 70mm film rather than Sony HD, but it would set the variability of the ride experience back for 20 years,” Baxter said.

The troubled production of “Captain EO” actually gave the Star Tours team some cover. “They were so focused on ‘Captain EO’ and we were doing this thing and working with ILM and we were kind of ignored. Which was great for the team,” Eades said. “We had a budget and we stuck to the budget. We figured out how to get the most bang for our buck.” Somewhat amazingly, Eades explained: “We actually had Star Tours done first but they wanted to open ‘Captain EO’ and open Star Tours the next year. It was great because it gave the simulators some time to get some run time on them.”

After an equally arduous post-production, which saw Disney executives shocked at the number of crotch-thrusts Jackson squeezed into the choreographed dance numbers (amongst other woes), “Captain EO,” the tale of a singing, dancing space fighter (Jackson) and his band of puppet-y confederates, opened on Sept. 12, 1986 at EPCOT Center (then in desperate need of a starry attraction) and Sept. 18, 1986 at Disneyland. It had two new songs by the King of Pop that you could only hear in the movie (one of the songs would be reworked for “Bad”). An hour-long television special dedicated to its opening and featuring a laundry list of celebrities, including such 80s staples as Judge Reinhold (“I want to know how to dance leaving that theater”) and, um, OJ Simpson (with Nicole on his arm), aired nationally. Disneyland stayed open for 60 hours and ran the 3D film continuously just to meet demand. Disneyland was not only popular again; it was also hip .

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Before Star Tours officially opened, Eades was joined by a clean-shaven Lucas, Oscar-winning sound designer Gary Rydstrom (who told me that he came up with the famous Star Tours “chime”), and many of the Imagineers who had worked on the project, for a soft opening. Eades had a good feeling about it but an attraction like Star Tours was the first of its kind. Nobody knew how guests were going to react. “The first group came off and I heard this guy say, ‘Can you imagine how many miles of track Disneyland had to build under the park for this ride?’” Eades remembered. The guest thought that he was actually moving through space. Eades and the rest of the team knew they had a hit.

A few months after “Captain EO,” on Jan. 9, 1987, Star Tours would open at Disneyland. Lucas and Eisner were on hand, with Mickey and Minnie in their iconic silver space suits (with the rainbow on the chest), joined by C-3PO. Instead of a pair of oversized scissors, they used a lightsaber to cut the ceremonial ribbon. Just like “Captain EO,” they left the park open for 60 hours straight to meet demand. It was a smash out of the gate. But the success of Star Tours ultimately derailed an aspect of the attraction Eades had designed for the project: that every three years, the ride film would change. (That’s right, he said at some point you were actually supposed to get to Endor.)

In the early 1980s, Disneyland management and Imagineering had noticed an uptick in guests visiting multiple times a year, so Eades and his team had a refresh built into their proposal so that Star Tours would never get stale. “But because the damn ride was so popular, the parks said, ‘Why do you want to spend money, because you don’t need it,’” Eades said. ”And they were right.” Undoubtedly the decision to go with 70mm film also set the multiple-planets conceit back, as Baxter previously alluded to. It would be much trickier to switch out the ride film or the projection system. And he was right: it would be decades before that idea would be revisited.

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With two successful Lucas-led projects, both Disney and the filmmaker were emboldened. This was especially heartening for Eisner, who was about to open a risky new theme park in Florida dedicated to the behind-the-scenes aspects of the entertainment business.

Disney-MGM Studios, as it was then known, was designed to be many things: a working, world class film and television production facility (complete with a satellite animation studio designed with animators in mind), a theme park, and giant middle-finger to Universal Studios, which was planning to open its own multiday resort in Orlando. (Eisner, while still at Paramount, was supposedly in the meeting where Universal executives revealed the Florida project and by 1985, just a year after he assumed power at Disney, Eisner had begun work on what would eventually be Disney-MGM Studios.) The debut of Disney-MGM Studios would also serve as the opening salvo for an ambitious, 10-year effort to rejuvenate the Disney Parks brand and expand that brand worldwide. Eisner would later publicly refer to this initiative as the Disney Decade.

By the end of 1989, Star Tours would be open at Tokyo Disneyland and Disney-MGM Studios in slightly modified configurations. Instead of the Disneyland version, which took over a pre-existing attraction (Adventure Thru Innerspace) and was converted under the supervision of legendary Imagineer Tom Morris, the Disney World version was a blank slate. This new Star Tours was just around the corner from the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, also based on a Lucas property, which also opened in 1989. A more intricate façade was developed with a full-sized AT-AT walker (that at the time shot water from its moving turrets) and forested Ewok village and a show building that still maintained the “backlot” look of the rest of the park. It’s just an illusion, this new show building said, but what an illusion.

The Japanese version of Star Tours was even more ornate. As Kevin Rafferty recalls in his memoir “Magic Journeys,” he was tasked with Astrozone, a “unique-to-Tokyo Disneyland part of the Star Tours complex.” This new area was to include an “enclosed skyway bridge that connected Star Tours and a new two-level dine-in restaurant,” hosted by an adorable animatronic alien and eventually dubbed the Pan Galactic Pizza Port. In 1992, Star Tours would open, with a full-sized X-Wing, at the Euro Disney theme park (now known as Disneyland Paris). Fun needs no translation.

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But the biggest change for the attraction would happen in late summer 2010, when both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of Star Tours would shut down completely. Years of rumors persisted that the attraction would be shuttered and reopened, this time themed around the pod-racing sequence from 1999’s prequel film “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” As it turned out, the plans were much more ambitious.

Instead of a single new theme, the ride would be re-conceived, with the idea that Eades, Baxter and the other Imagineers had concocted during the blue-sky phase of the attraction’s development. You wouldn’t just be going to one planet, you would be going to all of your favorite “Star Wars” planets, including Tatooine (hello pod-race!), the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk, underneath the opulent planet of Naboo, and on the snowy planet of Hoth, made famous by the opening battle sequence from “The Empire Strikes Back.” Incredibly, you don’t visit Endor, the Ewok-filled planet that you were attempting to visit in the first iteration of the ride, despite the fact that early marketing materials suggested the forest moon would be part of the new version of the attraction.

This new Star Tours, now dubbed Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, allowed guests, thanks to a cutting-edge randomization feature, to visit many planets in the course of a single trip aboard your new Starspeeder. The new version of the ride featured additional in-theater effects and C-3PO as your new in-cabin pilot, as well, and the digital projection of the ride film could be enjoyed in 3D.

In 2011, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue opened at Disneyland and Walt Disney World (it would reach Tokyo Disneyland in 2013 and Disneyland Paris in 2017). Further randomization was added when planets and characters from the new “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, including Jakku and Kef Bir, were included. And in a full circle moment, there was a sequence now devoted to Crait from “The Last Jedi,” the planet that was inspired by the original version of Star Tours.

On Friday, May 20, 2011, there was an opening celebration at Walt Disney World for the new Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. The park that was once Disney-MGM Studios was now called Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but Star Tours was just as important to the park. Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger, who had succeeded Eisner, was there to inaugurate the new version of the attraction, as was Lucas. Darth Vader was on stage too, as was the creator of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Dave Filoni, who would go on to shepherd “The Mandalorian.”

“Star Tours is a timeless adventure,” Iger said at the event. “Guests will be immersed in the Star Wars galaxy like never before.” He touted the “over 50” combinations that this new attraction would deliver, plus the fact that the Disneyland version would be open the following month. Lucas called the new attraction “amazing.” “It turned out better than we could ever imagine,” Lucas said. Lucas also cited the original plan to switch out the original ride film every few years. “This time we figured when we did it, we would give you all the reprogramming in one event,” Lucas said. He also referred to “secret cookies,” which were further randomizations (in one version you narrowly miss Jar Jar Binks who is seen swimming underneath Naboo, in another version you hit him dead on). These weren’t turned on until the “Force Awakens” additions in 2015.

After the event in Florida, Lucas and Iger convened to have lunch at the park’s Brown Derby restaurant. According to Iger, this is where he first floated an intriguing idea to Lucas – what if Disney bought Lucasfilm? Lucas listened. A few years later, he agreed. This conversation would lead to, amongst other things, the production of the sequel trilogy and the design and construction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a 14-acre land that would feature the Millennium Falcon simulator attraction Eades had dreamed up all those years ago, along with Rise of the Resistance, one of the most technologically innovative and immersive attractions in the history of Walt Disney Imagineering. There’s even a “Star Wars”-y cantina, which, just as Eades had imagined it, is a few steps from the Millennium Falcon.

That cantina’s DJ might seem familiar. It’s Rex from Star Tours, once again voiced by Paul Reubens. Wonder if he ever made it to Endor.   

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  1. Ride Concert & Tour History (Updated for 2024)

    375 Concerts. Ride is a shoegaze / alternative rock band that formed in 1988 in Oxford, England, consisting of Andy Bell, Mark Gardener, Laurence Colbert, and Steve Queralt. The band were initially part of the shoegaze scene that emerged in England during the early 1990s. Their debut album Nowhere (1990) has been named one of the greatest ...

  2. Gigography

    History, Toronto, Canada February 4, 2023; Corona Theatre, Montreal, ... Joint US tour with The Charlatans December 6, 2022; Ride announce reissues and film April 14, 2022; Recent comments. Dana Denning on Anaconda Theatre, Santa Barbara, USA. Best show ever!!! Just saw the Wiltern show on Friday - you guys get better and better through the ...

  3. Ride Tour History

    Tour History. Date Concert; Fri Jan 19 2024: The Charlatans with Ride Union Transfer · Philadelphia, PA, US : Thu Jan 18 2024: The Charlatans with Ride Webster Hall · New York City, NY, US : Wed Jan 17 2024: The Charlatans with Ride The Fillmore · Silver Spring, MD, US

  4. Tour Dates

    FOLLOW RIDE . MERCH TOP Tour Dates Welcome MERCH TOP Tour Dates Welcome Tour DATES ... Tour dates. Track Ride and never miss them live. Subscribe. All locations. MON 1 APR 7:00 PM. London, UK. Rough Trade East. Tickets. MON 1 APR 4:00 PM. London, UK. Rough Trade East.

  5. Ride (band)

    Ride are an English rock band formed in Oxford in 1988. The band consists of vocalists and guitarists Andy Bell and Mark Gardener, drummer Laurence "Loz" Colbert and bassist Steve Queralt. They have been recognised as one of the key pioneers of shoegaze, an alternative rock subgenre that emerged to prominence in the United Kingdom during the early 1990s. ...

  6. Ride Tickets, Tour Dates & Concerts 2025 & 2024

    Ride. On tour: yes. 2024-2025 tour dates: 29 concerts. Next concert near you: 3 months (Seattle) 114,879 fans get concert alerts for this artist. Join Songkick to track Ride and get concert alerts when they play near you. Track artist.

  7. RIDE

    Tour Dates Welcome MERCH TOP Tour Dates Welcome RIDE ANNOUNCE NEW LP INTERPLAY, OUT MARCH 29TH VIA WICHITA RECORDINGS WATCH: Official visualiser for new single "Last Frontier" pre-ORDER Interplay HERE . LISTEN to ride Amazon /Apple Music / Spotify / Youtube . Subscribe. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. ...

  8. Ride Concerts & Live Tour Dates: 2024-2025 Tickets

    Steve Queralt, Mark Gardener, Andy Bell, Laurence Colbert. Hometown: Oxford, United Kingdom. Find tickets for Ride concerts near you. Browse 2024 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos, and more at Bandsintown.

  9. Ride Full Tour Schedule 2024 & 2025, Tour Dates & Concerts

    All Ride upcoming concerts for 2024 & 2025. Find out when Ride is next playing live near you. Live streams; Chase City concerts. ... Ride tour dates 2024. Ride is currently touring across 5 countries and has 27 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Big Night Live in Boston, after that they'll be at Théâtre Fairmount in Montreal. ...

  10. Tour de France

    Tour de France, the world's most prestigious and most difficult bicycle race.Of the three foremost races (the others being the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España), the Tour de France attracts the world's best riders. Staged for three weeks each July—usually in some 20 daylong stages—the Tour typically comprises 20 professional teams of 9 riders each and covers some 3,600 km ...

  11. Ride Nashville

    This is for you! Ride Nashville is a celebration of the history of Music City USA. Ride Nashville takes participants on a cruise through historic downtown Nashville, Tn, in a 1950's era vehicle, While your host entertains you and narrates your cruise while in era specific clothes and fashion!!! Enjoy the many sights and sounds of Nashville ...

  12. Freeride History

    It's called freeride and it's arguably the most exciting snowsport competition of the 21st century. Forget placing slalom poles down the mountain. Forget building artificial jumps and hips and halfpipes and tabletops. Forget grooming the slopes even. Freeride contests are 100% natural, 100% clean. Indeed, the event is all about celebrating ...

  13. The Tour de France: A Brief History

    The Tour de France is an undeniably remarkable cycling event that encourages riders from all over the globe to stretch their personal physical limits and resilience. Beginning with the first edition in 1903, the race has been through many changes, such as adding new stages and routes, and has become the massive race we know today.

  14. Our Story

    Our Story. The history of Bike New York is the history of the Five Boro Bike Tour, and it all started with an audacious plan to take a group of high schoolers on a ride across New York City. New York City, February 1977: It was too cold to bike, but not cold enough to keep us from dreaming about warm summer rides through the streets and parks ...

  15. The Birth of the Tour de France

    The Birth of the Tour de France. The iconic bicycle race was full of feats of endurance and, yes, cheating from its very first race. On July 1, 1903, 60 men mounted their bicycles outside the ...

  16. The Event

    Friday, April 19, 2024 Donate to K9s For WarriorsGrand Marshal Tour Riding Into History Concours entrants are invited to participate in the Grand Marshal Tour . Ride your vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida to this delicious destination along with our 2024 Grand Marshal. If your motorcycle has been accepted by the concours committee and the ride has not been sold out, you ...

  17. History of the Great Movie Ride

    November 18, 2010. The origin of The Great Movie ride is tied very closely to the origin of the entire Disney Hollywood Studios, formerly Disney-MGM Studios (1989-2007). The idea that incorporates a film studio and an amusement park dates back to the days when Walt Disney was in the early conceptual stage of developing Disneyland in the late 1950s.

  18. The Ride NYC: The Downtown Experience

    2. February 2024. The Downtown Experience is a new product from The Ride NYC and we got to check it out for you! The Ride offers tours in midtown Manhattan and now downtown as well. The Downtown Experience is much more historical than The Ride in Midtown. If you are looking to learn more about how New York came to be, this is for you!

  19. Star Tours: The Making of Disney's Classic Star Wars Ride

    Drew Taylor. January 31, 2022 @ 7:50 AM. Earlier in January, Star Tours turned 35. The groundbreaking attraction has been a favorite of Disney Parks visitors the world over, and it would prove an ...

  20. The Best History Ride

    See Buffalo's collection of public art on a fun and easy ride through downtown and the West Side. From new works commissioned by the AKG to folk art and graffiti, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the city and its arts scene. Learn More. Book Now.

  21. American History Washington DC Battlefields Motorcycle Tour

    Self Drive 1 Driver 1 Bike 1 room. $4540. $4974. $5408. $5842. $6052. Explore American History on a Harley Davidson Motorcycle riding from Washington D.C. to Jamestown and down the Blue Ridge Parkway exploring Battlefields from the Civil and Revolutionary War.

  22. Despite Seattle's history with Ride the Ducks, tour company plans new

    Despite Seattle's history with Ride the Ducks, tour company plans new fleet of tourist vehicles that go on land, water . March 20, 2021 at 6:00 am Updated March 20, 2021 at 4:35 pm . By .

  23. Nubiyan Twist on Instagram: "Find Your Flame tour kicks off next month

    206 likes, 3 comments - nubiyantwist on March 13, 2024: "Find Your Flame tour kicks off next month with shows in the UK and all over Europe We'..."

  24. Ridetours

    1-Day Tour $129. This tour shows you the best of the spectacular Great Ocean Road, letting you enjoy the breath-taking scenery without the crowds. The amazing Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and the stunning Loch Ard Gorge with its tragic history are just some of the incredible sights.

  25. Mayor John Whitmire encourages people to participate in Tour de Houston

    Mayor John Whitmire and the Apache Corporation are having a news conference on Tuesday to discuss plans for the 17th annual Tour de Houston and upgrades expected for the bike ride.