How To Be A Cowboy Western Boots: 2011 Cloverdale Rodeo Bed Races in BC, Canada

Competitors take part in the annual Cloverdale Rodeo Bed Races in Cloverdale, Surrey, BC, Canada on Thursday, May 19, 2011. The classic four-wheeled relay derby in Cloverdale started in 1977 as a crazy publicity stunt to celebrate the opening of the Cloverdale Rodeo. Today it is an annual event with a host of quirky costumed participants who add racing wheels to bedposts. This tradition has since grown into a hometown favorite with contestant competitions to qualify for unique trophies. Three participants push one rider on a mattress. The bed race heats were run down a police controlled road in the heart of Cloverdale. Before the bed races, a Kids' Decorated Bike Parade was held at the same venue. This year's Cloverdale Rodeo Parade is on Saturday, May 21 and will begin at 10:00 am PST. The parade, which will start at the Cloverdale Town Centre, will feature over 80 entries featuring clowns, floats, bands, marching units and showcasing both community organizations and commercial entities. This year's Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, which started on May 20, ends on Victoria Day, May 23. For details, visit www.cloverdalerodeo.com