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The 2013 Red Bull Crashed Ice in Quebec City

posted by on Mar 23, 2013 Leave a comment

Another year.  Another incredible track.  Another amazing Red Bull Crashed Ice Finale in beautiful Quebec City.

As our K-Team athlete Ross Thompson told us in his interview, the race becomes increasingly competitive every year, making the title of the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Champion even harder to achieve. The grand finale of the 2013 Crashed Ice season finished last Saturday with a victory for Arttu Pihlainen and a championship for Derek Wedge, a fan favorite.

We joined Red Bull Crashed Ice for the 2nd year in a roll, and we have to say, this year was even better than the last! Some of our favourite things this year were:

The Kijiji Kabin

We built a heated Kijiji Kabin overnight situated directly in front of the track’s starting line and it was the hottest spot to watch the race! An awesome photo booth was set up, and more than 600 people came by for a picture or two. Over 400 free hot beverages were served through our Kijiji Kafé and we even had the Red Bull Crashed Ice Xbox Kinect set up for the people looking to try the icy track without having to tie on their skates.

Quebec City

Athletes of the K-Team were in unanimous agreement… Quebec City never fails to host the best Crashed Ice Race every year. The reason they gave is simple: the crowd on home soil. According to them, the crowd in Quebec is louder and more welcoming and of course, this energy has a huge impact on their performances.

The Killer Outfits

As with any winter event in Quebec, fighting against the cold means lots of layers and bundling up! Here, people love pulling out their colorful neon snow pants and their larger than life beaver hats for special occasions such as Red Bull Crashed Ice. This year, MC Gilles joined the Kijiji to help us find the people with the most spectacular outfits, and here is what he discovered.

K-Team Performances

While they were Disappointed not to have made it to the very top,  the performance of our K-Team athletes were far from mediocre. Louis-Philippe Dumoulin of the K-Team placed in the top 16 when he was bumped out in the quarter final and Hubert Harvey was unfortunately eliminated in the first round of the finals.  For a quick recap of the race and to listen to what our athletes had to say, click here.

Categories: Kijiji Events, Red Bull Crashed Ice

Kijiji Kabin: the “hottest” seat at the Red Bull Crashed Ice

posted by on Mar 15, 2013 Leave a comment

Every year, on the eve of the Red bull Crashed Ice competition, everyone asks themselves the same question: “Where can we get the best view of the competition?”

This year, the best spot in town is the Kijiji Kabin.  Here, you’ll find a nice little “chalet” and a superb wooden terrace offering warmth, fun, and an awesome view of this ice-cold competition!

Here’s why you should come by the Kijiji Kabin during your stay in Quebec City for Red Bull Crashed Ice:

Because of everything we have to offer!

We want to offer you a superior experience and give you unforgettable memories of your weekend. We’ve equipped the Kijiji Kabin with various attractions that are both useful and entertaining!

  • A charging station for your mobile phones and smart phones.
  • A souvenir photo booth starring you as the Crashed Ice athlete.
  • Warm beverages and propane heaters will keep you warm despite the winter’s chill.
  • Creation of souvenir buttons so that you can boast your favorite colours.
  • An Xbox Kinect competition.
  • Our Kabin is equipped with Muskoka chairs and benches so that you can take a breather from the event.

Perfect Location!

Literally steps from the Château Frontenac and from the race’s starting point, the Kijiji Kabin offers an awesome view of the competition and of the athletes’ first moments in the race.  Witness up close the power skating of the best of the best in ice cross downhill.

Schedule of the Festivities

The Kabin will be open as of March 14th at 10:00 AM and we will close on Saturday at 6:00 PM. Feel free to stop by our Kabin to benefit from our hospitality.

Here is the full schedule for the Quebec Red Bull Crashed Ice:

  • Thursday March 14th – 1 :00 PM to 6 :00 PM
  • Friday March 15th – 1 :00 PM to 6 :00 PM and 7 :00 PM to 10 :00 PM
  • Saturday March 16th – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Finally, just remember that we’ve only presented you with the tip of the iceberg! Many other surprises, prizes, and special guests (such as athletes of the K-Team) will show up at the Kijiji Kabin over the weekend! Don’t miss out on any of the action!

See you soon!

Categories: Awesomesauce, Kijiji Events, Red Bull Crashed Ice

Kijiji at Buskerfest 2012

posted by on Aug 29, 2012 Leave a comment

Buskerfest is one of Toronto’s biggest events during the summer months, with hundreds of street performers from across North America gathering to showcase their talents. And because we are Kijiji, we couldn’t miss an opportunity to create a fun, local spectacle of our very own!

 

On Sunday, crowds gathered by the hundreds to watch Canada’s Strongest Man, Hugo Girard lift the infamous Kijiji K-Car, not to mention some willing crowd participants! And our very own muscle-clad team was out in full force giving away custom buttons and purple cotton candy at the Kijiji booth.

Almost 1,000 festival folks flexed their own muscles for the camera as they “picked up a car on Kijiji” using a foam replica of the Kijiji K-Car hoisted above their heads. Check out the photos that are now posted on our Facebook fan page. Don’t forget to retrieve your own and collect votes for our online contest (there is still time to win; click here!).

A huge thank you to Toronto for joining us in all the fun last weekend! We had a great time and hope you did too – maybe you can spot yourself amidst all the action in photos below from our photographer or in coverage that appeared in the Toronto SUN, Metro and 24Hours Toronto

Categories: Awesomesauce, Kijiji Events, Press & Media

K-Team at Pride Vancouver

posted by on Aug 13, 2012 Leave a comment

For those of you who didn’t see us there last weekend, Kijiji once again was out in full force at Pride – this time in Vancouver!   We have been taking part in Pride festivities for several years now, but this was our first time in Vancouver.  

This also was a “coming out party” for the K-Team van.   This beast was a huge success, and lead the charge for our K-Team; which consisted of Kijiji staff and friends armed with water guns, army fatigues, and some 80s style “Mr. T” accessories.

In spite of being the longest Pride parade route we have ever been on, there wasn’t a dull moment along the way!  Mr. T especially loved the drive along the water to finish it all off.  “I pity the fool who doesn’t have AC in his van!”

Thanks Vancouver Pride for an amazing weekend and parade.   As always, your city was welcoming, beautiful, and full of excitement.

 

Categories: Awesomesauce, Kijiji Events