It’s no foolish flight or dopey display. Vashon’s Stupid Bike Night is an island tradition.

That tradition brought a cavalcade of clownery up Vashon Highway on September 6, with bike designs from the fantastic to the silly.

A flock of glowing-white avians, covered in feathers, flew down the road, joining all sorts of characters, including cops with big mustaches and short shorts.

Musicians jammed out and riders pedaled on double-decker creations. One bike featured a dragon belching colorful smoke from its mouth. On another, a youngster read from a book illuminated by a small light.

One pair featured a rider carrying another in a rickshaw. And a chromed-out spaceship bike blasted music from Star Trek and Star Wars, its pilots shining in reflective silver space suits.

Rushing throughout the parade were legions of kids, the next generation of free-spirited creatives.

And then there was the toilet bike — which really spoke for itself.

(All photos by Michelle Bates.)

Nate Everson and Terry VanderWaal ride their creation, Rocket Bike 2, built with help from Xylus and Atalie Cartier. (Michelle Bates photo)

This smoke-breathing dragon was conceived of and built by Lynann Politte. (Michelle Bates photo)

Andre Sapp, Shawn Carkonen and Bill Moyer rock out on a bike pedaled by Henry Haselton & Derrick Reed. The Band Bike was built by the Stupid Bike Club. (Michelle Bates photo)

Deborah Klein flashes a peace sign on the toilet bike. (Michelle Bates photo)

A bike called “Suono di Lumaca,” meaning “the sound of a snail,” by Ela Lamblin, was made from crutches and pulled by Stefan Freelan. The wheels made music as they spun. (Michelle Bates photo)