Bird | Man

One of the most celebrated cyclists of San Francisco - PD Bird, and her buddy Popi (aka Johnny).



Rookie was infatuated with lovely PD and posed for pic with his new feathered friend.

This lovely bird|man pairing live in my neighborhood, and I often run into the two of them enjoying the two-wheeled life. A unique human|animal bond that I totally dig (so do Rookie & Cloud for that matter.)

You can find out more about PD on her blog.



And my cuties have a New Year's wish for you.

vélo en famille

I recently ran into my neighbor, Meg Lynch, the founder and former owner of my neighborhood haunt Velo Rouge Café. A few years ago, she sold her business to pursue some personal projects.



Namely her husband Adam and daughter Ella.



And how about this tri-tandem with a big girl seat for Ella when she gets a little bigger!? For now, that head rest for naptime along the ride is ingenious.

Hip hip hooray to another two-wheeled young lady growing up riding the streets of San Francisco with confidence!

Ride on!

For Christmas, I give you hot dudes on bikes

Whether you've been naughty or nice, Vélo Vogue will be good to you this Christmas.



two dudes from Cameron Adams



two dudes from Lovely Bicycle!



two dudes from Adrienne Johnson



two dudes from Claudio Olivares Medina



two dudes from Franz-Michael S. Mellbin

Have a warm and Merry Christmas!

Dapper Tweedman Meets Lady Who Lunches

Nathan and Kristen are so fabulous on this folding tandem that I'm gonna give them a whole tour around the runway.



Dapper Tweedsman
B. Spoke Tailor Cycling pants & vest
Dockers Oxford shirt
Vintage hat & cycling shoes

Lady Who Lunches
Nooworks dress
Po Campo handlebar bag











And that ends our trip down the catwalk with Pedal Savvy this year. Congrats to Gwen and her team for putting together such a creative and energetic show! Hope these photos and links gave you inspiration to spice up your wardrobe on and off the saddle (preferably on)!

Happy Holidays to everyone and catch you before the new year!

holiday bikey gift ideas

If you're looking for some little gifts under $20 for a bikey pal, here are a few next to the last minute gift ideas. And while you're doing your online shopping, lend an ear to this wonderful bikey carol, Big Red Bicycle Christmas by Nora and One Left.



• Nora and One Left the Bicycle album


Photo by Mikael Colville-Andersen

A whole album of songs inspired by our bicycle culture - sure to be some tunes that strike a chord with you or that special bikey friend in your life.

• Girls on Bikes by April Streeter

Looking for stories about and advice for real women on real bikes? Girls on Bikes is an extremely well-researched book for the modern day bike woman, with insightful and inspiring anecdotes about the women on bikes who paved the way for us to ride into the future with confidence.

• Just Ride by Grant Petersen

Written by Grant Petersen of Rivendell fame, this book will get a newbie onto a saddle in no time. Petersen demystifies biking while offering smart and very practical advice that makes biking easy and fun for Everyman (or Everywoman).

Blonde Bombshell Modeled by Andrea

Nooworks dress
Vintage shoes & accessories
Masi Bike provided by Huckleberry

Elevated Everyday Modeled by Wilson

(Outfit provided by Huckleberry)
PEdAL ED Vest
PEdAL ED Oxford Shirt
PEdAL ED Jeans
Allen Edmonds shoes



Bamboosero Bike

Bike Shoes on BART - Guest Photo from Laura Lukitsch

My bike/filmmaker friend Laura Lukitsch sent me this photo this weekend.

Saw this woman biker (well her shoes, not her too much) on Bart the other day. Thought you might want to post it on the blog.

Send us your bike street fashion pics or share them with us on our flickr photo pool.

Wine Country Ready Modeled by Bonnie

Give it up for Pedal Savvy's MOM on her blue trike! Lookin' fabulous in that vintage dress & hat! Way to show us how it's done!

Cleverhood Creative Modeled by Allan

Cleverhood cape
Dockers SF khaki
Nutcase Helmet
Bike provided by My Dutch Bike

Buongiorno Boy Modeled by Bobby

Wool Castelli jersey



Swrve black cigarette shorts
Vintage Vittoria cycling shoes
Cap by Gobha Clothing
Civia Bicycle
(Outfit provided by Huckleberry)

Bella Babe Modeled by Jillian

Bobolink Wool Jersey
Swrve knickers (Provided by Huckleberry)
Alloneword Black cap
Green Guru 6 pack bag
Masi Bike provided by Huckleberry Bicycles

Pip Pip Pedaler Modeled by Becca

B. Spoke Tailor wool skirt & top
Alloneword cap



PUBLIC Bike

Cheerio Chap Modeled by Duby

B. Spoke Tailor knickers & wool sweater
Alloneword plaid hat


Chrome Shoes
Masi bike provided by Huckleberry Bicycles

Speedy Lady Modeled by Andrea

Twin Six jersey and cycling shorts
Alloneword cap
Her Colnago bike

Pedal Savvy/Twin Six Modeled by Woody

Pedal Savvy jersey
Twin Six cycling bibs
Chrome shoes
Felt Cafe Bike

les événments du weekend

Sat, 12/8 @ 6 pm

In North America over the coming months, Brooks England will be hosting the Dashing Bicycle Show, a travelling display of fine bicycles and accessories for fans of style in the saddle.

The Opening Exhibition will take place on the 8th of December at 6pm in San Francisco at Huckleberry Bicycles, where Hendrick’s Gin will be on hand to lubricate the cogs of human interaction. And Grant Petersen of Rivendell will be guest speaking.

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Fri, 12/7 @ 7:30 pm - SF Bike Party - Land of Misfit Toys

San Francisco Bike Party (SFBP) and San Francisco Yellow Bike Project (SFYBP) are joining forces on Friday, December 7, 2012 to gather toys and bikes for children for the upcoming holiday season. The toys will be given to a local fire station at the end of the ride on Friday night. The bikes will be inspected and repaired by SFYBP before being distributed to kids via a school-based bike swap.

The two organizations will be collecting toys and bikes for one night only during the monthly SFBP ride. Please bring any new and unwrapped toys to any of the resting locations during the ride. The ride will gather at McCovey Cove around 7:30 pm. There will be two stops at South Park in SOMA and Pier 7 along the Embarcadero. Please check SFBP’s twitter (@sfbikeparty) for the rest area drop off times on Friday, December 7th.

Check their blog for the Friday 12/7 bike party route.

Victor/Victoria Modeled by Andrea

(Outfit by B. Spoke Tailor)
B. Spoke wool pants & wool vest
Alloneword cap
Felt Bicycle

Urban Paul Bunyan Modeled by Ian

Nooworks Pentawolf crew
Swrve shorts (Provided by Huckleberry)
Zoic flannel
Alloneword cap
DZR shoes
Civia Bike

Outdoorsman Modeled by Woody

Zoic shirt & knickers
Pro-tec Helmet


DZR shoes

The Alcohauler by Empirical Cycles

Words cannot describe...







The Alcohauler by Empirical Cycles.

Hipster Cool Modeled by Allan

Sombrio shorts & tee
Nutcase helmet
Green Guru bag



DZR shoes
Redline bike (provided by Huckleberry)