Bikes-a-Lot Sunday

Thomas Bahde | April 25, 2010

The spring swap at the San Diego Velodrome was this morning, and for those who could resist the allure of heading straight home clutching their loot, the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition was staffing the free bicycle valet parking at the Adams Avenue Roots Music Festival all afternoon. We skipped the swap this year, but [...]

One More SDCBS 2010 Review

Thomas Bahde | April 20, 2010

This post was written by Robert Leone of the Knickerbikers, San Diego’s Bicycle Touring Club.
The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show 2010, ably organized by Ybarrola Bicycles is past – but it was a great April 9, 10 and 11 for bike stalking. The event, carefully organized by David Ybarrola (Ybarrola Bicycles and SelleLogica saddles), Chuck Schlesinger (Sadilah Bicycles), and [...]

A Last Look at the Second Annual San Diego Custom Bicycle Show

Sam Ollinger | April 16, 2010

This year, San Diego again had the opportunity to showcase the works of some of the nation’s best independent frame builders. Both local builders such as Brian Baylis and builders from the east coast such as Stephen Bilenky exhibited why small custom frame builders are still in high demand.
One of our readers, Everett, had this [...]

Semi-Annual Spring 2010 VeloSwap Meet

Sam Ollinger | April 13, 2010

The first  VeloSwap Meet is around the corner on April 25, 2010. It is the San Diego Velodrome’s semi-annual fundraiser and is the largest bicycle swap meet in Southern California.
All proceeds from this event go towards the running of the velodrome, and our youth and community programs.  San Diego Velodrome Association is a non-profit organization [...]

Report on the 2010 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show

Protorio | April 12, 2010

This story was originally posted on vélo-flâneur by Esteban who lives, works and rides in San Diego.
—–
This last weekend, bicycle culture descended on bicycle-friendly San Diego for the second annual San Diego Custom Bicycle Show in Mission Valley. There were new exhibitors, plenty of community rides that sprouted up around [...]

2010 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show

Sam Ollinger | April 10, 2010

The second annual San Diego Custom Bicycle Show is currently underway and will conclude tomorrow. Use this as an open thread to discuss the show.

City of San Diego Bicycle Master Plan Update Open House

Sam Ollinger | April 7, 2010

The City of San Diego is hosting a second open house for the City of San Diego’s Bicycle Master Plan Update. The draft plan is available for your review.
Please join the City and consultant staff for presentation of the plan recommendations on Thursday, May 20th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the [...]

Tonight! Free Premiere of SD-Alumni Kareem Shehab’s Death Pedal 2

biccontrol | March 27, 2010

Come out to the historic Ken Cinema (4061 Adams Ave.) tonight for the San Diego Premiere of Death Pedal 2 directed by San Diego/UCSD-Alumni Kareem Shehab! The film premieres for free at midnight.
For more information on today’s Death Pedal 2-related festivities, check out Bic Control.
For more info on the film, check out Death Pedal.

Safety for All Road Users

Thomas Bahde | March 4, 2010

by Larry Hogue
Larry Hogue is a writer. He lives in San Diego.
Imagine you’re standing at the corner of Governor Drive, waiting to cross Genesee Avenue. You’re waiting, and waiting, and waiting, as traffic rushes by at 45-50 miles an hour. When you get your walk signal, you have to wait as two or three of [...]

The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show

Sam Ollinger | March 4, 2010

The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show is around the corner. The event will be held April 9th, 10th & 11th, 2010 at 500 Hotel Circle North at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in the “Golden Pacific Ballroom.” For more details and information on registering for the show, please visit the website.