I Like Wheels

On a muthafu**in' bike

2012-03-08T09:41:00.000-08:00

Cherubim

2012-03-04T20:00:00.001-08:00

Cherubim, originally uploaded by Dirt Rag Magazine.

Probably my favorite bike at NAHBS.

SF Bike Party pics

2012-01-08T00:04:00.000-08:00

I went to the SF Bike Birthday Party. Fun. Saw Phil of Ride SFO, Lisa from Rickshaw and Lauren from Scoutmob. I actually saw a street fight on Polk. (hadoken!) Here are some pics that I snapped. None of the fight, though. :D

I met George at the Bike Party. We chatted about our minis. I was assuming he got his in Japan. He told me a welder friend built his frame 15 years ago. We test drove each others bikes. Pretty damn cool. Nice meeting you, George.

More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/owlboogie/sets/72157628771797253/with/6657820369/

Burrito Wrap 2012

2012-01-07T15:48:00.000-08:00

I got a sewing machine to do some projects. On the list was a burrito wrap with pockets.

A couple more pics here.

Goggles

2012-01-06T12:41:00.000-08:00

I wanted a pair of goggles for when I decide to wear contacts to work and also to be a "on style" pair when going on tweed rides. I looked at a bunch of welding goggles on amazon. I didn't want it to be steampunk, just older looking. I decided to go with lightweight motorcycle ones and "oldify" them. This is the result. I like em.

Pre-op

In progress

Test ride

LOL

2011-12-29T17:53:00.001-08:00

LOL, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

My co-worker's Pelican and the Mini. He's 6' 2". I'm 5' 7".

Soma Fabrications Mini Velo

2011-12-21T01:43:00.000-08:00

My new bike. I won it at the SFBC Winterfest. I was intrigued by the mini format after seeing the Bruno bike. I saw a couple at Bike Expo in a FGFS spec. So when I saw the Soma at Winter fest I got excited and decided to bid.

I now own a Mini Velo and I love it! feels a little familiar because of my bmx bikes as far as handling. I have commuted with it and will continue to do so. I am currently looking for fenders that will fit it (20") and not cost a lot. Any suggestions?

Here are a couple more pics

Thanks to the SFBC, Soma Fabrications, Planet Bike, and Brad at American Cyclery.

Cycroc Mini Velo Freestyle

2011-12-20T00:44:00.000-08:00

Pretty dope stuff.

For Sale: 1992 Bridgestone XO-3

2011-12-19T11:39:00.000-08:00

Up for your consideration is a 48cm Bridgestone XO-3. Very low mileage - probably less than 300. It has a few scratches and knicks on the rear triangle but otherwise the paint is vibrant and colorful.

Changes made:
- GB randonneur bars
- Cinelli stem
- Suntour bar end shifters
- Tektro brake levers
- KHS Uno fenders

$350

Interested? Contact me at owlboogie @ gmail .com

More photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/owlboogie/sets/72157628487581273

Mr.OwlBoogie

2011-12-15T15:57:00.001-08:00

Mr.OwlBoogie, originally uploaded by MannyAcosta.

A pic of me as blogged by Manny

"Mr.OwlBoogie

The famed Bridgestone XO-1 was made for only two years, 1992 and 1993. The XO series of bikes were "hybrid" bikes, but Grant Peterson (the Bridgestone USA visionary) didn't want them associated with the typical hybrids, and always used quote marks around the word when he used it."

Dammmn!!!

2011-12-15T09:14:00.000-08:00

This Herbie Helm is siiiick. I am now officially geeked for the National Handbuilt Bicycle Show in March.

http://2012.handmadebicycleshow.com/

Stolen Bleriot

2011-12-14T23:50:00.001-08:00

StolenBleriot, originally uploaded by MannyAcosta.

Here are the details for Manny's bike. Good luck buddy.

Help Manny find his bike

2011-12-13T16:13:00.001-08:00

Loaded, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

At around 6:15 on my commute back from work in San Jose. I stop by safeway to grab some food to cook at home. I decide to take a quick stop at target so I lock my bike up to itself with a 12 pack of ginger ale and 5 pounds of ribs in the front basket. I come back. And my bike is gone. ribs and ginger ale on the floor. Soo sad. If anyone sees this bike on bart tonight or on craigslist please contact me . Getting in contact with the police right now.
-Manny

Most recent picture of the bike
http://flic.kr/p/aKShcV

Most noticable feature would be the double wrap cotton handlebar wrap with black and white.

Rickshaw's Tweed Ride 2011

2011-12-12T11:44:00.001-08:00

So Lan and I have missed the all of the San Francisco Tweed Runs since they started having them. Luckily I saw the facebook ad on Friday for the Rickshaw one. So we dappered up and headed to Public Bikes to meet up with the rest of the Tweeders.

Some pics are by me. Some are by Manny Acosta.

Looking forward to the next one.

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-28T21:45:00.001-07:00

Construction pumpkin season, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

It's onstruction pumpkin season!

An older shot

2011-08-17T08:49:00.001-07:00

Mean panda, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

Just putting it on the blog. I rather like it.

2 Miles an Hour

2011-08-16T17:30:00.000-07:00

A nice bmx vid with my home as the backdrop.

Caught a flat

2011-08-10T01:57:00.001-07:00

Flat and Graff, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

I was riding along 22nd st. when all of a sudden I heard a intermittent hissing sound. Total flat tire repair took about 20 mins.

Straight heat

2011-07-06T23:40:00.000-07:00

Siick.

Stolen Schwinn

2011-06-22T01:04:00.001-07:00

Stolen Schwinn, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

Helping Krate-Mayhem out. Good luck buddy.

Hi all, my friend Johnny-O got his blue 90s alum. frame schwinn bike stolen on 7-20-11 by the SF Zoo at Geroges store on 44th ave. they had a white van if you see this bike LMK.
thanks for your help

peace,
justdave

One year ago today...

2011-06-14T17:27:00.001-07:00

Hi! Guess what i got?, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

I bought my XO-1, Fiona. It truly has changed my life. I recently rode the Tour de Cure Silicon Valley. I am planning to ride ALC11 in 2012. Excited to see what the next year on my orange bike will bring. :D

NYC cyclists makes a point with video

2011-06-09T11:53:00.000-07:00

A lot of bike blogs are posting this. I LOLed.

There's an Owl on My Bike!

2011-05-25T11:25:00.001-07:00

There's an Owl on My Bike!, originally uploaded by Adam Norwood.

Had to share this. Cool photo and story by Adam Norwood.

There's an Owl on My Bike!

Definitely the best excuse I've ever had for being late to work.

BIKE OWL UPDATE: at the advice of some owl / bird rescue folks, we left him alone, and sure enough as soon as it started getting dark out he called (screeched, really) for his momma owl to come take care of him. For a while we actually had TWO owls on my bike! She kept him well fed, and this morning I spotted him hopping away towards a tree, so I think all's well in his world.

My bike history

2011-05-23T14:32:00.000-07:00

These are all the bikes I have owned in the past. I'll try to use my own photos as much as I can, but some I just don't have pics of.

1977(?) Huffy Sundance (I think that's what it's called)

1980 Huffy Pro Thunder (not my pic). I had this in silver and red with solid metal mags. Back then I'd just roll up onto curbs without lifting my front wheel.

19xx(?) Torker BMX (not my pic). I bought a Torker off of my friend, Butch. It had bad karma. Neighborhood bullies thought I stole it from their friend. I didn't like riding it. Sold it to my other friend, Carlos, up the street.

1986 Mongoose FS-1 (not my pic). I rode this one for about 2 years. Sold it to my friend Rob. Pretty awesome.

1987 Haro Master, Still have this and still ride it once in a while.

1996 Schwinn Moab-3. Bought this in 1997. It was on closeout at Pacific Bicycle. Sold in 2008.

2002 We the People Pony. Flatland machine. Sold it due to not having room.

1985 Schwinn World Tourist. A project bike/conversion as a tribute to Jam Master Jay.

1983 Rampar Rapide. Dumpster save project. Classed it up. My brother in law rides it now.

1994 Bridgestone XO-5. Fun bike to retrogrouch out.

2007 Jamis Komodo. This got stolen. :\

1993 Bridgestone XO-1. I will have this bike for the rest of my life. :D

1992 Bridgestone XO-3. Bought this to tinker around with.

Well, I think that's all of them. There are a couple I bought to flip. But these are the ones I actually rode at one point of time. Kinda neat to see it all laid out. :D

Anquetil, Merckx & Gimondi

2011-05-19T11:19:00.001-07:00

Anquetil, Merckx & Gimondi, originally uploaded by spoke sniffer.

Pretty dope. I want thet Bic jersey on the left.

April cycling

2011-05-03T21:47:00.000-07:00

A look back into April cycling highlights for me.

For my birthday, we went to Sunday Streets.

I got Cerise working again. I went to the bike kitchen and the folks there got the XO-3 sorted.

Nam was there working on his roommate's bike.

We are starting to do bike lunches at work.

Started training for the Tour de Cure that happens on June 12.

Pretty fun month. There was a stretch where I biked to work for 2 weeks straight! Pretty good feeling. Especially because gas is ridic! May is shaping up nicely already.

Matthew's involved in the San Francisco singlespeed scene

2011-04-13T10:32:00.000-07:00

I remember when Matthew's, an electronic store in Daly City, would give away a bike with any purchase over $200. The bikes were Firenzes. Italian only in name, they were made from plumbing pipe. Ha! I always thought they were a notch lower than Murray or Huffy. It's nice to see them getting second lives as singlespeeds. I always think of Matthew when i see them on Valencia. (Oh! Bonus points for this commercial having "Get a Bike!" in Tagalog. "Kumuha ng bisikleta!")

Rapha X Bridgestone

2011-04-08T19:20:00.000-07:00

Seems like B'stones are on some velo cool kid steeze. Pink and Orange though? Yep!

Rapha + Paul Smith SS11 from RAPHA on Vimeo.

Birthday Wish: Ride a Bike, Take a Pic!!!

2011-04-07T22:08:00.001-07:00

My Birthday Wish: Ride a Bike, Take a Pic!!!, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

My birthday wish from you? Ride your bike this Sunday and take a pic for me! I'll be at Sunday Streets maybe we can take a pic there together! Look for my orange bike.

http://www.sundaystreetssf.com

Ride. Snap. Send. Thanks a lot guys!

(My actual birthday is next Thursday, April 14)

Computerized

2011-04-07T00:11:00.001-07:00

15 MPH, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

I added a computer to the XO-1 again. this one is way more secure than the Cateye I had previously. It's basic and I feel like it suits the aesthetic of Fiona. I was interested in an Avocet as well, but those are hard to come by.

New lanes in my hood!

2011-03-31T10:47:00.000-07:00

Today was a "ride to work in a t-shirt" kinda of day. Before I mentioned that they were putting lanes in my neighborhood. They are starting to sprout up!

Before I would take the right most outlet part where the tourists would park to see the city and I felt the curve was too much of a blind spot. Now with the designated lane it is much safer to ride in the actual street.

I did see cars cutting into the lane on this curve though. At a rather fast pace too. I am just hoping that the lane extends down to Corbett soon.

Related posts:
- Directly Affected
- Spring has sprung!

Spring has sprung!

2011-03-30T16:02:00.000-07:00

Really nice commute day yesterday. I wish I rode in to work today. For my ride up home to Twin Peaks I just wore a sweater and it was fine. I made it door-to-door as well.

New bike lane on 17th.

Fellow commuter.

Loooong shadow.

Door to door.

Gorgeous day.

XO-1 Poster

2011-03-25T01:25:00.001-07:00

XO-1 Poster, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

Probably gonna make more edits. But I like it so far. I am gonna get this printed and hang it in my living room. I really would like an XO-1 poster done by George Retseck, the Illustration in the 1993 B'stone catalog. But since I don't think that exists, I thought I'd take a stab at making my own in my style of drawing.

The sketch/painting is rendered in Illustrator CS4 (my favorite program) and Wacom products. Both the Cintiq 21 and a Graphire 4x5 tablet (opposite ends of the Wacom spectrum). The initial sketch was done from memory. A result of spending time on my own bike. Then I'd refer to pictures for the details like cantilever construction or m'bar bends.

I think I've found a way of using Illustrator that is more like the way I sketch in a book. Before my Illustrator work would be tight and clean, almost techincal, which is different from the way my sketchbook is. Now, with the Cintiq I can draw loose as I would with a pen and pad. :D

Up for sale

2011-03-23T17:37:00.001-07:00

Up for sale, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

*Drool*

Someone contacted me asking how much they should sell her for. From the looks of it, it's a garage queen. 52cm.

"It's in almost new condition with very few miles on it. It's a real beauty!"

She certainly is! Be on the lookout on the interwebs...

She is up on the bay now. Good luck! This is truly a gem!!!
eBay Link

Making of the new Brooks ad

2011-03-22T14:00:00.000-07:00

Hunting concept. Classsssy.

Woman escapes tsunami by bike

2011-03-17T00:13:00.000-07:00

Amazing story of an 83 year old riding to save her life. She rocks.

I Like Wools

2011-03-10T21:40:00.001-08:00

I Like Wools, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

My jersey arrived today. :D

www.oregoncyclewear.com

Cool!

2011-03-08T21:23:00.001-08:00

Cool!, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

I went to check the Sunday Streets schedule on www.SundayStreetsSF.com and what did I see? We're in the masthead!

Commute home: No tengo granny gear

2011-03-07T20:33:00.000-08:00

Today I rode door to door from work to home. :D I had good motivation: It was raining and I didn't want to stop. On the way home, I was pacing a bike commuter up the 3 Bitches, and he totally pulled away with his granny gear. I, on the other hand, had to struggle up. All good, I still managed even though I lost traction and slipped when I rode over the sharrow. After the 3 bitches, I decided to finish off the ride without walking.

Also, while at a light on Valencia I heard a guy tell his friend "that's a Bridgestone XO-1... yadda yadda..." Fiona blushed.

Climbed up Twin Peaks

2011-03-05T15:55:00.000-08:00

I live in the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco. Great view, convenient location and quiet neighborhood. Not the easiest biking area. It's not like the Mission or Sunset. I've lived here for 11 months and finally I climbed up to the top for the first time today. I loved it. I thought it'd be a long arduous task, but I was up there in 15 minutes. It will definitely be part of my regular training routine for ALC11.

On my way up.

Sutro Tower.

I really do.

Saw this house while scooting around Miraloma.

Urban DHing

2011-03-02T17:18:00.000-08:00

I imagine this is what it would be like riding around the neighborhood as a kid... but with superpowers. Looks sooooo fun!

VCA 2010 RACE RUN from changoman on Vimeo.

A nice read on CL

2011-03-01T10:38:00.001-08:00

I peruse the bike section of craigslist pretty often. I ran across this post in the for sale section. It's a good read.

Ready to Buy a Bike!? (everywhere)

Date: 2011-02-28, 7:53PM PST

For most of us, the pure joy of being on a bike represents our first forays into the world of freedom. But given the bewildering choices in the used bike arena, how does one buy a decent bike at a fair price? In the Bay Area's Uber-Bike friendly milieu the choices seem to expand exponentially. So what criteria does one use to get a good deal?

Generally speaking, it's usually a good idea to source an 1980's or more recent era Japanese bike. Some of the best brands of that epoch were Fuji, Miyata, Nishiki, Bridgestone, and Centurion. SR, Sekai, Panasonic, Shogun, Univega (made in the Miyata factory), KHS, and several "Schwinn-Approved" bikes also came from this era. Japanese-made Bianchi are also represented in this pantheon. There's plenty more, as well, particularly Specialized (SBI) bikes. In my professional opinion Specialized came to represent the "Apple" of the bicycling world. SBI bikes and products are among the world's most well-thought-out cycling products. From inception their Allez road bike, the Sequoia Sport-Touring bike, and their full touring Expedition represent some of the best of the best.

Regrettably, there are lots of European bikes from this period which are woefully incomparable. While many of these bikes have legendary names, they're not equivalent en toto. Beware of overpriced Schwinn's Varsity and Continental models, and be equally scrupulous of most European bikes, especially Peugeot, Gitane, Jeunet, Motobecane, Magneet, Flandria, etc. And if stumbling across a Sears & Roebuck "Free Spirit," referred to in metric sizing, run! The same applies to the thousands of Firenze.

There's been numerous CL ads where these bikes are being sold as "classic/vintage Italian" road bikes for upwards of $300-400. Back in the 80s, if you bought an alarm clock, a toaster-oven, or a Sony Walkman from "Matthew's Top-of-the-Hill" Daly City, you were awarded a Firenze. Most local bike shops were forced to place hand-written placards in their shop windows stating, "No Firenzes." Yep.....they really are that bad.

While some of these bikes were ostensibly "top of the line" in their respective days, they were quickly eclipsed by the influx of Japanese bikes.

When in doubt about a bike's relative value, call your local (reputable!) bike shop and solicit their opinion. Most technicians have plenty of experience and immediately know the difference between a good deal and a waste of money.

Typically, these bikes were designed, imported, and marketed in standard, SAE English sizes. Generally, the more ubiquitous models came in the following sizes: 19.5", 21," 23," and 25." Occasionally, one of these same manufacturers would carry a 27 inch frame, as well. Traditionally, metric demarcations have been the sole domain of truly high quality, hand-brazed or silver-soldered frames. In other words, a "54cm" Varsity is pure nonsense. By indicating the frame's size in centimeters rather than inches is gross pretentiousness and doesn't add a nickel to its value, end of story.

The vast majority of these bikes, irrespective of frame geometry, intent or application, retailed anywhere from $150-450....the operative word being "generally." And generally speaking most of these same bikes were equipped with SunTour or Shimano components. Tragically, SunTour filed for bankruptcy, despite how well their products worked. Shimano thrives to this day and some argue they have even outdone Campagnolo. After all, it was Shimano that developed the market's first production Double-Sprung, Slanted Parallelogram rear derailleur.

Campy's classic Nuovo Record and Super Record Single-Sprung/non-slanted rear derailleurs accommodated a 24T rear cog while Shimano's entry level versions easily handled a 28T cog.

Finally, it's not so much whether the frame is made from steel, aluminum, titanium, or carbon fiber. All of these substrates work (when properly engineered) and all impart their own resonant and performance characteristics. It's not enough to proclaim that one is "better" than the other, per se. Ultimately it comes down to how large the frame's tubes are (outside diameter) and how thick the gauge of their respective tubes.

Aluminum and carbon fiber do share one dastardly common property---when they fail they usually do so in a catastrophic "snap." Steel frames which include 4130, 1020, 1024 and stainless steels, etc., don't rupture (at least normally) with no warning. Titanium is also a fine substrate and generally not prone to immediate failure.

Moreover, it's inaccurate to intone that "steel is real!" Carbon fiber, Al, and Ti are just as "real," as well. In the end, do some homework, vet the seller, read differing opinions and you'll be fast upon the road of an informed decision.

Caveat Emptor, indeed!
c/ca

The latest from ILW

2011-02-24T01:33:00.000-08:00

Here are some of the latest pics I've snapped.

Directly Affected

2011-02-22T10:57:00.000-08:00

Just read this in the latest sfbike.org newsletter:

From the Hills to Flatlands, Bike Lane Links Add Up

The SF Bicycle Coalition is proud to announce that bike lanes on Portola Drive are making their way to the pavement soon. These bike lanes, approved thanks to many hours of work of Bicycle Coalition volunteers, will create a safer connection for people commuting over Twin Peaks on Portola Drive between Corbett Avenue and O'Shaughnessy Boulevard, and connect to the recently completed bike lanes on Laguna Honda.

Good deal! It'll make my commute much safer, a car this morning didn't know that I could take the lane.

To the bone

2011-02-20T09:22:00.001-08:00

To the bone, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

Saw this on Friday. Stripped.

Heat

2011-02-17T15:58:00.001-08:00

Le Moustache, originally uploaded by EcoVelo.

That is all.

Chicago Apartment

2011-02-11T11:26:00.001-08:00

Chicago Apartment, originally uploaded by Mark Allen G Garzon.

Mark Allen G Garzon on Flickr has a really nice, inexpensive storage and display solution for his bikes: closet brackets. Quite brilliant.

I like this thread!

2011-02-09T14:15:00.000-08:00

I'm not a member of this site, but I always end up stumbling onto this particular thread. Lots to look at.

I Like Wheels: The Jersey

2011-02-07T16:49:00.001-08:00

Wool Jersey Mock Up, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

It's just a mock up but I can't wait for this thing to arrive.

www.oregoncyclewear.com/woolcyclingjerseys.html

Latest

2011-02-04T11:11:00.000-08:00

Got some books last night. I got The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles. I think I'm still drooling. (and I also got the Suicide Girls Picture book :D)

On my way to work sharrow panda.

Fiona is Brooksified and Nigel Smytheified.

San Franicsco Bike Party: Love Your Bike

2011-02-04T10:42:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to tonight's bike route. Should be fun.

The Kid Rips

2010-10-15T11:46:00.000-07:00

I haven't seen this in awhile. Wonder what he can do now.

Go Giants!!!

2010-10-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I rode over to AT&T Park to get my sister her birthday gift (we are huge Giants fans). While there I took pics of my current project bike.

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I have learned that I need to have something to wrench on. Since I am keeping my XO-1 stock, I picked up a 1992 XO-3 to work on.

Started like this.

Please, please, please be careful

2010-10-11T15:11:00.000-07:00

Cyclist fatally hit in the city. :( Read more

Butterlap

2010-09-30T18:30:00.000-07:00

We went on the Butterlap yesterday. It was our first time. A lot of fun and I'd like to go again.

I like these wheels. This guy pulled up to us asking about the ride. I asked if I could take a pic of his bike.

Butterlap happens every Wednesday 7PM at the ferry building.

Handsome XOXO

2010-09-15T16:32:00.001-07:00

Handsome XOXO, originally uploaded by handsomecycles.

A tribute bike called the XOXO by Handsome Bicycles. I like it. Why wouldn't I?

Dragonflies

2010-09-12T11:16:00.001-07:00

Dragonflies, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

Got Fiona's derailleurs sorted out yesterday. (The rear actually has 7 clicks on the indexing now! Only 6 were working prior.) So I took her for a spin around SOMA.

Cyclists at Giant Burger

2010-08-27T14:07:00.001-07:00

Cyclists at Giant Burger, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

They were hanging out at the Royal Jokers meet in Oakland. One of the boy's uncle was teaching him how to pose for these kinda shots. Dope.

Stolen: GT BMX Cruiser

2010-07-21T11:20:00.001-07:00

Sunday Streets - April 26, 2009, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

Keep an eye out for this bike too. Dark gray to black fade paint job.

Stolen: Jamis Komodo

2010-07-21T00:25:00.001-07:00

Ridable, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

My bike was taken from my garage. I came home and the bike hooks were empty. Please keep an eye out for this bike. It's flat black with red cables. My cousin's GT BMX cruiser was stolen as well.

My High School Sweetheart

2010-07-19T17:29:00.001-07:00

Haro on Haight, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

My 1987 Haro Master. I got this for Christmas in 1987. It was my dream bike at the time. I rode it everyday my freshman and sophomore year. Til this day, I believe I am most comfortable on this bike.

I like stolen wheels

2010-07-15T17:02:00.001-07:00

Stolen panda, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

No really stolen. I just borrowed my friend's Felt track bike (he's working from home) and took it for a spin around Portero Hill.

Tuesday thangs

2010-07-06T20:10:00.000-07:00

Tatlong Puta: Gotcha!

I got to the corner of 18th and Eureka and started to climb, felt pretty good when I got to the second plateau. So I went for the last section. I won. Let's see if I can do it again.

Me at 70

I saw him on Valencia. This is exactly what I'm gonna look like when I this gentleman's age. :D

Commute 7

My fastest commute to date.

I'm traffic too

2010-07-02T12:26:00.001-07:00

T-shirts, originally uploaded by trafficbikes.

On the commute this morning I was almost hit. Driver cut right in front of me as I was pulling up to the stop on 24th and Vicksburg. Granted I may have been her blind spot. I think it was little bit of me trusting the driver too much and the driver not being fully aware of her surroundings.

National Go Skateboarding Day

2010-06-30T21:56:00.000-07:00

4 wheels this time around. We celebrated Go Skateboarding Day on June 21st. I landed a kickflip but didn't get it on film. Honest!

National Go Skateboarding Day from Marc Aure on Vimeo.

XO-1 Watch

2010-06-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

I'll keep tabs on XO-1s to see how much they end up selling for. Here's the latest one to go on the Bay.

Once Missing

2010-06-28T16:17:00.001-07:00

Missing, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

Reunited!

I like these wheels

2010-06-28T16:08:00.001-07:00

Cirque 2007 -- Ladies Randonneuse-- 650b--mixte, originally uploaded by jp weigle.

This mixte is quite ill. I like the parts and how they all fit together. The handlebars are dope. Inspiration for my best friend's bike I'm gonna rebuild.

Panda Orange

2010-06-26T20:02:00.001-07:00

Panda Orange, originally uploaded by OwlBoogie.

My shoes matched my bike today. FYI, I like orange.

Commute 3

2010-06-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

It was good riding today. I feel like I'm getting my workout. Having a blast, tired but having a blast.

Before heading in.

On the way in to work.

Grand View on the way home.

#3: Dunzo.

First 2 commutes

2010-06-23T19:41:00.000-07:00

I got my XO-1 2 Mondays ago. I rode it into work for the first time last Thursday (that also marked my first time commuting to work by bike since moving to San Francisco this past April).

Commute day 1

I was still learning the route. I discovered that Grand View is no joke. I lost my day old bike computer this day.

Commute day 2

This one was a little better. I learned to take Eureka in sections.

The Beginning

2010-06-23T12:45:00.000-07:00

This is my new bike, biking, anything wheeled blog. It'll probably mostly be commute pics or anything cool I see around San Francisco. I'll also be putting in some past commute logs. I'm just getting this thing started.

In the meantime, read my contribution to Change your life, ride a bike.

"Let's ride" - Richie Rich