♥TGIF!

The stores are ready for Fall. The City and its moody weather, not quite =)

♥ Fri-Sat-Sun: Bluegrass Festival Free | Golden Gate Park

Just a reminder that the Bluegrass begins today, but there is no bike valet parking until Sat-Sun

“…there will be valet bike parking available on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am – 7:30pm. Please note Valet Bike parking will not be available on Friday.

More info from their FAQ+411 page here: Strictly bluegrass link

♥ Sunday in Marin: Private Locust
via allhailtheblackmarket.com
“Be at the Java Hut in Fairfax at 9:00 and get a cup of coffee and sign up. We roll out at 10 sharp.”

♥ Sunday: SportsBasement ride
-via their email group.

What: Sports Basement Sunday Ride
Beginnermediate Group – 43 miles @ 14-16mph avg. on the flats – (slower uphill) – no rider left behind. Wait at tops of hills and major intersections.
When: Sunday, October 3rd – Meet up at 8:30am for flaxy breakfast nuglets & juice – ride rolls out at 9:00am
Where: Sports Basement Presidio – 610 Old Mason St., The Presidio of San Francisco
Bring: Your helmet (this is mandatory!), a couple of water bottles, a little cash, an ID, a cell phone with saved I.C.E. contact, and a patch kit & tube.
Don’t Bring: Your ipod or any devices which plug your ears or impair your ability to hear. This is a group ride and we want to make sure that you are communicating with your group for safety and social reasons 🙂
Weather: Check it here to make sure that you’re properly equipped for the conditions.
Note: Riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to ride with us.

♥ Sunday: UniteBike 2010 5PM | Golden Gate Park

The Unite Bike is taking place this Sunday, Oct. 3rd at 5PM in the Music Concourse in front of the California Academy of Sciences. [more info]
+info: unitebike website

♥ Sunday: Papergirl SF ride +distribution
Rolls out at 10AM from PUBLIC bikes in the soma.

All info here: papergirlsf.com

♥ Sunday: Excelsior Arts +Music Festival

11-5PM | Free
Persia triangle at Ocean
+info: link

Just when I thought I was going insane seeing some kind of subliminal messages around me, I realized it really was a beer cap. This nice man let me take a picture of his bicycling mirror. Thanks!

iseeeesyou

iseeeesyou
Petaluma, Calif.

Just in case you were wondering. Total of 7 of us (us 3 +4 guys) completed our very first Marin Century 100K.
That is all for now, we will probably do a little recap soon. Cheers with Marin brie cheese!

At the half-point check, in Petaluma, Calif. Woot woot.

Cross-post with Change your life. Ride a bike!

While you are reading this, we are busy riding the rolling hills of beautiful Marin County in the 2010 Marin Century. +I’m probably actively looking for the next coffee stop.
♥See you all next week!!

What’s up Marin, here come the city dwellers triplettes de San Pancho attack. Wheeeeeee

This is the most beautiful bridge in the universe.
This is our summer.
53°

Tuesday night.

Welcome to the new Wednesday series: Women who bike the distance!
This is a dedicated space for women that kick butt in the everyday errands, commute and fun rides, and decide to take it a curious, wanderluster step beyond comfort to miles and miles ahead to see what’s out there, do long distance rides, camping and explore the landscapes.
Please do leave your comments and/or questions for the featured riders and enjoy!
xxo.m

Kati is the first post, which is a beautiful mix of the Women Who Bike series and going the distance awesomeness. Ride on, you awesome woman!!

Women Who Bike the distance: Kati
**all photos below provided by Kati
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What is the longest ride you have done?!
+What helped you learned that you would go long distances?

Well, the longest ride I’ve done is the 72 mile Tahoe loop, which isn’t that long. It’s not a incredibly hard ride, but it’s BEAUTIFUL! The first time I went, me and my friend lucked out because Route 28 (Nevada side) was closed for about 10 miles, so there were no cars! We had the whole freshly paved road to ourselves. We couldn’t have asked for a better ride.

The second time around Tahoe, we happened to ride the same day as the Tahoe Loop ride, so there were hundreds of other riders on the road. It was nice being a “in” the race, without the competition. We were cheered on, and received some water at the rest stop. I love the ride so much, I plan on riding at least once a year for as long as I can.

The greatest thing I ever learned about riding long distances is that “your body can go further than you mind thinks it can”. So whenever I feel like quitting, I know my body can still keep going because I’m strong, I’m determined and I’m having fun.

Me and my bike loving man

My new bike, an first year anniversary gift from my employer, Rickshaw Bagworks

My road bike.

Bike shadow!

Another bike date.

Armwarmers.

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How would you characterize your bicycling style?
K. assertive, carefree, cautious, competitive, law abiding, slow and steady

Something basic: how often do you bike and what for?
K. I bike everyday for work. And if I’m not to tired on the weekends, I can be seen sporting spandex on the hills of Marin.

What could be done in SF to encourage more women, including teens and younger, to bike?
K. Better female casual bike clothes, at a reasonable price. But seriously, maybe a big sister program to encourage women, to teach them to ride safely and to not be afraid to be aggressive.l gear or only on weekends. So, people like you who emphasize biking while being stylish help.

How many of your best dates/friendships started with biking?
K. The first date with my boyfriend was on our bikes, and we are happily cycling after. 🙂 I’m lucky to have found a great family of friends who bike since I moved here five years ago.

I surprise people when I bike by (or with)
K. – my killer new Pearlizumi florescent yellow jacket! I don’t care what anyone says, I’m visible, and I’m proud. Better dork than dead!

My favorite meal after a long ride (or in between) is:
K. – veggie pho (#100) from evergreen garden. otherwise an 18rabbits bar for long road rides.

The best way to hydrate in between rides is:
K. – home made sparkling water | at home.

A personal item I must have or bring while riding my bike.
K. My florescent pink and yellow striped arm-warmers.

My message to women who want to try biking:
K. don’t be afraid. It’s fun and it makes you feel good physically and emotionally. There’s something about wearing a skirt on a sunny day while riding your bike that makes you feel beautiful, and gives you a sense of empowerment.

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♥ Gracias Kati!! ♥
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If you’d like to be feature in this series, or know of some awesometastic woman out there that goes the distance, send me an email at: bikesandthecity /at /gmail