Bicycle Art - Around the House...Part II

More Bicycle Art...

(all art : JanetBikeGirl)

Hanging in various spots throughout my home. All of it is by Janet Bike Girl. If you've been reading this blog for long you may remember me mentioning Janet before in this post.
Thank you Janet!

Farmer's Markets, Foodie Bicycle Tours

Please note the new additions on the sidebar. Both are bicycle tour and food related.

Eat Real Festival & East Bay Bicycle Coalition-- Oakland CA

"Pedal along Oakland's waterfront and meet local culinary artisans, learn their specialties and taste their creations. Join us as we meet local purveyors of sustainable chocolate, tea, beer and wine."

Cycletourist Rallye Over Country Roads North of Boulder Colorado

"GASTRONOMIC FEEDS Created by some of the nation’s most celebrated local chefs, the “feed” stations along the course of L’Eroica Boulder are gastronomic. Energy bars and gels are replaced with vintage refreshments of our ancestral hero’s of the road: aged cheeses, antipasto, craft breads, fruits, traditional hams and Italian wines that freely flow. "

What is the world coming too? Good Food -- combo bicycle social event ride? I am so inspired!

Do you remember this post from last year? I remember being so thrilled to learn such type rides existed. Well it's time again for the Tour d' Organics in Sebastopol, CA and also now in Portland, OR.

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This being a food related bicycle post, then I feel it apropos to tell you I'm off to see Julie & Julia sometime this weekend!

Samba Rock Acai Cafe

Enjoyed the best Acai Smoothie and Granola Bowl today over at the Samba Rock Acai Cafe. Thanks Vanessa and Ron for creating this stellar cafe! And Yes, you CAN bring your bicycle inside with you.

Bikey This and That

This posting is long over due...so today here it is.

I wanted to share with you some of the wonderful finds that have come to me via my email.

First, a wonderful source for any and every Bicycle song you've never heard of and those you have. I use to keep a list of favs here on RidingPretty but RockandBike blew me away with the depth and yes wild obscurity of some of the finest Bicycle inspired music ever.

(Caroline is the Artist, 'Bicycle' is the Song via RockandBike)

I can't remember your face
But I remember your bicycle
How it took my breath away
How it took my breath away

Artist: Caroline
Song: Bicycle

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Gruppo Bici Bicycle, a new Italian Bicycle distributor located in a Boulder, Colorado has a bicycle I've been eyeing...

(Atala via gruppobici.com)

If you are as charmed as I am by this bicycle let the good folks at Gruppo Bici (Michael Marsilio) know RidingPretty sent you. Perhaps one day I will actually be the owner of a NEW bicycle, which would be a first time event for me. I've been a 'second- hand Rose' and have only ever owned vintage, except for the brand new Schwinn I received for Christmas in the third grade.


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(Betty Bicycle Basket Liner via Betty Basket Liners)

Betty Basket Liners...only wish I had a larger picture. This one will have to do which means you just have to go visit BettyBicycleBasketLiners for a real fine, FULL sized photo! Cute, cute I think and by all appearances very well made. Let Tara know RidingPretty sent you!

Acai Cafe and Bikes...Monterey Cruiser

New discovery in Santa Cruz...

I promise to return soon to this fabulous new cafe and bring you more photos!!

I really love the built in bike racks that seamlessly meld into the wood wall. By the way the Acai menu is out of this world, .... the acai berry will fuel you up incredibly for any bike riding you're up for.

So addicted to the smoothies here. My favorite is the 'Hero', it's a mix of berries with acai berry, black berry, blueberry. YUM!



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Free, Gratis, Libre'.... That's the sign... it's how I acquired my Monterey Cruiser. Simple, simple bicycle but an honest to goodness cruiser.

A 'beater bike' by most everyone's opinion. But how I love this bicycle!!!! 'Monterey' has a bit of a sentimental ring to it for me ...awwhhh...it's because I live next to the beautiful Monterey Bay.
So an apt name for my new 'beater' bicycle is 'Libre Monterey'.

Prettiest Yellow Cruiser / Rider... spotted at Bad Ass Coffee.

This is the prettiest yellow cruiser. AND the sunniest beach, spring time look!!!.... saw this inspiring rider as she was leaving Bad Ass.

LOVE Bad Ass Coffee.. it's where I go for the stellar, vegan carrot- pineapple -walnut cake made by bicyclebakery. Yummiest!!



Hey Surfer Dude...




last seen surfing the interior walls at Bad Ass Coffee Shop. You can find Bad Ass Coffee House downtown on Pacific Ave. ..that's in Surf City aka Santa Cruz.

Friday the 13th...eerie night bicycle ride

(via where troubles melt like lemon drops)

Now for some Bat for Lashes....

Zooey Deschanel with Her Bicycle

"But I'm stuck here
getting misty over you
I'm alone
on a bicycle for two."


from “Black Hole” - She & Him Volume One

Zooey Deschanel looking adorable with her bicycle. Sweet little ditty too that she wrote for "She & Him".

Happy Valentines Day!

I Ride My Bike...

"I ride my bike, I roller skate don't drive no car

Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far

For somebody who don't drive

I been all around the world

Some people say, I done all right for a girl"



Melanie "Brand New Key"

some how this seemed just right for today's post.

Le Tour du Chocolat… Bicycle your way to Heaven

This is a dream come true! I found this in the New York Times,
And here’s the excerpt:

“So, on my last visit to Paris, I took to the city’s Vélib’ bike system and mastered a two-wheeled circuit of eight of the chocolatiers that had the best reputations and most glowing reviews in city guidebooks and online message boards. It was exhilarating and exhausting, not to mention decadent. It was a chocoholic’s dream ride..”

Want to cut to the chase? Here is the interactive map and here is the downloadable map

Read the full story: “Le Tour du Chocolat” by Amy Thomas.

Discount for Arriving by Bicycle!

Bear Valley Inn –Bed & Breakfast

Yes, if you arrive by bicycle you will receive a 15% discount.

Located 35 miles north of San Fran

1 hour from wine country @ gateway to Pont Reyes National Seashore

'A green business that strives to use local & organic ingredients in home cooked breakfasts.'

Organic Produce Fresh from the Farm --Plus a Bicycle Ride in the Country Side

Tour d’Organics

Bicycle ride featuring local, organic farms.

Sebastopol / Sonoma County / Northern California

August 17^th

The ‘Slow Ride’ is 35 mi. (round trip)

For price and details: www.tourdorganics.com

Bicycle Cafes & Restaurants

Here’s a list of places to seek out. They are all Bicycle ‘themed’ and have you....the stylish bicyclist in mind. Please help me add to list and send me your suggestions!

Bay Area
Velo Rouge Cafe
Mojo Bicycle Cafe
Chef Landria

Portland, OR
The Little Red Bike Café


***** Update:
Since first trailblazing with this 'Bicycle Cafes & Restaurants' category others have come after me with far greater diligence. I dropped the ball ball but look who has taken up the cause and sallied forth:

Bikes and the City (primarily coffee cafes in San Francisco, online since March 2008)
Coffee Cycle Chic ( coffee cafe listings' hub, online since January 2008)