taking conch cruiser to a new level of rust

Tomas dropped by the other day with a major chain problem and a bleeding thumb that prolly needed minor surgery. We treated the chain and released the bicycle healthy and ready to cruise; but not before I shot this photo of Tomas, his bicycle and his rusty key. Yep. I have seen it all. Rusted … Continue reading taking conch cruiser to a new level of rust

Snowballs in Key West

I took this a few weeks ago while waiting for lunch at Sandy's on White street. There were a few posts I wanted to keep at the top so I never put this one up. I thought an elf with snowballs in Key West was pretty damn funny; which is a great segue to complain … Continue reading Snowballs in Key West

sunday night pier tour

Four fixies decided to go for a nice Sunday night ride. Actually, there were to be six of us, but the Patricks were a no show. boooooo! They did join us afterward for beer and noshes at the midnight happy hour at Finnegan's Wake. mmmm....wings with wasabi dipping sauce! The night began at Fixed Gears … Continue reading sunday night pier tour

Fundraiser for Moe Kempa, over $3,000 raised!

The fundraiser at Stay Fit Studios was a full house and brought in over $3,000! I stopped by for about an hour to donate some money and jump on a bike for my first spin class. I was a sweaty mess! A projector was set up to show photos of the ride on a screen … Continue reading Fundraiser for Moe Kempa, over $3,000 raised!

Smart Ride 6!

229 cyclists left Miami last Friday morning enroute to a wet, cold and blistery Key West to raise money for AIDS related charities in Florida. 100% of all money raised goes to a variety of organizations to help many, many people. 100%! Please check out the Smart Ride website for much more information about the … Continue reading Smart Ride 6!

FREAKING COLD!!!!!

Ok, mother nature, we need to talk. First, it is Monday and quite sunny. Thank you. We all needed some sunshine! But i must digress, or be distressed, or just pissed about the weather yesterday. ARRRGGG!! I had to wear arm warmers and a hat inside the shop to keep warm. ARM WARMERS! They helped … Continue reading FREAKING COLD!!!!!

Winter Rain Blues

I took this yesterday. A sunny day. It was actually warm. No socks. Shorts. And sundresses! Although I have been complaining, bitching and generally bemoaning the colder weather, I will admit I have enjoyed the novelty of wearing a scarf and socks; and not just any socks, my Smartwool argyles! I guess i enjoy the … Continue reading Winter Rain Blues

dave on the penny

Its mad fun riding with Dave on the penny. He's developed a great feel for the bike now and is super comfortable riding fast and dippin' through the streets. Or trackstanding at red lights. Or just bouncing up and down down like a fool on the seat. I took this shot last week riding along … Continue reading dave on the penny

Sunday Funday…..Meeeooow!

Just another day in Key West. Cats riding zebras. purrrrrrr....... Rusty Conch Cruisers or crazy fixies...this is a bicycling town! I really liked the furry handcuffs, very important to prevent chaffing and scratching the paint job. The Amycat got a flat after breakfast of catnip and mimosas but we got her purrring again soon!

Happy New Years!

I love my job, I actually made it in at 12:15 and was somewhat fully functioning! Happy New Year to all, i hope everyone's has been as good as mine and everyone made it home safe. I left my bicycle locked up at the Parrot and went home from the Alamo. The next day when … Continue reading Happy New Years!