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!
Author: elchillywilly
I have loved bicycles since I could ride them and am now trying to make a living fixing, promoting and advocating bicycles and riding bicycles. Please support my tiny shop in Key West and the larger one on the interwebs at chillysbicycleshop.com! I love being semi-lost and having just enough of a plan to be safe but open to anything. If you enjoyed any of the blurry photos or survive the awful writings, please leave a message or two, it means a lot! Now go for a ride!
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!
do office chairs belong in bike racks?
So yeah, sometimes you don't want to walk to the bar. Obviously (i hope) driving isn't an option. I suppose for some reason you may choose not to ride. And, every once in a while, i am sure we all will ask a friend to push us to the bar in an office chair. It … Continue reading do office chairs belong in bike racks?
Holiday Lights Bicycle Tour
Luckily this massive Santa in the Meadows was friendly! The Bicycle Action Committee of Key West sponsored two tours and I made it out to the second tour on December 23rd and had a great time. I was running late and the dang thing started on time so i caught everyone just as they were … Continue reading Holiday Lights Bicycle Tour
a chopper, a pennyfarthing and a fixie walk into a bar
This has been a common sight the last few days around the island at various bars and houses. Scott rides the chopper he built. Dave has been rocking the pennyfarthing, which also doubles as a bike rack when not moving. I got the rack and lights. never a dull moment in Key Wierd.
Key West Hardcore recap
Its August, its hot, the sun is intense...lets have an alleycat! Awesome idea! Many thanks to Paradise Tattoo, Help Yourself, Fixed Gears, Bad Boy Burritos and Conch Traders for helping out with prizes and checkpoints. Also special thanks to Don's Place, the last checkpoint/afterparty for the hook-ups! The race began at the White Street Pier. … Continue reading Key West Hardcore recap
