Chilly’s Bicycle Shop

Things have been busy at the shop and I now have this awesome new sign thanks to an artist in New Orleans. Come see me at 122 Ann Street, Key Weird, Conch Republic. The smallest shop on the island and the largest selection of panniers and racks! Holla at Chily 305-985-BIKE 2453)! I still have … Continue reading Chilly’s Bicycle Shop

Invasion of the Tourists alleycat race

The first alleycat of 2010! sorry for the late flyer...or is it early for island time?!?! I dunno...but i do know this will be a fun race and the afterparty will be as much fun as y'all make the photos funny. You will need a digital camera for this one and need to take photos … Continue reading Invasion of the Tourists alleycat race

hotness

The Invasion of the Tourists has been moved to Saturday, April 17th! I need more time to line up some great sponsors (prizes!) and make a dang flyer. yeah great, i gotta try to draw again, that'll be entertaining... and on with the blurry photos and rambling... This conch cruiser roadie was caught locked up … Continue reading hotness

more exciting coca-cola crate pictures

Cookies! I took this while camping at Burlingame State Park in Rhode Island and commuting to the beaches every morning. As seen here, the crates work quite well to carry an assortment of beach sundries including cookies. I really like cookies! The cool thing about camping here is Blue Shutters beach and miles of preserved … Continue reading more exciting coca-cola crate pictures

sometimes it’s a really good idea to totally ignore what mom tells you to do!

I really wish i remembered this gentleman's name. He arrived at the shop with his seat mounted to a wooden dowel on his bicycle because he needed a new seat post! The dowel was his only available alternative to walking. Well done! As awesomely great as that story was, it was only a small part … Continue reading sometimes it’s a really good idea to totally ignore what mom tells you to do!

handlebar madness

I caught this bicycle a few weeks ago while riding to The Bottle Cap for a few drinks. I've never seen such a combination of handlebars and bar ends. I wonder if the rider is super super super duper tall!?!? Its mos def a Conch Cruiser with the obligatory basket, fender and handcuffs for a … Continue reading handlebar madness

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