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

a tree falls victim to drunken office chair riding

there will be a photo filled post of the Invasion of the Tourists alleycat very soon! There would have been one today, but an unexpected ride last night with new friends put the kabosh on that, but stay tuned! there's lots of great pics and of course the announcement of the fastest person in key … Continue reading a tree falls victim to drunken office chair riding

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

towing stuff

First, thank you to Pollard for taking this photo and sending it to me. Just another day in Key Wierd. I sometimes tow my kayak with my bicycle, and this dude sometimes tows his jet ski with his bicycle. I've seen an assortment of trailers on the island towing Mallory Square retail space, street vending … Continue reading towing stuff

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

I have a foam sword and its pretty much the greatest thing ever

Well, until today. Tonight I took off the basket and riser bar and replaced them with a simple bullhorn and removed my rear fender. I have been rocking the sword for weeks now. Its great deterrent to stumbling drunk tourists in the middle of the street and really nice for spanking! The basket shall soon … Continue reading I have a foam sword and its pretty much the greatest thing ever

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!

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?