A group of students stopped by the shop today in need of a helping hand (and pink bicycle).
Tom played the “judgemental jerk” in their short film for a Production class.
Close up of Pink on Pink.
Tom in his acting debut, telling the Pink lady to “get out” of the shop.
So yeah. That happened. Maybe Tom will try his hand at some more acting gigs. Maybe he will keep to bike mechanics. Who knows?
We had a great visit with the Blue Lug crew this afternoon. It was awesome to meet people running a similar business half way around the world.
We hooked them up with a couple Superb caps which ended with them buying a bunch to take back to Japan to sell at Blue Lug, so if you are in their neighborhood stop by and pick one up!
Blue Lug crew with Nao from 3RRR on the far right.
They gave us some rad blue lug stickers which will go to the first customers to stop by and ask for them.
Yesterday we had a special visit from Stephan, a Brooklyn designer/ex-courier who started up Rat vs. Pigeon, a cycling-specific accessory company. He dropped by to show us this:
Stephan’s kicks and bag.
All white interior.
Awesome padding detail.
All of these bags are handmade. We’re impressed…in the next few weeks we should be receiving a few of these if you want to check them out in person.
Also…just another gem…
Mounting a video camera to your fork to film rides? Awesome!
The past weekend I got out of the Bean to check out the Maryland Death Fest and check out the city of Baltimore for the first time.
ROAD TRIP! WOO HOO! Special thanks to my boyfriend, who drove both to and from Baltimore due to my serious lack of manual driving skills.
All loaded up, bikes included.
…8 hours, one bag of chips, half a container of hummus, box of oreos and several Pellegrino Ariancas later we were in Baltimore.
Bridge to Baltimore!
Friday and Saturday were spent at Sonar, a really awesome indoor/outdoor venue. Two outdoor stages and one indoor stage made for a very busy Friday and Saturday.
So many metal vests.
The bill included but was not limited to:
Aura Noir, a black metal band hailing from Oslo, Norway.
The whole audience was going crazy during the Aura Noir set.
Acid Witch, Detroit Doom metal at its finest.
On our last day in town, we had just enough time to check out Baltimore Bicycle Works. At two and a half years old, BBW is one of Baltimore’s first bike shops and ONLY worker owned and operated collectives in Baltimore.
Outside of Baltimore Bicycle Works, check out the awesome street art in the background!
A wide angle shot of the main room of the shop.
Apprentice Will posing for a shot.
The crew humored us with a little Baltimore history, discussing how the bicycle scene is still fairly new but is steadily growing with the increasing population. Since opening, the shop has watched the Baltimore commuting community grow significantly. Maryland even made it to the top ten of friendliest bike states in the US! Only one behind Massachussetts!
The shop offers everything from high end road bikes to a variety of different cargo bikes.
Thanks so much to Tommy, Laura and Will for chatting with us and letting me get shutter happy in your shop!
Next time you find yourself in Baltimore, check this place out. It’s got something for everyone; be it fixed gear free styling or a racked up commuter.
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visits Superb Thanks to everyone who came out to Bella Biciclette and a special thanks to everyone who competed in the Hot Bike contest. Participants in the Hot Bike contest received a free cycling cap from Bianchi. Winners of the contest are as follows:
Most Unique: Armando Quiros with Quiros Track Bike, won Cinelli Shirt and Cap, Soma Bars and Saddle
Most Aero: Chris Butters with Igleheart Track Bike, won Colnago Track Jacket
Time Capsule: Eric Baumann with Raleigh Track Bike, won Brooks D-shaped Bag
Best Paint Job: Joshua Robot with Geekhouse Cross Bike, won Swrve Jeans, Geekhouse Shirt and Cap
Best Commuter: James Bachez with Colnago Road Bike, won Velo Orange Bar Tape, Baguette Bag, and Stainless Bottle Cages
Best Overall: Eric Baumann with Royal H Track Bike, won Mission Workshop Messenger Bag
Photos By Jesse Weiner
