Cycle Chic Films at Huckleberry Bicycles on December 21st

Earlier this year, Vancouver Cycle Chic produced a series of short films to highlight the diversity, creativity, and humanity of two-wheeled transportation, and inspire others to consider giving it a try. Producer Chris Bruntlett is in town for an exclusive screening and party at Huckleberry Bicycles, and to talk briefly about how and why they were made. Please join us for a drink, a bite, and a chat.

Saturday, December 21st. Doors are at 5pm. Films start at 6pm.

Huckleberry Bicycles is located at 1073 Market Street, San Francisco

RSVP on Facebook!

See you there!

Bay Area Bike Share is HERE!

Check out these cool events and celebrate bike share finally coming to the Bay!

• San Francisco launch event takes place 10:30 AM at the 4th & King Caltrain bike share station.

• San Jose launch event takes place at 10 AM at San Jose City Hall near the bike kiosks on 4th Street.

• Mountain View launch event is in front of City Hall at 10 AM.

• Palo Alto event launch event is at the bike share station at University/Emerson at 10 AM.

San Jose peeps can reserve one of 50 bikes to test ride. Follow @sj_bikeshare and start sharing!

a leisurely literary bike tour with judy b.!

judy b. - a true renaissance woman - writer, actor, singer, cyclist, baker, producer and TOUR GUIDE.



Her literary bike tour of San Francisco criss-crosses the city to some of the places where her short stories in her book, Stories For Airports, happen.



Now is your chance to join her tour THIS SUNDAY. The tour starts at Huckleberry Bicycles on Market Street.



Let me tell you, as someone who rides bikes with judy b. and has read her book, the two together all at once, it's like a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.





She'll take you to places where you can see your future...



Reminisce about family vacations...



And see the world, or at least San Francisco, in ways you never imagined.



Get Lit! This Sunday from 1 - 4 pm.

why I ride a bike - reason #1 - it's good for the planet

There are so many reasons why I like to ride a bike as my principal form of transportation. And there's really no pecking order to my reasons; they are all equally important to me every time I put my butt in the saddle and start pedaling somewhere. So, because I was reminded just yesterday of one very important reason, I'm going to start this series with that very reason:

RIDING A BICYCLE IS GOOD FOR THE PLANET



Yesterday, I joined judy b. and approximately 1,000 protesters at the corner of Broadway & Divisadero to remind President Obama that the Keystone XL Pipeline is NO solution to our energy crisis and downright BAD for the environment. Plain and simple.



Just days after the horrific photos of the pipeline spill in Arkansas were released, I pedaled to the top of this hill in the chic neighborhood of Pacific Heights where Obama supporters paid $32,500 a plate for dinner at the Getty mansion. I felt a sense of pride that no petroleum products brought me to the protest against the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline. It was just me and my bicycle, and my own energy fueling my ride.



I know where my fuel comes from. It comes from the food that I eat and my own personal commitment to creating a better world for me, my community and future generations of humans, animals, plants and other forms of life.



By choosing to ride a bike instead of driving a car, you're creating fewer carbon emissions, and you're not using fossil fuels, whose production, distribution and consumption all contribute to the destruction of the environment. So do the right thing! Even if you start small! Start by making one trip per week by bike instead of using a car. Then make two trips per week by bike. You'll notice a few things - your gas bill will go down considerably, and you'll ride with pride in knowing that you are less dependent on dirty oil.

The Spinster Rides to Success!

We've met our minimum goal, but The Spinster campaign is not over yet, so let's make the MOST of the next few days.

We are aiming to meet our second goal - DVD production before the holidays. Let's keep on riding towards success and hit the $10,000 mark before Sunday morning.



Please come one and all and celebrate with us at our Kickstarter Wrap Party on Friday 3/29 at Nooworks!

395 Valencia St/15th, SF

7 - 10 pm
Come see exclusive clips from the film (the famous BAR SCENE)
Meet cast & crew
Music by DJ Precious Cargo
Photography by Jillian Betterly
Food by MamakSF
Drinks from Lagunitas Brewing Co, Cerruti Cellars and Numi Tea
Silent Auction includes Nooworks, Po Campo, Hotel Carlton, Animal House SF and more!

https://www.facebook.com/events/119897938197703/

Check out this little teaser for you all:



Try on some clothes, eat, drink and be merry and support independent, local, bicycle film! Invite friends and keep sharing The Spinster!

See you there! Ding Ding!

Event in Oakland TONIGHT - Bicycle Art Salon

I will be presenting tonight at the Bicycle Art Salon in Oakland.



We'll show some exclusive clips (scenes from the bike shop) from the film and have a Q & A avec moi, the director.

Location:
1600 E. 31st Street
Oakland, CA 94602
For more information, please visit (pledge & share) The Spinster's Kickstarter Campaign!

Please RSVP if you are in town and interested in attending. Or share with a friend!

Kicking off The Spinster Kickstarter Campaign!

Here it is, everyone... the day we've all been looking forward to! Our Kickstarter campaign is live and tonight is the our big Kickoff Party at Huckleberry Bicycles! Please share this link with all of your friends and please make a donation for one of our fabulous rewards today!

And don't miss watching the video (above) so you can laugh at me huffing and puffing all the way to the top of Twin Peaks!

THANK YOU!

The Spinster Trailer

The Spinster Trailer from Kristin Tieche on Vimeo.

Here's a peek at The Spinster's trailer! On Friday, March 1st at The Spinster Kickoff Party at Huckleberry Bicycles, we'll be showing exclusive clips from the film, not seen anywhere else until the film is released end of summer 2013. In addition, you'll also get to munch on yummy goodies from Localist SF and bid on some silent auction prizes from bikey favorites like Chrome, Po Campo, Cycle SF and more! Finally, I'm super-excited about launching our Kickstarter campaign on Friday, so stay tuned for more details about how to contribute to The Spinster!

The Spinster Rides

Announcing my new film - The Spinster - a psychological thriller that follows a cycle vixen in search of true love into the dark, shadowy depths of romance. The film also celebrates the bicycle community, on and behind the camera. We filmed in San Francisco throughout November and December, and now the film is finally in post-production! So we are launching a fundraising campaign. Please come to The Spinster Kickoff Party at Huckleberry Bicycles in San Francisco on March 1st!



SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY MARCH 1ST, FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM

Come see exclusive clips from the film!
Meet the cast and crew!
Food by The Localist SF
Music by DJ Jonathan Parra
Sound by DJ Seven
Drinks from Comrades Brewing and Numi Tea
Silent Auction includes Chrome Bags, Cycle SF, Hotel Rex, Radio Africa & Kitchen, Wine Tasting on the Bay and more!
Free Valet Bike Parking by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

Our Kickstarter page will go live on March 1st, and sliding scale donations taken at the door for your rewards, which might include a signed headshot from The Spinster herself...



or a limited edition poster of the film designed by the talented Meli Burgueño.



We will show exclusive clips from the film to those who come to the event. These clips will not be shared anywhere else on the web, only live and in person for our supporters. :-)

Here's a glimpse of what you might see:







Zack and Keven from Huckleberry love The Spinster, and we think you will too.



SO PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR and "like" The Spinster's Facebook page to receive updates!

I Cycle SF!

The calitexican and I were invited to participate in a photoshoot for the brand new bike event Cycle SF, a fun ride around the perimeter of San Francisco - with options of a 24-mile route or a 13-mile route - benefitting San Francisco Rec & Park, and ultimately all of us who live here in this magnificent city.

Early Bird Registration is now open!

Take advantage of this opportunity to see some of SF's best views from the vantage point of the two-wheeled.



And keep an eye out on SF streets for Cycle SF's advertisements. You might see some familiar faces. :-)



Dogs ride for free!





And you can dress up in costume and ride in a team!



Sign up NOW to take advantage of the early bird registration rate. This is going to be a very fun ride!

I'm On a Bike Party World Tour!

To kick off my reportage of my trip to Brazil, I'll start with Bike Party! Why? Because if it wasn't for all their Facebook invites to this monthly bike get-together & ride-around, I may not have gone all the way down there for my vacay!



This time, the theme was reggae. Time to adorn ourselves and our bikes in red, gold & green and feel Irie!





What's more, Bike Party São Paulo was inspired by our very own San Francisco Bike Party, which is happening tonight (wear red).

So when we finally found the starting point...



it was instant camraderie!




It was a long distance to travel for a party, but the cast of characters was worth the jetlag.





Meet the Bike Party São Paulo organizers!


Eduardo Grigoletto


Me & Daniel Spinelli


and Marco, the Sweeper!

And really, how could a girl resist hanging out with such fun and cute bike dudes? ;-)




And for every hot dude, there's a hot chick!





Thanks to Edu, Daniel & Marco for hosting such a great party, and for making your crazy city seem a little less intimidating, and little more inviting!

It was so fun to meet and ride with all of you, and to expand my global bike family!



Come party with us in SF! BIKE PARTY!!!