music on the move

SF musicians got the moves.



A symphony of cyclists in the streets!

SF [Street] Chefs

I was on my way to the East Bay Bike Party (80s Night!), and was very hungry, when I rode past Brian and his Magic Curry Kart! Score!

SFers love their food as much as they love their bikes, and on the heels of the much celebrated "SF Chefs" event, I thought I'd throw some love at our beloved street food phenomenon here on VV. The Magic Curry Kart was one of the first of its kind, and still is in that Brian's "kart" is actually a bike.


And that curry hits the spot! Bike-thru food!

debunking some myths

Myth #1 debunked: Blondes are not dumb.



Myth #2 debunked: Cycling is not dangerous.



Myth #3 debunked: You do not have to wear special riding gear to ride a bike.

Ride on, chicas!

hangin' in hayes

When the Central Freeway came down, Hayes Green sprung up.

It appears that SFers prefer goddess worship to freeway worship.

This well-loved neighborhood park is also a host to sun worshippers and weekend fair weatherers.


The park is straddled by two bike lanes. So it's a great spot for someone like me to check out the beautiful SF peeps. Bright blue keds!


The classic rolling up of the pantleg.


Pink blossoms are a clear sign of spring - as is the wearing of Giants' colors!

here she comes

Here she comes...


... and there she goes!

Off to the first Sunday Streets of the year, I hope!

Isn't She(ena) Lovely?

Meet Sheena.

I was having lunch with an old friend of mine from my Grenoble days at La Boulange de Hayes Valley when this stunning woman whizzed by, a blur of elegance on a 10-speed in a very chic neighborhood. Luckily, she was finishing up shopping when I finished lunch and I had the chance to tell her how lovely she looks in a long pleated plaid skirt, gorgeous grey sweater with puffy sleeves and ankle high brown cowboy boots.

She has style. She has grace. She is Very. Vélo. Vogue.

plaid pants and cute flats

This couple of cyclists were chatting all along their morning commute, reminding me how fun it is to ride with friends. Her plaid pants tucked in with ankle clip present another great VV look. And how about those fancy flats?!

Très chic, très vogue!

no dice

Ah, shirts are way overrated!

skirts of all colors (and patterns)

I love cycling in skirts and dresses, the afternoon breeze giving your hemline a little lift.

A tweed pleated skirt (it's a pity that men don't wear more kilts):

A gorgeous colorful long plaid skirt:

Argyle ain't just for socks!

shoes on parade

Many types of shoes, many types of bikes, all parading down (and up) the streets of San Francisco on a typical afternoon commute! Hurrah!

intersection pause

In 1989, a big earthquake collapsed a freeway overpass in San Francisco, and many years later, voters decided not to rebuild the freeway overpass and have a boulevard installed in its place. Although the Market/Octavia intersection turned into a sometimes dangerous spot for cyclists, it's still nicer than riding in the shadow of a freeway. Here are a few cyclists taking a break at that very intersection.

One cyclist uses the red light to text a friend (maybe making happy hour plans):

And this guy can only be referred to as Michelin Man:

And here's a fashionable lady in a black mini, black tights and black boots waiting for the light to change at Market and Franklin:


Thanks to the SFBC for trying to make Market/Octavia a safer intersection for us.

tucked-in tie

As I've previously noted, around the time people commute home from work, the wind in SF kicks in with a vengeance; so, one way to avoid the tie-in-your-face catastrophe is by tucking it into your button down shirt.

pardon me, sir... which way to the runway?

Smashing polka-dot wrap dress! Perfect riding ensemble for the summer weather we've been experiencing of late! Bravo!