The announcement of this bicycle commerce party deserves to be shared just because of their epic poster:

The Dolores Park swap loosely organized. 10am is the official start time, but some sellers may be setting up early. to sell, just show up with a blanket and some stuff to flip. to buy, bring cash monie$.You might want some PBR and sunglasses, since you are at DP.

The last one was set up on the main concrete walkway that leads to the bathrooms from 19th street and Dolores. but previous swaps were just on the grass. I’d say its likely to be on the concrete again?

(link.  via benjaminjtaylor)

Local photographer Boltron recently went to Photocamp LA and snapped this.  Unfortunately, it isn't a fixie.

(check out the rest of the shots)

(photo by Angela)

Imagine this: a grassy bike ride all the way to work*, the neighborhood name NOPA doesn't exist and SFPD wouldn't be able to ticket cyclists at the ARCO station.  Well, apparently back in distant year of 1928, the city could have made this a reality.  The plan was to extend the panhandle all the way to Market st. along The Wiggle.  The plan called for demolishing housing along the route, indicating our politicians of years past actually had a spine.

I have no idea why it never happened, but I bet that Great Depression thing had something to do with it.

(via Wikipedia)

* a grassy bike ride to work for people who actually live in the western part of the city… and work.