Mission Mission

[via The Minutes]

At first this looked like one of those tourist go-carts that takes you on a self-directed tour throughout the city (Anyone ever been on one of those by the way?  What are they like?), but closer inspection revealed that this pair was actually pedaling their craft down the street, as if they had appropriated one of the Stow Lake paddle boats for concrete usage.

Speaking of Stow Lake paddle boats, anyone ever been on one of those before?  What are they like?

This weekend is the annual SF Bike Expo at the Cow Palace, for all things bike. Watch some crazy BMX and fixed gear demos, see local designers (such as the gang from Nooworks) showcase their newest products at the Pedal Savvy fashion show.  For the first time, the Expo is going to be two days instead of one, so you have more time to check out the giant swap hall or learn to go build your own bike.

You can buy tickets at Pushbike, or check out the SF Bike Expo website for tickets and more details. If you want to ride down there (which you should!), there will be a group ride leaving from Mission Bicycle both mornings. The shindig starts at 10am both days.

Here’s a killer Missed Connection from a few days back:

To the man who doored me off my bicycle and into a Lexus on Capp St. – w4m – 22 (mission district)

You can make it up to my with dinner and drinks. If the brunette is your girlfriend, she is not invited.

Hott!

[link] [Completely unrelated photo by grzmot]

Your two favorite things done went and had a baby.

Among other things. Connecting the City explains:

[The North-South Bikeway] will be a continuous, safe and comfortable bikeway from San Francisco State University all the way to Aquatic Park linking important civic institutions like City College and City Hall along the way. On this route, you experience the unique flavor of San Francisco neighborhoods such as Glen Park, the Mission and Polk Street and the diverse local shops and restaurants that will benefit from this bikeway. Calmer streets, an improved pedestrian experience and bringing more people to local businesses will make these streets and neighborhoods better for everyone.

Watch the whole video:

Can’t wait!

(Thanks, Mai!)

I suppose that if some clever thief had enough time, he could remove some seat posts, wheels, and handlebars in order to make a clean getaway with all three frames sinces none of them are technically attached to the rack, but it would definitely be quite the ordeal, especially in broad daylight on a busy street. In the meantime, I must say this is quite the ingenious solution to buy some time for a quick drink or meal when you only have one lock to spare amongst your trio (and some cooperative frame geometry with which to work).

Previously:

• Two bikes, one lock
• Locking up through the rear triangle
• Lock your bike to a porta-potty
• Lock your bike to a backhoe

MM reader Phil created this handy infographic to demonstrate the number of reported bike thefts during a four-month period in neighborhoods in the Bay Area, a much to our shock and surprise (j/k), the Mission ranked in at number one!  At least now you know exactly where you shouldn’t leave your bicycle.  Honorable mention for Emeryville.

Find the bigger versions of the charts as well as detailed explanation of methodology here.

I hear third prize is one of those kickass Alite sleeping bags. Best of luck, gals!

[via The Tens]