Inspired by Bicycle Designs and Innovations

Recently I attended a 25-year retrospective of important bicycle designs and innovations which were created in and around the city of Santa Cruz and shown at the Museum of Art & History. The exhibit was sponsored by The Santa Cruz Design & Innovation Center.

I also attended their bicycle industry panel discussion (and party) which included Calfee Design founder Craig Calfee, Specialized’s designer Robert Egger, Giro Helmet founder Jim Gentes, Santa Cruz Bicycle head engineer Joe Graney and Roxy Lo, designer for Ibis bicycles.

I had no idea so much bicycle innovation evolved out of this place I now call home. I have been awesomely inspired!

First I start by sharing my party pics which unfortunately are too blurry. Blame it on the delicious glass of the organic 'Wild Red' wine being served, and which I sipped too quickly on an empty stomach...silly me, I forgot to adjust my camera settings properly.




Discussion Panel Party Pics

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The following photo were snapped at the Museum of Art and History...














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Before I forget there is the SLO film festival going on with a bike film, so please take note:

"The history of the mountain bike, KLUNKERZ, is playing at the San Luis Obispo Int'l Film Festival on Saturday, March 7th at 12:00 noon. KLUNKERZ looks at the athletes and artisans credited with the popularization of the mountain bike, but it isn't just about mountain bikes. There's something for everyone...cyclo-cross, road racing, and KLUNKING...but it's mostly about community!"