By Jeremy Dunn • 23rd February 2012 • Posted in Cycle Club
This evening the Rapha Cycle Club SF keeps its doors open late to host a reception for Frank Schott's 'Alpine Roads' exhibition. Mr. Schott's photos of the empty European roads of the most famous Grand Tour routes are an exploration of space and a tribute to the riding there. Stop by the club and see the prints hanging in the upstairs gallery space. There will be wine and beer provided to help your perusing skills and the cafe will also be open. If you cannot attend the reception tonight, stop by on your bicycle tomorrow for a free cup of French Press coffee (get your coffee card punched) and take a look through Frank's fantastic images.
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By Jeremy Dunn • 10th February 2012 • Posted in Cycle Club
If you find yourself cruising around San Francisco make sure to add the Rapha Cycle Club to your list of stops. Not only does it house some of the finest cycling clothing in existence, but it also features some of the best coffee in town. Four Barrel Coffee is leading the charge with a fantastic array of coffee from Latin America, Indonesia and Africa. Pick up a new Coffee Card while you are there to earn your links on the way to a free coffee. Unless of course it is Friday, then, anyone who rolls in on their bicycles is welcome to a cup of French Press coffee on the house. Also, stayed tuned in the coming days for an in-depth interview with Emily Haddad, one of the fearless leaders of the shop.
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By Jeremy Dunn • 27th September 2011 • Posted in Cycle Club
This Friday September 30th at 7pm the Rapha Cycle Club SF will open its doors to an art show dedicated to the spirit of North Cal. Cyclocross by following its roots through to its current spectacle. Brian Vernor plays host and curator to this array of artistic endeavors including photography, writing, sculpture, painting and collage as well as historic documents and images. There will be works from Willie K. Bullion, 'Pineapple' Bob Kurosawa, Pamela Palma, Jeff Hantman, Stevil Smith, Ray Stafford, Chris McNally, Paul Sadoff, Tom Simpson and Mike Ferrentino. Click through for select works and biographies of a few of the artists.
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By Slate Olson • 25th July 2011 • Posted in Cycle Club
Two years ago the riders of the Rapha Continental started traveling with tubes of nuun and there hasn't been a cramping issue since. We don't really know how it works, but are constantly thankful that it does.
nuun has made a special 4-pack in a limited H-Van design box. Available only at the San Francisco Cycle Club.
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By Joe Hall • 27th June 2011 • Posted in Cycle Club
All images Andrew Shaw: eddlestonviashiplaw.com
Pictures from Sunday's National Road Race in Northumberland where Bradley Wiggins was victorious crossing the line 35 seconds ahead of team mate and defending champion Geraint Thomas. Rapha Condor Sharp rider and 2009 winner, Kristian House, finished in sixth spot. Our Mobile Cycle Club was moored-up there over the weekend and now it heads to Erlangen in Germany for a Rapha Gentlemen's Ride.
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By Slate Olson • 24th June 2011 • Posted in Cycle Club
With My Own Two Wheels, a feature-length documentary about the bicycle as a vehicle for change around the world, is setting off on a cross-country screening tour. Two Wheels weaves together the stories of five individuals across the globe into a single narrative about the bicycle as a vehicle for change. The documentary was shot on location in Zambia, Ghana, India, Guatemala and California and was produced in collaboration with bicycle- driven development organizations including World Bike Relief and Bikes Not Bombs.
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By Guest Author • 15th June 2011 • Posted in Cycle Club
Words: Lee Jakobs
I have lived in San Francisco for 20 years, still I am constantly reminded that you can't really know The City unless you do it on two wheels. The up and down, up and down, meandering throughout San Francisco's neighborhoods is as unique a ride as you can find anywhere around the world. This past weekend set out from the Cycle Club to experience 30 of the steepest climbs in The City, 13 of which pitched 27% or greater.
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