Photos from Bikes and Beer

April 2, 2014
|In Event
|By Sam Ollinger

Last Saturday’s inaugural Bikes and Beer ride exceeded nearly everyone’s expectations, in a very good way. The event sold out and still had people joining in wanting to signup on the day of the ride.

Along the way, the ride attracted other San Diegans who happened to be riding and wanted to join in on the fun – after all, it’s much more safer (and fun) to ride when there is a lot more people riding bicycles.

What made me happiest, however, was to hear the anecdotes that the ride was roughly split 60/40 between men and women. Women have been considered the indicator species of an urban environment that supports cycling, and BikeSD was founded on the principle that women have to be part of the transportation discussion. Our leadership reflects that gender parity equation, and our entire focus of advocacy is to actively work toward creating a city where both men and women are equally welcome and comfortable on our city streets on a bicycle.

Without any further delay, let’s move on to the photos. If you have additional photos you want to share, post a link to them in the comments.

Super heroes
Some real superheroes showed up to support BikeSD’s advocacy efforts
Another superhero supporter of bicycling showed up to give a rousing speech to the assembled attendees, Council President Todd Gloria
Another superhero supporter of bicycling showed up to give a rousing speech to the assembled attendees, Council President Todd Gloria (far left) who later said he plans on joining in on the fun next year. Pictured here with Bikes and Beer founders, John Anderson, Benjamin Robbins and Tim Stempel
Council President, Todd Gloria (middle), with BikeSD board members, Lisi Arana and Bruce Shank who staffed our booth on Saturday.
Council President, Todd Gloria (middle), with BikeSD board members, Lisi Arana and Bruce Shank who staffed our booth on Saturday. Photo by Jinna Albright of Thomas Bike Shop

Some of the participants happily posed for photos, like these proud BikeSD members:

Business representatives also joined in for the ride and fun.

Hoppy Yoga and Burger Lounge reps also joined in for the ride.
Hoppy Yoga and Burger Lounge reps also joined in for the ride.

At the first stop, Modern Times Brewery, new friendships were made.

At the first stop, Modern Times, people said they were having "the best time". Photo Sami Petersen.
At the first stop, Modern Times, people said they were having “the best time”. Photo Sami Petersen.

At Mission Brewing, the positive energy continued.

At the third stop, Mission Brewery, the energy continued. Photo: Trish Lundberg.
At the third stop, Mission Brewery, the energy continued. Photo: Trish Lundberg.

All those people who arrived on bikes would have needed a lot more space to park if they arrived in cars.
All those people who arrived on bikes would have needed a lot more space if they arrived in cars. Photo: Trish Lundberg.

Our BikeSD volunteers for the afternoon shift.

Back at Hess Brewing, it was a packed house.
Back at Hess Brewing, it was a packed house. Photo: Becca Taylor.
Photo by Paul Jamason
At Stone Brewery. Photo by Paul Jamason
Photo by Paul Jamason
On the road! Photo by Paul Jamason

While the Uptown business community continues to be wishy-washy over an unprecedented investment opportunity to expand the community’s traditional customer base, Hess, Modern Times, Mission and many other establishments along 30th Street experienced one of their best days last Saturday. Modern Times had plenty to say about this:

 

 

 

One thing is clear, bikes mean business.

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Thank you to all our volunteers for making sure this was a successful event.