'Tis time once again for that most civilized parade through Atlanta, the Seersucker Social. Riders will depart from Hand In Hand at 2pm for the meandering urban tour, which concludes with a self-catered picnic in Oakland Cemetery. A symbol of remembrance, rosemary is planted throughout that Victorian garden. Please follow this link for memories of last year's event.
Changing the Heels on Wheels format from dinner downtown to brunch in Decatur proved quite successful. More than coffee and pastry, Pashley and Pilen, Vespertine NYC and Yakkay made for delightful temptation while a crowd of veterans and newbies grew and grew. The late start was inevitable, yet portends a bright future for dressy rides of all sorts in Atlanta.
The success of her look lies in the details.
For August, Heels on Wheels will be a Lazy Summer Brunch ride leaving from Decatur. Yesterday afternoon on the PATH, we staged a photo op previewing the sort of stylish fun and comraderie for which these rides are known. "Freedom is being in motion. Tonight I biked, danced and laughed with my whole body," said Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Rebecca Serna of another day's excursion. Please meet them at Houndstooth Road, 316 Church Street, Saturday at 8:45.
Being Mr. Phlox Icona has its perks. Look at what she made for me by rubber stamping with an outworn brake shoe.
Serenbe Photography Center's new gallery space opens next month with an exhibition called Southern Crescent. Recalling a rainy day last summer in College Park, I submitted this portrait, which was accepted. After delivering the framed work Saturday, I rode through their tranquil countryside. Butterflies were everywhere and when I stopped to make some photos, this one alighted on my bell.
You must admire the wit of someone who would paint her face for a bike tour of Atlanta's newest murals. This year's Living Walls artists are all women. A crowd of 200 gathered Sunday afternoon at Lotta Frutta to view tactical urbanism in action. What better way than riding to engage with public art?
Sten and Lex from Rome, Italy
Eme from Murcia, Spain urges Atlantans, Never give up.
Indigo from Vancouver, Canada
Fefe of São Paulo, Brasil addressed the cyclists, who paused in East Atlanta on their tour of murals.
