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When: May 29th @ 12 NOON
Where: WheelHouse Parking Lot
What: The 1st Annual WheelHouse Cargo Cat! WheelHouse will be putting on a cargo carrying race to benefit the Santa Barbara Unity Shop. The race will start at WheelHouse, go out to the IV Food Co-Op and a strategically located Backyard Harvest Tent and then back the WheelHouse.
Goal: Be the first rider to hit both stopping points and carry at least 30 lbs. of food back to WheelHouse. To qualify for the grand prize you must meet the minimum weight requirement.
Who can race? The race is open to anybody with a pedal powered vehicle. Whether you have an old 10 speed or a new cargo-bike, you are welcome to race. Just make sure you can carry some cargo!
How much? To cover the costs of the race, the prizes, event t-shirts, and after party, the entry fee will be $15.
Event t-shirt? Yes, there will be event t-shirts. The $15 entry fee will get you a limited edition 1st Annual Cargo Cat t-shirt.
Prizes: Grand Prize- Xtracycle Free Radical Kit w/ free installation, there will also be prizes for the best overall costume, most weight carried, as well as a few after party prizes that will be announced at the event.
How to register: Send an e-mail with your name and contact info to info@wheelhousebikes.com and we’ll put you on the list. The registration fee of $15 will be due in cash on the day of the event. We’ll send out update e-mails before the race to make sure everyone is on the same page. The race will be limited to 30 riders so please sign up soon and reserve you space.
Please direct any and all questions about the race to info@wheelhousebikes.com and we’ll answer them for you as quickly as possible. Good luck.
Tagged with 1st Annual Cargo Cat, Bakfiets, big dummy, Cargo Cat, Cycle-MAYnia, drive less ride more, fully eqquipped bike, Surly, Utility, WheelHouse, WheelHouse Cargo Cat, xtracycle
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Google Maps launched a new feature today to help all of us on bikes find a route. It’s the “starter set” bike maps feature. Now, in over 150 cities in the US, you can find the fastest way to your destination via bike.
Seattle Times article about google bike maps here.
Wired article about google bike maps can be found here.
Tagged with google bike maps, WheelHouse
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We are happy to announce that WheelHouse was the recipient of a bike friendly business award for Winter 2010 from the League of American Bicyclists! We got the Silver status/award so there is room for improvement, but it’s a good start.
The full list of winners for Winter 2010 is here.
Tagged with BFB, League of American Bicyclists, Silver Bike Friendly Business, WheelHouse
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WheelHouse is now fully stocked with some of the most durable, stylish, and practical (on the bike and off) shoes on the market. The shoes are made by Chrome, the folks who gave you the iconic seatbelt messenger bag, so you know they are built tough. We have two different models in stock, the Midway and Arnhem. The Midway comes with a cordura upper in Brown and Black and the Arnhem is more “chukka” style with a black suede upper. Both boast a re-inforced fiber glass shank midsole, a low-profile design so they can fit in your toe straps, and metal lace ends so you don’t fray your shoelaces. Come down and grab a pair, they all go for $90…. might be the best $90 shoe you ever buy.
Chrome Midway
Chrome Arnhem
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2 weeks ago WheelHouse received a giant present in the form of a 40 fott container and dozens of beautiful Workcycles Dutch bikes. These Dutch bikes are handbuilt in Holland by Azor and distributed to us by Workcycles. They are all high-tensiled steel frames that offer and amazingly upright riding position. They are also fully-equipped with a rack, fenders, skirt/coats guards, full enclosed chaincase, and front and rear lights that are p[owered by the 6v 2.4 w front hub. The ride buttery smooth and are designed to last a lifetime. Ride ‘em in your weekend beach wear or in your business suits, they won’t mess up your slacks or skirt. Along with the standard Omafiets and Opafiets, we are proud to introduce the Henry Cutler designed FR8, a bike that gives you the wonderful ride feel of a city bike with enough carrying capacity for you, the kids, and a boat load of groceries. Come on in a take one for a spin, they won’t dissapoint. 
Tagged with Azor Bikes, Bakfiets, City Bike, Commute by Bike, drive less ride more, dutch bike, Dutch Touch, FR8, fully eqquipped bike, WheelHouse, Workcycles
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Posted February 17, 2010 by adminBox Bike Smiles
Most of the folks that roll through the shop have never seen a box bike before. This is why we encourage people who are curious to take one for a spin around our parking lot. There is definitely a learning curve for most folks when they start charging forward, but once people get the hang of it, it’s all smiles. So next time you are in the shop, give in to that curiosity and take a Bakfiets for a spin.
Tagged with Amsterdam Mini van, Bakfiets, Bike Santa Barbara, Bikes, Box Bike, car free, dutch bike, kid carrier, Lifestyle Riding, Santa Barbara Bike Shop, WheelHouse, Workcycles
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Posted February 17, 2010 by adminBike Valet
“Keep ‘er upfront, I’ll only be a minute”….. Ever since we opened in May 2009 we’ve been offering free bike valet for Saturday morning farmer’s market patrons. We’ve parked as many as 50 bikes in a day and have come across some beauties. Below is a gallery of some of the coolest, jaw-dropping, silly, and inspiring bikes. As always, we start valeting bikes for the Saturday morning farmer’s markets at 8:30 am. If you ride a bike to the market, come say hi!
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Ride your bike to the market, free valet!
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Museum quality
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"We share the same stomach" ear side
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"We share the same stomach"
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Calfee bamboo Bike w/ trailer
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Calfee Bamboo Bike
The pictures with the cool looking trailer labeled “we share the same stomach” was done by a young artist touring the west coast named Maria Michealson. Her concept is awesome so please check it out here.
Tagged with bike valet, Bikes, calfee bamboo bike, City Bike, Commute by Bike, Lifestyle Riding, penny farthing, saturday farmer's market, we share the same stomach, WheelHouse
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Broncks
As we starting gearing up for Spring, we decided to do some early cleaning. So, our entire Bowery Lane city bike rental fleet will be on sale until they are gone! Normally we sell the Brueklen and Broncks at a retail price of $650 (they go for $695 online), but our lightly used fleet will be going for $450! Thats over 30% off our list price! These are American made street machines with classic Euro styling, both the rear wooden boxes, Lepper sprung leather saddle, and cork grips are stained for a vintage look and to increase longevity. The single-speed drive train and upright riding style are great for city cycling, beach cruising, and campus jaunts. The frames are built in Brooklyn, NY and all the trim and accessory pieces are manufactured by Wald, meaning this bike was fully built in the USA. We have 3 Brueklens (step-through) and 3 Broncks (diamond-style) left. They are one size fits most. To peep out the specs, check out Bowery Lane Bicycles. Enjoy your ride.
Brueklen
Tagged with Bowery Lane Bikes, Broncks, Brueklen, City Bike, Commute by Bike, Cycle Chic, Euro Bike, Handmade frame, Lifestyle Riding, WheelHouse
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With 2009 behind us and a fresh and exciting 2010 coming up, WheelHouse has decided to do a twist on the “Cash for Clunkers” program to encourage more people to get out of their cars and on their bikes. We are excited to introduce our 1st annual “Bikes for Bucks” program.
So, take that beaten up clunker out of your garage or grab your old everyday rider and bring it down to WheelHouse between January 29th-31st and trade it in for deep discounts on some of the best city, commuting, and cargo carrying bikes in around.
- But what will you bike guys do with all those used bikes?
- The bikes being traded in will go to the local community bicycle shop, Bici Centro. We will take all kinds of repairable* bikes but priority will be on bikes of the road and kids variety. Each person is allowed to trade in as many bikes as they want, but only 1 will be awarded credit towards the purchase of a new bike. Here’s how it goes:
The trade-in credit will be worth $50 off any bicycle we sell under $1000 (excludes Skuuts), this is $50 off the last marked price which means you can get a killer deal on already marked down bikes.
The trade credit will be worth $100 on any bicycle we sell over $1000 including specially ordered Surly or Jamis bikes.
The trade will also work with our Xtracycle products and Bakfiets cargo bikes. You can apply a $50 credit towards an Xtracycle Freeradical Conversion kit and receive 10% off the installation fee, you can also special order a complete Big Dummy and receive 10% off its purchase price (a $245 value). The credit will also get you $150 off our entire selection of Bakfiets cargo bikes.
But what if I have a bike to trade-in but don’t want to purchase a new bike right away?
All bicycles accepted for trade-in will be awarded a Bikes for Bucks certificate that will be redeemable on new bikes for the remainder of 2010**. Again, you are welcome to trade-in as many bikes as you would like but only 1 trade-in credit will be given per person and only 1 trade-in credit can be redeemed per purchase. If you have more questions, feel free to contact WheelHouse at 805-845-6547 or e-mail us at info@wheelhousebikes.com.
*Repairable bike: A repairable bike is defined as: A bicycle that needs less than $50 dollars worth of material to make into a rideable and sellable used bike. The decision on whether or not a bike is “repairable” will be made by a representative of WheelHouse, and while we are subjective in nature, we’ll strive to be as objective as possible. Priority will be placed on bikes that are needed by Bici Centro but all will be considered.
**The trade-in credit will be redeemable on any bicycle WheelHouse sells (including special orders) through February 2010. After February through the remainder of 2010, the credit can be redeemed for any sale bicycle.
Tagged with Bici Centro, big dummy, cash for clunkers, City Bike, Commute by Bike, Commuter Bike, drive less ride more, dutch bike, fully eqquipped bike, Linus, Surly, used bikes, WheelHouse, Workcycles, xtracycle
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We finally have some pics up from the 1st Thursday Event. It was a great event and we’d like to thank everyone that helped out with it. Thanks to Telegraph and the Isla Vista Food Co-op for the beer and food. Thanks to Mark Grieve and Ilana Spector for the awesome bike art. Also, thanks to CELP for coming out and spreading the good word of sustainable living and of course Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition’s Bici Centro for helping to make the event as great as it was. Enjoy the photos.
Tagged with Bici Centro, Bike Arch, Bike Art, Bike Moves, Downtown Organization, dutch bike, First Thursday, IV Co-Op, Pedal Power, Telegraph, WheelHouse, xtracycle
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As we approach the new year we are starting to make room at WheelHouse for all the fresh 2010 bikes. So, all 2009 Jamis product will be at least 10% off. This is an excellent opportunity to get on a beautiful new city or commuting bike and save some coin. Supplies are limited and once they are gone so is this awesome Jamis discount. Not only is biking for transport healthy for you and the community at large, its healthy for your wallet! With that said, take a look at some of the new product we are making room for for 2010!
This jack-of-all trades bike can handle it all from long distance commuting, to light touring, to a fixie freestyle party. We'll also be carrying the beloved Long Haul Trucker and the workhorse Big Dummy by Surly. Surly Cross Check $1050 at WheelHouse
The Dutchi is one of three city bike designs by Linus, easy to ride bikes that are easy on the eyes. Linus Dutchi 3 spd $550 @ WheelHouse
What makes a fully equipped bike? Fenders, rack, lights, and a chainguard. The 2010 Jamis Commuter 3 has all this and an internal 8 spd hub to boot. Brilliant. 2010 Jamis Commuter 3 $750 @ WheelHouse
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Posted September 4, 2009 by adminLABOR DAY SALE!
As we wind down a successful first summer we’ve decided to join in the national retail tradition of a giant Labor Day Sale. This will be the first ever WheelHouse sale and it will bring many amazing steals and deals. For starters, all of our cycling apparel including Smartwool, Swrve, Keen, and WheelHouse brand clothing will all be 20% off. We are also taking 25% off select Jamis city bikes and Surf Cycle cruisers, and as if it couldn’t get any better, we’ll be taking up to 20% off accessories by Basil, Alchemy Goods, and Nantucket. All purchases over $50 will receive a “Life’s a journey enjoy your ride” t-shirt. Come down and check it out, the sale starts on Saturday the 5th and will go through Labor Day.
Enjoy your ride.
Tagged with big dummy, Bikes, Commuter Cycling, dutch bike, jamis, labor day sale, WheelHouse, xtracycle
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On Wednesday, June 24th, we at WheelHouse were honored with the presence of the Santa Barbara Burger Bus. If you haven’t heard, the Burger Bus is a rolling slice of heaven. They use local ingredients from folks like Shalhoobs (www.shalhoobs.com) and Our Daily Bread (www.ourdailybread.net) and create culinary works of art like the CBs and J, cheeseburgers and jelly. Check out their website,www.theburgerbus.com. They will be here at WheelHouse again this Wednesday and hopefully for many Wednesdays to come. Stop on by, eat a burger on the WheelHouse patio, ride a bike, and enjoy yourself.
Burger Bus at WheelHouse on Wednesdays
Bafiets and Burger Bus
Grab a bite and enjoy on the WheelHouse patio
