Seersucker Social 2012- A Gorgeous Time!

The weather couldn't have been more perfect, the company more amiable or the home brew beer more delicious!  48 people gathered at Cobb's Hill Park decked in their most dazzling 1920's summer garb and embarked on a 9 mile ride through the shady side-streets of our fair city, Rochester, NY.

Temperatures reached close to 90degrees and when the ride was over we were rewarded with deliciously cool drinks and yummy treats.  Thanks to all of our sponsors and photographers!  We'll see you next year, gang.

Pictures courtesy of Kara Tierney and Kellie McCaffery.

The ride gets a little culture at the George Eastman House.

Fashion forward.

Dainty Ladies. (Our best dressed lass winner, Hillary on the right!)

Carla's gorgeous posters!

Free Buttons!

Come on out to the 2nd Annual Seersucker Social and get one of these rad buttons, free!

Get Inspired!

Click here and get inspired for the upcoming ride!

Fabulous Prize #1

Have the best 'stach in town? Come out to the ride, Sunday, May 20th and win this vintage mug!

Coming Soon!

Be watchful! In a few weeks we'll post the date for Rochester's 2nd Annual Seersucker Social Ride. It will be a Sunday in May.

Here are some pictures from last year to get you thinking about costume choices and bikery.






Thank you to Gerry Szymanski and Joe Philipson for the photos!

Thank You, Everyone!

Thanks to everyone who came out on Sunday. We had about 45 people riding and about 15 more who met us at the Roundhouse. Nearly 20 more than last year! It was quite a sunny day, if a little brisk!

I stole the pictures on this page from Kellie McCaffery (above), Kara Tierney, and Sarah Vigoren. Thanks, guys!

Riding through Mt. Hope Cemetery.


This gentleman went so far as to tweed his helmet! Nicely done, sir!


His and hers.


Tweeded folks.


Did you get your 2011 Tweed Ride pin?


And now...the 2011 Rochester Tweed Ride Winners!!!
(I don't have everyone's name, but if you see this please let us know who you are in the comments.)


Most Stylish Steed!
Winner of the Walnut leather pannier. Thanks so much to Walnut Bicycle Accessories!


Most Snappy Sue!
Winner of a tweed Rothera Cycling cap! Thanks so much to Gary Rothera!


Most Dapper Dan: Brandon Colaprete
Winner of a tweed Rothera Cycling cap! Thanks so much to Gary Rothera!


Most Marvelous Mustache!
Winner of the coveted Avon mustache mug!


Sophisticated tea cup bike races. Slow and fast!


Refined race winner with his green plastic spoils.


A huge thank you to the Windsor Folk Family for the amazing music and lively atmosphere! nothing like rolling into the park while being serenaded.

We'd also like to thank our placeholders/bakers Carey Backman and her sister for getting up at the crack of dawn and chasing all the usurpers away, Joe Phillipson for riding and taking pictures, Java's for providing much needed hot tea and cookies the size of your face, and Roc Brewing Co. for the beer!

Thank you to all who participated and we hope to see you again next year!

Critical Mass / Zombie Tweed Ride

Folks, here is a great way to get more use out of those tweed outfits you've been working on so diligently.

This Friday, October 28th (tomorrow!!) is Critical Mass (a bike ride in downtown Rochester held on the last Friday of every month). We thought it would be a perfect opportunity to drum up some interest in the Tweed Ride!

So, here is what you do:

Get out the Tweed Garb.

Paint yourself up like the undead.

Meet at 6:00 pm at the Liberty Pole.

Ride in style!