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<\/p>\nThe annual bike and classic car show returns to History Park for its 23rd year.<\/p>\n
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A selection of cruisers on display at last year’s Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show. \u00a0(Courtesy of History San Jos\u00e9)<\/p>\n
Bay Area residents are among the most bicycle-loving<\/a> in the entire country. Alameda, Menlo Park, Oakland, Palo Alto and San Francisco were all awarded the gold standard by the League of American Bicyclists<\/a> earlier this year for being exceptionally bike-friendly. (Only 27 other cities across the rest of the United States earned the same.)<\/p>\n On July 19, it\u2019s San Jos\u00e9\u2019s chance to revel in all things two-wheeled at the Shiny Side Up bike show, held in History Park. Organized by History San Jos\u00e9<\/a> and The Cruiser Shop<\/a> in Campbell, the street party will showcase more than 100 antique bicycles and custom-made rides. There will also be DJs, food trucks, Bay Area bicycle vendors, and \u2014 best of all \u2014 BMX showcases courtesy of the East Bay\u2019s S.T.F. mobile bike shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n This year marks the 23rd annual Shiny Side Up gathering and, as usual, it will be very kid-friendly. Boogie Hot Wheels races<\/a>, facepainters, a bounce house, and arts and crafts tables will all be in the mix. For grown-ups who prefer their rides on four wheels, there\u2019s also a classic car show.<\/p>\n \u201cOur goal is to inspire the younger generation and get them creating,\u201d Cruiser Shop owner Dominick Guida tells KQED. \u201cBike culture is not just about riding, but also the creativity, pride and passion people put into their builds. I think Shiny Side Up has lasted 23 years because it still feels like it belongs to the community. Bike culture brings people together.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a little flavor of what happened last year, courtesy of Guida:<\/p>\n