SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) Jan 24 —White Road Investments has gained a minority interest in Public Bikes, marking the second industry deal for Clif Bar founder Gary Erickson’s small venture capital fund. Gregg Bagni, White Road’s director, said White Road had been watching the design-inspired San Francisco urban bike brand for about 18 months as it developed its consumer direct model, before purchasing a non-controlling interest late last year.