Saturday, April 5, 2008
She Stopped to Smell the Jasmine…
(Otherwise I would never have caught up to her)!
And then off again and on her way to Oakland’s Art Murmur.
'Cycle Chic' ...a Definition of
Cycle chic
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A term that describes the culture of everyday cycling in fashionable clothes. It is generally associated with the utility cycling practised in cities such as Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berne, Basle, Berlin, among others, where citizens practice a high level of bicycle usage. In many European cities, as well as cities in China and Japan, cycling is an everyday transport choice and many cyclists choose to wear their regular clothes, as opposed to outfits generally associated with cycle sport, such as bicycle shorts, gloves and shoes.
Cycle chic is now a growing trend in cities that are investing in bicycle friendly infrastructure and facilities. With the growing popularity of community bicycle programs, citizens are discovering that it is possible to ride in their normal clothes around town.
Friday, April 4, 2008
{happy weekend + très l.a.}
{happy weekend!}
Be Safe: Super Models, and You the 1st Time Nervous Rider….
There are lots of classes offered out there to learn / improve your Bicycle Riding Skills. Ditto for a little Bicycle Road Etiquette.
Ready for really compelling reasons to improve your skills as a rider? Please read the SF Gate article:
"Bicyclist blamed twice as often as drivers"
'Bicyclists were twice as likely as drivers to be at fault in the nearly 2,000 collisions that killed or severely injured Bay Area bike riders in the past decade, an analysis by The Chronicle shows.’Smart Solution: Bicycle Safety Classes in the Bay Area
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
{robin's egg}
Super Models on Bicycles OR ‘Don’t Hate Me ‘Cause I’m Beautiful’ (as she rides on the wrong side of the street)!
You’ve got to read the whole article in The New York Observer.
‘Meet the beautiful bicycle girls of
Afraid of Traffic and Cars?.... most women are!
‘The number one reason that women don't ride bikes is... CARS! Not that cars are so much easier, but rather, women said they don't feel safe sharing the road with them. A full 80% of respondents didn't, according to our recently completed Low-Income Women and Bicycling Survey Project. Also, 63% said they would consider riding a bicycle if there were bike lanes in their neighborhood.'
CARS…This was my excuse for the longest time. It took a lot of desire on my part to get over it (the fear). I did. Now I can’t encourage women enough to ask themselves just what is it that keeps them from riding a bicycle more often?
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
{fresh-faced}
4.1.08 // BOSTON // THROWED / Bill's Bar
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
{the gallery effect}
{via Homes & Gardens}
{via absolutely beautiful things}
{via emmas designblogg}
{via timfalle on flickr}
{via carolina eclectic}
{via Livingetc.}
{via andyland}
{via house t0 home}
{via More Ways to Waste Time}
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Cycles Gladiator -- Fashion Show (Last Year’s) Photos
To get your bicycle chic style inspiration on and your juices going take a look at this (May 9, 2007) Fashion Show. Wine and Bicycle Chic ..I love It!
Here’s a quote from William Leigon-- President, Hahn Estates/Cycles Gladiator Wine
Shopper’s Alert: THE Best Bicycle Chic Product Finds
I’ve culled an amazing assortment of bicycle chic products for you to savor and take a look at.
You get a photo of the product, the price, my editorialized description of the product and (in most cases) a direct link to the ‘buy it now’ button …and then it’s yours!
I’ve listed almost 30 products (and growing) in lots of categories. Things with prices ranging from $5.00 bicycle ankle cuffs to $$$ for Parisian Hotel accommodations which includes an incredible chic bicycle plus bicycle valet service.
My dilemma. I debated a long time if I wanted to showcase these products on this blog. I’ve been saving my best finds forever! I decided to make it simple; visually organized, easy, appealing and really handy for you.
Some categories I’ve listed; bicycles, bicycles skirts, helmets, gloves, baskets, basket liners, bags, jackets, goggles, steamers, bells, and more!
Enjoy…