So here we have it. It is official.
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.
05 April 2008
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As much as I love hats and scarves, I cannot help but shudder at the sight of a helmetless lass on a bike. As one whose head has been spared in an over-the bars-land-on-her-noggin accident, and the spouse of a man who was hit by a truck and cracked his helmet all the way through in two places, I must be a helmet advocate. Well, unless you ride on the sidewalk and walk across intersections...
The Bell commuter helmets are pretty cute actually.
Oh, and BTW, I am glad you are also a helmet advocate; the cute helmet covers are a little over the top for me, unless maybe I was on a high wheel bike. SInce I ride a "62 Schwinn I will need to develop something a little more "Jackie-O."
Welcome to the Bike Blogosphere!
After a quick ride around your blog I am very impressed with your original take on the subject of cycling, and pleased to see by your sidebar that there seem to be others of a similar bent.
I've added you to the blogroll! ;-D
yvonne..
you've inspired my Jackie O design.
kiril...Thanks for the compliment. By now you've probably visited the sidebar. What an amazing range of bicycle chic blogs. I am constantly being inspired by everyone!
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