RidingPretty-Bicycle Chic California

New Updates to The Tweed Ride Report

2012-02-02T13:40:00.000-08:00

More TWEED RIDES & TWEED RUNS than ever are popping up!

Tweed Run Helsinki - Feb 4
Tweed Ride Tempe AZ - Feb 11
Tweed Ride Raleigh NC - Mar 3
Tweed Ride Jacksonville FL - Mar 4
Tweed Run Oldenburger DE - Apr 15

Since the last update to The Tweed Ride Report I am pleased to announce that 5 more rides have been added. There are plenty more to come. Some of these rides are brand new inaugural rides, while others are on to their 2nd and 3rd year!

As a note:
I will continue to post the invites & posters for these Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites & posters, updates and details in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT.

**If you've landed on this post for the first time, do check back! Find the new upcoming rides for the current month you're in by going to either The Tweed Ride Report or look for it in the current month's ride lists post. Or see dates and locations right here on the main page -- right over there on the sidebar listings.

I tweet updates regularly now. I will be checking for any updates you may tweet there as well. Simpler yet, just follow me on twitter where I've been happily tweeting new Tweed Ride & Tweed Run updates plus tweeting timely reminders for these rides.

Check these hash tags on twitter : #thetweedridereport -- #tweedride -- #tweedrun

**FB is another place I try to do Tweed Ride & Tweed Run updates as well.

Mobile Tweed Ride Video

2012-01-24T09:52:00.000-08:00

Kicking off the New Year -- Mobile Alabama

2012's first Tweed Ride video from Mobile Alabama!

Enjoy!

p.s. If you're looking for a Tweed Ride to join check The Tweed Ride Report for any rides that might be in your area.

Gazelle Bicycle

2012-01-19T07:37:00.000-08:00

Spotted this Gazelle bicycle and it is the first one I have ever seen in my little town. Maybe it's been here for years and I only happened to see it just yesterday.

Front Crate on Bicycle - DIY Revealed

2012-01-16T10:58:00.000-08:00

What kind of wine crate do you have on the FRONT of your bicycle? Where did you get it? Who makes them and can I buy one? This is a series of questions I get every then and again.

So for those readers who wanted to know -- another DIY is revealed!

As you can see (below) the crate is a recycled CD or compact disc holder. Once these were a very popular way to keep and display your CD collection. Note: I found mine at yard sales.

I adore the "Napa Valley..." logo on the crate -- and that is precisely why it is often perceived as some sort of wine box. However I wasn't so crazy about the "Compact Disc Digital Audio" logo so I sanded it off -- you can compare the finished crate photo above to the one pictured below, the crate below has NOT been sanded yet.

Nestled within the crate is another rattan basket that fits snugly inside...

Lastly the means of attaching the crate to the handle bars is quite straight forward. I used straps that came with the buckles already on and I purchased them from my local leather works supply shop. You can make your own buckle straps if you want too. That is if you are willing to do a little leather working 101, requiring basic skill sets and tools to make them.

I additionally reinforced the centered positioning of the crate by wrapping some lacing around the bicycle stem and handlebars for extra stability.

This front bicycle crate is small enough so as not to require any additional support utilizing a bicycle porteur front rack. Added bonus is that I can remove the crate without too much bother. I find it a perfect size and fit with my bicycle handlebars. Best of all my little bicycle 'wine' crate offers a nice, handy place to store items I want quick and easy access to!

Hope you enjoyed the DIY!

Tweed Ride Video -- Madrid!

2012-01-12T09:14:00.000-08:00

Madrid's 1st Tweed Ride!

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In all there are now three videos of The Madrid Tweed Ride, this one being the latest one to premier. Quite a lot of work went into this one, so if you really want a full experience of what the day was like this one will surely make you feel like you were there.

Enjoy!

Vintage Bicycle Posters, Paris Fashion Newspaper & Adding to My Collection

2012-01-04T15:05:00.000-08:00

Besides collecting vintage bicycles I have three vintage bicycle posters from of the turn of the century, depicting women and bicycles (bicycles from long forgotten bicycle makers…). You’ve probably have seen these before somewhere. My posters were reissued in the 1970s. They are faded and worn and I love them.

I have this well preserved newspaper from 1922, French and entitled “Le Petit Echo de la Mode”. Apparently Fashionable Cycling Attire has been making the front page for quite sometime. It’s why I had to have it when it came up for auction! Once in awhile I take it out, look over it’s pages and enjoy a cup of tea as you can tell by this iphoneography snap shot -- which inspired today’s post.

And then is my Sgt. Pepper (to me) looking fella on a Tweed Ride! It is from Toronto Artist Janet Bike Girl. It’s of course not vintage, but I thought it looked rather well with the others.

Enjoy!

FYI: all photos are instagram photos and on my instagram feed

Happy New Years! The bike stays home, the shoes go out.

2011-12-31T15:29:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it's just better not to ride...

So the bike stays home. Be safe whatever you do!
Happy New Years !

Outfit:
Sequin top -- thrifted, a size 3X that worked perfectly as a mini.
Shoes-- vintage punk/new wave 1980's ShopThrifted
3D Glasses -- Polaroid Premium 3D, well I watch a lot of 3D and I want my own personal pair...

HAVE FUN EVERYONE!

2012 Tweed Rides & Runs -- Updates to The Tweed Ride Report

2011-12-29T12:31:00.000-08:00

TWEED RIDES & TWEED RUNS – New for 2012

New Tweed Rides Runs Coming in 2012!

Tweed Ride Cardiff UK - Jan 2
Tweed Ride Mobile AL - Jan 14
Cozy Hearth Tweed Ride - Chicago Feb 4
Tweed Ride Kansas City - Apr 14

2012 promises to be another incredible year!

Congratulations to Cardiff UK for hosting the first Tweed Ride of the Year on Jan 2nd! -- the official name is Cardiff Harris Hogmanay Tweed Ride.

I will continue to post the invites & posters for these Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites & posters, updates and details in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT.

**If you've landed on this post for the first time, do check back! Find the new upcoming rides for the current month you're in by going to either The Tweed Ride Report or look for it in the current month's ride lists post. Or see dates and locations right here on the main page -- right over there on the sidebar listings.

I tweet updates regularly now. I will be checking for any updates you may tweet there as well. Simpler yet, just follow me on twitter where I've been happily tweeting new Tweed Ride & Tweed Run updates plus tweeting timely reminders for these rides.

Check these hash tags on twitter : #thetweedridereport -- #tweedride -- #tweedrun

**FB is another place I try to do Tweed Ride & Tweed Run updates as well.

DIY - Attach a Wine Crate to Your Bicycle Rack -- Version 2 Updates

2011-12-14T14:44:00.000-08:00

A very Merry (and Red) Christmas Poinsettia in my front bicycle crate to start things off with!

A while ago I did a post DIY - Attach a Wine Crate to Your Bicycle Rack. Since then I have collected lots of various wine crates, wine boxes, slated style crates of all sizes and woods types. I like to switch it up a bit -- never wishing to permanently bolt one particular crate to my back bicycle rack.

In this example I decided to use very thick leather latigo strips to attach (cinch) my crate. I was going for a more natural earthly look...

The crate pictured here is one I found at the thrift store. I believe it to be a gardeners caddy. The handles are turned down. With the handles turned down it provides a convenient way to support simple cloth canvas tote bags -- voilà a simple pannier.

For some time now I have been collecting vintage wine crates, plus collecting wine boxes from local vintners like say-- a spiffy Bonny Doon wine box . The problem I have is this. I'm not sure I want to go drilling holes in some of the nicer vintage and collectible ones in my collection. There are a couple I'm willing to sacrifice, so we shall see.

I keep recalling this tale I was told -- someone found at a thrift shop a rare vintage Dom Pérignon Champagne crate for $2.00. He promptly drilled holes in it and attached it to his bicycle rack. Oh, NO! The box was worth a pretty penny. The holes knocked at least $100 of its value should he ever decide to resell it!

In this next version the vintage beverage box crate is bolted on the back rack...

The crate is attached to the bamboo bicycle in the foreground. The bamboo bicycle was rather nice in and of itself! I like how a beverage crate was used - Par-T-Pak. Sounds like a party to me!

WildCrafted Christmas Wreath - Bicycle Outing - A Spritely Christmas Outfit

2011-12-08T20:01:00.000-08:00

Winter White Sage, Rosemary, Rose Hips, Roses and Tea Tree Flowers...

instagrammed!

Yes, that is what my Christmas Wreath is crafted out of!

It is all WildCrafted - made by this fairy sprite of a girl who goes out into nature to hand collect everything herself. I can't tell you how wonderful it smells, the colors are so subtle and beautiful too. Not at all the typical Christmas wreath in dark evergreens with red berries and bows.

Otherwise today was all about the Post Office and mailing out packages. AND I was so happy to transport my new wreath home safely on my DIY back rack porteur. (BTW the DIY post is forthcoming sooner or later!)

Oh, if you'd like a wreath like the one I have they are available.

80s Missoni Chevron (style) Dress -- vintage
Faire Isle Sweater -- Tiara circa 2004 (I love this thing to no end)
Burnt Butterscotch Leather Duffle Bag - 70s vintage
Old School Preppy Loafers -- Dexter
Burgundy Cable Knit Tights -- Calvin Klein
Beater Bicycle - 1960s crusier
Helmet (not pictured - it is this one I wore today, but with out the red flower)
ShopThrifted Code: here

Victorian Bicycle Scenes

2011-12-06T13:06:00.000-08:00

A little bicycle vignette...

instagrammed!

Three little bicycle photos... as if in a story of sorts.
These were shot sequentially (randomly) using my camera phone -- and then instagramed.

Enjoy!

Sacramento to London - Bicycles, Tweed -- Video!

2011-12-04T09:46:00.000-08:00

What do London and Sacramento have in common?
Bicycle, Bicycle I want to ride my Bicycle...

The first video was posted by the Sacramento Tweed or SactoTweed. A day or so later along comes the second video -- the London Tweed.

Both videos feature lovely musical accompaniment respective for each ride...

Enjoy!

My Felix the Cat T-Shirt, 80's Nostaglia, Riding Fixed

2011-12-01T12:29:00.000-08:00

I need my Felix the Cat and his Magic Bag of Tricks...

instagramed!

Early, early this morning I made my way to the big empty parking lot to get in some practice riding fixed (yes, despite today's wild howling winds and the resultant annoying allergy attacks!) --Usually the parking lot is a filled to the max with summer tourist cars. Now it's my own private practice track. Thankfully.

I don't know why I am so keen on learning to ride fixed. Maybe one day I will get good enough to actually ride in the streets. Oddly this T-shirt gives me a silly confidence boost AND it reminds me to make time for fun.

80s Felix the Cat T-shirt -- vintage (more 80's iconic nerd shirts)
Acid Washed skinny jeans -- no label
Italian Linen Jacket -- G. Marciano?
Aviator Sunglasses -- vintage
70s crepe soled shoes -- thrifted
DIY iPhone case -- thrifted
Bamboo Bicycle
Helmet (not pictured - it is this one I wore today)
ShopThrifted Code: here

Vintage Style Bicycle Jersey

2011-11-28T21:16:00.000-08:00

Recently I attended the SF Bike Expo Cycle Fashion Show...

instagramed!

A few weeks ago I took a few photos while at the San Francisco Bike Expo -- only now am I getting around to sharing it. This is my favorite one, something about the retro euro feel of the jersey he's wearing. I believe it was vintage.

London Tweed (Appetizer) Video

2011-11-26T09:33:00.000-08:00

The start of the Run captured on video and posted just moments ago...

Don't you love it! It's only begun -- people are still on their bicycles riding - tea stop, prizes, parties and more still await everyone as the day progresses. There is sure to be mucho, many more videos, along with top notch, fine photography work documenting today's event. You'd expect that to happen coming from the birthplace of the original first Tweed Run that began it all...

Vintage Tweed Cape, Rain, My Bicycle & Yet Another Tweed Outfit

2011-11-25T11:09:00.000-08:00

Rainy Day on Thanksgiving...

instagrammed!

Despite the rain bursts out of nowhere I managed to stay very cozy and dry - and I owe it to my my vintage tweed cape. My bicycle is another story. Rain and my vintage DL-1 Raleigh do not fare so well together. It is because of the rod brakes - they don't handle safely. This equals to a Mad Dash and jumping over rain puddles.

This outfit would be so ideal for a Tweed Run -- Is anyone still looking for inspiration to put something together for one of the remaining Tweed Rides or Runs coming up this weekend?
This outfit was rather unexpected, but worked perfectly for me!

I still have more tweed outfits I am hoping to share, I'm Tweed obsessed I guess!

p.s. Hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving everyone!

50s Style Tweed Cape -- vintage
Black & Gray Rose Dress -- Lapis (several years ago)
Cardigan sweater -- (I've had it forever, the label is long gone)
Vintage Satchel (makes for a great iPad bag!) -- Longchamp
Loafer Pumps -- Franco Sarto (several years ago)
Leather gloves -- no label
Vintage Bicycle -- Raleigh DL-1
ShopThrifted Code: here

Winding Down Now

2011-11-21T15:01:00.000-08:00

Five events are lined up for this week alone! The 2011 season is basically winding down after this week. Really, it’s been a particularly spectacular fall!

Fremantle AU Tweed Run - Nov 26
Toowoomba AU Tweed Run - Nov 26
London Tweed Run - Nov 26
Fresno Tweed Ride - Nov 26
Melbourne Tweed Ride - Nov 27

#tweedride #tweedrun #thetweedridereport

Details as always are in The Tweed Ride Report

Tweed Video Treat!

2011-11-18T08:17:00.000-08:00

New Video -- DC Tweed Ride 2011

USA Capitol Tweed Ride -- this is the 3rd Annual Tweed Ride in DC. As usual this event continues to be simply inspiring!

The Ladies and Gents have really gotten the vintage look down -- so well expressed in the choice of riding attire, bicycles finished out with just the right accessories (lots of Brooks saddles, wrapped handlebars, classy wine crate boxes seem to becoming practically de rigueur) oh, and their spiffy presence and attitude!

Enjoy!

ShopThrifted

2011-11-17T16:11:00.000-08:00

My blog sponsor ShopThrifted has good news...

In case you didn’t know this, ShopThrifted is my vintage shop on esty.

ShopThrifted is offering a 20% off coupon--Hurray! To all of you who have been asking when or if I’d ever offer a coupon, well here it is!

The expired code is: RIDINGPRETTY20
Look for a new coupon coming in February!

Going forward you will be able to find whatever the current coupon code is by re-visiting this exact post. As well all my newest posts, the ones themed around “my bicycle, my outfit”-- all of those will have a link back to this exact post too. When I change the coupon code or offer, this is where you will find it updated.

Simple. Right! Look for the ShopThrifted coupon link (starting with Thanksgiving) in the “my bicycle, my outfit” post, which I do just about every week now. The link will be there under the outfit items list, at the end. I post three times a week, so finding that week’s "my bicycle, my outfit” post should be easy.

p.s. If you're wondering how to redeem a coupon here's the How-To

Street Photo -- Dani

2011-11-14T19:39:00.000-08:00

Dani and her Lemond Bicycle...

I immediately noticed this girl’s style, her vintage polka dress, her eye glasses, her brown woven shoes, her Lemond bicycle. Oh, and her distressed, worn leather backpack (which you cannot see, but thrust me it was perfect).

Meet Dani.

Two NYC Tweed Videos - 2011 and 2010

2011-11-11T08:31:00.000-08:00

Video one is the recent BFF Video Release: Tweed Run New York...

p.s. Thanks to Jen@bffworld for sending this in to me

Next up is The Big Apple Tweed Ride from Fall 2010. There was not a Big Apple Fall Tweed Ride this year in 2011, so I present you with last year's event...

Two events, pleasantly different one from the other. Both occurred in NYC.

Here I want to add a little tidbit to clear up some prevalent misconceptions. People are quite unaware that contrary to popular belief, the RRL Rugby Tweed Run was not actually the first one of it's kind in NYC.

Enjoy!

My Bicycle is in the (House) Kitchen!

2011-11-09T06:59:00.000-08:00

Spontaneity in all it's forms...

Interesting enough I often roll my bike into the kitchen to unload my purchases after a day’s shopping excursion.

In this case after putting everything away including placing my fresh sunflowers in a vase tall enough to hold them, I hopped onto the counter. The light coming through the window was just so perfect - I had to do it! Plus I love sunflowers. When it’s gray and cold out I have this to remind me.

Yes, a bicycle lifestyle photo-documento if you like - besides I’m wearing one of my favorite country peasant / bohemian outfits.

I don’t always wear Tweed Outfits. But then, who does?

Handmade Indonesia Batik Dress -- this is my own dress design
Beaded Indonesia Batik Vest -- vintage, MODA INT'L
Gold Heart Necklace -- gifted
Market Basket -- thrifted, then repaired
Espadrilles -- Nine West (several years ago)
Suede Boots -- SKYWALK (circa 90s)
Bicycle -- my free "beater bike" which I now have taken to adoringly call my "peasant bicycle" with a wink and nod to OWS.

Tweed Run Stockholm 2011 --- Video

2011-11-07T08:50:00.000-08:00

Stockholm! Tweed Run! This video is just so inspirational -- there is so much to find and delight in. My friend exclaimed - “Those Swedes know how to Tweed.”

video by Kristoffer Hilmersson

Enjoy!

Madrid - Tweed Ride Video

2011-11-04T08:47:00.000-07:00

Madrid recently held their 1st Annual Tweed Ride! Presenting a snappy little (via Madrid Cycle Chic) video for your viewing pleasure…

Enjoy!

Borrowing and Stealing from Menswear Looks - Tweed Outfit 2

2011-11-02T11:39:00.000-07:00

On a recent fall day bicycle ride...

I came across these freshly ripening pyracantha berries. I just had to stop to procure some of these beauties for my seasonal flower arrangements that I so look forward to making at this time of year!

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Often I find myself wearing a lot of Menswear. I will covet and search for the men’s tweed jacket, the men's oxford shoes, and the men’s “field & stream” canvas rucksack.

For whatever reason Menswear really lends itself well for my own private Tweed Runs, meaning my own inspired outfits whether I am fortunate enough to attend the actual event or not! So Ladies if you're putting together something to wear this fall that is quite Tweedy Inspired - well try paying a visit to the menswear department - wherever you shop! Sizing issues may be a problem, so I offer up this tip – be sure to check the boys wear department too. At least that is where I often find the better fit.

Green Jumper -- no label, thrifted
Cotton long sleeved t-shirt - the Gap
Canvas "Field & Stream" Rucksack - no label, gifted to me
Belt Satchel Pouch - Paoding Tribe
Tweed Jacket - Vintage, brand - Rough Riders - (it's borrowed, I wish I had it in my size!)
Green nubby Socks - (wish I could remember the brand!)
Oxford Shoes - Mezlan

More!

2011-11-01T20:56:00.000-07:00

Lots to look forward to in November -- including one for December too!

Chicago Bonfire Tweed Ride -Nov 5
Roanoak VA Tweed Ride - Nov 5
Nashville Tweed Ride - Nov 6
Sacramento Tweed Ride - Nov 13
D&Q -Wash. DC Tweed Ride - Nov 13
Dallas Tweed Ride - Nov 13
Philadelphia Tweed Ride - Nov 19
Pescara, IT Tweed Ride - Nov 20
Fremantle AU Tweed Run - Nov 26
London Tweed Run - Nov 26
Melbourne Tweed Ride - Nov 27
San Diego Tweed Ride - Dec 18

#tweedride #tweedrun #thetweedridereport

Details as always are in The Tweed Ride Report

Street Photo October -- Downtown Santa Cruz

2011-10-28T14:15:00.000-07:00

[Downtown Santa Cruz a couple of days before Halloween]

Happy Halloween Everyone!

p.s. nice to meet you "Miss Pacific Avenue"... Hope you like the photo!

It's Not That Deep - Bicycles, Self Portrait, Photography

2011-10-26T21:45:00.000-07:00

Last week on a very warm day I went out on my bicycle for a little late afternoon photography.

“instagramed” photo

My bicycle in the last rays of light. I was on my way home at this point.
For this adventure I'd brought along a picnic blanket (actually a vintage coverlet) for laying out on the ground, my newest Polaroid, and a wicker wine bottle filled will chilled water.

Self portrait...

“instagramed” photo

-- playing around with the Polaroid. I utilized a tripod, self timer for this shot. If I hadn’t stopped to spread out my picnic blanket, drink my refreshments and then simply start goofing around, I would never have thought to do this photo this way.

October House...

Recently I’ve been slowly, deliberately exploring (more like stalking) my local neighborhoods by bicycle. I’ve gotten myself in the habit now to be sure to pack my camera(s) and tripod. It’s extra effort but catching a photo like this next one makes me smile and glad I took the time to do so that day.

Last but not least...

dress -- no label, upcycled & reconstructed- originally thrifted
basket purse -- vintage 70s
wine bottle holder -- vintage
shoes -- Ann Demeulemeester, several seasons ago

DIY Skirt Guard - Raleigh DL-1 Gets a Corset!

2011-10-24T16:47:00.000-07:00

As promised here is my newest DIY project-- a bicycle skirt guard! Starting off with photos of the finished project...

The Design Process

It started within day one of owning my Raleigh DL-1. Wearing as many long skirts as I do, I realized how much better it would be to have a skirt guard on my bicycle. I began searching for a second (same circa) Raleigh fender that I could “sacrifice” and drill holes in (objective to preserve my original fender). The only skirt guards I’d come across that held any aesthetically pleasing appeal for me were the traditional European style skirt guards – the ones that require holes drilled into the bicycle fender.

Eventually I did find a couple fenders perfect for the job. However I was continuously either outbid or they sold lightening fast. I simply gave up on ever finding a second fender to “sacrifice”. Instead I challenged myself to come up with some other solution! Besides, I absolutely knew I was never going to be reduced to drilling holes in my original fender. For what? -- just to accommodate the traditional European style skirt guard I fancied? No, no, no!

I experimented. I tried my hand at crochet and macramé skirt guards quite some time ago. I wasn't happy with the results. In my original crochet skirt guard I used the little clips. I realized I was not a fan of clips. Since my early attempts, others have since taken up the challenge to design crochet guards or macramé guards. While I liked these traditional designs they still mainly involved drilling holes in the fender, which I remain completely adverse to.

Onward. I knew I wanted my skirt guard to be made out of something light, something sheer. Something in subtle colorations. I did not want it to be solid skirt guard. I wanted it out of something gossamer light so that the air could blow through it – reasoning something solid might act as a sail does in the wind.

Yes, and perhaps some lacing would be nice…

I sketch new design ideas all the time. In one of my sketches I began seeing exactly what I wanted! Yes, the lacing I wanted, the sheerness I wanted.

Stuck, then I got very stuck. I didn't know how I was going to make it -- I just knew that I would make it eventually. I kept returning to my sketch pondering design execution. Over time, different ideas as to what materials I could use would pop into my head. I’d mull these ideas around. I rejected quite a few.

On trips to the hardware store, trips to the fabric store – I was always on the outlook for possible materials and components to make my skirt guard out of.

One weekend feeling particularly creative I decided I was just going to go for it. I’d already come up with the netting I planned to use for it -- via a magical, discovery - brainstorm - eureka moment! Then with one, last fruitful trip to the hardware store and a trip to the fabric store I discovered the last bits I wanted to incorporate. Satisfied I sat down and made the thing in an afternoon, at one go.

I photo documented the entire “start to finish” process of the making of it. As you may recall from a previous post I encountered corrupted photo memory card issues. So there are no DIY pictures to share with you, only the finished project.

Here are some helpful hints as to how to make your own:

You will need to make your own pattern based on your wheel / fender size.

I used a synthetic “all weather proof “ netting in black. It is sew-able.

I used black anodized metal fittings I found at a hardware store. Originally I was going to use grommets, but I liked these better. The anodized black was in the same tonal shades as my vintage bicycle.

I used suede leather lacing. I was going to use all weather nylon but it looked too new and shiny to my eye.

That's it. Good Luck. Have Fun!

Beyond The Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run NYC

2011-10-22T11:17:00.000-07:00

Bill Cunningham (NYTimes) and The Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run NYC have done a fantastic job of getting the entire world to take notice of Tweed Runs and Tweed Rides.

If you missed this one singular event, fear not. Contrary to a widening FOMO belief and to dispel the “IT- ness” this event has garnered, there is more beyond The Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run NYC! So happy to report this!

Respectful thank you! RL for helping Americans discover Tweed Runs and to Bill Cunningham for his fashion take on it and explaining what it all means.

To those people just discovering the phenomenon -- do realize Tweed Runs and Tweed Rides number in the hundreds by now and happen all over the world.

To date Ralph Lauren is the biggest name sponsor to come aboard. Sponsors typically are more likely to be local independent bike shops, local bicycle accessory maker / designer (a cycle cap maker for example). For the most part everything is more grassroots in how the ride gets organized and sponsored. Quite often there is a benefit or charity aspect to the event as well.

Prizes are typically offered, often with a grand prize raffle too - usually via the generosity of an event sponsor. On offer as top raffle prize at The Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run NYC was a special addition Rugby Pashley bike. In case you didn’t win it there is a special edition of fifty Rugby Pashley bikes up for purchase.

Be on the look out for a Tweed event in your part of the world -- or organize it yourself! Yeah for DIY! Try checking The Tweed Ride Report for an event near you.

As a last thought. There are many other Tweed Runs and Rides happening all over the world-- and so finely captured in such beautiful photography and outstanding videos. I will to continue to share these treasures with you. You may well find just how elegantly wonderful these other events ARE - yes, and forget all about missing the Tweed Run NYC...

Toronto - Tweed Ride Video

2011-10-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

It rained, it drizzled, it was chilly weather -- no matter! Toronto's FINEST dapper Ladies & Gents sallied forth on their bicycles in Toronto's 1st Annual Tweed Ride. Presenting a little TweedRideTO video for your viewing pleasure…

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Enjoy!

p.s. thanks Xander for making this wonderfully snappy video!

The Tweed Ride Report is like a bicycle horn…

2011-10-19T15:09:00.000-07:00

The Tweed Ride Report is like a bicycle horn…

"This is a high class horn of the bugle type. Gives a deep melodious alarm and can be heard at an extreme distance".

And with that as a segue -- I present you with four rides this weekend, another four rides for the following weekend (and alas the end of October's Tweed Rides and Runs) -- However last but not least, another nine rides scheduled for November! All the deets are in The Tweed Ride Report. For expediency reasons this week's four rides are:

Burlington VT Tweed Ride - Oct 22
Minneapolis Tweed Ride - Oct 22
Durango CO Tweed Ride - Oct 23
Detroit Tweed Ride - Oct 23

Tweed Ride Outfit - Redux

2011-10-16T22:09:00.000-07:00

Tweed Ride Attire --Tweed Jacket worn with shorts...

You may remember me mentioning loosing all my week's worth of photos...
Cheered myself up and forced myself to redo them all over again during this past weekend. So here is my Tweed Jacket and Shorts outfit (again) -- so happy to tell you.

With the weather reaching into the 70's & 80s (like it has recently) and when I find myself feeling that feeling "I'm in the Need for Tweed" -- well, I wear my Tweed anyway! -- only I pair it with khaki hiking shorts and my Italian leather boots.

Fitted Tweed Jacket -- thrifted
Pin striped silk shirt -- thrifted
Vest -- Tommy Hilfiger from several years back
Khaki hiking shorts -- 80s NOS by Royal Robbins
Victorian inspired short Booties -- Bandolino several seasons ago
Satchel -- unknown, a gift
Wooden deer lapel pin--vintage & handmade

I have one more Tweed Outfit to re-shoot over again. I hope you find some Tweedy Inspiration for any upcoming Tweed Rides or Tweed Runs you plan on attending! Or to wear just for the heck of it.

Sao Paulo Brazil - Tweed Ride Video

2011-10-14T08:51:00.000-07:00

Sao Paulo Brazil Tweed Ride Video - just a couple months ago...

Enjoy!

Bicycle Skirt Guard

2011-10-12T20:51:00.000-07:00

Today’s post almost didn’t make it...

You only see the one photo of my new bicycle skirt guard. I happily promise there will be more! It’s a laced "corset" and steam punk inspired. It was so much fun to design and make!

Well here’s to getting through my (first ever) corrupted memory card and subsequently loosing all my photos from the last few days -- to turn it around and do a quick late night shoot just so I could feel better about it all.

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I am also sharing one of my favorite vintage bicycle / fashion photos...

Enjoy!

November Updates to The Tweed Ride Report

2011-10-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

TWEED RIDES & TWEED RUNS – November 2011

TWEED RIDES & TWEED RUNS – November 2011

Roanoak VA Tweed Ride - Nov 5
Chicago Bonfire Tweed Ride -Nov 5
Nashville Tweed Ride - Nov 6
Sacramento Tweed Ride - Nov 13
Philadelphia Tweed Ride - Nov 19
Pescara, IT Tweed Ride - Nov 20
Melbourne Tweed Ride - Nov 27

I’ve recently added lots of new rides, many just over the last few days—including several new rides for the remaining last half of October. Compared to the original post for October oodles of rides have been added since that post first appeared!

I will continue to post the invites & posters for these Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites & posters, updates and details in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT .

**If you've landed on this post for the first time, do check back! Find the new upcoming rides for the current month you're in by going to either The Tweed Ride Report or look for it in the current month's ride lists post. Or see dates and locations right here on the main page -- right over there on the sidebar listings.

I tweet updates regularly now. I will be checking for any updates you may tweet there as well. Simpler yet, just follow me on twitter where I've been happily tweeting new Tweed Ride & Tweed Run updates plus tweeting timely reminders for these rides.

Check these hash tags on twitter : #thetweedridereport -- #tweedride -- #tweedrun

**FB is another place I try to do Tweed Ride & Tweed Run updates as well. Since Sept. 3oth I find it harder to export my blog directly onto FB as I use to do...

Love Vintage? - A Classic Bike Run : " La Patrimoine " Video

2011-10-06T12:13:00.000-07:00

If you enjoyed the Beret Baguette or L'Eroica than this should be of great interest!

p.s. Thanks to Benjamin Donadieu for sending this in

Thrift Store Hauls for Fall

2011-10-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

This started out to be a DIY post....

Then I rethought it...

I decided the DIY post will have to be a follow up. Then it occurred to me. Yes, come to think of it everything shown in this post is thrifted, upcycled. So there you have it.

ethnic tribal vest --thrifted
80's patagonia cargo shorts --thrifted
super soft oversized top --thrifted
wood heart necklace --thrifted
mens' black oxfords --thrifted
leather bound (unused) journal --thrifted
wicker case with wine bottle inside --thrifted

The bicycle was free.
(I blogged about it here and since then I've repainted it black...)

Tweed Riding Ensembles - For the Ladies

2011-10-03T13:13:00.000-07:00

Two ensembles styled with a Tweed Ride or Tweed Run in mind...

My morning was a pure fashion playtime -- experimenting with Tweed Ride outfits and styling! With all the Fall Tweed Rides happening this year -- going through my closet looking for possible outfits has become somewhat of an obsession. That and learning / playing with Instagram. I love re-purposing my (rather boring) photos and turning them into something with a dreamy vintage feel.

p.s. the tweed bag in the 1st photo is still available in my bicyclebeautiful shop

Tweed Run Video - Germany

2011-09-30T09:35:00.000-07:00

Here's quite a charming video of a Tweed Run Germany -- beautiful countryside plus examples of fine Tweed Attire. Perfect if you're needing a little style inspiration as to what wear on your ride...

Enjoy!

Bicycle in the Garden and Mollie Makes Magazine

2011-09-28T14:36:00.000-07:00

Mollie Makes Magazine sent me a complimentary issue of their August issue (see magazine cover above). Inside the issue is a photo of mine taken from last year of my “Indian Summer” bicycle picnic.

I was inspired for another bicycle picnic, so off I went with my new magazine in hand! This time I rode over to a garden – with a rusty bicycle situated as the garden sculpture centerpiece. I wore pink, drank pink lemonade, devoured sugar dusted teacakes. I so enjoyed reading my magazine -- offering plenty of homemade ideas, DIYs and other good reads within it’s pages.

We always get our most beautiful summer weather during the months of summer and on into October. We're about to have weeks worth of very warm weather so I won't be wearing Fall and tweedy inspired looks for awhile...

Striped Dress—reconstructed and redesigned thrifted dress
Wicker picnic basket – vintage and thrifted
Sandals – unknown
Sunnies – Urban Outfitters

Where can you find a Tweed Ride or Tweed Run?

2011-09-26T10:06:00.000-07:00

Question: Where can I find a Tweed Ride or Tweed Run to go on?

Answer: The Tweed Ride Repor t for a list of past and future Tweed Runs, Rides.

Wikipedia has a Tweed Run Definition. There are external links including this one:
---- International Tweed Run and Ride Event Calendar listing past and upcoming events ---
It links to The Tweed Ride Report - here on RidingPretty!

So many folks are tweeting the RL Rugby Tweed Run NYC -- it is starting to go viral. Much effort has gone into getting the word out. Hundreds, if not thousands of people are discovering Tweed Runs and Tweed Rides for the first time!

RL Rugby Tweed Run has done such a good job promoting with fashion models, celeb social media types -- all wearing gorgeous head to toe RL clothing (no surprise) in a series of signature tweed ride styled videos and photo layouts.

No wonder people living outside of New York City wish they could join a Tweed Run or Ride!

“why don't they have these rides where i live
waaaaant”

Take a Look - The Harris Tweed Ride Glasgow!

2011-09-23T07:56:00.000-07:00

For your viewing pleasure an inspiring little video of the recent Harris Tweed Ride in Glasgow...

Enjoy!

Bamboo Bicycle and My Mickey Mouse Shorts

2011-09-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

This is not my bamboo bicycle, but I thought I’d give a try riding around a big empty parking lot. I know I would love to own this bike. For now I just hope to get lucky enough to borrow it from time to time. (And of course I wear a helmet I just took it off for the photos).

When it comes to shorts -- my favorites right now are these vintage 80’s Mickey Mouse shorts, they’re corduroy, so comfy…

Top: 60’s psychedelic tunic -- Thrifted
Mickey Mouse Shorts: vintage 80’s Disneyland
Leather Saddle Bag: vintage Bass -- Thrifted
Shoes: MaryJane Clogs (unknown maker) -- Thrifted
Bicycle: Bamboosero
Location: Santa Cruz

Sydney has a Tweed Ride Indeed!

2011-09-15T09:27:00.000-07:00

For your viewing pleasure a pretty little video of the recent Sydney Tweed Ride...

Enjoy!

Tweed Run & Ride goes Really Commercial - Tweed Run NYC

2011-09-12T14:59:00.000-07:00

As any organizer of a friendly tweed bicycle ride would certainly agree it's very nice to get help in defraying the costs of organizing a ride.

I refrain from naming names but lets just say a very big name in fashion is pulling this off with the biggest name in Tweed Runs / Rides.

Well I blasted off a tweet about it as soon as I heard! Storify link

Excuse me if I blush.

September & October UpDates to The Tweed Ride Report

2011-09-03T15:01:00.000-07:00

TWEED RIDES -- September & October 2011

TWEED RIDES -- September 2011

Tweed Ride -- Canberra AU -- Sept 3
Dandies & Quaintrelles Moonlit Ride -- Washington D.C. -- Sept 10
Tweed Ride -- Winnipeg Canada -- Sept 11
Tweed Ride -- Alpena, MI -- Sept 17
Tweed Ride -- Birmingham UK -- Sept 24
Tweed Ride -- Milwaukee WI -- Sept 24
Heritage CycleCityRide -- Nottingham,UK -- Sept 25

TWEED RIDES -- October 2011

Tweed Ride -- Portland,ME -- Oct 2
Tweed Ride -- Cincinnati -- Oct 2
Tweed Ride -- Edmonton Canada-- Oct 2
Commercial --Tweed Run -- NYC -- Oct 15
Tweed Run -- Stockholm -- Oct 15
Tweed Ride -- Toronto -- Oct 15
Tweed Ride -- Madrid -- Oct 29

The September Rides are posted! There are some October rides with more to be added I am sure. I will continue to post the invites & posters for these Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites & posters, updates and details in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT.

This is going to be another great Fall Season for Tweed Rides!

**If you've landed on this post for the first time, do check back! Find the new upcoming rides for the current month you're in by going to either The Tweed Ride Report or look for it in the current month's ride lists post. Or see dates and locations right here on the main page -- right over there on the sidebar listings.

***If you want to list a ride, another way to do it is to list it automatically yourself on a FB group page set up for just that:
The Tweed Ride Report on Facebook.

*** try this too; check hash tags on twitter : #thetweedridereport -- #tweedride -- #tweedrun

I will try to keep adding tweet updates regularly now and will be checking for any updates you may tweet there as well. Or even simpler yet, just follow me on twitter where I will tweet Tweed Ride updates and related news tidbits.

p.s. Some FB Tweed Folk prefer to be in touch via my RidingPretty FB, makes sense since there quite a number of Tweed Ride --Tweed Run -- Seersucker Rides -- on FB.

Now that should give you plenty of ways to get get connected!
Cheers!

Imagine a Bicycle

2011-09-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

Love the fashions dancing through the march of time in this highly entertaining video... Imagine a bicycle re-do. What I mean is doing this idea again, only with a bicycle going through the march of time too. Bicycle styles seem to be be a lot more static. Bicycles haven't really changed so much until rather recently. Currently I'm reading Cyclepedia.

Hope everyone had a wonderful summer. It's been a lazy one for me. Back to blogging!

Still Summer - Bicycles -Tacos- Beach Life

2011-08-22T14:01:00.000-07:00

Beach Life - Bicycles, hot summer day. Such a pretty gypsy skirt, bright green vintage bicycle and a beautiful smile! On my way one day to grab a taco, so out came my camera just in time to snap this pic before she rode off.

Beautiful Bicycle Shop on Wheels

2011-08-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

Street selling via a most beautiful and creative Bicycle Shop!

This bicycle vendor's shop consists of a DIY bicycle child trailer all redone in tapestry fabric. It converts into a table display for her wares. I especially love the touch of a vase of wild flowers on the table top.

Jewelry hangs off the handle bars -- Jewelry on the brooks saddle seat as well.

Two customers have decided which feathers and beads they’d like to have weaved into their hair.

RedWingBlackBird is the name this talented artisan goes by. You can find her on occasion downtown Santa Cruz. Her art and craft is making jewelery and feathered hair jewelry extensions. She pedals her portable shop downtown, sets up and is usually quickly surrounded by admirers of her work. Last year her feathered hair pieces were largely ignored by people passing by her bicycle shop, this year it's quite the opposite!

More street seller vendors setting up mobile shops with their bicycles (**hint renegade foodies twitter their locale) :

Bike Basket Pies (no longer in biz but very missed)
Magic Curry Kart
Holly Tamales
Biscuit Bike
Sabertooth Bakery (via Chic Cyclist)

Selling from a bicycle, doesn't always sit well with localities that have permits and license requirements in order to sell -- being mobile on your bicycle is one way to stay, well mobile...

Have you noticed any entrepreneurial bicycle vendors popping up in your neighborhood?

Girls On Bikes --

2011-07-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

Thanks Mark for sharing the link to Philip Lim's video--(his Fall/Winter campaign--"Girls on Bikes") on my Facebook page. It is SO good I've decided to share it here as well for all my blog readers -- I know, not everyone joins me on Facebook, so just for you...

Streets of Santa Cruz -- Dina

2011-07-07T19:53:00.000-07:00

I met Dina recently; she's living here (and riding her bike) in Santa Cruz now -- she performs with the Steve Taylor Band, and they will be playing in August at The Crepe Place.

I haven't been doing any street photography for awhile now. Then you meet someone like Dina and taking photos gets fun again!

Vintage Bicycle Ride -- Video for your Viewing Pleasure!

2011-07-01T12:31:00.000-07:00

Anjou-Velo-Vintage Ride

Vintagey Bicycle - Summer

2011-06-24T12:34:00.000-07:00

photo luckyvirdee

Handsome Men of Tweed

2011-06-19T15:39:00.000-07:00

Is it any wonder why handsome men in Tweed just take a Tweed girl's breathe away? Ewan Gregor aside…

Victoria BC sure knows how to do a Tweed Run!

As I always wholeheartedly suggest… you owe it to yourself to check out the many fine photos from this event by visiting the photographers linked below.

photo credits:
top photo - Frances Litman
2nd photo - Geoff Robson
3rd photo - Kevin King

p.s. Happy Father's Day!

More of May -- Tweed Rides

2011-06-15T11:34:00.000-07:00

Featured in newspaper print and so aptly named "Forever Tweed"

... Colin Fahrion organized the first USA Tweed Ride he's the founder of SF Tweed

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Onto Boston's May Tweed Ride organized by the Boston's 3-Speed Club..

What I especially like is the ribbon momento for the ride. It was made from the original invitation, then made a keepsake with ribbon and worn as seen here on Devon Kurtz who came up with the idea.

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Lastly in this selection of May Rides is this one from Chicago's Country Tweed Ride...

There are still more May Rides to share. I will try to finish up by this week, (after all it is almost July)...
We still ALL the June Rides to look forward too!

photo credits:
top photo via SF Tweed
2nd photo and 3rd photo: Devon Kurtz
bottom photo: Ron Wu

May's Tweed Runs Worldwide - Post Ride Photos

2011-06-10T12:31:00.000-07:00

Presenting May's Tweed Runs. This is just a start! There were quite a few rides and runs occurring worldwide during May.

Beginning with Budapest...

Odense Denmark...(well actually it was on April 3oth)

Riding through Oxford...

On to Liverpool, where more joined this ride later on...

These were all inaugural rides. Budapest had a nice sized turn out and here is a video to enjoy. The Liverpool and Oxford runs ended up in pubs which always makes for good finish --so follow the links below, under photo credits to see more of the fun! Odense Tweed Run is on FaceBook and I believe to be Denmark's first Tweed Run group!

More to come, more to share with you.

photo credits:
top photo : via Cyclechic Hungary
second photo: Odense Tweed Ride
third photo: OxfordCycleWorkShop || nice write up here
bottom photo: by Hildebrand Staggers || Liverpolitan Tweed Run

Summer Linen Looks

2011-06-01T18:29:00.000-07:00

What to Wear? Linen Looks for the next Seersucker Bicycle Ride & Social

The last time I did one of these I soon realized there was not a whole lot of selection or options for the Men. So here goes - Linen offerings along with a little twill and canvas finds as well.
Enjoy! There are still Seersucker Socials Bicycle Rides coming up through the summer...

p.s. just click on the image or click here to see this treasury on etsy
-- Man in a Linen Suit || Most Wanted || Lets Go!...Linen Social Bicycle Ride!

Béret Baguette or France has a Tweed Ride

2011-05-25T13:53:00.000-07:00

Béret Baguette 2011

France's Vintage Bicycle Ride - Tweed Ride French Style!

Last year ride also produced a very charming video. My sentiments are the same as last years, I so wish I could have attended! Fresh baguettes, a little wine, a lovely bicycle picnic with scrumptious food to share...

Definitely in the mood for a nice summer bicycle picnic outing now!

video credit: Benjamin Donadieu

Béret Baguette

Seersucker Bicycle Ride & Social - What to Wear

2011-05-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

What to Wear? Seersucker Bicycle Ride & Social... A little inspiration!

Do you plan on attending any of the several upcoming Seersucker Bicycle Rides Socials - Or are you just wanting something cool to wear this summer while stylishly riding around your bicycle?

Well then, let’s go shopping with some sweet finds from some amazing shops on Etsy. I created this Treasury specifically with 'what to wear for summer bicycle rides' in mind. Oh, if you like what you see please let me know and leave a comment there.

Seersucker feels especially nice for summer wear. I’ve found that because of the way the fabric puckers it barely touches the skin - which I am so grateful for on hot sticky days. Honesty I do wear quite a bit of seersucker myself!

Oh and a word to the fellas. The current offering for vintage menswear seersucker on Etsy were not abundant. Perhaps I should do one for you men with an emphasis on vintage linens (suits and jackets) and perhaps summer weight wools, twills? A thought.

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“Only very rich men wear seersucker clothes” –Damon Runyon

KC Tweed Ride – Photo Album

2011-05-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

As Mark Rainey would say on his Kansas City Tweed Ride blog…. “Tweed Indeed”!

On Mark's Camera Obsura post there are some twenty plus photographers listed who took such fantastic photos of the Kansas City Tweed Ride! I think it is pretty special and rare to have so many photographers turn out. Big compliments and kudos!

And I can also add there sure were a LOT of photos to look through, and numerous fine ones -- it was quite hard to settle upon the six chosen here.

Let the photos speak for themselves. They always do.

Ah, well I can't resist adding my own two cents -- I LOVE what my eye delights in, the details!
So here it goes in a random stream of consciousness... dreamy wicker bicycle with wicker picnic basket, waterfalls and tandem bicycle girls - looks just like a tourist postcard, luscious emerald green jeweled bicycle light on an emerald green bicycle, old timey bicycle B/W vignettes, Mark's vintage Raleigh bicycle lapel pin...

the photocredits:

Kim Rios

Mark Anderson

Tim Oberle

Jeremy Ruzich

BantamPhotos

Jeff Arnold

Paris Street Bicycle - Just Right for Today

2011-05-13T14:47:00.000-07:00

Beautiful days in May in Paris --riding around on a bicycle!
This photo comes from one of my favorite street photographers, Fred at EasyFashion. I've shared his photos before here.

Blogger has been down for the better part of three days, so today when I got a chance to finally put up a blog post once more, I decided to go with this fresh Paris street photo.

I will do more Tweed, I promise.

photocredit: EasyFashion

Wet Your Whistle - Tweed Ride Photos

2011-05-10T16:38:00.000-07:00

So late! A few photos from the Columbus Tweed Ride to wet your whistle with.

As I get to it I will be sharing all kinds of Tweed Ride photos to INSPIRE you. First off sharing photos from the April Tweed Rides, then on to the May Tweed Rides!

Photo credit: Sharon Kim
Sharon blogs about her Tweed Ride experience

Tweed Runs Seersucker Rides - May & June 2011

2011-05-03T15:05:00.000-07:00

TWEED RUNS SEERSUCKER RIDES -- May & June 2011

Tweed Run Budapest -May 7
Tweed Ride Victoria BC-May 7
Tweed Ride Oxford UK May 8
Tweed Ride Boston, MA -May 14
Tweed Ride SLO, CA -May 15
Tweed Run Liverpool UK May 15
L'Eroica Colorado -- May 15
Tweed Ride Traverse City,MI May 21
Tweed Ride Halifax, NS May 28
D&Q's Seersucker Ride D.C. June 4
Seersucker Ride Sacramento June 5
Seersucker Ride Atlanta June 11
AnjouVintage Velo France June 19

May and June keep filling up with more wonderful rides! I will continue to post the invites & posters of these Summer Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites & posters, updates and details in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT.

Seersucker is a wonderful alternative to Tweed for summer, so we have two Seersucker Rides to look forward to! Here's a post I did last year about seersucker. Enjoy!

Oh, and the new AnjouVintage Velo Ride in Maine- et -Loire France looks really really enticing...

This is going to be a beautiful May & June!

Bristol Vintage Velo - a Fine Video Tweed Ride Countryside

2011-04-28T08:34:00.000-07:00

Bristol's Tweed Ride through the country side -- You'll enjoy this, I promise!
Wonderful styles, vintage bicycles, music, tea cakes, picnic baskets, on & on -- oh, what a beautiful day!

Video: Vintage -Velo

More Favorite Photos from the London Tweed Run...

2011-04-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

Starting with this most romantic of bicycle fashion's yesteryear looks - a "Victorian" girl...

Followed by some most decidedly dapper gents...

There are still more photos and videos that just keep turning up from the London Tweed Run. Ah, I could just keep on posting them on and on...
This last group happens to be some of my very favorite ones.

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Back to the first photo for a moment. As you can see her dress is quite long and she seems to be doing an expert job of riding along quite fine! This could be inspiration for any one who'd like to try wearing a longer style skirt, though do take note her bicycle has a skirt guard and full chain guard.

all photo credits: funny cyclist

World Visitors at London Tweed Run

2011-04-19T11:37:00.000-07:00

In the first photo that’s Kelly & Robert from San Francisco...

People from all over the world come to ride in the London Tweed Run. There were reports of other riders coming from Auckland as well, plus a few continentals mixed in. The London Tweed Ride is becoming sort of a ‘bucket list'- a must do, as overheard and twittered about.

Good news: there is already a Fall London Tweed Run in the works!

My favorite family photo of the day has to be this one of Antonia’s family. The “God Save the Queen” flag as partially seen in this photo was a big hit – it’s draped over the child carrier from where the little one peeped out and enjoyed the ride. I also hear tell Antonia’s husband Ian, won the “Best Mustache” award. Yes, indeed!

Lastly, I just love the photo of the lovely lass…

photo credits:
top photo / second photo: *antonia*, and her delightful blog
third photo: Firegoat22

Nice Surprise Ewan McGregor London Tweed Run

2011-04-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

Immediately emerging in amongst all the fine Tweed Run photos I spotted several of Ewan Mcgregor--those more professional type photos quickly made the rounds and ended up everywhere (especially Tumblr).

I like these photos even more so. Ewan looks like just another chap, oh yes an unquestionably dapper chap… stuffed teddy bear and all!

See how well he fits in riding along, chatting along side with other riders, and having post-ride refreshments! He fit in so well, several people remarked they had no idea it was Ewan they’d encountered while on the ride.

Nice Surprise!

photo credits:
top photo: John / psyxjaw
second photo: akirachatani
third photo: Lady Velo, please visit her wonderful blog

p.s. I still have other favorite London Tweed Ride photos to post...

London Tweed Run - Flowers, Girls, Lovely Vintage Bicycles

2011-04-10T12:10:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Day! -- London Tweed Run held just yesterday April 9th.
Wonderful, I love the fresh cut flowers that adorn the wicker bicycle baskets, the adorable vintage dress the girls are wearing and of course the vintage bicycles they are riding.

photo: The GQStyle

More to come...

Photography + Bicycle

2011-04-05T12:04:00.000-07:00

“I am always on my bike, (for) the last 20 years…I bike, my bike and my kids are my life...”

Vladmira Spindler

Photography by : Vladmira Spindler

TWEED RIDES -- APRIL 2011 & UpDates to The Tweed Ride Report

2011-03-31T09:12:00.000-07:00

TWEED RIDES -- APRIL 2011

Tweed Ride Portland(Vice) -- Apr 2

Tweed Ride St. Petersburg, FL -- Apr 2

Tweed Run London 3rd Annual -- Apr 9

Tweed Ride Bloomington, IN -- Apr 9

Tour de Tweed Bristol,UK -- Apr 17

Tweed Ride Kansas City, MO -- Apr 30

Tweed Ride Cleveland, OH -- Apr 30

Tweed Ride Columbus, OH -- Apr 30

April looks stellar! I will continue to post the invites & posters of these April Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites & posters, updates and details in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT.

This is going to be another great month!

**If you've landed on this post for the first time, do check back! Find the new upcoming rides for the current month you're in by going to either The Tweed Ride Report or look for it in the current month's ride lists post. Or see dates and locations right here on the main page -- right over there on the sidebar listings.

A Virtuous Tweed Ride- Portland!

2011-03-29T09:14:00.000-07:00

Recently Portland held the first of two Tweed Rides, naming this one 'The Virtuous Tweed Ride'. Without any further ado -- sharing but a mere sampling of photos from the ride...

[photographer: Jonathan Maus - BikePortland.org]

[photographer: RyNO DownHill - flickr ]

[photographer: Will Vanlue - The Prudent Cyclist / flickr]

[photographer: David Haines - BikeRanger]

These happen to be my particular favorites, and it was extremely hard to narrow it down to just these few. There were so many photos to savor from this ride! Four different photographers are represented here, each one has a slew of great photos. You owe to yourself to visit each of the bold red hyperlinks beneath each photo to see more from that photographer. Enjoy!

Now to look forward to the second upcoming Portland Tweed Ride - Vice!
It is coming up immediately, as in this weekend April 2nd. I can only imagine how wondrous that ride will be (and the photos)!

Beautiful Memory of Elizabeth Taylor on her Bicycle...

2011-03-25T08:57:00.000-07:00

A fond look back at Elizabeth Taylor, one more time as seen here riding her bicycle....

Liz was adored as an actress -- but I believe Liz wanted to be best remembered for her fight against AIDS. Liz helped to raise money and awareness through her organization AmFAR.

RIP

photo via bikeladiesunite

Shopping for the Tweed Run – Good Finds on Etsy

2011-03-22T10:03:00.000-07:00

Are you going to the London Tweed Run or any of the other many Tweed Rides that are coming up? Well, here are some ideas for you -- perhaps last minute, just in the nick of time, shopping tips to help you locate some stylish items for your ride.

(please click on the image to go to this page on Etsy)

Have you been looking for a Tweed jacket, brogues, leather saddlebags, a cape, knickers, bow tie or even a tweed corset...or perhaps that knit pattern for argyle socks? Have a look then.

I created this for all of you, ever mindful of the requests I've received from you asking where the good places are to shop for special vintage or beautiful bespoke items.
Well Enjoy! I had so much fun doing this-- Oh yes, I already want to do another one!

p.s the man modeling the Tweed Jacket is actually going to the London Tweed Run!

Tokyo’s Tweed Run General Store

2011-03-18T12:31:00.000-07:00

Tweed Run General Store – is a pop-up boutique in Tokyo's Ebisu district.

Photographer: REI SHITO

Tweed Run General Store (part of Wild Life Taylor), is devoted to Tweed styles for the well-dressed gentlemen – perhaps one who is ready to go off on a Tweed Bicycle Run or Tweed Ride?! These photos were taken in December when lots of festivities and parties happened at the shop...

“Shosuke Ishizu, one of the patriarchs of Ivy Style in Japan, was on hand to be an unofficial participant in a talk show. A host of gentlemen enjoyed themselves at a party held afterward.”-- via Rei Shito

What I love about these photos is the exceptional Tweed Bicycle Style worn by these dapper gents! I'm sure the shop was quite the scene. I hope all is going well and forward!
If I could I would certainly shop there.

Please Remember....

Nagoya Japan Tweed Bicycle Run [Part 2 of a Series]

2011-03-14T21:26:00.000-07:00

Nagoya also had their inaugural Tweed Bicycle Run the same exact day as Osaka. My original intention was to post this for you in short order – just following my original post on Osaka’s Tweed Run that published on 3/9.

[photo via: crankee]

Fashion we wear, the choice in the bicycle we ride is how we define ourselves, to ourselves and others on the outside -- to me looking at these photos, the delight in the very personal expressions of each and every person in these photo lets me know there is a connection to something bigger here. Sheer, joyful inspiration comes to mind. I do not fear offering superficiality in these horrific times. Quite the opposite. I want to bring attention, love and support to the people of Japan in whatever small measure that I can.

PLEASE donate to the Red Cross...or any of the other organizations working tirelessly to bring relief. You can even donate through Paypal.com and they waive the transaction fees so your full donation goes to the organization.

Here is another organization whose message I like:

SAVE JAPAN
PRAY FOR US, STAY WITH US, ENGAGE WITH US

Osaka Japan Inaugural Tweed Run - 2011

2011-03-09T19:28:00.000-08:00

Thrilling photos of Osaka Japan's inaugural Tweed Run! What more can I say...

All photos: kkuwajima

There were close to 400 photos to look through from this day -- the ones I am sharing with you are my favorites. kkuwajimam, the photographers Kazuki Watanabe and Kaoru Kuwajima have done a fine job. Well, I did my best (in editing) to help tell the story of surely what was a most spectacular Tweed Run! Honestly, I am so impressed with the Tweed bicycle fashion styles seen here -- and worn so well by everyone.

If you notice throughout the photos (and are able to spot it), there is a small patch or badge. Apparently all the Tweed bicycle riders were given one. I thought it was the nicest touch. That very same badge graphic was used on the invite as well. If are you curious enough go to the Tweed Ride Report, just scroll down to find the invite for the Osaka Tweed Run -- then you'll know what I'm pointing out here. I just think it's such a good idea! I would LOVE to have that badge to add to my Tweed Ride spokes card collection...

The Tweed Run London- 2011

2011-02-21T14:28:00.000-08:00

Yes!

Via my Twitter search feed, the London Tweed Run 2011 – Honestly I saw the original tweet come up in REAL TIME (4 days ago). You though must Act Fast if you want to reserve tickets. Registration starts at Noon on Feb. 26th. Last year all 400 spots sold out within 45 minutes!

Now for those you who may be unfamiliar with the London Tweed Run, -- It is the Granddaddy, the first, the original! Here’s my first blog post ever written about Tweed anything. This is the one that started it all.

Source: (my) Twitter

**(this year’s brilliant poster by Zoë Barker) via TweedRun.com

Tweed Run - Helsinki Finland in the Winter!

2011-02-17T19:26:00.000-08:00

Tweed Run - Helsinki Finland in the Winter!

Helsinki Tweed Run--photographer:Krista Keltanen

This particular ride delighted and fascinated me what with the cold, the snow and all. So of course I’m inspired by the Helsinki Tweed Run– which is understandable coming from a California beach side town where we’ve had a very mild winter.

Wonderful detail here, couldn't help but notice the satchel bag on the handlebars...a DIY ?

All photos in this section ---photographer:Krista Keltanen

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All the above Helsinki Tweed Run photos in this section---photographer: Helmut Rec on Flickr

Helsinki Tweed Run--photographers: Helmut Rec Krista Keltanen

Quick Note -- The Tweed Ride Report has been Updated

2011-02-09T15:50:00.000-08:00

Quick Note -- The Tweed Ride Report has been updated with the new 2011 February Tweed Ride invites, and the correspondingly appropriate points of contact-- be it FaceBook, Twitter, Tumblr, Blogs, what have you.

Now to get working on the upcoming March Tweed Rides! I'm still waiting to receive more of the invite flyers / spokes cards for these ride to come in. So far these invites continue to delight and amaze me. What talent!

TWEED RIDES -- FEBRUARY 2011

2011-02-07T20:39:00.000-08:00

TWEED RIDES -- FEBRUARY 2011

Tweed Ride Vancouver -- Feb. 12th
Tweed Ride Tempe AZ -- Feb. 18th
Tweed Ride Pensacola FL -- Feb. 19th
Tweed Ride Austin TX -- Feb. 27th

More to come! I will post the invites to these February Rides as I receive them. You will be able to find those invites, updates and details added and posted -- over the next few days in THE TWEED RIDE REPORT.

This is going to be another great year!

Mushroom Foraging by Bicycle - Fungus Fair! Jan. 7, 8, 9

2011-01-05T19:21:00.000-08:00

Mushroom Foraging by Bicycle! What could be more rewarding after all the rains -- Chanterelles anyone?

Not sure what a Chanterelle mushroom is? Never tasted one before? Well, then if you're anywhere near the West Coast come to the Fungus Fair in Santa Cruz!

Tweed Ride - Fall 2010 Photos -- Enjoy!

2010-11-29T18:07:00.000-08:00

Tweed Ride! Oh, My....

A good number of Tweed Rides occurred during October and November -- here are photos from some of those rides. They come from quite a range of places and as viewed through the eyes of some very fine photographers. Who says you can't ride a bicycle and wield a camera too!

Enjoy!

Top photo, second photo---
Philadelphia Tweed Ride--photographer: Jenelle Rittenhouse on Flickr

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all three photos --
Minneapolis Tweed Ride via TweedRide

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Perth, AU Tweed Ride--photo 3 is attributed to Eliot Welsford
all three photos -- via Dismantle

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Philadelphia Tweed Ride -- photographer: Katie Mancine via Flickr

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"Dapper Dane"

Philadelphia Tweed Ride -- photographer: Damon Landry via Flickr

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Portland, ME Tweed Ride -- photographer: Anne Bryant via FB PortlandVelocipede

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1st photo, 2nd photo---

Rochester Tweed Ride -- photographer: JPhilipson - Philipsonphotography.com

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Further thoughts on this particular offering of Tweed Ride photos-- I'm just so smitten with everyone's talents. Really Philadelphia has more than it's fair share represented here, just check out their group flickr pool of no less than 10 contributors to that one ride alone.

Also much heartfelt thanks to everyone who so quickly and enthusiastically offered up their photos!

And as a final thought-- you dear reader, really owe it to your self to go visit each of the links to see many, many more fine photos from that particular photographer and/or from that Ride.

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There are more photos of more rides I want to share with you. Hmmh, I'm still working on catching up. More photos to come next week (or so) that is when I return from some travels I'm off on.

Essence of Fall

2010-11-02T00:53:00.000-07:00

Admittedly my love of capes continues on into this year- though with more of an Indian motif or serape feel.

I included the closeup (of my most current favorite shoes) - Frankly, hopefully you won't let any serape fringe get caught in your bicycle spokes! I always make sure to wrap it up around me when I bicycle...but for these photos I took liberty and let my serape cape drape down.

All most everything has been thrifted (including my serape, bicycle market basket, white top, military jacket, black strawberry necklace) the exceptions being the clogs and cuffed jeggings. On the front of my bicycle is my DIY (thrifted) wine style crate - I did this instead of using the traditional wicker basket.

Here's to Enjoying your own Fall Essence!

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Please give bloglovin' hearts to any favorites you discover from the list below. All are also event participants in a fun 'bloglovin' event via Vogue Gone Rogue. Oh, here's my bloglovin' link.... that is if you're following the contest event!

5 More Minutes

Curvy with a Side of Confidence

Vogue Inspired Fashion for the Real World

Young Dumb Love

At the Train Depot - Suitcase DIY for my Bicycle

2010-10-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

Don't you love it when the perfect vintage travel suitcase fits just right on your bicycle's back rack! Here's a bicycle DIY if you can find one of these. It's a 60's Samsonite. It can safely transport camera and tripod when I need it to - besides serving as a really cute train suitcase.
Oh, that last photo is how I transport my shoes when I deem them cherry enough and I want to keep them nicely pristine, meaning I wear flats for the ride.

Speaking of trains I'm off on a train journey and will be gone a week. Expect the next post after I return!

Vintage Bicycles - L' Eroica & Tuscany

2010-10-11T16:00:00.001-07:00

Vintage bicycles traverse Tuscany's gravel roads! Yes, it's the 14th year for L'Eroica.

Racing to win is not entirely the objective. Le Dolce Vita - memorable times, beautiful scenery, savory & rustic food, wine stops - that's more like it. Well, that's the feeling I get looking at these photos since I have never been in attendance personally that is.

What joggled me was Charlotte's charming post which served to remind me of this year's L'Eroica. In her post you'll find some photos of vintage Italian bicycles taken while on her Italia vacation. Wonderful.

Additionally I was delighted to discover these "imagine yourself there" photos from e r t z u i ° film serving up the vibe of this year's L' Eroica. I also love the video from Le Coq Sport as well.

Photo credit: e r t z u i ° film
Video credit: Le Coq Sport via Italian Cycling Journal

Autumn Bicycle & Tweed Inspiration

2010-10-07T19:10:00.000-07:00

Once in awhile perfection comes along and to my mind this is it. I think you will find plenty of wonderful new inspiration (besides this inspiration) for your next Tweed Ride!

Those bicycles! Yes, this is such charming little video by Charlie Winston /featuring Audrey Tauto. It is so chocked full with vintage style. Ah, so many things to dream of finding;

- Fitted trousers & boxy jacket that Andrey is wearing, her shoes worn with those socks..
- The jaunty Tweedy vest Charlie is wearing, his trousers..
- The bicycle randonneur details--the panniers, front porteur style bag, picnic blankets, canteen..

I invite you to really study and have a look at all of it. Beautiful.

video: Charlie Winston: "I love Your Smile"

Paris City Bike Chic - Catherine Baba via Mr. Newton

2010-10-04T15:44:00.000-07:00

Paris Fashion Week! Here's Catherine Baba on her bicycle, caught this time by photo fashion blogger Mr. Newton. Catherine is a stylist (as in think 'Rachel Zoe type'- of fashion stylist) and a stylist with her own cult like following. She rides (very smartly) on her bicycle to all the Paris Shows - as seen here and here.

I must say I love her mustard color coat! I have a vintage velveteen coat so very much like this one Catherine is wearing (well, the cut and color anyway) - note to myself: I must dig this coat out of storage locker.

photo credit: Mr. Newton

Bicycle in the Woods

2010-10-01T13:49:00.000-07:00

All in a day. Bicycle in the Woods....

Elderberries in a basket. I collect these every year and make a jam with them. Deep in winter I take a jar from the shelf and remember the warm Indian Summer days of September.
Happy October 1st! We're having an especially gorgeous Indian Summer here in Northern California.