sweet rides and swanky threads
just thought i'd share this site in case anyone else strives to be velo-fabulous. http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/
i am head over heels in love with this blog. even if you don't "do fashion" the the blog captures some sweet looking bikes.
i especially enjoy the cycle chic manifesto:
- I choose to cycle chic and, at every opportunity, I will choose Style over Speed.
- I embrace my responsibility to contribute visually to a more aesthetically pleasing urban landscape.
- I am aware that my mere prescence in said urban landscape will inspire others without me being labelled as a 'bicycle activist'.
- I will ride with grace, elegance and dignity.
- I will choose a bicycle that reflects my personality and style.
- I will, however, regard my bicycle as transport and as a mere supplement to my own personal style. Allowing my bike to upstage me is unacceptable.
- I will endeavour to ensure that the total value of my clothes always exceeds that of my bicycle.
- I will accessorize in accordance with the standards of a bicycle culture and acquire, where possible, a chain guard, kickstand, skirt guard, fenders, bell and basket.
- I will respect the traffic laws.
- I will refrain from wearing and owning any form of 'cycle wear'. The only exception being a bicycle helmet - if I choose to exercise my freedom of personal choice and wear one.
you can get the manifesto as a wallpaper too.
i am head over heels in love with this blog. even if you don't "do fashion" the the blog captures some sweet looking bikes.
i especially enjoy the cycle chic manifesto:
- I choose to cycle chic and, at every opportunity, I will choose Style over Speed.
- I embrace my responsibility to contribute visually to a more aesthetically pleasing urban landscape.
- I am aware that my mere prescence in said urban landscape will inspire others without me being labelled as a 'bicycle activist'.
- I will ride with grace, elegance and dignity.
- I will choose a bicycle that reflects my personality and style.
- I will, however, regard my bicycle as transport and as a mere supplement to my own personal style. Allowing my bike to upstage me is unacceptable.
- I will endeavour to ensure that the total value of my clothes always exceeds that of my bicycle.
- I will accessorize in accordance with the standards of a bicycle culture and acquire, where possible, a chain guard, kickstand, skirt guard, fenders, bell and basket.
- I will respect the traffic laws.
- I will refrain from wearing and owning any form of 'cycle wear'. The only exception being a bicycle helmet - if I choose to exercise my freedom of personal choice and wear one.
you can get the manifesto as a wallpaper too.
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Permalink Reply by Vondo on
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I don't know much about photography, but to my untrained eye, these shots are beautiful. Of course, what's not to like about separate bike lanes and stylish ladies rolling about town...
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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on
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I've been a "copenhagen cycle chic" junkie for a couple of months now. Make sure you check out their sister site "copenhagenize." http://www.copenhagenize.com/ Love the pictures, love the politics. Love seeing cycling integrated into people's lives. Cycling for transportation and errands. What could be simpler? "Cycling clothes" are "clothes." "Cycling shoes" are "shoes" (except when they're boots or heels). "Dutch bikes" are "bikes." No lycra, no helmets. Nice.
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Permalink Reply by Tyra on
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Thanks for the link. Very cool.
I like what you said about cycling being so integrated in people's lives. It seems like the site represents that through fashion. I feel like an outsider because we are not in that head space here in the States (even with fashion aside). I am no fashionista but my default mode of transport is my bicycle. You are just as likely to see me riding to work as you are to see me ride to a date or a party. I dig the slow pace of biking that seems to be represented on the site too.
Kevin Conway said:I've been a "copenhagen cycle chic" junkie for a couple of months now. Make sure you check out their sister site "copenhagenize." http://www.copenhagenize.com/ Love the pictures, love the politics. Love seeing cycling integrated into people's lives. Cycling for transportation and errands. What could be simpler? "Cycling clothes" are "clothes." "Cycling shoes" are "shoes" (except when they're boots or heels). "Dutch bikes" are "bikes." No lycra, no helmets. Nice.
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Permalink Reply by John on
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Along those lines, you may enjoy this: http://theslowbicycle.blogspot.com/
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
John said:Along those lines, you may enjoy this: http://theslowbicycle.blogspot.com/
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