Would you like to submit photos to RidingPretty ..Bicycle / Cycle Chic Blog.?
Then you are at the right place! Just Click here.
Your photos of you or someone you see 'ridingpretty' are most WELCOME!! Since the USA is oft considered to be lagging behind and not having much of any real or viable bike culture ... THEN lets prove that we DO have very fashionable & stylish bicycle riders and our USA bike culture is HOT..
All photos from around the world are welcome. Especially if somebody somewhere is trying to tell you your country has no bike culture either. Prove that you do!
Be real, be your individualistic self, personalize your ride, and show off your style! That's how your photo submission makes the cut and will be most certainly included on the ridingpretty blog.
Keep Riding Pretty !!!
The following is for anyone here in the Bay Area. The first class was this past Saturday so you'll want to sign up asap.
Bike Bag Mania!
September 27th 12 - 4pm at Sew Your Own
Got an idea for a bike bag, but can't seem to find it anywhere?
Need a bag that's BOTH a pannier AND a backpack?
Come to Waterside Workshops' first ever bike bag workshop, and learn to build a bag designed specifically for your bike lifestyle. Choose from one of our patterns or design your own with our guidance and tips. A few ideas:
We have many different materials to use including recycled signs, vinyl, canvas and different types of nylon. We also have hardware, zippers, buckles, grommets, etc. You are encouraged to bring your own materials if you have something specific in mind.
The first class will function as a design brainstorm, a chance to get familiar with the machines (sewing experience is not necessary, but patience is!), and time to pick a pattern and get started. There is lots of planning, pinning and pondering before getting on a machine. There will be times available to come in the following weeks to finish your project.
The Details
What: Bike Bag Workshop
When: Saturday, September 27th - 12 to 4pm
Where: Sew Your Own at Waterside Workshops
Cost: $20 (plus $2 - $10 for materials)
"Up here in Oregon it's turning towards fall -- leaves are falling, and it's definitely turning colder -- but the local Saturday Market is open through October, so it's a wonderful time to still get some rides in! This is a picture of my wife after a wonderful day at the market. Her basket was just crying out for this bouquet of dahlias, so I picked one up from one of the local vendors for her. They're not quite as pretty as she is, of course!
Thanks, she's been enjoying your blog!"
Paul
weightlossgrace.blogspot.com - my riding blog
Just in from Cyclelicious who is covering Interbike-International Bike Show going on right now in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I especially like these two shots out of a slew that was captured at 'The Urban Legend Fashion and Art Show'. Great job Cyclelicious!
And check out Cyclelicious's 'People of Interbike 2008' for more great photos.
This is an oldie but goodie. It originates from Cycles Gladiator; Winemaker extraordinaire! The Cycle Chic Guide is all yours as a pdf. file and you can get it right here.
It was a fashion show featuring bicycle or cycle fashions and was held during Bike to Work Week. May ’07 right here in the
A little bit of a back grounder, or a history lesson of sorts … ‘Cycle Chic’ was the name chosen by Cycles Gladiator to promote an event they called The Cycle Chic Invitational.
Here’s a YouTUBE video you can view as well. It really captures the fun and aliveness of the event. In a past post I blogged the photos from the event…here.
As a follow up the e-brochure ‘Cycle Chic Guide to Bike-to-Work Wear’ was offered. So really, check it out!
As far as I can tell this oldie but goodie ‘cycle chic’ was the very first.
"I am delighted about your blog!! I heard about it because you photographed my co-worker Melissa on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz. All of the employees at Artisans Gallery pride themselves on 'riding pretty.' We're thrilled to check it out all the time!
Thanks so much!
Linnaea
Ps. Thought I'd show you 'riding pretty' at a Big Sur Wedding"
photocredit/source: Economist.com Bicycle and car production since 1950
FAT-BUSTING but not wallet-busting, the humble bicycle is an increasingly popular choice of transport. Around 130m bikes rolled off production lines in 2007 and even more are set to be made this year. Bicycle and car production grew pretty much in tandem in the two decades beginning in 1950. But since 1970 bike production has nearly quadrupled while car production has roughly doubled. Much of the recent growth has been driven by electric bikes; production has doubled since 2004, to 21m.
See the complete article at the Economist.com plus the full picture that goes with the story...just a FYI the pic contains nudity.
Here is what she was wearing way back during the Summer. Great! I thought, since I have a vintage clothing collection and own no less that 10 jumpsuits (or catsuit/romper/playsuit/all-in-ones)… all of which I have stashed away in my prized storage vault. I’ve been a collector for years having been a photo stylist, wardrobe mistress, designer & ect. …all of that definitely fans the fire to acquire those special & fabulous fashion finds. Plus it’s in my blood, I have been wearing vintage since I started my collecting at age 14.
So onto to 2009’s spring season forecast for the hottest look…which was already making headway when I first blogged about it here. If you check out that old post you'll find links to some good forecasts.
It’s a good choice for bicycling and looking incredibly chic. You can expect to see it every kind of fit and fabric from all sorts of designers. All the major fashion editors have enthused. I like this one write up (out of literally dozens of write ups popping up everywhere). Here it is, NYTIMES... 'Zip, A New Attitude'.
If you are into DIY …then run to your local thrift store and peruse the sewing pattern bin/section. I found three great jumpsuit patterns for a nickel a piece just a few weeks ago.
Or why you can’t always trust what you read. I just realized there is a cloud of obscurity surrounding where to get your fresh fix of proudly ‘Made in the
In it, it attributes Stateside (USA) bicycle/cycle chic best blogs as belonging to first UrbanCycleChic and then the Satorialist. UrbanCycleChic is based in Hackney/London! Plus it has only been around a few short months. As far as the Sartorailist goes, he has maybe a dozen or so bicycle photos, not exactly dedicated.
Come on!
Promise, here on RidingPretty you will find and you are likely to see a wide range of highly individual bicycles… favoring vintage bicycles if anything! Cruiser bicycles show up in my photos a lot for some reason...
Don’t get me wrong…love, love, love bicycle/cycle from the rest of the 4 corners of the world. It’s just that we have plenty of bicycle/cycle chic inspiration right here! Wouldn’t you agree!
Come on!
Let’s show the world!
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I liked this photo from Altamira…Fashion Week in
Okay everyone
Social Ride...Adelaide, Australia
Event: Ready, Set... APOCALYPSE ride!... "the end of the word on bicycles"
What: Night of Mayhem
Host: READY, SET... RIDE!
Start Time: Monday, September 22 at 7:00pm
End Time: Monday, September 22 at 9:00pm
Where: Victoria Square, Adelaide, Australia
***Bicycle Fashion Riding Attire-Trend Spotting: bright tights 
