First the LightLane prototype, then skull reflectors, and now the twisty neon BikeGlow? Night cycling’s never been so bright.
These are retailing for $24.95 in the States, with a choice of colours for the co-ordination-conscious cyclist. It doesn’t look like they ship internationally right now but when they start, I’m getting some. With all of these accessories, you’ll see my from Scotland.
Filed under: famous cyclists, film | Tags: bicycle, famous cyclists, film, katherine hepburn
This rare Katharine Hepburn interview was posted on Jezebel yesterday. For all the talk of city cycling’s relatively recent ‘cool’, there’s no sight so chic as Kate winding through New York traffic in a floppy hat in New York traffic, way back in 1979.
Video at Oh No They Didn’t.
As anyone who’s been squished up between a bendy bus and a parked car knows, there are times when it’s a relief to get onto a road with a cycle lane, if only for the chance to breathe. The clever designers at Altitude, Inc have come up with a solution for permanent bike road space – your very own laser-projected cycle lane.
Since we’re getting all futuristic here, why stop at a few lines of red light? How about a forcefield capable of repelling white vans?
I came across these stickers on Bikehugger a couple of weeks ago but couldn’t work out where I could actually get my hands on some. Today I remembered that miraculous thing called Google and hit the jackpot – they’re available on the strangely desirable clever tat site SuckUK.
I’m ordering some tonight. I expect some sort of transformation as soon as I slap one on, maybe involving a little snarling. Grrrr.
Filed under: famous cyclists, fashion, film | Tags: ellen page, famous cyclists, fashion
Filed under: TV, fashion | Tags: bicycles, blair, dutch, fashion, gossip girl, marcus, preppy, vintage
Here’s a new promo shot from the soon-to-air-in-the-States second series of **Gossip Girl**. Obviously Blair and Marcus have chosen to twin their posho preppy chic with two Dutch / vintage-style bicycles. Good work.
Filed under: pictures | Tags: bicycle theft, commuting, cycle parking london
I ride through Angel every day on my way to and from work, and always pass this aesthetically pleasing plant pot / bike rack combo.
The metal planters are far too heavy to lift, so do a decent job of deterring light-fingered types, and they suit the quaint pretty back streets of Islington nicely. And while it might not be the most space-efficient solution to the bike parking shortage in London, it sure is the prettiest.
Filed under: fashion, music | Tags: famous cyclists, fashion, manchester cycling, stop me, the smiths
Even though the video for Stop Me was filmed 21 years ago, Morrissey still sets a standard for stylish cyclists everywhere. As do the Smiths devotees following him.
Filed under: NEWS, fashion, international | Tags: commuting, famous cyclists, london cycling, mayor bloomberg, new york city cycling
Cycle commuting is hot hot hot in New York. It’s true. I read it in Page Six magazine. It’s hot because celebrities, politicians and “the well-heeled mommy set” (shudder) have all been spotted pushing pedals.
This can only be a good thing for both safety – strength in numbers – and promotion. It’s always nice to see someone looking impeccable on a fabulous frame, as proven by the popularity of blogs like Amsterdamize and Copenhagen Cycle Chic.
The piece explains some impending positive moves to get New York really cycle-friendly, with more bike lanes, parking schemes, cycles-for-hire and car-free days being bandied about by Mayor Bloomberg.
Now, if London could ramp up its parking initiatives, and maybe stop directing diverted bendy buses down TfL-recommended cycle routes, and maybe get some of the more appealing politicians to use their cycle commute as an eco-nod photo opportunity, then we might get a few more of these “cycling = sexy” features, too.
Image borrowed from the wonderful Abandoned Bicycles Of New York
