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You guys! Bike fashion is a real thing! Take the Perfect Bike Pant by Iladora, currently in the homestretch of their crowd funding campaign. Designed by a couple of fancy ladies that love bikes, this commuter trouser has lots of yummy on-the-bike features. Like a raised rear waistband to combat whale tail. (Am I the only person that bikes in a thong? Is that...

Happy Friday! Get your weekend relax on with these must read links. ⚀ Does it feel like Fall yet? Keep your fingers warm and DIY yourself a pair of ultra-chic fingerless gloves using this handy how-to. Via fashionable bike shop Eleanor's NYC. ⚁ Those inspiring Danes. Despite being taller than everyone else, they'll still rock a pair of six inch heels. In the rain. While riding...

Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Renee Marchol of the blog Smarty Girl Leadership Training. Renee is in the middle of a 45 day bike to work challenge. She called me up to discuss the challenges (and solutions) for riders as they start commuting to work by bike. Here's an excerpt: What tips do you have for grooming hair for...

This bike gang was the best thing to come out of my June trip to the Anjou Vélo Vintage. (Besides the hundreds of cycle chic pictures.) I'm so lucky to have spent a long weekend in France in the company of people who love bikes as much as I do. Meet Gang Mélange Japonais, named in honor of Jenni Gwiazdowski and our favorite French snack...

How do you find a new style blog to follow? I came across Pretty Boys & Pretty Girls Ride The Subway via Instagram and I fell head-over-heels in love. Of course I appreciate the concept of showing the stylish side of public transportation. But what blows me away are the stunning portraits of New York's subway riders. Each image tells a little story about...

photos by Kelly This past June I found myself on a vintage bike ride through the Loire Valley region of France: the Anjou Vélo Vintage. Along with my good friend Kelly, her French boyfriend Sebastien, Jenny and Peter from the London Bike Kitchen, and about 2,500 other well-dressed cyclists. Despite quaffing obscene amounts of the delicious local champagne sparkling wine the night before, our...