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The search for a cool bike helmet is never-ending. A stylish head-protector can enhance your outfit. And help you feel more comfortable as you ride this Summer. Fortunately, there are a lot of pretty lids out there.

My dear friend Kelly – who lived in Paris for nearly five years – recently told me that every year about a dozen Japanese citizens have to be repatriated from France for a psychological condition called "Paris Syndrome". It's thought to be caused by the extreme disappointment some tourists feel when Paris fails to live up to their expectations. I practically have the opposite reaction....

I'm celebrating the Fourth of July by flying from London to Venice. It feels funny to celebrate this great American holiday abroad. And I'm a little surprised that it's not observed in the UK as "The Day We Were Free of Those Vulgar Colonials" or something. Happy Birthday, America! I wish all of you back home a Happy Independence Day. In lieu of fireworks,...

I've traded in rainy France for rainy England. After consuming heroic amounts of sparkling rosé, it's a nice to rest the palate with some delicious English ales. Not that people in England let a drizzle slow them down, but life in the countryside is a bit sleepier. And I've been able to start going through my pictures from the Anjou Vélo Vintage. I have...

Bikes are like shoes. You can never have too many. In fact, The Original Bike Handsome actually owns more bicycles than shoes. (Including cycling shoes!) We all start with one bike, but after riding for a while, something else catches your eye. Maybe you graduate to a more aggressive geometry. Or perhaps you need a beater so that you can leave your fancy ride...

http://youtu.be/iwB7W6gadtM Sometimes it seems like the coolest bike stuff is made for kids. Take the Chalktrail from Uncommon Goods. It's a really simple device that attaches a giant piece of chalk to the back of your bike. As you pedal, you leave a line on the road. You can make art and ride a bike, at the same time. For some reason, the Chalktrail...