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Where Should I Store My Bike?
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... -
Make Art With Your Bike - Chalktrails
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... -
The Latest From Bike Pretty On Instagram
Right now, I'm on my Big European Trip, touring England, France, and Italy. I'll be on the road until July 16. In the meantime, keep up with the latest Bike Pretty happenings through my Instagram feed. And follow me! [alpine-phototile-for-instagram user="bikepretty" src="user_tag" tag="eurobikepretty" imgl="instagram" style="wall" row="3" size="Th" num="30" align="center" max="100"] -
Cycle Style Selection on CycleLove
James from the fantastic bike lifestyle site CycleLove asked me to put together a Style Selection. He picked this outfit idea as a starting point. Must be a sign that cyclists are beginning to notice that wearing leopard print – well, it gets you noticed. Click through to see the entire style guide. And then stay for the rest. This one is my favorite. Thanks for posting... -
My 10 Fave Shots From The Maker Faire
Last month, the Original Bike Handsome and I rode our bikes from San Francisco to the Maker Faire in San Mateo. Along the way we met up with Piper, who used to work at the Bamboo Bike Studio. I was so excited about the bike ride (and getting to spin as DJ Bike Pretty on my music bike) that I was totally unprepared for... -
Outfit Ideas: Bicycle Portraits On Preferred Mode
The other day I received my very first Bike Pretty fan-mail. It was a sweet note from Sam Polcer, a photographer, writer, and magazine editor. Even better, Sam told me about his own street-style-with-bicycles blog Preferred Mode. Sam takes these incredible portraits of New Yorkers and their bikes. There are a lot of outfit ideas. But what I like best is how each photo...