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Links of Lust: The Bangable Dudes, Gettin' Waterproof, and Biking in Heels Here at BikePretty HQ, we sometimes use the term lust figuratively. Like when we're talking shoes. But this week, we're starting with something more literal: Velojoy has called much-needed attention to the Bangable Dudes In Pro Cycling blog: …there’s nothing like some truly majestic facial hair to make us think a Dude worthy of mounting our...

How To Cut Bangs How To Cut Bangs - Skip the Scissors! Learning how to cut your own bangs is essential once you get this flattering cut. Trust me. I’ve been sporting this style for decades. Little Melissa When my fringe grows long enough to cover my eyes, I get impatient! And I can’t be bothered to make an appointment with a hair stylist....

Thanks for sending me so many great links to fancy bikes and the latest in bike fashion! Here's a few I had to share. Designer Dirk Bikkembergs teamed up with motorcycle accessories maker Rizoma to create the the 77

On December 8 2012, The Brooks Dashing Bicycle Show began its North American tour with a gin-soaked, cycle chic party at HuckleBerry Bicycles in downtown San Francisco. Momentum Mag showed up, represented by Editor-in-Chief Mia Kohout and Style Editor Molly Millar, and made sure that I stayed out well past bedtime. Hendricks Gin "lubricated the cogs" of social interaction with delicious Tipple Crown Punch and other tasty concoctions. Check out...

Introducing Orp: a super-sleek and loud combination bike horn and bike light. Tory Orzeck, a former industrial designer at Nike has applied his skills to bicycle commuter accessories and come up with this clever gizmo. Did I say loud? This little clip-on beeps out at 96 decibels. I know someone who would love to receive one of these in his stocking! Much nicer than the super-practical Lump of Coal BikePretty Santa...

With the time change last month, my evening commute is now done under the cover of night. If no one can see me while I'm on my bike, there's no point in looking pretty, is there? So I've been trying to step up my hi-viz steez. Fortunately Cole Haan has expanded their one-year-old Shine On line of perfectly classic reflective shoes. The coolest part is...