Cycle Chic Book Out!
Thames and Hudson has been in contact with Cardiff Cycle Chic and has asked us to promote an important (well we would say that!) book that’s fresh out. Yes, the global Cycle Chic book is out and available in all the usual places – but why not ride over to your local independent bookshop and … Read more
Tinoch
Tinoch’s the archetypal fixie rider. Wearing a steeply placed baseball hat, canvas rucsac, rolled up jeans and American-style heavy leather boots, he’s certainly not taking any compromises in what he wears to ride his plum-fruit coloured, fixed wheel, bicycle. Standing in front of a wall with graffiti saying “CARS KILL”, he’s not letting that get … Read more
You just can’t get enough?
Here’s an interesting video from Bikeminded in London. Slick, stylish and certainly cycle chic, the video’s clearly pitched at the wealthy Chelsea and Kensington set. And what’s wrong with that? Well Cycle Chic doesn’t think there’s much of an issue, but what’s fascinating about this video is the way it infuriates some cyclists. But why? … Read more
Something for the weekend…
Wildly publicised, but just in case you haven’t seen this hilarious poster for Transport for London, this is a classic read, the Joy of Sex, reinvented. Designed by the amazing creative Jamie Wieck, founder of ENSO, this is such a good use of an old, and possibly still useful, publication.
The Cyclists Special, 1955
With a cocked hat to the recent Harris Hogmanay and Harris Hack rides, here’s a video that take us back to a bygone era of cycling, with few cars, perky music, natty shorts, and rubber covered hooks no less… Part 1: Part 2:
Beauty and the bike
If you haven’t already seen this short film, then it’s worth watching. Inspirational.
A few feet
Cyclists and pedestrians are literally so close. Pavement and road/ cycle path are separated by merely a few feet – such a small distance yet it could be a million miles. Getting more regular people on bicycles is such a challenge but Cardiff Cycle Chic believes that leading by example is one good way to … Read more
