Eddie and the BMX
Eddie’s riding a BMX with a difference. Decked out with a home made huge head lamp, man and machine, he’s got the whole grunge look sorted…
Rain or shine we’ll be there!
Well the forecast for tomorrow’s Harris Hogmanay is totally mixed. Cloud, sun and light rain’s possible so it’s going to be pot luck what happens during the Harris Hogmanay. Anyway, just in case you are wondering whether the the event will be on if there’s drizzle or something stronger, then the answer is ABSOLUTELY AND … Read more
Harris Hogmanay’s a 2012 first!
See in the New Year on the Harris Hogmanay tweed inspired ride in Cardiff. According to our friends at Riding Pretty in California, who run the excellent Tweed Ride Report, the Harris Hogmanay is the first tweed event in the world for 2012. Super! Ride starts 2 January 2012, 1:30pm at the National Museum steps, … Read more
Harris Hogmanay route published!
Here’s the route. Mostly traffic-free this time. About 5 miles or so, starting at the National Museum. Norwegian Church is our destination for tea and live music! A Google maps version is available at: g.co/maps/esbhx Remember, a feeder group will be leaving the Pen-y-Lan library at 12:45pm sharp to arrive at the National Museum before the … Read more
Harris Hogmanay. Horray!!
You are cordially invited to join Cardiff Cycle Chic and Cardiff Cycle Workshop for a tweed and retro-clothing bicycle ride from the steps of the National Museum, leaving at 1:30pm on 2nd January 2012. All welcome. The ride will take in the traffic-free route around Cardiff Bay and end at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff … Read more
Makeover #1
OK. Bit of a first. A Cycle Chic makeover! Take this guy. He’s riding a custom steel British Bob Jackson fixed wheel bicycle, riding around town and enjoying the sunshine. Nothing wrong with that. But the clothes…What would Cycle Chic suggest? Clearly this guy likes wearing proper bike shoes, so let’s give him a new … Read more
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
Cycle Chic in Bute Park
Ben is a classic hipster with loads of cycle chic. From quiffed hair to skinny jeans, he’s got the complete look that’s perfect on or off the bike. Ben’s from Malaysia, and he’s riding his Dad’s old steel, heart lugged, racing frame that he had shipped over to the UK. Although now re-sprayed and covered … Read more
