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More cycle style!
It seems at the moment that there’s some great treats for us followers of all that’s cycle chic. Here’s another book for your delight, by acclaimed German photographer Horst Friedrichs, who’s now based in London. With a photographic method that’s different to the ‘Cycle Chic’ book we featured a day or so ago (think more … Read more
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
Back in 1991…
Back in 1991, when Cardiff Cycle Chic was only a glint in the eye of its maker, we were still taking pictures. Using black and white film and an old rangefinder camera, these images were taken at the start of one of the northern English stages of the Tour of Britain bicycle race. Although this … Read more
Fred and Helen riding in style
Fred and Helen were in town for a spot of Saturday retail therapy – and what better way to get there than on a beautiful bicycle, or two. We are usually lucky to spot one chic cyclist – so meeting Fred and Helen was a real treat!
Sonia Rykiel Spring Summer 2012
Sonia Rykiel, like a number of fashion designers over the last few months, has been using the humble bicycle as part of their inspiration/ promotion of all things cool on the city streets. Sonia, who was briefly featured in the ‘Bill Cunningham New York’ film, is a Parisian-based fashion designer who in 1980 was voted … Read more
Party time…
Here’s a celebratory photograph if ever there was one. Rania looks so happy surrounded by all her balloons as she tries to bicycle home with them for a party. You could almost imagine her taking off and flying home, pedals spinning and waving at everyone below as she sails home. If only!
Cardiff Cycle Chic featured by Leica Camera
Fame at last. Leica camera has featured Cardiff Cycle Chic on their website. It’s great, after all the hard effort to keep this blog going, that people celebrate our effort. Time for a little Easter break and a celebratory drink!
The destination…Tea and cake time, or a healthy alternative?
At the end of the Spokes in Spring ride we were met by the wonderful scene of a village fete in the middle of the city, with art, crafts, vintage clothing stalls and cake making competitions. Perfect! With free cakes and tea for the riders, served in vintage cups and saucers, it was a lovely … Read more
The Ride…
Wow! So many people saw the photographs from our little event yesterday – literally thousands and thousands. Hope you enjoyed them! Here’s the photographs from the actual ride…ahh, the sunshine. Destination images tomorrow…
