Recycling…
A few days ago we featured Lucien who’d got his bicycle from a new bicycle renovator/ recycler in the city. Yesterday we found out who’d created this lovely baby blue machine. It was Dan from Rollquick, based in Roath, in the east of the city. It’s great to see yet another retro bicycle crew set up … Read more
Missed…
Remember last winter when the evening ride home from work was in the pitch dark? Now summer’s here it seems like a distant memory. Well, back then Cycle Chic met Sue – then managed to lose her photograph until today. So here’s to summer sun and distance from those dark nights. And here’s to those … Read more
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
Busy week ahead!
Monday night sees the premier of Bill Cunningham New York in Cardiff – Wales’ only showing at Chapter this week. There are non-guest tickets still available, but please check just in case they’ve gone between now and the show. Cardiff Cycle Chic’s photographs will be featuring on the big screen before the event starts, so … Read more
Tim
Cycle chic met up with Tim one wet evening when the wind was very cold. What struck us about Tim was his bright red Canadian gloves – like a piece of ice hockey wear these gloves were absolutely perfect for the cold cold wind…Brrr…
Clare
Clare has already featured on Cardiff Cycle Chic after taking part in last October’s Harris Hack. Now dressed about 50 years more modern than the last time we met her, Clare’s wearing a lovely warm parka and bobble hat that’s perfect for surviving the chilly streets of Cardiff. But the biggest splash of colour comes … Read more
Joe riding in Roath Park
Cycle chic met Joe in Roath Park. From afar, it was Joe’s scarf that caught our eye, a strong pattern that was popular in winter 2010 – 2011 season. Clearly enjoying the sunshine, Jo’s smile says it all – happiness on a bicycle…
It’s snowing and freezing but there’s still a smile on the street…
Cat’s still smiling this morning regardless of the snow and freezing conditions. This is sheer colour and happiness…
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
