Van Cycle Chic is still alive

haven't posted much on here but it's because it is cold and rainy in vancouver.

(i'm a fair weather rider.)

itching to get back on the bike, hope to post more as soon as it stops raining!

bike riding outfit #3

bike riding outfit #2

outfit #2

my helmet is from the bike doctor, it's a giro surface. i searched high and low for cute helmets and they had a huge selection of really nice looking helmets to choose from. they have both sporty and street-style ones. i probably went to about 8 bike shops the last couple weeks all over the city before i found this one. i really like the staff there too, super friendly. they made newbie commuter cyclists like me feel welcome :)


www.thebikedr.com

cute bicycle basket

basket from jv bikes

i learned last summer when i commuted with my mtn bike a few times that i really don't like wearing backpacks while riding. it makes my back hot and it becomes heavy really fast, especially when i have a u-lock in there.

so, this year on my new commuter bike i knew i really wanted to get a basket, to carry very important things (ie. my lunch). after a lot of searching around i found the perfect basket for my bike, a faux wicker rear grocery basket!

really clever design, has spring-loaded attachment system that makes it simple to mount on and off. also has a a velcro strap for extra security.

bike riding outfit #1

outfit #1

basically what i normally wear on or off a bike

it's all coming together!

my 1969 vintage Raleigh lady sports
bike from craigslist
brooks b17s saddle from ride on again bikes
linus rear rack from whoa nellie bikes
giro helmet from the bike doctor