Tweed!!! (the 2nd)

Better late than never! There is nothing better than a wonderful ride through our wonderful city on the wonder that is the bicycle.


The Ladies were lovely.


The Gents were cool.


Even the rides wore tweed.


Recognizing a good thing, the City put on a special glow just for us.

Thanks to Colin for this wondrous evening. Click here for more information about this and future rides, and here for more pictures.

Tweed on, SF!

the push off

I suppose I feel like dedicating posts this week!

Every time I see a chic cyclist pushing off into flight, I think of Mikael, our pal across the pond, who inspired Vélo Vogue to take off into flight by documenting fashion on two wheels here in SF. So, once again, this post is dedicated to Zakkaliciousness, the mac-daddy of Cycle Chic.

And let me add that the more I'm out on my bicycle, the more I see cyclo-fashionistas making bold statements. I want to think that, just as Copenhagen Cycle Chic inspired us, we too are inspiring others!

Guest Photo: Raymond Barnes in Culver City

Ray's been commuting to his gig at the NFL network in Culver City via his
Nirve (hand made so-cal cruiser). Today he was sporting distressed jeans, a
black Banana republic T paired with an Italian made English tweed Cantarelli
sport jacket, Lambertson boots and "kickstand" shades by Von Zipper. Knock
'me dead, Ray!

Photo and words by Laureen Tieche

pataphysical fashionista

This is Eric.
I ran into him on Gate Five Road in Sausalito on Bastille Day. On his business card, he describes himself as a pataphysicist. In his case, I believe the clothes make the man (or does the man make the clothes?). At his suggestion, I snapped this photo of him in front of an outhouse.

His bejeweled friend Joui is also quite fashionable on her bicycle in her blue vest, grey blazer, knickers and boots, but even she admitted that Eric really takes the cake on the catwalk.

They were both riding off to an event at the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce. Eric and Joui are living pataphors for Vélo Vogue.

BART Vogue

The Bay Area is pretty big, but our primary regional transit system, BART, does bicyclists no favors to help getting around. We're not even allowed on the train during certain times, and when we can ride it, there's no place to put our bikes. That's OK; most of us figured out where to put our feet to keep the bike from rolling around the car.

This gorgeous lady sat down across from me in a blazer, scarf, skinny jeans and loafers. I also appreciated the mat black of her bike. I was too tired to talk to her, but I did surreptitiously snap this photo.

every girl's crazy about...

I had just about convinced the banker I met with for lunch yesterday to commute from Bayview to the Civic Center on a bicycle wearing a suit, when on my way home, I saw this very chic man riding through the Panhandle.So of course I had to speed up to talk to him. I mean, he was wearing what appeared to be a cappuccino silk blazer and striped button down shirt over pressed jeans. A fashion flurry like that would turn any girl's head! But what really caught my eye were the argyle socks.He told me his name was Mike. So Mike pulled off the rolled up pants look with noteworthy sophistication. If you're going to roll up your pants to avoid getting them caught in the chain, why not choose some stylish socks that match the rest of the ensemble! Bravo Vélo Vogue Homme!