Vélo Chat

Let's Get Critical!

I'm ready to get critical today - the 20th anniversary of the first Critical Mass in San Francisco, the demonstration that kicked off a worldwide movement to raise awareness and consciousness that cyclists are part of traffic.

Join me and thousands of other cyclists who strongly feel that we belong here on the streets, and come celebrate the strength of many as we ride on in solidarity!

Wish I could have taken a more active self-portrait, but Cloud doesn't know how to operate a camera... yet. I'll promise to take some more shots that pass the Bike Test once I'm out on the streets tonight and share them with you here.

i can haz vélo

The cat in a hat rides in the back.

And omg - the use of old cd's - Me-OW!

Shared by my pal Gibson Pearl via boingboing.

Christy

Personal Style: Street utility with black
Bike: Mission Bicycle

I can haz bike

Toonces eat your heart out. Here are some cats who know where it's at.

Yes, I am partial to white cats.

Photo by dpreece7


Photo by andrew smith7


Photo by Forest Fruits


Photo by Julz...


Photo by Rob Sargent


Photo by HopsMaltYeast


Photo by ladyinmt


This one from Carlos Alkmin is so good that I'm posting it again.


And if Cloud were ever to ride a bike, I hope this is what she'd look like.

riding the cat tails

Photo and words by Carlos Alkmin

Vi este numa ladeira de Curitiba - Paraná, em 2009.
É ou não é uma figura? Reparem no gato do bagageiro.

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I saw this guy on a hillside in Curitiba - Parana State, in 2009.

Isn't he a curious type? Check out the cat over the luggage rack.

Marin For a Day

I was staying at my mom's house in Mill Valley for the past week. Sunday was a gorgeous sunny day, so I decided to go for a Bike Ride (yes, Mikael, remember that?).

This is for the Bike Wardrobe Remix.


Long bicycle t-shirt: My DLR in Chicago
Velo Love necklace: gifted from a wonderful Sao Paolo cyclist
Jeans: DKNY SOHO


Folding Bike: KHS Latte


Beautiful white cat: Oakland SPCA
Plus, it's Cloud's Birthday today! Please wish her a meowy birthday filled with brushing, snuggling and bonito flakes!

[Rod Kenny] Guest Photo: Cat in a Basket

Or should I say going to hell in a handbasket! Hats off to Rod Kenny of Vancouver for training Shadow to stay put and go along for the ride!

Here's what Rod has to say about this amazing feat: This is Shadow's favorite sleeping place. I took him for a ride one night and he seemed to like it. I think the trick is to let them get used to sitting in it first. So, I then I started easy by just pushing my bike up and down the hall with him in the back, and he seemed to really dig it. Lacking a proper cage, I devised a netting system with bamboo tied to the corners of the basket so he couldn't jump out, but would get lots of air.

[Brian Brooks] Guest Photo: Vélo avec chien

I want to parade around town with Cloud, my all white kitty cat like this.

From the VV Flickr photo pool.

have a fabulous 2009!

I just couldn't resist sending you all a holiday greeting straight from my heart!

Cloud and I wish you a creative and cuddly 2009!

Rouge et Noir Motobecane: Craig's List
Vintage Italian Accordion: Accordion Apocalypse
Black Velvet Dress: Nordstrom Rack
Red Boots, Fingerless Gloves, Black Fishnets: Various shops on Haight Street
Red Velvet Hand-Embroidered Purse: Boutique in Hanoi, Viet Nam (New Year's 2001 vacation!)
Pretty White Cat: Oakland SPCA