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Showing posts with label red. Show all posts
Showing posts with label red. Show all posts
9.17.2012
7.07.2010
red hair|red shoes
It's that moment we've all been waiting for in anticipation...
The push-off, the launch, the Mikael moment.
Small movement is magical.
The push-off, the launch, the Mikael moment.
Small movement is magical.
5.04.2010
red gold and greeeeen!
(lyrics to what popular song from the 80's? Anyone? Adrienne?)
Red.
Gold.
Green.
Red and gold on green.
Close up on the striped cotton mary janes + green frame - too cute to pass up!
(Hope that juice was yummy!)
Red.
Gold.
Green.
Red and gold on green.
Close up on the striped cotton mary janes + green frame - too cute to pass up!
(Hope that juice was yummy!)
4.06.2010
without your wheels, fuggedaboutit!
Check out this charming video from Bill Cunningham of NYT's On the Street, in which he cannot stop gushing about the Cycle Chic Movement!
Here are a couple winning quotes & pics - but nothing compares to hearing it in his voice, so please give a look and a listen!
"Something is happening in cities, and the idea is to be part of it."
"The sense of freedom to get on that bike and go to work, you can't imagine what it's like."
I doubt this woman in the crinoline is going to work, nor the guy on the funky souped-up trike, but you get the drift... Bill and I want you to catch the drift and get your wheels on!
Thanks to my sis-in-law, Laureen, for forwarding!
Photos by Bill Cunningham
Here are a couple winning quotes & pics - but nothing compares to hearing it in his voice, so please give a look and a listen!
"Something is happening in cities, and the idea is to be part of it."
"The sense of freedom to get on that bike and go to work, you can't imagine what it's like."
I doubt this woman in the crinoline is going to work, nor the guy on the funky souped-up trike, but you get the drift... Bill and I want you to catch the drift and get your wheels on!
Thanks to my sis-in-law, Laureen, for forwarding!
Photos by Bill Cunningham
3.02.2010
rouge et noir renouvelé
Treat Street Bicycle Works (a.k.a. Bike Man Ben) fixed up le Rouge et Noir with some new upright handlebars and new butterfly pedals.
I got the black leather grips with red stitching at Freewheel on Hayes.
Riding around with all these changes makes me feel like I've sprung onto a new bike!
This photo was taken on Sunset Blvd in SF on Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 on the NOPA VELO ride to the site of the Broderick-Terry Duel.
2.09.2010
1.29.2010
When in Rio, Ride in Red (in the Rain)
Summer in Rio de Janeiro, obviously means beach days, but who knew it also meant rain. Wet weather frequented many of my vacation days, though as is typical of tropical showers, they never lasted more than an hour or so. So flocks of bronzed people are on and off the beach as if it had a revolving door.
We decided not to make any excuses for the weather and take some rent-a-bikes out for a spin. In our hood, we found Mr. Bike For Rent, who lives at Rua Miguel Lemos, #10, just a couple blocks from our "hotel" (read Love Motel with hourly rates, thanks for [NOT] telling us, Lonely Planet) in Copacabana, who fixed us up with some shiny mountain bikes for R$30 per person for 4 hours.
Holly and I had quite coincidentally selected red dresses for the ride, so to make the greatest impression from the bike lane, we insisted that Linda and Tamika coordinate accordingly.
Rio is one of the few cities in Brazil with bike lanes, not just along the tourist beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, but all along Guanabara Bay to the Botafogo and Flamengo districts. I already told you about crossing the tunnel to get from Copacabana to Botafogo.
The bike lane in Rio did not disappoint. Not only were the views of the Cidade Maravilhosa just that - marvelous, but the scenery on the bike lane itself was quite amusing as well.
I call this Rio de Janeiro Cycle Cheek.
We met Fabio somewhere in Botafogo as we all pulled to a halt at the bike stoplight.
Because he was dressed appropriately, we let him join our group.
Fabio lives in the hillside neighborhood of Santa Teresa and bikes to and from work in Ipanema. His boss even installed a shower for bike commuters! He also leads large groups of cyclists on bike tours on Sundays.
Then came the flood.
We stopped for a beer at a barraca when it started pouring, waiting for the rain to cease.
After about five beers and no signs of dry weather, we were too drunk to care about getting wet, but didn't want to be drunk and not so in charge of our bicycles in the dark in the City of God.
By the end of the ride, all the ladies in red had to wring out their dresses. A great first bici-aventura in Brazil, with many more to come!
We decided not to make any excuses for the weather and take some rent-a-bikes out for a spin. In our hood, we found Mr. Bike For Rent, who lives at Rua Miguel Lemos, #10, just a couple blocks from our "hotel" (read Love Motel with hourly rates, thanks for [NOT] telling us, Lonely Planet) in Copacabana, who fixed us up with some shiny mountain bikes for R$30 per person for 4 hours.
Holly and I had quite coincidentally selected red dresses for the ride, so to make the greatest impression from the bike lane, we insisted that Linda and Tamika coordinate accordingly.
Rio is one of the few cities in Brazil with bike lanes, not just along the tourist beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, but all along Guanabara Bay to the Botafogo and Flamengo districts. I already told you about crossing the tunnel to get from Copacabana to Botafogo.
The bike lane in Rio did not disappoint. Not only were the views of the Cidade Maravilhosa just that - marvelous, but the scenery on the bike lane itself was quite amusing as well.
I call this Rio de Janeiro Cycle Cheek.
We met Fabio somewhere in Botafogo as we all pulled to a halt at the bike stoplight.
Because he was dressed appropriately, we let him join our group.
Fabio lives in the hillside neighborhood of Santa Teresa and bikes to and from work in Ipanema. His boss even installed a shower for bike commuters! He also leads large groups of cyclists on bike tours on Sundays.
Then came the flood.
We stopped for a beer at a barraca when it started pouring, waiting for the rain to cease.
After about five beers and no signs of dry weather, we were too drunk to care about getting wet, but didn't want to be drunk and not so in charge of our bicycles in the dark in the City of God.
By the end of the ride, all the ladies in red had to wring out their dresses. A great first bici-aventura in Brazil, with many more to come!
12.25.2009
Joyeux Noël
Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noël! Feliz Navidad! Feliz Natal!
Best wishes for the holidays from Vélo Vogue!
And Papa Smurf is chiming in with a Ho Ho Ho!
Best wishes for the holidays from Vélo Vogue!
And Papa Smurf is chiming in with a Ho Ho Ho!
12.12.2009
Sporty Chic
Lindsey AKA Ryan is pulling all the punches in her sexy yet sporty pin-up bike diva outfit!
Vintage Adidas jersey available at Pushbike
super cute super functional Fabric Horse utility belt
Chuey Brand cap
Denim leggings available at Sock Dreams
Fixie provided by Mission Bicycle Company
Photos by Richard Masoner
12.07.2009
free to be you and me
Urban cycling is about transportation, or as Mikael puts it, A to B -ism, but it's also about having fun.
As this blog has pointed out many a time, you can wear anything on your bicycle. (We merely prefer when you look this colorful, striking and vibrant.)
In a recent post on his blog, Dave from Portland pointed out that a bicycle represents freedom.
And Adrienne commented that maybe instead of a Slow Bike movement, what we really need is a Freedom movement.
Bicycle Rights are Human Rights.
As this blog has pointed out many a time, you can wear anything on your bicycle. (We merely prefer when you look this colorful, striking and vibrant.)
In a recent post on his blog, Dave from Portland pointed out that a bicycle represents freedom.
And Adrienne commented that maybe instead of a Slow Bike movement, what we really need is a Freedom movement.
Bicycle Rights are Human Rights.
12.02.2009
clowning around
I rode next to this clown for a while down Howard Street. He rocked this wheelie for at least a full city block. I was rather impressed.
And what's not to love about his accessories - the red nose and the bluetooth hanging on ear.
Bravo, pal!
10.30.2009
glamour girls
Because I was too busy partying and getting ready for today's big Halloween ride and visit from the King, I decided to borrow pics of a couple of my favorite gals on two wheels.
Everybody loves Meli:
It's Saturday night & I'm going home.
Sleeping sounded appealing for once.
And introducing Úna, the lovely and intelligent daughter of Adrienne:
Úna decided to go girly today : ) You can't see the gold flowers printed on her helmet.
From our VV Flickr Photo Pool.
Everybody loves Meli:
It's Saturday night & I'm going home.
Sleeping sounded appealing for once.
And introducing Úna, the lovely and intelligent daughter of Adrienne:
Úna decided to go girly today : ) You can't see the gold flowers printed on her helmet.
From our VV Flickr Photo Pool.
10.22.2009
vancouver girls
Yes, I've neglected to point out that Vancouver girls on bikes are also quite chic...
... all the way down to painted toenails.
In fact, they're so cute men must grab hold of them as they whiz by!
Pretty, pink and pinwheeled.
With friendly Northern smiles.
It's back to the 80s on Granville Street.
Looks like I've got some stiff competition up there, eh?
... all the way down to painted toenails.
In fact, they're so cute men must grab hold of them as they whiz by!
Pretty, pink and pinwheeled.
With friendly Northern smiles.
It's back to the 80s on Granville Street.
Looks like I've got some stiff competition up there, eh?
10.20.2009
[Chantal Buard] Lydia's New Look
En rouge et blanc... like her bike!
[Lydia was VV's first personal profile! Great to see you here again!]
Photo and words by Chantal Buard.
10.14.2009
the his and hers of cycle chic
A couple cyclists in this bunch caught my eye one morning commute (as a matter of fact, hats off to all of them)!
His: Dark denim jeans, plaid cotton shirt, fire engine red socks, polished brown leather dress shoes (and cutie in a hat in front of him).
But really, it's all about the socks.
Hers: Flowing, layered skirt in shades of violet with cool helmet and black pumps.
That's the way we do it!
His: Dark denim jeans, plaid cotton shirt, fire engine red socks, polished brown leather dress shoes (and cutie in a hat in front of him).
But really, it's all about the socks.
Hers: Flowing, layered skirt in shades of violet with cool helmet and black pumps.
That's the way we do it!
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