Here's a little gem for you! Brazilian cyclists are as proud of their bikes as they are their country. An incredibly creative and passionate land! He looks like he's ready for the World Cup next year!
1.31.2013
a proud people
Here's a little gem for you! Brazilian cyclists are as proud of their bikes as they are their country. An incredibly creative and passionate land! He looks like he's ready for the World Cup next year!
1.29.2013
I Bike São Paulo!
I'm back from my vacation, sifting through my thousands of photos. I'm so inspired by the urban cycling movement in São Paulo, Brazil! From new bike lanes, to bike parties to bike angels - Paulistas are so committed to making their home a better place to live! And ride! And coexist!
Stay tuned to meet some inspiring people and see some exciting changes to the bike landscape of the largest metropolis in the Southern Hemisphere.
1.09.2013
Vogue Around the Globe - It's 2013!
I am going on vacation (yay!) for two and a half weeks to Brazil. I'll be visiting one of my favorite bike cities - São Paulo - so stay tuned for updates when I come home from my travels.
In the meantime, I will leave the blog in the capable hands of my contributors (ladies?), and leave you with this thought to ponder: where will your bike take you this year?
from Barcelona Cycle Chic
from Barcelona by Bart Omeu
from Copenhagen by Franz-Michael S. Mellbin
from Holland by Dutch Street Impressions
from Santiago de Chile by Claudio Olivares Medina
from New York by apicadaybymarielle
from Atlanta by Cameron Adams
from England by Velocipedinarian
from Northern Ireland by Lovely Bicycle!
from Florida by Simply Bike
Reporting back here in February. You can also follow Vélo Vogue on twitter and facebook for occasional updates/insights from my trip.
In the meantime, I will leave the blog in the capable hands of my contributors (ladies?), and leave you with this thought to ponder: where will your bike take you this year?
from Barcelona Cycle Chic
from Barcelona by Bart Omeu
from Copenhagen by Franz-Michael S. Mellbin
from Holland by Dutch Street Impressions
from Santiago de Chile by Claudio Olivares Medina
from New York by apicadaybymarielle
from Atlanta by Cameron Adams
from England by Velocipedinarian
from Northern Ireland by Lovely Bicycle!
from Florida by Simply Bike
Reporting back here in February. You can also follow Vélo Vogue on twitter and facebook for occasional updates/insights from my trip.
1.08.2013
help PD Bird go on tour
did you know that one of San Francisco's favorite cyclists Patricia Dolores bird is running an indiegogo campaign to help support a 2013 summer bird/man bike tour? got some change to spare? you might consider giving some to this little dinosaur lady.
photo credit calvinfornia
photo credit calvinfornia
1.03.2013
KT's 2013 Bike Goals
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I make yearly goals, not resolutions. I usually make tangible goals that I know I can achieve. This year, I'm making some bike-specific goals, because riding my bike makes me happy, and I want to be happier!
1. Ride my bike more.
Not that I don't ride my bike. I pretty much ride every day. But I ride mostly for point A to B-ism as Mikael puts it. I bought Seasbiscuit for a reason. I am in love with this bike. I want to spend more time with her. I'm thinking day-long rides when we can really get to know each other. I want to test the limits of our love. Ain't no mountain we cannot climb!
2. Ride Butterlap 6 times.
I always want to ride Butterlap. But I work until 6 pm and I have a dog. I have to go straight home after work and walk him, so I'm always jealous when I see that my friends have gathered to ride Butter. But there are plenty of Wednesdays when I work from home and can join the ride. I'm going to make the most of those days. Even if I have to meet the gang halfway through and ride a Butter-Light.
3. Go bike camping with friends at least once.
I never felt I had the right bicycle to go bike camping. Le Rouge et Noir was a pain in the ass, the Storm Trooper is too slow, The Monkey is, well, a monkey, and Le Beurre et Sucre is too light and fun to strap gear onto. Seabiscuit is just right for bike camping. And as of yesterday, I have one pannier. So 2013 is the year that The Horse takes me on a camping trip.
4. Gear up for riding in the rain.
I must admit, if the rain is coming down hard, I wimp out and take the bus. But I LOATHE the bus. I always wish I was on my bike when I am crammed against smelly, sick people who are having annoying conversations on public transportation. I wish I was experiencing the Zen feeling I have when I'm on my bike, connected to the road, my city, my surroundings, the other people transporting themselves, and Myself - my lungs, my blood, my heartbeat, my sweat, my breath, my nerves. When I was a kid and even a teenager, I loved getting caught in the rain. I want to get caught again. And possibly even look good in it.
5. Take my dog on my bike more!
I got my bike basket late in 2012 with the intention of bringing Rookie to work more often. Then I got laid off, and now I'm freelancing again. So I'll have to settle for taking Rookie on recreational rides rather than rush hour. With Spring around the corner, there will be plenty of opportunities! I must also devise a way to get Cloud rolling with me.
Wish me luck in 2013 and the same to you!
I make yearly goals, not resolutions. I usually make tangible goals that I know I can achieve. This year, I'm making some bike-specific goals, because riding my bike makes me happy, and I want to be happier!
1. Ride my bike more.
Not that I don't ride my bike. I pretty much ride every day. But I ride mostly for point A to B-ism as Mikael puts it. I bought Seasbiscuit for a reason. I am in love with this bike. I want to spend more time with her. I'm thinking day-long rides when we can really get to know each other. I want to test the limits of our love. Ain't no mountain we cannot climb!
2. Ride Butterlap 6 times.
I always want to ride Butterlap. But I work until 6 pm and I have a dog. I have to go straight home after work and walk him, so I'm always jealous when I see that my friends have gathered to ride Butter. But there are plenty of Wednesdays when I work from home and can join the ride. I'm going to make the most of those days. Even if I have to meet the gang halfway through and ride a Butter-Light.
3. Go bike camping with friends at least once.
I never felt I had the right bicycle to go bike camping. Le Rouge et Noir was a pain in the ass, the Storm Trooper is too slow, The Monkey is, well, a monkey, and Le Beurre et Sucre is too light and fun to strap gear onto. Seabiscuit is just right for bike camping. And as of yesterday, I have one pannier. So 2013 is the year that The Horse takes me on a camping trip.
4. Gear up for riding in the rain.
I must admit, if the rain is coming down hard, I wimp out and take the bus. But I LOATHE the bus. I always wish I was on my bike when I am crammed against smelly, sick people who are having annoying conversations on public transportation. I wish I was experiencing the Zen feeling I have when I'm on my bike, connected to the road, my city, my surroundings, the other people transporting themselves, and Myself - my lungs, my blood, my heartbeat, my sweat, my breath, my nerves. When I was a kid and even a teenager, I loved getting caught in the rain. I want to get caught again. And possibly even look good in it.
5. Take my dog on my bike more!
I got my bike basket late in 2012 with the intention of bringing Rookie to work more often. Then I got laid off, and now I'm freelancing again. So I'll have to settle for taking Rookie on recreational rides rather than rush hour. With Spring around the corner, there will be plenty of opportunities! I must also devise a way to get Cloud rolling with me.
Wish me luck in 2013 and the same to you!
1.02.2013
women's rights, a girl and a bike - a film called Wadjda
Seeing how the other half lives often puts our own daily trials and tribulations into perspective. Sometimes you can step into someone else's shoes through watching a film. Or hop on someone else's saddle. Take Wadjda, for example, an award-winning film about women's rights in Saudi Arabia, told through the tale of a young girl and a green bicycle.
I sure hope Wadjda comes to San Francisco. How could we make it happen?
Here's a clip from the film.
What's more, 10-year old actress Waad Mohammed not only talks the talk, but walks the walk, right onto the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.
Wherever you are in the world, we cyclists all tell the same story: on a bicycle, you feel liberated, independent, free.
12.30.2012
Bird | Man
One of the most celebrated cyclists of San Francisco - PD Bird, and her buddy Popi (aka Johnny).
Rookie was infatuated with lovely PD and posed for pic with his new feathered friend.
This lovely bird|man pairing live in my neighborhood, and I often run into the two of them enjoying the two-wheeled life. A unique human|animal bond that I totally dig (so do Rookie & Cloud for that matter.)
You can find out more about PD on her blog.
And my cuties have a New Year's wish for you.
Rookie was infatuated with lovely PD and posed for pic with his new feathered friend.
This lovely bird|man pairing live in my neighborhood, and I often run into the two of them enjoying the two-wheeled life. A unique human|animal bond that I totally dig (so do Rookie & Cloud for that matter.)
You can find out more about PD on her blog.
And my cuties have a New Year's wish for you.
12.28.2012
vélo en famille
I recently ran into my neighbor, Meg Lynch, the founder and former owner of my neighborhood haunt Velo Rouge Café. A few years ago, she sold her business to pursue some personal projects.
Namely her husband Adam and daughter Ella.
And how about this tri-tandem with a big girl seat for Ella when she gets a little bigger!? For now, that head rest for naptime along the ride is ingenious.
Hip hip hooray to another two-wheeled young lady growing up riding the streets of San Francisco with confidence!
Ride on!
Namely her husband Adam and daughter Ella.
And how about this tri-tandem with a big girl seat for Ella when she gets a little bigger!? For now, that head rest for naptime along the ride is ingenious.
Hip hip hooray to another two-wheeled young lady growing up riding the streets of San Francisco with confidence!
Ride on!
12.24.2012
For Christmas, I give you hot dudes on bikes
Whether you've been naughty or nice, Vélo Vogue will be good to you this Christmas.
two dudes from Cameron Adams
two dudes from Lovely Bicycle!
two dudes from Adrienne Johnson
two dudes from Claudio Olivares Medina
two dudes from Franz-Michael S. Mellbin
Have a warm and Merry Christmas!
two dudes from Cameron Adams
two dudes from Lovely Bicycle!
two dudes from Adrienne Johnson
two dudes from Claudio Olivares Medina
two dudes from Franz-Michael S. Mellbin
Have a warm and Merry Christmas!
12.21.2012
Dapper Tweedman Meets Lady Who Lunches
Nathan and Kristen are so fabulous on this folding tandem that I'm gonna give them a whole tour around the runway.
Dapper Tweedsman
B. Spoke Tailor Cycling pants & vest
Dockers Oxford shirt
Vintage hat & cycling shoes
Lady Who Lunches
Nooworks dress
Po Campo handlebar bag
And that ends our trip down the catwalk with Pedal Savvy this year. Congrats to Gwen and her team for putting together such a creative and energetic show! Hope these photos and links gave you inspiration to spice up your wardrobe on and off the saddle (preferably on)!
Happy Holidays to everyone and catch you before the new year!
Dapper Tweedsman
B. Spoke Tailor Cycling pants & vest
Dockers Oxford shirt
Vintage hat & cycling shoes
Lady Who Lunches
Nooworks dress
Po Campo handlebar bag
And that ends our trip down the catwalk with Pedal Savvy this year. Congrats to Gwen and her team for putting together such a creative and energetic show! Hope these photos and links gave you inspiration to spice up your wardrobe on and off the saddle (preferably on)!
Happy Holidays to everyone and catch you before the new year!
12.19.2012
holiday bikey gift ideas
If you're looking for some little gifts under $20 for a bikey pal, here are a few next to the last minute gift ideas. And while you're doing your online shopping, lend an ear to this wonderful bikey carol, Big Red Bicycle Christmas by Nora and One Left.
• Nora and One Left the Bicycle album
Photo by Mikael Colville-Andersen
A whole album of songs inspired by our bicycle culture - sure to be some tunes that strike a chord with you or that special bikey friend in your life.
• Girls on Bikes by April Streeter
Looking for stories about and advice for real women on real bikes? Girls on Bikes is an extremely well-researched book for the modern day bike woman, with insightful and inspiring anecdotes about the women on bikes who paved the way for us to ride into the future with confidence.
• Just Ride by Grant Petersen
Written by Grant Petersen of Rivendell fame, this book will get a newbie onto a saddle in no time. Petersen demystifies biking while offering smart and very practical advice that makes biking easy and fun for Everyman (or Everywoman).
• Nora and One Left the Bicycle album
Photo by Mikael Colville-Andersen
A whole album of songs inspired by our bicycle culture - sure to be some tunes that strike a chord with you or that special bikey friend in your life.
• Girls on Bikes by April Streeter
Looking for stories about and advice for real women on real bikes? Girls on Bikes is an extremely well-researched book for the modern day bike woman, with insightful and inspiring anecdotes about the women on bikes who paved the way for us to ride into the future with confidence.
• Just Ride by Grant Petersen
Written by Grant Petersen of Rivendell fame, this book will get a newbie onto a saddle in no time. Petersen demystifies biking while offering smart and very practical advice that makes biking easy and fun for Everyman (or Everywoman).
12.18.2012
Elevated Everyday Modeled by Wilson
(Outfit provided by Huckleberry)
PEdAL ED Vest
PEdAL ED Oxford Shirt
PEdAL ED Jeans
Allen Edmonds shoes
Bamboosero Bike
12.17.2012
Bike Shoes on BART - Guest Photo from Laura Lukitsch
My bike/filmmaker friend Laura Lukitsch sent me this photo this weekend.
Saw this woman biker (well her shoes, not her too much) on Bart the other day. Thought you might want to post it on the blog.
Send us your bike street fashion pics or share them with us on our flickr photo pool.
12.14.2012
Wine Country Ready Modeled by Bonnie
Give it up for Pedal Savvy's MOM on her blue trike! Lookin' fabulous in that vintage dress & hat! Way to show us how it's done!
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