Loved this article on biking like a boss via Momentum Magazine. I always try to dress for the destination, not the journey! These are words to live by and an essential component of biking fashionably.
http://momentummag.com/everything-you-need-to-know-to-bike-like-a-boss/
Loved this article on biking like a boss via Momentum Magazine. I always try to dress for the destination, not the journey! These are words to live by and an essential component of biking fashionably.
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Helmet from Sahn; Love L7003S Tokyo Tortoise Sunglasses from ClearlyContacts; Cloud Cape from Lole; United by Blue Lewis Dot Long Sleeve Top from MEC; Leather Bracelet from Martone Cycling; Basil Katharina Shoulder Bag/Pannier from Curbside Cycle; Moto Gunmetal Rainboots from Dav; Prana Kara Jeans from MEC I only own one piece from this ensemble, the boots, so this is a bit of a fantasy scenario for me. Wearing all this gear (as is) would be ideal until about -15°C. Anything colder than that and you would need to make two adjustments: replace the skirt for an outer pant layer that is both windproof and insulating and add a middle insulating layer on the top. If it were -30°C or colder I would also add a face mask under the scarf and maybe goggles!
I got the Bobbin Pannier this week and have been loving it more and more with every use. The Bobbin Pannier not only makes your bike stylish (as proven in the images below), but it makes you look stylish when you get off your bike. I got my Bobbin Pannier from Le Velo Victoria, a must visit when shopping for unique bicycle clothing and accessories online in Canada. This bag is completely functional, it hooks on to a variety of sized rear carriers with an easy to use mounting system. The bag goes on and comes off with little to no effort. You can also swivel the mounting system so it does not hook onto your clothes or anything else while carrying it. The pannier has a retro look that is really cool. It also has an air of professionalism about it, I almost feel like I am carrying a briefcase, which is probably due to its slender and sturdy build. In this post I would like to acknowledge that I have had an amazing experience shopping at Le Velo. Online shopping can be a very impersonal transaction, but not with Le Velo. I received a very friendly e-mail notifying me that my item had shipped, that they appreciated my business and that they would love to see pictures. When my pannier arrived there was a handwritten thank you card, a brooch and two business cards waiting for me as well. I have ordered a few things from Le Velo and have received the same level of awesome service every time. I ordered my House of Talents basket from them and I was not sure that it was functional (sturdy) enough for me to use on a day to day basis. When I commute to work I carry a lot of stuff with me, including my super heavy Abus lock. I e-mailed them about possibly returning it, in the end I decided to keep it for recreational use only (for Sunday rides) and they gave me a $35 gift certificate just because and thanked me for keeping the item. I think that great business like that needs to be acknowledged!
I am still in recovery mode, but I had a couple good days this week and managed to capture this biking outfit I wore. Photo credits to my hubby! The left hand picture is what I wore while biking and the right hand picture is what I wore while at work. As you can see there was not much of a transformation. All I had to do when I arrived at work was take off my helmet, let my hair down, take off my sunglasses and swap them for my regular glasses and I was ready. Your personal fashion sense does not need to be sacrificed when you commute by bike!
I am wearing some of my personal favourites:
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