bicycles, bicycles, bicycles

I know it seems as though I'm always talking about bicycles. Forgive me but they're tons of fun. I don't know anyone who dislikes bicycles... other than when those bicycles have crazy people on them who disregard traffic laws and do things like ride against traffic on a one way street. Moving on...

We all know the current bicycle culture consists of two main groups that actually care about biking. That is to ignore people who own old mountain bikes and beach cruisers and ride the wrong way on one way streets. These two groups would, in my terms, be the roadies (those guys going really fast in their spandex and cycle jerseys on their $2000 bikes) and the fixies (those hipsters with their own tight clothes - jeans or cut-off shorts - on fixed gear bikes with deep v rims and deep v-neck shirts). That said, I own both of those types of bikes and clothes, to some extent.

What excites me is a new third bicycle culture equally aware of their bikes and their clothing only this group focuses on being classy and chic. That would be the new Cycle Chic movement. Very fitting to Charleston and other more bike friendly and stylish cities, cycle chic movements are all about looking good. The bike are classic and vintage in appearance, whether they be nice beach cruisers, vintage 3 speed Schwinns, or a new $3420 Gucci bicycle (see below), and the clothing is generally chic (think Banana Republic for all of you non-fashionistas).

If you want to find out more about the Cycle Chic movement in Charleston and the rest of the world, check out Charleston Cycle Chic. They have a ride coming up June 24th @6:00. 

For ideas on being the chicest bicyclist on the road, check out The Sartorialist's bicycle section.

And if you ever want to go for a ride around town, let me know!