David Phu wants to keep it casual. Biking, that is.
The founder of the Vancouver Cycle Chic Society is asking the city's cyclists to toss their spandex shorts with cushioning and clip-ins aside and embrace casual cycling. What casual cycling is not: dressing like you're in the Tour De France. What casual biking is: dressing with style or as you normally would but still biking to where you need to go.
So next time you're headed out in heels or a dress, don't second guess your bicycle. Embrace the freedom of riding in style and create a comfortable culture around being a cyclist. It's not a club for athletes only -- it's just a way to get around.
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David Phu wants to keep it casual. Biking, that is.
The founder of the Vancouver Cycle Chic Society is asking the city's cyclists to toss their spandex shorts with cushioning and clip-ins aside an...
David Phu wants to keep it casual. Biking, that is.
The founder of the Vancouver Cycle Chic Society is asking the city's cyclists to toss their spandex shorts with cushioning and clip-ins aside an...
Yeah, I used to diss spandex and goretex too. Then I got tired to arriving to work sweaty and soaking wet. For short, flat rides I'm all for streetwear. But on rainy days (and it rains a lot in Vancouver) bring on the goretex!
20kso: Yeah, I used to diss spandex and goretex too. Then
I just came back from Montreal where casual cycling is the norm. People have Bixi passes (bicycle rentals https://montreal.bixi.com/) and use them in conjunction with transit to go everywhere. Nary a spandex suit in sight..... little spandex shorts under skirts are popular for functional reasons.
eastcoastmigrantworker: I just came back from Montreal where casual cycling is
As the cost of oil and gas continues to rise we will all be looking for ways to save money and reduce our transportation costs. We will walk a little more, ride a bicycle a little more and take mass transit a little more. We may even thing about energy efficiency a little more when we buy a home, car, appliance or even a light bulb.
All cities need to create better and safer paths for walking and biking that connect work, play, schools and homes. Bicycles are an inexpensive way to travel. Businesses and schools need to make it easier for people to lock their bikes up when at work, shopping or learning.
Kenz300: As the cost of oil and gas continues to rise
In my 30s and 40s, I rode 36 miles over hilly Colorado terrain every day, which would have not been possible without a decent bike, clothing, and pedals. These days, 25 years later, I just peddle around on an old mountain bike in street clothes, tennis shoes, and the old style clips and straps.
With the best equipment, cycling begs you to rise to your best level of fitness. That's the difference.
Sleepers_Awake: In my 30s and 40s, I rode 36 miles over
Funny - this must be a Vancouver thing. Most of the people I see on bikes in the GTA look neither "stylish" nor like professional cyclists. They mostly look like quasi-transient, near-homeless people, with milk crates and other junk strapped to their bikes with mismatched bungie cords. And their bikes are neither stylishly retro nor Tour de France quality either - mostly they just look like rusty crap.
Ian_Llangan: Funny - this must be a Vancouver thing. Most of
My friend wears biking equipment when he goes for a ride. Mind you, when he goes for a ride it's an 80K ride. I've decided to let it slide with him. That being said, if you're going on a 5K ride there is absolutely no need to look like that.
cameron_d: My friend wears biking equipment when he goes for a
Why so insecure? sheesh, I was looking super stylish today and i just read this article... man I'm awesome, So is is my wife and she does not read the news but cycles stylishly regardless.
CWalsh: Why so insecure? sheesh, I was looking super stylish today
Lol. Wow, I must be getting old. Casual biking? In my day that was just biking. Although I see the problem where I currently reside.
I go out each day for about 15 Ks by bike, dressed in whatever I happen to be in at the time, and I see folks whom I've never seen peddle before suddenly appear like they are right off the cover of a bike magazine.
People are too funny. I bet most of them are Apple users too. hehehhe
Toddynho: Lol. Wow, I must be getting old. Casual biking? In
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The Huffington Post Canada | Posted: 06/25/2012 6:34 pm Updated: 06/26/2012 11:34 am