Dottie and I make no secret of the fact that the number one mission of our blog is to show that city cycling can be a part of any woman's everyday life—no special equipment or clothing, or even a special type of bike required (though after a few months of riding, you'll probably want one -- or two!). Over the past six months, we've talked about our own obstacles to commuting and given our personal experiences as examples of how women might fit cycling into their lives.
Lately the media has been obsessed with women...
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The inaugural Summer Babes and Elegant Bachelors Ride was a chic and fun success, despite the 90 degree temps that quickly devolved to rain. Everybody looked fabulous and we fit in everywhere we went, especially the swanky Nomi lounge. We'll have to plan another one soon for later in the summer!
Thanks to all our stylish and fun comrades!
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Just before the mixer on Thursday, Mr. D and I discovered that Dottie's 53-cm Oma could not be adjusted to fit me. The seat post was a bit too long for the tube, so the seat wouldn't go down to the top of the seat post. That left those last two crucial inches that meant the difference between my toes grazing the ground and my toes having to stretch to complete the revolution of the pedal -- not the safest method of riding in city traffic.
Contrary to what Friday's post might imply, Dottie is more than willing to go ...
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People are surprised that we cycle in skirts and dresses so often, but it's not rocket science. Over the past year, we've learned that almost every type of outfit works fine on bikes. Skirts offer freedom of movement and are much cooler than pants or shorts, making them especially good for summer cycling. There are some skirts and dresses that are not ideal for cycling, but those are few and far between, easy to work around or avoid. If you find yourself in a problematic skirt, be prepared to either hitch it up or ...
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There wasn't enough time for me to scare up a bike between my arrival in Chicago and the start of the Active Trans mixer. I thought I was OK taking the El, until I met the gorgeous Betty Foy and bike withdrawal hit hard.
Apparently Dottie's support of a bike-share program only goes so far! Can't say I blame her.
Stay tuned for more Chicago adventures!
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Last week, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean announced a "Going Green" initiative for our city. Dean ran on an environmental platform and has said he's committed to making Nashville the "greenest city in the Southeast"—so far, he's done a decent job of getting money and resources dedicated to improving the city's infrastructure and public transportation. I clicked on the link and was a little disappointed to find that most of the things he wanted us to commit to do were things I'd learned in third grade during the good old...
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How does this sound for a night on the town: chic ladies and gents, slow-moving bikes, jazz from a rolling sound system, and sophisticated cocktails?
Fabulous, you say? Then the Summer Babes and Elegant Bachelors ride was made for you. Join us this Saturday for a tour of Chicago's best retro cocktail patios. All the cool kids will be there, including Trisha all the way from Nashville! The temperature may even fall below 90 degrees, if we're lucky.
Time Out Chicago validated our existence by listing us as a Cr...
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As I've mentioned before, Vanderbilt's campus is THE place to go to spot bikes in Nashville. (A hot second: the Belmont Blvd. bike rack.) Unfortunately Le Peug was not with me when I spotted this guy:
Nice to see another Peugeot on the road -- or, well, on the rail, anyway.
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On my morning commute last Thursday, stopping at a bike-to-work week station, I met two cool girls doing a lot for stylish cycling. Emily and Maria are friends who got inspired to create bicycle bags that reflect their personal styles. The result is Po Campo, a line of made in Chicago rack and handlebar bags that look just as good off the bike as on. They are impeccably designed and constructed - hands down the best stylish bike bags I have ever seen. I was so impressed that I wanted to learn more about their h...
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That beauty there is definitely an Azor Oma. I'm such a trendsetter. First Ellen, now Famke.
Spotted at Copenhagen Cycle Chic.
This pic spotted on Cyclelicious.
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