Stories from Chic Cyclist
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Bicycle Adventure Photos
Chic Cyclist &bull Feb 2, 2012
Sadly we missed this exposition, but these bicycle adventure photos and posters make me ready to hop on and go! This one makes me smile as I am shopping for a front-mounted child seat now. The more things change... Guerre… Full Story »
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Cycle Skating in Paris 1923
Chic Cyclist &bull Feb 1, 2012
A friend sent me this link, looks like a possible addition to the Tweed Rides! Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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Handsome Doggie Porteur in the 18eme
Chic Cyclist &bull Jan 31, 2012
This is a handsome bike. I think it might be a Pista from before they started clear coating over the labels, so there are no labels. The components are mostly Campy, that saddle is the Brooks with the hammered rivets.… Full Story »
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Vanmoof City Bike
Chic Cyclist &bull Jan 30, 2012
These LEDS not only charge themselves by sunlight, but in addition you can charge these LED lights with the micro USB cable of your phone. You simply turn the lights on by pushing the small black button on the side… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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DIY French Porteur
Chic Cyclist &bull Jan 26, 2012
Spotted in the 10eme, this bike amused me with its custom front and rear racks. I'm not certain how either of them are used, but there's no doubt they're custom made for SOMETHING! The general view of the bike Do… Full Story »
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Steering Wheel?
Chic Cyclist &bull Jan 20, 2012
Here's a funny bike we spotted in London. I think the steering wheel came off a child's toy. I was staring at the bike and my father didn't even notice the steering wheel, he was so impressed by the lock!… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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London Bike Share
Chic Cyclist &bull Jan 11, 2012
How excited was I to see the Barclay's bikes all lined up by our hotel in London! I couldn't ride as much as I wanted because of the baby, but I did get two lovely rides in - one with… Full Story »
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Double Decker Bike Rack at King's Cross Station, London
Chic Cyclist &bull Jan 10, 2012
This isn't remarkable, we have these in Boston. What struck me though was how ordinary it is. The one I know of, at Alewife, has a cage with a locked door and an application and instructions. Here you just throw… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bike rack
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What a month!
Chic Cyclist &bull Jan 6, 2012
I have to apologize for being so out of touch. I confess I've hardly even been thinking about bikes even! Let's see, in the last month I've worked full-time while caring for a baby. That's normal, but I did it… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Burley
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Waterproof Cycling Backpack Recommendation?
Chic Cyclist &bull Nov 3, 2011
Dear Readers, Take pity on my poor husband who has not been on a bike in over a month(!) as he recovers from a big shoulder re-construction surgery. His armchair cycling has got him shopping for a waterproof laptop-carrying backpack.… Full Story »
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