Annals of Cycling – 63

An occasional update on items from the Velo-city.

___________________________________________________________________

.

AUCKLAND’S MINI BIKE RACKS

Just bolt it to the sign post and you’re done:

___________________________________________________________________

.

FASHION POINT

Some kind of tipping point has been reached when you can get a Dolce & Gabbana leopard-print bike:

From the Financial Times:

As to why the bicycle has become so trendy, I think the answer is relatively  obvious: it’s a combination of the urban push that has seen cities increase the  number of bike lanes, institute cycle share systems, and otherwise facilitate  riding; the general eco-conversation; and fashion’s continuous drive to boost  market share by extending its reach into other areas where design is possible in  search of the opportunity to penetrate every area of a consumer’s life.

___________________________________________________________________

.

VOGUE SADDLES UP

Just to re-emphasize the post above – from Australian Vogue:

Seven more helmetless models here.

___________________________________________________________________