Bike trains are a great way for kids and their parents to cycle to school in a safe and fun environment.
This bike train in Portland is huge! And notice how many Dads (and mums) are cycling on tandem bikes or with child seats on their bikes.
Archive for August, 2011
Bike train
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Dads on Wheels
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011Don’t forget that this Sunday 4 September is Fathers’ Day!
To get you in the mood, check out the inspiring collection of photos and stories of Dads on Wheels, a collaborative salute to dads who bike with their kids by Bikes and the City and Bike NOPA, both blogs out of San Francisco.
Shopping with Dad
Monday, August 29th, 2011This week on the blog we’re celebrating Dads on bikes in the lead up to Fathers Day on Sunday 4 September.
A tandem bike makes doing the shopping fun with Dad!
Fathers Day Gift Ideas – Sunday 4 September
Friday, August 26th, 2011Fathers Day is just around the corner so we’ve compiled our gift guide for your cycling dad, suitable for any bike and any budget! Plus next week on the blog we’ll be bringing you posts all about Dads on Bikes.
Cycle Signs $14.90 – $29
Cycle Signs are reflectors made from recycled road signs. They can be attached on your handlebar or seat post, or in the spokes of your wheels. The reflectors come in a range of colours and no two are alike!
*NEW* Cotton Duck Cape Roll and Zipped Roll $59
The cape roll is a classic protective roll for your cape and/or tools and the zipped roll is a closed version of the cape roll. These bags are very compact for the cyclist wanting to travel light, but large enough for those essentials in case of a change in weather or punctures.
Canvas and leather saddle bag $59
The small Canvas and Leather saddle bag is surprisingly roomy and big enough for an all-day ride – you can stuff lunch, a wallet and a rain jacket inside and there’s a leather tab at the back for lashing extra gear or attaching a safety light. Check out the user video here.
Sporty Blue double panniers $129
The water-resistant Sporty Blue Double Panniers by Fast Rider are strong double panniers with a retro sporty striped look and huge capacity. They also come in a black colour with red and white straps.
Carradice’s 100% waterproof cotton duck bike bureau is tough and hard-wearing and the leather straps give the bag a touch of class. The double flap arrangement, stormproof drawtop and self-sealing seams keep contents clean and dry. Laptops are protected by fitting it inside the removable padded pouch.
Off the bike the flap folds back to protect you from the hooks and road dirt and you can carry the bag with the handle or shoulder strap. Have a look at all the features with in this video.
*NEW* Outlier Mens Pants $199
We have been lucky enough to get our hands on a small range of Outlier’s amazing mens pants – the 60/30 Khaki Chinos, Black Climbers and Slate Grey 4Season OG pants. Outlier make pants which stretch, breath, are durable, wick moisture and are wind, water and dirt resistant – what more could you ask for? Hurry as we only have limited stock.
Tangled Journeys – Sunday 28 August
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
Tangled Journeys is a day celebrating the art of decorating your ride with yarn. Whether it is practical pieces, like skirt guards, saddle covers, maybe even handlebar bags, to frivolous fun with tassles, pom poms and tube covers. It could even be items to wear!
There will be examples to see, a kick-start with a crochet expert setting people off on their first project, patterns, yarn and the Taco Truck.
Some of our lovely crafty products will be on display and on sale on the day, including our crochet skirt guards, snoods and trouser cuffs.
See you this Sunday from 10-4pm!
512 Lygon St, East Brunswick
Dashing Tweeds Cycle Jacket
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
Dashing Tweeds is one of our suppliers out of the UK and we like them a lot because they do innovative work with cycling fashion and reflective fabrics.
Their latest ready to wear item is the Dashing Jacket. As you can see, it comes complete with reflective elements, a sloping cut in the back so there’s no gap between the jacket and your bottoms, ventilation where it’s most needed and elasticised wrists to keep out the wind.
Re-collect upcycled bags
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Re-Collect is a range of eco-friendly and sustainable accessories made in the UK by Katcha Bilek in her Bristol workshop.
All these materials are collected locally and everything is hand-made without the use of industrial machinery. The bags and purses are made of truck inner tubes. The straps on them are old car seatbelts. The belts are made of bike tyres.
We like her range of large bags, which are highly durable and will keep your precious items safe and dry whilst you cycle.
Red or Dead and Raleigh
Monday, August 22nd, 2011
British fashion label Red or Dead have collaborated with Raleigh UK to produce a classic Raleigh bike with iconic Red or Dead graphics on the frame and saddle.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes video of the fashion shoot in London.
Red or Dead Photoshoot 2011 from Joe Coales on Vimeo.
Tokyo Bike Shop Melbourne
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
The newest addition to the Fitzroy/Collingwood bike shop enclave is Tokyo Bike, a small independent bike brand hailing all the way from Yanaka, Japan via Sydney.
We’ve previously written about Tokyo Bike’s Sydney store on The Design Files and now husband-and-wife team Fuyuki and Yuki Sagahara have headed south to bring their colourful steeds to a lovely light-filled shop off Smith Street.
The fitout is simple but thoughtfully furnished with small tokens of Japan, from the sprig of cherry blossom at the entrance to the series of overhanging Japanese fisherman’s lamps.
Tokyo Bikes are made with the urban cyclist in mind. The wheels are designed smaller for more stop-start riding through city streets and are perfect for moving through Tokyo’s and Melbourne’s back alleys. The pared back frames are super-light and the colours are eye-catching. In fact, a Tokyo Bike is one of “50 things to improve Your life” according to the July 2011 edition of Monocle!
Four styles are available – the classic CS, Bisou step-through for the ladies (and enlightened gents), SS single speed and Sport for the speed demons. You are encouraged to test ride any of the bikes in streets around the store, hence the deliberate choice to have a shop off a main street.
The shop also has a neat curated collection of accessories, from Knog lights and locks to Gropes leather grips from the UK.
Tokyo Bike Shop Melbourne, 5 Peel Street, Collingwood +61 3 9417 2845
Monday 11:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11:30am-5:30pm
Thursday11:30am-5:30pm
Friday 11:30am-5:30pm
Saturday 11:30am-5:30pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
Everything’s Connected
Thursday, August 18th, 2011The City of Sydney has produced a series called of videos ‘Everything’s Connected’.
Similar to the videos produced by Transport for London, these short vignettes tell stories from real-life Sydney bike riders. They express the joy and freedom of riding a bike around the city and watching them made us feel happy!
You can view and share them all from YouTube. Enjoy!
Wet and Wendy Pop Up Umbrella Shoppe
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011Melbourne weather forecast for Wednesday - Rain at times. Windy. 12-15 degrees.
In Melbourne it seems that we’re in store for yet more rain. But don’t let the drizzle stop you from getting out and about, because Wet and Wendy have taken over one of the city’s round disused news stand on the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale Streets and transformed it into a neat little stall.
The racks are filled with fabulous rain gear, from umbrellas to rain coats. The small retractable umbrellas with a cheerful rain print on the underside are $39.95 and the large umbrellas are $49.95. In weather-wear, the stylish waterproof cape coats are $99.95 and the remaining handful of samples of the silver and navy blue rain coats are $60 (snap them up quick – we sold out of our stock in a week and these are the last ones left).
The pop up shoppe is open from Tuesday 16 August to Thursday 25 August, on weekdays only and from 8am every day.
This week, why not LOVE THE RAIN!
G by Guess bikes
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
G by Guess are adding two single-speed Dutch bikes to their brand, with one style for men and women. Launched in time for summer in America, the G by Guess bikes feature a step-through frame, balloon tires, a center kickstand, custom stitched comfort grips, two-toned button saddle and a big orange bell. And it costs only $399!
