CAR FREE DAYS 2013

Stumbled on this forgotten folder of photos I took at Car Free Days last summer. Here they are. Better late than never. // Location: Commercial Drive, Vancouver, Canada // d.

VCC in LA

Photos by Chris Bruntlett (aka @cbruntlett) // Our #CycleChicFilms producer headed to LA to attend the screening of our film series. He rode everywhere and put his experience on camera and paper. Click here for a full written and visual recap of his time in LA. // Location: Los Angeles, California, USA. // d.

CYCLE CHIC FILMS

Simon // "Inspiration" // Vancouver Cycle Chic Films from VANCOUVER CYCLE CHIC on Vimeo.

Cecily // "Heart and Soul" // Vancouver Cycle Chic Films from VANCOUVER CYCLE CHIC on Vimeo.

BIKES // "Musical Spectrum" // Vancouver Cycle Chic Films from VANCOUVER CYCLE CHIC on Vimeo.

Camille // "The Whole Story" // Vancouver Cycle Chic Films from VANCOUVER CYCLE CHIC on Vimeo.

Location: Vancouver // d.

FRIDAY FRIEND CHIC: VIVI

Photo by Jonathan Brinton. // Location: Somewhere in BC, Canada. // d.

CORA CHIC

Cora, (the Hong Kong marketing/PR guru) came back home to Vancouver for one short week, but made absolutely certain to squeeze some coffee time in with her favourite blog--us. We were introduced a long time ago by this fellow. Loving this photo set: Talula Denim Jacket from Aritzia, top from (212), Mavi jeans, i.t. shoes, Vlieger & Vandam bag from Jennyfleur, necklace from Dream, Raybans, and Viva bike; @coramau// Location: Musette Caffe, Downtown, Vancouver // d.

AN EVENING DOWNTOWN

(Top) Caught this beauty crossing Burrard. Locations: Burrard and Pacifc (top), Hornby bike path (centre/bottom). // d.

On Their Way to a Wedding

Met these two in the least likely chic-worthy location. They were on their way to a wedding so we had to keep things quick and snappy. // Location: 45th and Wales // d

New Experience

Hello, it's been a while. I've rebuilt the site and I hope you enjoy the new layout.

In a routine house-cleaning of my digital crap I found this amazing photo of my sister learning to ride a bike. I was teaching her to ride in the parking lot of the Vancouver Music Academy on my blue cruiser. I always think fondly of this moment.

I don't have a lot of winter pics because it's tough in my city to capture well-dressed riders. I do see them around, but whipping out the camera adds to the difficulty. In a quick look back at a summery time and a cool moment, and given my sites *newness*, I hope you like the photo.

Look forward to more big pictures.

Location: Vancouver Music Academy, Kits // d

Three's Company Chic

"Come and knock on our door" go on...

Top photo by Victoria

Location: (top) West End, Downtown; (bottom) Granville street, Downtown

Mad Dog and Powell Street Slim. Now You Know

On a date, I was reluctant to photo anything because I just wanted to not think of my blog for a day. My lady insisted I photo these two guys that rode past us on their cruisers, so on our way out from the beach I asked them for a few shots. Here is what I discovered:

Lesson #1: Blaine, aka. "Powell Street Slim" (bearded one) and Gary, aka. "Mad Dog" are Vancouver cruiser veterans. Any time you see hoards of cruisers tearing up the city you can bet these guys are part of it.

It was an honour to meet them since I started cycling by building up old cruisers and bothering the local cruiser guys at stores and on forums. I recognized these names and now I know who they are--and so do you.

Lesson #2: Listen to your girlfriend once in a while.

Location: Crab Park, Gastown, Vancouver

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Things I Like Because They Involve a Bike: Red Racer IPA

When it comes to wine, I admit to buying the occasional bottle simply because of a picture on it of a bike, but this... THIS is actually my favourite beer of the summer for more than just the picture. I first heard of this beer at the Alibi Room in gastown (great selection of beer). It is IPA x10 and hoppy as hell. This beer is the thing I think the most about at work next to throwing my clients out of the third story window and, well, biking home.

Check out the other great beers from Central City Brewery.

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