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.

SUMMER CLOUDS

Today was cloudy for the first time in a much enjoyed summer streak. Good lighting conditions for shooting. // Location: Commercial Drive // d.

@ROBYNPY

Robyn covered our Cycle Chic Social on her blog The Rainy Season and we eventually connected over Twitter. We met up in Chinatown, one of the oldest parts of Vancouver, where I snapped these instant Cycle Chic gems. // Location: Chinatown, Vancouver // d.

SUMMER BEAUTY

Location: False Creek (top), Gastown (bottom) // d.

VCC IN TORONTO

My band was part of Toronto's NxNE festival this year. It was my chance to give 416 Cycle Style a short break and peep on the beautiful bikers of Toronto. My meet-up with 416 Cycle Style was far too short, sadly. // Location: Here and there in Toronto // d.

Bike Belle

Photo by Victoria // Location: Main Street Station // d

Long Time

Ran into an old friend. Lookin' good as usual: Allison Wonderland shorts, thrift store top and jacket and a necklace she made that's available at Dream Apparel, Twigg & Hottie and online at Etsy.// Location: Ontario and 7th // 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

Dachshund Chic

I met these two on my way back from a long fixie ride to Iona beach. They invited me to the Hawaii themed cruiser ride starting in Crab Park but I opted for some photos instead. I love cargo bikes and she so happened to be cargo'ing two dachshunds outfitted with leis.

Location: Carral and Powell, Gastown, Vancouver

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A Twinkle in Your Wrinkle

If you knew me, you'd know that I don't exactly get thrilled at the idea of seniors and I can be fairly judgemental when it comes to those who drive when they're half dead or they've fallen asleep while crossing the street. I work with them during the day, I can say those things.

As for the ones who are cool and keep it real (i.e. fit, happy, healthy, stylish), especially on a bike, I will always and forever more watch, listen and learn from my elders.

Location: False Creek Seawall, Downtown, Vancouver

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Stanley Park Chic

Damn you Stanley Park. You're one of my all time favourite places to bike but man are you ever friggin' busy with tourists and families of 20 learning to bike and rollerblade for the first time. It's so funny, sad and endearing all at once. I want to photo everywhere and include you but, damn, it's really hard to spot the chicstas in that sea of helmets, rental bikes, surfer shorts and Old Navy 3-for-1 tank tops.

But I found three of you! And, sir on the Amsterdam, sorry to delay you.

Location: Stanley Park Waterpark (no cycling zone), Vancouver

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Happy Pride!

It was Pride Week in Vancouver. I caught these two turning left at a light (with excellent etiquette) and giving the scenery some colour.

Location: Hornby and Helmcken, Downtown, Vancouver

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Main Street Short Shorts

Location: Main Street between 10th and 18th, Mount Pleasant, Vancouver

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