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.

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.

MACPHERSON CRATES // SARA

Spent a beautiful afternoon with lovely Sara, from Macpherson Crate Co. She lent us some crates for our new Cycle Chic video. These crates will be on display at Cycle Chic Social, June 29. I'm seeing these crates everywhere, including on a recent trip to Berlin. Quality and chic, just like Sara. // Location: Davie Street Co-op Gardens // d.

FRIDAY FRIEND CHIC: DARYN

Photo by Victoria // Meet Daryn, a very close friend of the contributing photographer. This fine example of effortless "chic" can be found riding to and from her job in the suburbs, elegantly positioned among the SUVs, Mustangs and motor homes. The mayhem! // Location: Langley // d

VCC in Barcelona V

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Many thanks to the people and companies that made this trip possible: Citybici and Creme Cycles, Hood Bikes, Nooc Fashion and BACC. For more photos of the event click here. // Location: Barcelona // d

Friday Friend Chic: Kim

Top: warm up. Bottom: cool down. This is my friend Kim with her Dutchie that she rides everyday around UBC. "I don't even want to picture walking to class." // Location: Cambie Station, Vancouver // d

Accessory

Taking your bike with you everywhere is easy AND stylish.

Location: Robson and Cardero, Downtown, 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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Edmonton Chic (Yeah, I Said it)

These two, Cora and Erin, were biking past me and I stopped them. They are only three days into moving here from Edmonton and have yet to really dig into this city. I suppose they can't be considered Vancouverites until they snowboard down Cypress, hike up Grouse, zip line down Whistler, stumble to Pride and do Tai Chi hungover in a park but importing your sweet Dutchies from Winter Hell Land is a damned good start.

Looking good while biking is the new Vancouver.

Location: Carral Street, Crosstown, Vancouver
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Friday Friend Chic: Bianca

I think on Fridays I should spotlight a friend! Sadly, my Friday posts might run out after next week.

Bianca is a long time friend and cycling buddy of mine. We've conquered many locations by bicycle and under that elegant facade is a squeaky pedal that has plagued us forever. She's a jewellery and fashion designer.

I've bought necklaces from her in the past. You can find her stuff at Dream Apparel, Twigg & Hottie and online at Etsy.

Outfit:
Vintage boot sandals and leopard print skort
Black top from We-3 (Vancouver)
Reworked leather bag and raccoon tail from Erin Templeton (Vancouver)

Destination:
Leaving work, heading home

Location: 10th and Manitoba, Vancouver

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Gala Chic

You: Biking elegantly
Me: Taking some photos of you for the blog
You: Going by a second time
My friend Colin: Taking another photo of you while I'm in the washroom
You: Yelling, "Hey!" at him
(later)
Me: Drinking with Colin at a nearby bar
You: Hunting us down to find out what the hell we were doing shooting photos of you
Me: Slightly scared but talking up the blog
You: Allowing me to live

Her name is Gala and she was kind enough to let me use her photo. *Update* Turns out she is also a benevolent superhuman.

This is Colin, he helped me: http://www.illustratemoore.com/

Location: 10th and Main, Vancouver

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Missing Kitty

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On this cloudy morning on my way to work, I accosted this colourfully dressed lady while she was posting flyers in search of her missing kitty. With guilt, I asked for some shots but I also offered to post her missing kitty in exchange. If you are in the East Vancouver area near Trout Lake, keep an eye out please!

Location: 18th and Commercial, Vancouver

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