..."i had to google what a 'panda shot' was" was the response to my request to add this to the group.
This photo from staceymccool ( who has an amazing blog) reminds me that, doing unnatural things while riding can be a very natural thing. We are born to capture experiences in weird and wonderful ways. Sometimes its from a camera held high while riding at night.
Love is an instinct.
Love is an Instinct
416cyclestyle Toronto Cycle Chic search
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I’m searching for the first signs of spring.
Inspired by Copenhagen Cycle Chic, in this past years observations I have been able to document that the bicycle on the streets of Toronto has inspired a culture of awareness of both two wheeled simplicity and street style.
With the upcoming Fashion week and Alternative Fashion weeks in March and April, I’m calling out to all the Toronto Fashion Bloggers, Designers and Cycle Chic manifesto followers to send in their submissions on how two wheels have influenced their Toronto frame of mind.
My bicycle was there during first kisses in Trinity park. It supported early morning rides for spring lattes at the café curbside to the design studio. I've found alleyway shortcuts to where flowers bloom on side streets and the smell of 3am baked bread still lingers past noon.
I recall getting chills watching flowing skirts, and drinking in wafts of perfumed sweat on summer breezes as the red changed to green. I hear the distinct ding of vintage bells whose sweet alarm teased of upcoming conflicts, or flirts of unknown around each turn.
My bicycle crossed the beaches at 2am with bottles of wine to rest amongst the flicker of skyscraper fireflies. Its two wheels have heard the slander of lovers quarrel and felt the side swipe of oncoming traffic during periods of emotional insanity.
My Bicycle took me away through rain wind and snow, always without a care to the destination.
It has inspired films, music, poems and photos. Its simple stencil holds strength in its slender spokes. It creates a relationship that binds the stiletto to the pedal. It fuels a fire that pushes one leg to mimic the other in a rhythmic dance that brings reason to the here and there.
If you own a bicycle and are a Toronto Fashion Designer, Fashion Photographer, Blogger, Musician or any Torontonian whose style has been inspired by the simplicity and sexiness of two wheels please join this virtual ride to somewhere.
Please send any photos of you and your bicycle and a brief description of who you are to 416cyclestyle@gmail.com We will show case your inspiration on www.416cyclestyle.com
I eventually hope to have enough to make a poster of 1000 Toronto Cycle Chic stylish riders
If you Flickr please join this group http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontocyclechicsearch/
Please forward this post to any Fashion Friendlies who you think may be able to contribute.
Ride on.
'Xander
Augusta Ave vs August at the Beach
A Beach cruiser on balmy day of -11 on Augusta ave reminds me that we do have some great beaches right in the middle of Toronto.
Some people want to call the Beaches the Beach.
Summer is so far away.
The illusionist
...are my eyes playing tricks on me? or is she riding her Schwinn cross legged?
This made me do a double take on a mid week ride.
The sun was setting on her... what amazing light.
Queen West,
'X
SUB ZERO & CERTIFIED HERO
The gift wrapped puppy is the only clue in this photo that it is -7 degrees celcius outside, and it feels like -18 with the windchill.
With this ensemble she rides like its still autumn.
Certified hero chic for braving these sub zero temperatures.
Speaking of SubZero heroes, my blogger neighbour from Alberta, Miss Sarah of, "Girls and Bicycles" braves the -30 degree temperatures on her bicycle in edmonton. you should check out how she does snow in style.
Cheers!
Down by the Bay
The,"Bay" aka, "the Hudsons Bay Company" brings back countless memories of many winters. I recall the hopes and dreams of a young boy wishing for presents while I stopped and stared at the Christmas displays in their windows after skating at city hall.
Cruising by at 8am, Christmas shopping seems to be the last thing on her mind.
Cheers!
'X
Friday Fur
Another weekend is on horizon, and sometimes the slow route is the one where you walk your bicycle and stop to chat with your friends.
It's December and i can still see grass.
Happy Friday.
Denim, Plaid and a little fringe...
As the autumn sun sets and available daylight gets shorter with each passing day, the emergence of wonderful layers start to appear, leggings, and denim skirts with plaid flannel shirts under leather fringed jackets help to keep out the chill. Add the wool beret and burgundy leather gloves to match the mixte...and off you go.
Queen and Gladstone (ish)
The Boys Club
Sunday = boys club,
where male bonding with my 3 year old took us through china town and kensington market.
this photo is for the ladies who weren't allowed to come.
Cheers.
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