tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79249203109956398492024-02-07T17:54:19.267-05:00Chic Cyclistsfeel good . do good . look good --- cyclingCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.comBlogger759125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-35460154164658558442012-08-27T07:22:00.002-04:002012-08-27T07:23:38.082-04:00We know that feeling of floatingI'm sure this has made the rounds but I am just seeing it now, <a href="http://www.ignant.de/2012/07/17/floating/" target="_blank">images by Zhao Huasen</a> playfully show cyclists 'floating' through their daily lives. That's about right!<br />
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Though this is Paris, so that bike trailer had a manicured little dog in it who was happily eating his meal at the cafe while this photo was taken.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-3486297630520236592012-04-10T08:45:00.002-04:002012-04-10T08:45:32.482-04:00What will they think of next?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.groupon.com/" target="_blank">Groupon</a> ad I got today? A great deal on something called "Aquabiking". <a href="http://www.aquabiking.fr/" target="_blank">This link</a> explains all (in French), and it looks like it was even featured in French <a href="http://www.aquabiking.fr/234/aquabikingfr-la-reference-celon-le-cosmopolitan/" target="_blank">Cosmopolitan</a>. Under point 5 there they explain, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">with what I imagine must be hyperbole with regard to her cellulite,</span> that riding a bike underwater burns twice the energy of riding an ordinary bike. In addition the touch of the water helps improve drainage and blood flow.<br />
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All this may be true, but these people aren't <b><u>going</u></b> anywhere! Well, as they say here "<i>À chacun son goût</i>" (to each their own).Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-89983300335731434112012-04-04T08:57:00.001-04:002012-04-04T08:57:39.818-04:00That was then, this is now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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First to go was the Brooks saddle with the hammered rivets. Next was the Campy derailleurs and shifters. Just last week it lost the wheels, sustained the frame damage and broke the chainring, and lost its brake calipers.<br />
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What a sad waste.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-39207305996145879792012-04-02T10:22:00.002-04:002012-04-04T08:47:00.585-04:00First Real Bike Ride in a LONG Time!It's been too difficult to post about biking when I haven't been able to participate but yesterday I got to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">B</span>ike with my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">B</span>oys on a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">B</span>rompton in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">B</span>ois de <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">B</span></span>oulogne. I was thinking <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">B-B-B</span> as I sang with joy the whole time, and I was not the only one loving it!<br />
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I have a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">B</span>acklog of posts to share, but wanted to share a photo with people I know would understand my elation!<br />
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-50809156869148428492012-02-27T04:47:00.002-05:002012-02-27T04:47:40.184-05:00Plan your French Cycling VacationSadly it looks like the English icon is greyed out here and I'm not seeing a link to English in the source code, but for those of you who read French, I've found a wonderful resource for finding all the bike paths and standard bike-friendly itineraries for adventures in France:<br />
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We had previously just used green and white roads on the Michelin maps but now with Future Cyclist I'm feeling the need for a little more security on our travels. I'm looking forward to planning some adventures just as soon as we get our bikes over here, and a Burley trailer....Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-9469189011653585212012-02-26T15:58:00.000-05:002012-04-02T10:26:25.441-04:00Double Velib<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Strictly speaking I don't think we are supposed to do this.... :)Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-42726525468699086232012-02-21T11:17:00.000-05:002012-02-21T11:17:07.307-05:00Velo Hollandais<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Having appreciated, but never desired to own, a traditional "Dutch Bike", I'm all of a sudden obsessed and shopping compulsively. Perhaps it's because I failed to win the <a href="http://cgi.ebay.fr/Velo-ancien-Hirondelle-retrodirecte-/150744580625?_trksid=p4340.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D12%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5974845981770719326#ht_500wt_1413" target="_blank">antique Hirondelle</a> I'd had my eye on. As so many people start cycling on a bike like this and then move on to "faster" bikes, I feel a bit backwards in my taste, but I must have a bike like this pronto! *Swoon*<br />
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I'm getting a Bobike Mini seat for my birthday and so shopping around for it this morning. I'll let you all know what I think when it arrives. In the meantime, how cute is this integrated blanket? With the scarf thrown dashingly over his shoulder? I'm in love!Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-43398242509738719612012-02-17T08:52:00.002-05:002012-02-17T08:52:19.226-05:00You don't see this in Boston!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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This bike is often parked outside <a href="http://www.mikescitydiner.com/" target="_blank">Mike's City Diner</a>. I have not seen this kind of child-porting tricycle before and so I carefully noted its make on a piece of paper that did not move internationally with me.<br />
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The format of the stroller reminds me a lot of the <a href="http://www.quinny.com/us-en" target="_blank">Quinny strollers</a> which have exchangeable seats in a frame designed to accomodate a child's growth. I have no idea if this tricycle does the same, certainly it's for sale so it must be <i>eventually</i> outgrown! Chi<br />
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-23920564054513555882012-02-02T09:05:00.002-05:002012-02-02T09:05:56.796-05:00Bicycle Adventure PhotosSadly we missed this exposition, but these <a href="http://labs.paris.fr/commun/voyage_a_velo/" target="_blank">bicycle adventure photos and posters</a> make me ready to hop on and go!<br />
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This one makes me smile as I am shopping for a front-mounted child seat now. The more things change...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In three weeks no one has even touched this frame pump!</td></tr>
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-33843957873195513492012-01-30T07:40:00.001-05:002012-01-30T07:43:48.716-05:00Vanmoof City Bike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We spotted an interesting bike down by the Louvre. I should have gotten full-bike photos, but you can see some of those at the <a href="http://www.vanmoof.com/collection" target="_blank">Vanmoof</a> website. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taken to remember the manufacturer, you can also see their welds.</td></tr>
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From the manufacturer's website they explain:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #474747; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 13px;">These LEDS not only charge themselves by sunlight, but in addition you can charge these LED lights with the micro USB cable of your phone. You simply turn the lights on by pushing the small black button on the side of the LED. They only work in the dark so they can never waste energy! These indestructible bulbs are also used for airport landing strips. They are strong and hater-proof. </span></blockquote>
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OK, that's admittedly pretty cool...</div>
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It looks like this bike became <a href="http://vanmoof.com/shop-usa/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=111_124&products_id=208" target="_blank">available in the States</a> just three days ago, but the price is much better in <a href="http://www.vanmoof.com/vanmoof-no3" target="_blank">Europe</a>.<br />
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FYI, these are the same folks who make the Strida bikes!</div>
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<br /></div>Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-50176154552850131512012-01-26T09:04:00.002-05:002012-01-26T09:04:29.334-05:00DIY French Porteur Spotted in the 10ème, this bike amused me with its custom front and rear racks. I'm not certain how either of them are used, but there's no doubt they're custom made for SOMETHING!<br />
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Do the pushpins say ART.CASS?</div>
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Here's how the rear rack attaches to the seat stays. The blue bungies are just on one side.</div>
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-10197577883921596072012-01-20T07:06:00.003-05:002012-01-20T07:06:57.250-05:00Steering Wheel?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here's a funny bike we spotted in London. I think the steering wheel came off a child's toy. I was staring at the bike and my father didn't even notice the steering wheel, he was so impressed by the lock!</div>
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-64514054760731021842012-01-11T06:55:00.001-05:002012-01-11T06:55:22.709-05:00London Bike Share<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
How excited was I to see the Barclay's bikes all lined up by our hotel in London! I couldn't ride as much as I wanted because of the baby, but I did get two lovely rides in - one with my husband and one with my dad. I found riding on the left easier than driving on the left, perhaps because we were lane splitting and like a good dancer I just followed the car's lead.</div>
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The London system is identical to Boston's with the exception that the stations are installed to be year-round. I had my Hubway key with me, it was too bad I couldn't activate that to access the Barclay's bikes.</div>
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<br />Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-5112742252832149772012-01-10T03:24:00.000-05:002012-01-10T03:24:24.573-05:00Double Decker Bike Rack at King's Cross Station, London<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This isn't remarkable, we have these in Boston. What struck me though was how ordinary it is. The one I know of, at Alewife, has a cage with a locked door and an application and instructions. Here you just throw the bike up there.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-83642603888297532572012-01-06T19:17:00.001-05:002012-01-06T19:17:05.761-05:00What a month!I have to apologize for being so out of touch. I confess I've hardly even been thinking about bikes even!<br />
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Let's see, in the last month I've worked full-time while caring for a baby. That's normal, but I did it without my husband, who had started his new job. I also did it while couch-surfing, because we gave up our apartment but I still needed to work. I coordinated a domestic move, putting our things in storage, and an international move. Then in the midst of all this <a href="http://alpersawareness.org/veronicas-voyage-2/" target="_blank">my sister lost her little girl</a>.<br />
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So I haven't been missing without a good reason!<br />
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I owe you all a review of a Burley child trailer, which was wonderful and Burley has been beyond patient and understanding about all this. I also have to work out a direction for this blog. There is already a chic cycling blog in Paris... what would you all like to see here?<br />
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Missing you all....<br />
-CharlotteCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-16889739716445922052011-11-03T14:26:00.001-04:002011-11-03T14:26:16.247-04:00Waterproof Cycling Backpack Recommendation?Dear Readers,<br />
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Take pity on my poor husband who has not been on a bike in over a month(!) as he recovers from a big shoulder re-construction surgery.<br />
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His armchair cycling has got him shopping for a waterproof laptop-carrying backpack. I am particularly concerned with sight lines as he looks back, and he with it being a backpack because he really does need to keep his shoulders aligned for some time to come. He doesn't need a big bag, as he's actually carrying a very small netbook. It is too bad it doesn't have a solid-state drive.<br />
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He's considering this <a href="http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/packs/pawn-rolltop-pack---small.html" target="_blank">Chrome</a> and this <a href="http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/ortlieb_packman_pro_backpack/" target="_blank">Ortleib</a>, but we're somewhat overwhelmed with all the options out there. A few friends have weighed in with suggestions, <a href="http://pacdesigns.com/" target="_blank">PAC Designs</a> looks actually really cool but I understand the messenger-style is a deal breaker in the context of his surgery. Readers, are there any others we should consider? Any comments for or against the two backpacks in contention?<br />
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Thank you ever so much!<br />
-CharlotteCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-76752175397176686722011-10-26T12:08:00.000-04:002011-10-26T12:09:33.022-04:00Little Green Shopper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I saw this shopper of ambiguous vintage in the South End and thought of you Velouria: <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/08/bella-ciao-superba-ready-and-available.html">Green frame</a>, <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/10/cream-tires-directory.html">cream tires</a>... It would be cuter if the fenders were green too, don't you think? :)Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-58528464634229884162011-10-19T11:10:00.002-04:002011-10-19T11:10:31.461-04:00Sometimes you just need a car?I have a new commute. My friend watches Future Cyclist two days a week. She's in Arlington just off the Minuteman. At first I drove to her and then rode my bike to work, because that's what we knew. I quickly realized how miserable it is to have my baby in the backseat while I'm stuck driving, so now we take the subway to Alewife, walk a ways to my friend's house, and then I bike to work... Some people make think we just need a car but these mornings together are the highlight of my day.<br />
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All this leadup to explain why I was on the subway and saw this Zipcar advertisement:<br />
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OK, I agree, sometimes you might just need a car. That's true. But the example given in the photo? That's just not the case there. Sometime you just need SOME BIKE RACKS people! For the <a href="http://www.zipcar.com/boston/check-rates">$60 annual Zipcar subscription</a> you could get a decent set of front and rear racks, solving the problem posed in the photo for more than just one year.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08036691849337099909noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924920310995639849.post-43233380500110275962011-10-16T19:47:00.000-04:002011-10-16T19:48:45.769-04:00My HandleBarI finally have half a moment to post a photo from my brother's wedding this summer. We were enjoying a sunny afternoon in downtown Boulder when <a href="http://www.myhandlebar.com/">MyHandleBar</a> rolled into town. This thing looked like so much fun I went running over with my niece and her grandpa (my sister's father-in-law, is there a name for our relationship?) Here they are for scale as we checked this thing out:
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It is a mobile bicycle bar, with one driver and everyone else literally saddled up to the bar.
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The geometry of the cockpit is "relaxed", to say the least. They need 3 people minimum, if I remember correctly, and can take on more than will have pedals. The slope of your hill can't exceed 5 or 6%, but given those constraints it looked like a blast. Maybe someday Harpoon will have one of these and we won't have to ride <a href="http://www.harpoonb2b.com/">Brewery to Brewery</a>, we can just bring the beer along!
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