Friday, October 10, 2008

A Field Guide to the New York City Bicyclist

Alexei wrote this story about the different types of bicycle riders in New York. I love all the nutty characters.
The Noble Rider. "In the winter, I wear lots of fedoras and scarves, foulards and tweeds," he says. "And in the summer, basically linens. I would say kind of very English, '30s style--very Evelyn Waugh."
The Fixed-Gear Rider. "There’s a certain rebelliousness to the act of riding in the city."
The Vintage-Bike Fashion Gal. "Don’t be afraid to wear a skirt and heels." (Yay!)
The Weekend Warrior. "The bike just wants to move," she says. "It's like a Formula One race car."
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39 comments:

ashleigh said...

ohh these are everywhere in the city center of melbourne! they're so chic and fun looking :) great post!

karina said...

I love the first three of them, we do not have that kind of riders here.

miss milki said...

That funny, there was an article just like that in the Sunday Times (Ireland prob also England) about the bicycle 'tribes' in London - they were very similar. I guess riding bikes and dressing nicely is a global thing!

I love the top guy with the red trousers - he could easily be on the Sartorialist - love his style!

paula said...

love it! skirt and heels, that would be me if i lived in a bike friendly area.

Jane said...

I would definitely be "The Vintage-Bike Fashion Gal". What an interesting topic for an article I'm off to go read it now :)

notebook doodles said...

that blazer and that dress is perfect together. plus the bike!

thanks for dropping by my blog, joanna =)

love,stevanny.

Courtney said...

Oh, what a fun story! I love The Noble Rider and The Vintage-Bike Fashion Gal!!

Laura said...

Fantastic story!
Makes me want to move to the city right this very minute.

D R E W said...

"The Vintage-Bike Fashion Gal"

hahahaha. that made me laugh!!

Abbey Goes Design Scouting said...

adorable!!!

MauritaMason said...

You just don't get that kind of flavor out in the country. I LOVE that last bike.

Heather said...

this is fab! I want one for LA!

Franco said...

WHAT A GREAT ARICLE

Emily said...

wow, look at your talented boyfriend!!! obviously i've decided i want to be that girl who dons vintage dresses and heels and glides around the city. how chic!

A Day That Is Dessert said...

This is so cute!! In Seattle it's mostly biker wear on the bikers - boring. :)

Maki said...

Aww they are so hip!!!

I miss riding the bicycle.. I used to ride it everywhere I went in Tokyo...

Very cute post!!

Jill said...

yesterday i saw a lady riding a bike with bright red t-strap heels on, i wanted to clap!

Melissa de la Fuente said...

LOVE those pants! Awesome!
xo
Melissa

Leti said...

Ha! Jesse Ashlock

erica said...

i love bicycling in a nice outfit, but alas, the helmet never looks quite right. there are few good options nowadays, but i wish there were more....

valerie said...

Although I'd LOVE to be the weekend warrior, I can't help to be the prissy, vintage bike fashion gal! It's the basket in the front. Who could possibly resist that?! Alas, my secret hope is that the satorialist captures me on my two-wheeler!

Erica said...

What an awesome group -- and a wonderful article.

Chloe's Chic Conception said...

I need a bike badly! I saw a bunch of beautiful, antique ones at the Alameda Flea Market last weekend, but none of them worked very well :(

Helen said...

I love the first and the third! I would love a bike but am scared of other cars too much.

enc said...

I like all these characters. Especially the Waugh man with the dogs.

Stephanie said...

I love anyone who says a foulard is part of their cycling attire.

Pure awesomeness.

L said...

what a great article alexei! you are the shizz.

Lucy said...

where are the helmets, people?! (except the weekend warrior)

Lauren K said...

Oh my gosh oh my gosh!!! I love this! It made my day. Great post!

Jeannie said...

Love love this post and that article! I am a vintage-bike fashion gal (although it definitely isn't "high" fashion, as I'm a preppy college student). I looove my red Schwinn Traveler road bike, presented from my boyfriend (and it was $100 to boot, but I hear you can find 'em for $80 even).

I would like to graciously adopt/evolve into a "weekend warrior" as I imagine myself finally working at some organization/company post-graduation in The City and commuting :D

Biking is wonderful!

Milena said...

Love it!!!

Nick Goddard said...

That last bike looks like a ferrari-- here's a little secret though, she's in the little ring! I know I know its at a standstill but even so! Sadly i'd probably say she's a dummy if she had it in the big ring at a standstill. Okay okay i'm just jealous.

Annie said...

love the 'fixed gear rider'!

Abbey Goes Design Scouting said...

Did I already say that I thought this was the greatest?

ModernGear TV said...

Is it just me or does the top guy look a little like Pee-wee Herman?

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