New Campaign using Cycle Chic concept

A new campaign call ik kyoto, wants companies to encourage their employees and commuters to make sustainable choices when deciding their mode of transport, is set to be launch on June 1st.

According to cycle chic belgium:

"Cycle chic - the concept, not the blog - is a huge part of this.  Simply because a lot of people who have the opportunity to ride a bike to work, still aren't doing it.  Strange, the bicycle in a city environment is the most effective way to get from point A to B - from home to work.

And you can easily do it whatever outfit you're wearing for the office.  Scared of breaking a sweat?  Then you're riding to fast.  Cycle Chic is about going at an easy pace.  You're still faster than that car next to you, stuck in traffic.  And if not faster, you'll be in a better mood, with a fresh clear mind."

I love the campaign picture.  Kudos to the organizers.

Cool Video on the "Cycle Chic" movement

Out and About in Beautiful Midtown

Going home this am I noticed these two lovely girlfriends out and about in lively conversation.   I share with them about Sac Cycle Chic and gave them a Sac Cycle Chic sticker which they proudly displayed!!  Oh the beauty of Cycle Chic!

Sac Cycle Chic and Bike Fest

Lauren Braden from "Girls on the Grid" is a natural Sac Cycle Chic. She posted this morning about yours truly and her passion with Bikes and looking Chic while doing it! She is carfree! A girl after my own cycle chic heart!

She also posted this cute video showing Meghan Smith! Oh, Cycle Chic is ruling!!

Tomorrow is Bike to work day! I hope I see all you cycle chic out there. Please stop by the Bike Fest and come to the "Sac Cycle Chic" and "My Dutch Bike" booth.   Check out the Bakfiet bike  and show me your best Sac Cycle Chic wear!

My Cycle Chic Love to all of you!!!

Ghost Bikes

Ghost Bikes are a memorial to those cyclist who are killed or hit on the streets.  They are painted all white and are locked to a street sign in or near the location of the crash site.

They are a reminder that it's important that we share the road and is a statement of support for cyclist right to safe travel.

They have been popping all around the world.  The first one in the US was in 2003, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sacramento just recently began to take part in these memorials.  Jim Brown, of the California Bike Coalition, says that "ghost bikes represent a maturing of the Sacramento bike community".  I agree with his statement.  Please read the article posted today on Sac Bee about Sacramento's Ghost Bikes.

Today mark a special day to honor all those cyclist who have been killed or injured while riding on public roadways.  "The Ride of Silence" will begin in North America at 7:00 pm and roll across the globe.  Cyclist will take to the roads in a silent procession, riding no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride.

Sacramento's ride of silence will start at the corner of 5th and L.  Cyclist will ride to the latest ghost bike on H and Carlson St.  The group will be placing flowers and a candle.

Bicycle Film Festival kick off tonight

Pre party - 7:00 pm at Hot Italian (1627 16th St.)

9:00 Film - Bike Shorts @Fremont Park (16th & Q)

After party - Hot Italian

See the rest of the Festival's lineup at Bicycle Film Festival's website

Hot Italian posted a pic on their facebook fan page showing that the screen is up.

See you there!!!

Vélo and Vintage Show a Success!

We had a great time last night! Fabulous outfits, beautiful bikes and great models all made a splash with a cheering crowd.

At least two photographers have posted their photos from last night's fashion show. Below are the links to their pages.






Juan Ayora












Steve Harriman
















As we get more sources for photographs and videos we will try to get the word out on this blog. Stay tuned...

California on the cutting edge of Cycle Chic Fashion

A shout out to Bike by the Sea a cycle chic blog run by Christa Clark Jones.   Santa Barbara's month long bicycle celebration "CycleMaynia" kicks off today with her fashion show "Santa Barbara Cycle Chic" a bicycle fashion show featuring local designers and bike companies.

Thanks to Cycle Chic Belgium too for posting about Christa's show and mine show "Vélo & Vintage" this week.  

Christa your fashion show poster is so chic!  Love it!

My wish list of stylish Must Have! ;)

With this little gadget you can take pictures or videos while you ride... I want one.  Get your own at Electra Bikes

And I love this mp3 stereo speaker bag.  You can get one at  Beach Bikes.

Bicycle Film Festival

Here is the Sacramento Trailer.  Hope to see you all at Fremont Park in Sacramento from May 14 - 16. Click on screen to allow full viewing.