Cycle Chic
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.32 (639 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500516103 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Young urban cyclists in Europe Vernon Forbes A book of photographs of mostly smartly dressed college-age women in Europe looking good riding bicycles in European cities. There are only a a few pages of text. None are studio portraits. Out of 77 riders depicted in the first chapter only 11 are male and 3 have gray hair. Only 2 older women appear in the first chapter; one in the background and the other covering her face with a hat & sunglasses. The rest are good-looking well-dressed college-age women. Everyone is bicycle riding in urban settings. No rural scenes appear. Foliage or plants only appear i. Cycling culture from Europe. The author definitely trained his eye on the ladies with this one, but here are a few sharp-dressed men in here. Loved seeing how fashionable people can be riding their bikes for various reasons. Makes one realize what a failed cycling country the US is for the most part. I started following the author on Instagram and that has also been eye-opening with his images of daily life in Europe. Especially enjoyed a recent series called “viking biking” where he showed images of people commuting in heavy snow.. Photos and information I like the photos but the bicycle information was not mentioned, which I would have liked to have seen.
He lives and cycles in Denmark. . Mikael Colville-Andersen is the founder of Copenhagenize, a website and consultancy established to advise governments and policymakers on the importance of urban cycling, and the cycling fashion blog Copenhagen Cycle Chic
“The fun photos by Colville-Andersen and a few other photographers flaunt the beautiful people of the urban bicycling world.” - The Photo Review
Targeted at the style-conscious of all stripes, this ingenious collection presents charismatic combinations of individual style and practical function. More recently, biking and street style have come together to form an entire spectrum of urban self-expression. Moving beyond lycra: the latest trends in street style and the return to style on wheels.The efficiency of getting around by bike has made cycling a popular pursuit of city life. From gritty messengers to tweed-sporting bankers, from Pashley princesses to high-tech roadies, cycle chic is everywhere you look.This colorful compendium offers snapshots from around the world of everyday riders who are redefining bike fashion and emphasizing the accessibilityand funof city cycling. 363 illustrations, 353 in color