Thursday, January 10, 2013

bike babe






I am really getting into riding my bike, and now that I am, I'm feeling the urge to accessorise. So I started with a new helmet - my helmet was tres-naff and very non-suited to my vintage-with-basket-bike. Sure, ideally I'd be able to ride without a helmet, with hair flowing like all the girls in cute pics do - but I'm a rule-abider...

So, I did a bit of helmet hunting and spied this little pretty! Cute non?



But just because I have to wear a helmet doesn't mean I can't have other cute things. Such as - hello - a crochet thing to go over the wheels to stop my skirt getting caught in the spokes - above. Genius. And pretty!

And then, I also found this: A BIKE RIDING CAPE, PEOPLE! And, it's reversible, with the other side having reflective bits so that if you're riding at dusk you are awesome and visible.


Sure, I have a basket, but I think I need a panier too. For Farmer's Market days. And look - red apples. Cuteness incorporated.


As if I could go past this. A wine bottle holder. Love. Sadly it doesn't fit a bottle of champagne, but hey, that's probably a good thing. I don't want to be riding under the influence.




All of these cute things, and many, many more were found at this awesome Aussie online shop. CycleStyle is its name. Here's where you can find it: www.cyclestyle.com.au

Now, French word of the day? HAVE A GUESS?

VĂ©lo - bike. Faire du velo - to ride my bike.

PS: totally not a sponsored post by the way. Just me sharing what I love - and sharing an awesome Aussie company with great products and exceptional service. That helmet? Bought one day, delivered the next.

9 comments:

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    1. Dude, no, I leave that to my husband (that sounds kinky doesn't it?)

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  2. Love the helmet and the cape, must check out this shop it may inspire me to take up bike riding again!

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    1. There are so many awesome places to cycle in Newy - please just rode out to the breakwall at Nobby's - you'll be inspired. And ps: you need the cape.

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  3. I don't have a bike, but I love, love, love that cape!!! I always think a cape is romantic and mysterious :)

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    1. Capes rule. I do not own a cape because I think I would explode from joy if I put one on.

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  4. Wow, who knew there were so many fun options, the helmet is adorable

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    1. I know! And so many more on the site. I got myself quite beside myself!

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  5. I love all those bike shinies, gorgeous and practical! I think your skirt guard will be the first one like it in Newie, I hope to see it around town soon.
    Vicki of bicycles in Newcastle

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