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Monthly Archives: March 2013

Fashion Holiday Edition: World Naked Bike Ride

09 Mar

Adam and Eve were happily naked in the Garden of Eden until they broke their sacred promise. Their bite of the forbidden fruit means that I, their descendent, am far too modest to ride my bike naked like the people who rode the World Naked Bike Ride in San Francisco today. But with a little photo editing, I’m there in spirit.

World Naked Bike Ride

About Fashion Friday: Inspired by a 2011 Bike to Work Day challenge sponsored by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, this series highlights the broad range of “dress for the destination” bicycling fashions.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 9, 2013 in Cycle Fashions

Bike Path SUCCESS! Bollard Be Gone

08 Mar

A round of applause for the City of San Jose! In less than a week after reporting this bike path hazard, poof! the bollard is gone. Kudos go to Yves Zsutty and his San Jose parks team who manage the city’s extensive trail network. They investigated it immediately, determined the bollard wasn’t needed, sent a removal crew out quickly and kept us informed at every step through twitter. That’s service! (And it’s not the first time either)

Bollard Be Gone 2

: First you see it.

: Now you don’t.

: Thank you, City of San Jose, for the quick response!

Location: Guadalupe River Trail at Hwy 880, San Jose, California, USA.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 8, 2013 in Bike Lane FAIL

Bike Commute Diaries: Drowned Rat in 2 Min Flat

07 Mar

The morning forecast said 70% chance of rain by 6 o’clock in the evening. But after a couple of false alarms with storms that fizzled more than drizzled, I grabbed my red trench coat instead of my rain burka. At 6 o’clock I walked out of the office. Pah, it wasn’t even sprinkling! I rolled down the trail with a little smile on my face.

Just as I reached the train station, the sky opened up and rain poured down. My face tells the rest of the story.

About the Bike Commute Diaries: Launched in May 2012 for National Bike Month, this series explores the unexpected and surprising things I’ve learned about bicycling for transportation.

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Posted by ladyfleur on March 7, 2013 in Commute Diaries

Fashion Friday: A Bolder Blazer in Bouclé

01 Mar

The nubby weave of bouclé fabric elevates a classic double-breasted blazer to another dimension. Coco Chanel may have made bouclé famous with her timeless suits, but it’s the slim-cut jeans, swing top and stacked heel booties that make my cropped jacket perfect for a casual dinner out with the girls.

Boucle Jacket & Jeans