Sorry, Dylan. Sorry, Chrysler. Cars didn’t make America any more than ranch hands roped cattle from bicycles. The western classics: cowboy boots, a duster-style coat and a cattleman hat, keep the American man just as dry and comfortable on his bike as on his horse. There’s nothing more American than American style.
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- Snakeskin vamps with western stitched shafts in leather. These boots are versatile classics.
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- In Idaho it would be wool, but in California, lightweight poplin is the right fabric choice in a 3/4 length duster.
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- There’s nothing more all-American than Levi’s jeans. What works for cowboys works for the urban rider.
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.
Ian
February 8, 2014 at 10:32 pm
I have eyes only for that stylish hat!
ladyfleur
February 8, 2014 at 10:34 pm
The hat is pretty awesome. Should have put in a closeup of it. I’d say it’s a Ridge Top. Tall without being voluminous. http://laughingsquid.com/how-to-identify-cowboy-hat-styles/
labicichical
February 11, 2014 at 5:01 pm
Giddy-yap!