This morning’s cool and wet weather on my ride in was a nice preview of weather to come. Once autumn is fully set in I’m in my Bedale with any chance of rainfall. Above are some photos taken from various seasons of Close Up and Private featuring the Bedale in an older four pocket version- the top two chest pockets were later replaced with lower angled hand pockets similar to those found on other models like the Beaufort.
Suggested reading: Thornproofed
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Photos from Rapha’s Survey blog- one part street style and two parts bike check, how did I not think of this first? Photographers from London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Melbourne, and New York contribute their snaps of cyclists from all walks of sartorial and bicycle style. Heavy on the male side but there’s a handful of ladies with some nice rides such as the polka-dotted young woman and her Harry Havnoonian.
Illustrations by Ben Lamb appearing in issue #2 of Pica~Post, a 32 page publication put out by Oi Polloi. Getting me pumped to wear parka’s and sweaters (jumpers?) once again. Flip through the whole thing here.
Suggested reading: Ben Lamb
Paintings by Geoff Mcfetridge which were then cut up and attached to sneakers, see the rest of the paintings here.
I took a holiday in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts earlier this month. These are some snaps taken in between fishing, swimming, walking around small towns, and eating.
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Pieces from Nepenthes brands Engineered Garments and female counterpart brand FWK as seen on Bows + Arrows‘ webshop. Lots of nice little button and pocket details as well as some favorites like olive drab and black watch plaid. To be honest, I’m much more interested in the offerings from FWK over EG but they do complement each other quite well.
Suggested reading: Confezioni Crosby
Tenspeed Hero is not your average cycling journal/blog/site. For one, these gear review pictures are amazing, and two, the site’s design is top notch thanks to Brooklyn designer Neil Donnelly. Mostly importantly the writing is enjoyable to read, full of wit and doesn’t take it self over the top serious. My favorite series of posts would hands down be the missed connections:
You in Paisley Paul Smith Rapha Cap, Rapha lightweight Jersey, Rapha Team Bibs, and Rapha Silk scarf. I want to wax your mustache and hang your jersey on furniture while you sip Americanos. LOL. Serious.
I saw you on the path near Prospect Park. Trek OCLV right? Safe but Nice. I was riding my ex’s old S-Works. Is this a possible match?
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Fred of Redwing 1905 has been posting some photos of his custom double top tube’d townie with a front rack porteuring some Filson bags, the bike is similar to a WorkCycles Transport. Notice that the rack is mounted in the style of a cycle truck to the frame itself rather than the fork’s dropouts and brake mount for stable handling of really heavy loads, though it is without that nifty little 20″ front wheel found on heavy duty cycle trucks that I love.
Suggested reading: Cycle Truck and Filson & Film
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