Cycling presents so many style opportunities beyond lycra. "Velo chic" is the forum where TheVine brings you the best of sartorially savvy cyclers, their clever outfits and their hot bikes.
There is almost nothing you can’t wear on a bike. Heels a big skirt and a flowing scarf? Yes. Shoes that match your tyres, a custom paint job that matches your tatts? Yes and yes.
The nature of cycling even requires a touch of style. A pair of great sunglasses is essential to keep the wind and grit out of the natty cyclist’s eye and adds to the fashion opportunities a bike presents.
Fashion aside, the bike itself is the perfect accessory. The bike says “hello world, I’m fitter than most, with a firm ass and great calves. You want to be more like me” quicker than any slogan T-shirt could. Every element of the bike from the tyres to the number of spokes to the paint job, and handlebars gives you the perfect opportunity to create a personalised accessory. In fact, some very stylish people with no balance have been to buy a hot bike for its looks alone.
If you think you or your friends look hot on your bikes, or you’ve spotted some sweet velo chic, email melanie.hick@thevine.com.au to get your shots featured in the next "Velo chic" gallery.
Photos by
Louis Porter