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Apr 29, 2012
A couple of weeks ago, me and The Boy had the pleasure of visiting the Brooks Saddle Factory! Thanks to the brilliant organisation by twitter friends @CraftieDutchie & @_Blixa_, the plan was to get together with some fellow twitter-cycling friends and have a tour around the plant, along with a cycle-stop or two for lunch and drinks. It was a big day out for sure: a 06:30am meet with the lovely @thefixedfactor was arranged outside of the RFH, to load up our bikes into the van we’d hired with him. Although it was an insanely early start (setting off from East London at 05:20am), it was so worth it… just to see […]
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Apr 17, 2012
This is one of the last things I would have even dreamt of happening when I started this blog two years ago… a mention in Marie Claire Magazine! VCG has popped-up in the ‘Reporter’ section of MC, which highlights the “trends, people and places” on their radar for the month. It’s always fantastic to see cycling & fashion being recognised as something that is possible, so having Vélo-City-Girl sited as one of the “go-to Brit blogs for cycle style tips” is rather amazing for me. From comments on the blog, to messages on twitter from girls who are getting back on bicycles, it’s touching to know that my little corner of the internet is inspiring women out […]
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Apr 3, 2012
The sun came out to play last Sunday. We had a lazy morning. Then decided to head out and roll with the sunshine. The Boy rode in Red. This Lady rode in ice cream ripple colours. Lillies were out on the Pond. Boy being… well, a ‘boy’ on his bike. A slow cycle home in the evening light. Finished with a Gingery delight. London in the Spring on our bikes. Welcome back.