Category: The Style File
The Style File. Vol 8. Americanisation.
By acecatdog (with help from acecatdog) Americanisation Has anyone else noticed a reversal in the Americanisation of our sport these past couple of years? Here at Style File we hated that trend. Americanisation meant aggression where there was panache, superstars where there were heroes, and flash where there was style. It was rubbing the flower [...]
Read moreStyle File Vol. 6: Pre-Season Style.
Pre-Season Style It’s the middle of January 2013 and we have a nasty thaw here in Peterborough, Ontario. I’m sure because of this many local riders are thinking a lot more about the coming cycling season. Indeed we saw a couple of slick dudes ripping along McDonnel on Saturday. So, perhaps it’s a good time [...]
Read moreThe Style File. Vol. 5
China Bicycles, of course, are everywhere in China. They are an essential part of life, many people having no other way of getting around. And people there get bikes. Unlike many North Americans they understand that there is a dignity associated with bicycling. And while they are largely too poor to spend money on anything [...]
Read moreThe Style File. Vol. 4
Here at PTBO Rides Style File we have noticed a few very nice things this year. People in Peterborough are starting to look better on their bikes every day, we find. Here’s a review of our favourite style finds this season. Flirtees is leading the way in the local cycling style revolution. Their stuff is [...]
Read moreThe Style File. Vol 3.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Thursday Night is a great time to cycle-watch (my new term for checking out people on bikes). There are up to 60 cyclists gathered at the starting point. They come from many walks now too as the numbers of non-racers is growing fast. What is amazing is how different it [...]
Read moreThe Style File. Vol. 2
Last time we tried to argue the essential nature of style in cycling. This week we’d like to explore the whole subject of style on the bike a little further. Most of us have ridden bikes since we were kids. But this doesn’t mean the culture of cycling is any where near mature in Peterborough. [...]
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