Not a cover model but still an honor

Thanks to Velo Vogue for letting me know I'm in the new What Women Want issue of Momentum Magazine. Very exciting! I can't wait to go out and buy some hard-copies. 1 for me, 1 for Grandma...



Grandma is going to be stoked to pull this puppy/issue out at her group home. 

I also can't wait to see what they have to suggest in rain gear as I've recently been washed out literally and I'm also touchy about cycle sheek so I'm eager to read those articles too. I am going to read it cover to cover thrice!

Bike Visibility Tactic: Wear a Flag

I like the idea of having a FLAG on my bike. I love bike visibility tactics.
Instead of finding a bike flag and attaching it I just wore one today. 

I swear to you, if you take vitamins you can have bike-bruise-free ultra-white legs like mine. 

These big sleeves created exciting billowing in the wind and some wind resistance. 

I've adopted the grand plan to buy red/red-orange clothes this fall for bike visibility.
And because red/coral is trending hardcore. 

LadyBikers Bike Polite

I was super LadyBikerStyle this week! Girly biker!

I feel a little guilty because it's not that hot here. I'm enjoying pretty pleasant and sometimes breezy rides in the mornings. (My commute takes place 8:15 - 8:45am approx.)

I'm so happy my I BIKE POLITE sign arrived from Transportation Alternatives! I have some craft ideas for this guy.

Get your badge here. There are some really cute ones!

I get super-happy seeing other ladies on my commute then my heart is BROKEN when they do rude and dangerous things.

Occasionally sweet old-lady pedestrians will Thank You. 

Skirts on Bikes with Jasmijn Rijcken

Jasmijn telling her story and pumping us up for our ride.

Jasmijn Rijcken being told by a NYPD officer that biking in a short skirt was dangerous has been a hot topic in the local news and huge in bicycle news. There have been tons of stories about NY Police stopping people for totally legal things, like hanging a purse on handlebars.

Personally, I've never had any bicycle problems with the police.

Jasmijn brought these signs and shared them with many of us: I LIKE THE WAY I BIKE, I BIKE THE WAY I LIKE!


This ride was very well publicized and very well-attended.


We even recruited some riders as we went along. This cutie joined us!

I was telling her about the after-party that awaited us at HUB and she texted her friend/s to meet her there!

Dan from Linus is behind me. There were some nice gentlemen riding with us.


We passed out fliers about why we were riding and our flier had the map of our route:

We rang our bells the whole way through and attracted a lot of attention. I stopped several times to talk to people and almost always found myself chatting at stoplights about what we were up to.

Chatting at a light:


The event started at Hudson Urban Bicycles at 139 Charles Street. They loaned out bicycles to anyone who needed one. This lovely lady (I'm sorry I'm so bad at names!) borrowed this gorgeous lavendar Abici.


Basil had tons of panniers and baskets to give out. This cutie scored this basket. She had the perfect bicycle purse- the little sequined Coach cross-body.


Jasmijn was very busy! She's a tall lightning bolt of energy!

My little dress is from TJ Maxx and old H&M Belt. Lipstick is Revlon Fire & Ice.

One of The.Most.Exciting.Moments was when I realized that Karen and her Fyxation Pink Tires were there! I geeked out over this girl! Pink tire sisters meet!


Her bike is super fancy. I'm so glad I found out about pink tires from her! Her bike was featured on a Transportation Alternatives e-newsletter. Love at first sight.


When these 2 ladies walked up to the event I was so HAPPY Because I immediately recognized The Jane Hotel's Bicycles! They informed me they were here on vacation from Australia. They found out about the event from a flyer. I'm so happy I met them and I hope they find the pics!

Jess & Claire! I asked their names at least three times. Then I implored them to rent bicycles to do their Washington D.C. tourism because it's still one of the best things I've ever done!

Another awesome moment was meeting Joanna Goddard! I love her Cup of JO blog! She and this sexy blonde from *I believe, but I may be wrong- Swedish Elle* I think* in the white jumpsuit.


I chose this Basil Rosa Double Bag (Basil had tons of free giveaways!) for Kate Middleton. I also met a nice guy who works for Linus. He was definitely taken by Kate Middleton's beauty and asked to photograph her. I was a proud Mama.


I actually was allowed to take so much free Basil swag that I had to break out the bungee cords and serious strategy to get it home.



Major day of biking in heels:


My full outfit pic in the morning in Central Park:


To see all of my photos from the event on Flickr go HERE.

I feel like I spent so much time telling people they need to get on Twitter and get active with the #BIKENYC hashtag. It's so educational and fun! I find out about so much fun stuff and so many of my coolest, neatest new friends are all because of #BikeNYC - Dmitry was first, then Amanda & BitchCakes to name a few!

The Skirt Ride was filled to the gills with photographers & cameras and I look forward to finding more articles about it but to start I've found:

New York Press story here.

Cup of JO's post on the event here.

How I take my self-timer pics

This morning my normal self-timer spot was very busy, so I found a new one on the fly and thought I would show you how I take all these pics of myself all by myself.

I spotted this fountain. It's at a good height to hold my camera.


Then I set the camera on the edge.


Then I go stand in front of that shit.


I've got some new sandals that I got at Walmart in Kansas for $3! THREE DOLLARS.

Sorry about the Buzzard Feet!

The tank is from walmart too. $3.88 -The print is kind of too much for a girl of 31, so I threw on the vest at work so I wouldn't frighten the older people with all this neon leopard on my chest.

Ooh! Here's my new Kate Spade necklace I got through an online sample sale.

This is also what my hair is doing right now. I think this is a pretty good representation of my natural hair color BTW.

See my shiny skin? My make-up boyfriend told me that this summer he doesn't want anyone to wear powder. Don't fight the shine! You can't beat it, so why try? He also said "Lashes not liner" And coral lip.

I put on my helmet this morning then realized the ride would be more pleasant with a coral lip.


And it was!

Drop-Crotch Pleated Mom Jeans

Mom jeans? 80's pleated jeans? Yes. These are new summer jeans that I was compelled to buy. They are Marc by Marc Jacobs and I have big plans for them this summer. They're really lightweight and high-waisted.
I put on fancy gold flip-flops at work. I'm not ready to ride in flip-flops just yet. Feels a little bit Fred Flintstone. It was rainy/sloppy today and baby wipes were put to good use on some dirty ankles.

My our Doom's Day Bike Date is live on Simply Bike!

This is one of my best self-timer photos to date. 

Check out this cute bicycle wedding!

2 Prissy LadyBiker Tips

I thought of 2 more tips for beginning LadyBikers on Saturday when I was out & about trying to stay lookin' fly.


Carry a bandana! Or handkerchief! To dry your hands. On rainy days. Or all the time. My bike got RAINED on Saturday and this little bandana brought me many quality of life points when rain was squishing out of my handle grips.


Also- EVERY DAY when I lock my bike up outside of work or wherever, I find the nearest window to catch my reflection and make sure the general shape of my hair does not look like I walked out of Frankenstein's Lair.

Work your hair back to shape in that reflection so you don't walk in and embarrass yourself or heaven forbid you dissuade others from wearing a helmet.

The events of this evening are (hopefully:)) going to appear later as a Guest Blog in The Bike Date Series on Simply Bike. My first guest post!

Bike to Work Day Success

Of course I rode on national bike to work day!



This hot-ass-pink dress was awesome for bike visibility. I felt cars being repelled by its brightness.

A hot pink halo of bicycle safety! 

The weather was nice and Matt's working in a lab-environment right now, so he rode too! -Because he doesn't have to wear a shirt & tie these days.

This is when we met after work at Herald's Square (near the giant Macy's) where the bike lanes are over-stuffed with slow-walking tourists. He is so angry with all the pedestrians disrespecting bike lane etiquette.

Matt threw on a pearl-snap shirt upon arrival and we were given the cutest wrist-bands I've ever seen.


We rode down Broadway to 5th completely in nice bike lanes. We rode around the border of Washington Square Park and then we were practically at our destination- Le Poisson Rouge.

For this event- The Glamour Ball. So VIP drinking the cheapest drink on the menu! We're fancy.


I am hopelessly devoted to the event's co-host and it was a fun show mixed with Drag Queens and Burlesque Ladies.

This was a most entertaining performance- I don't drag Matt out to bullshit events.

This performer has a PhD in Theatre and she did the evolution of this horse from cowgirl horse, to imprisoned carousel horse, breaking free and becoming a glorious unicorn. Triumph!

After the show the weather was perfect and we rode up the West Side Greenway in a slow, leisurely manner. These flowers thrilled me!


Matt posed in front of New Jersey and the Hudson River-


But he also yelled at me for being dangerous and taking photos while riding. As usual. 


(Even though I bike to work all the time) National Bike to Work Day was awesome! 

Leopard Lady Bike Nerd

I hope the nerdy look on my face distracted people from the shortness of the dress. It was still a great bicycle dress - ruffles ruffling in the wind!
I need to get some little hot shorts and do a better job of wearing them!

I apologize for the trash cans & sewage drain in the photo. 


This dress is 20 bucks right now at Charlotte Russe. The belt is thrifted from Arkansas. Converse are the best bike shoes! Keds are cuter, but converse are stronger & tougher.

Right before I went out the door this morning. My purse weighs 10 pounds!


Snap! Snap!