subtle delights: for the boys

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

for the boys

I don’t know about the boys in your life, but my other half is a cycling nut. He is not only a super enthusiastic rider, but is constantly trying to convince me that cycling is THE only way to travel around London. And while I enjoy the leisurely ride on the weekend, his fast-paced, taxi-racing, light-jumping, daily-commute mode of travel is still a bit much.

Regardless, I love how excited he gets when he beats his own personal best home; he is adorable when he boasts about beating whoever was silly enough to try and pass him on the road and even I can’t wait to see his new bike that’s coming home later today.

So for all those cycling boys out there, here is some awesome stuff just for you. And for the ladies who love them, a little something to help us cope with the multiple bikes in the flat (we have 4!), the scuffed walls and the endless gear.

A beautiful fixed gear:

Jeans from Rapha; they are cut with a higher back so bums stays hidden, they’ve added a reflective logo on the inside leg which is visible when you roll the leg and they are made of fast-drying, durable and stretchy fabric to make cycling easier.

The DZR shoes are also great; basically made to look like normal walking shoes, they include a hidden clip in on the bottom sole. They are easy to walk in, comfortable and much more practical than carrying around a spare pair of shoes to change into.