Imagine the bike-proud attitude of a Critical Mass pedaler, blended with the most Edwardian-ly genteel yearnings of the Steampunk movement, and you'll be on your way to envisioning the look and feel of a Tweed Ride. 3620904911_84b13ec888 Tweed rider, San Francisco "We at SF Tweed constitute a rare breed of cyclist," writes Colin Fahrion, who maintains the San Francisco Tweed website:
"ladies and gents who refuse to endure anymore spandex! For us there is nothing better than a spin through our fair streets in the finest most dapper attire. As we are courteous, we do not look down on our more pedestrian fellows. SF Tweed will embrace all forms of Tweed Culture: from cycling to croquet outings to picnics — anywhere there is a spot of tea available."
Tweed rides, which have taken place all over the world, blend bike activism, just-for-the-fun-of-it extreme politeness, and classic British public school fashion---including yards and yards of the eponymous nubby fabric. In the U.K., they call them "Tweed Runs," and naturally they've ridden down London's Savile Row, the storied home of impeccable British tailoring. 3492059086_6be1ea9aef  San Francisco 3223842086_bb19b654c7London  3601976437_556c3f3031 Sydney 3224547493_4d15b647cd San Francisco    3620901191_fa0d698bf1 San Francisco   3223843376_4d30af6c9eLondon More about Tweed Rides: • On Divine Caroline • Tweed Ride clothing advice at Riding Pretty  • Let SF Tweed know about your tweed event

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