...Vélo, Sykkel, Bicicleta, Fahrrad, 自行车, Bicikl, ποδήλατο, Bicicletta, Bici...
"Nothing compares with the simple pleasure of a bike ride." John F. Kennedy
"Nada se compara con el simple placer de andar en bici". John F. Kennedy
In this day and
age, cycling has become both a lifestyle and an international
fashion statement, its environmentally friendly and surprisingly convenient for
navigating congested city streets.
So, why ride a bicycle? Jeez! to pare it down
to just one reason is difficult...
En estos tiempos, andar en bicicleta se ha vuelto un estilo de vida y un estamento de moda internacional, es amigable con el medio ambiente, y asombrosamente conveniente para moverse por las congestionadas calles de la ciudad.
Entonces, ¿por qué andar en bicicleta? Buéh! ponerlo en una sola razón es difícil...
Catherine Baba, via Tommy Ton |
Because is cheap and
surprisingly convenient, the
bike is the preferred mode of transport for everyone...
Porque es barato y sorprendentemente conveniente, la bici es el sistema de transporte preferido por todos...
From toddlers to elders...
Desde niños hasta ancianos...
...women and men...
...mujeres y hombres...
...mujeres y hombres...
...from loners to couples...
...desde solitarios hasta parejas...
Tiffany & Co. "True Love in Pictures." New York |
and other couples...
y otras parejas...
Bike Hire. Barcelona. |
Bicycles
are a part of everyday life in every city. With traffic jam, parking problems and incentives like bike lanes,
many people choose to take to the streets on two wheels instead of four.
Las bicicletas son parte de la vida diaria de toda ciudad. Con los atascamientos de tránsito, problemas de estacionamiento e incentivos como bici sendas, muchas personas eligen salir a la calle en dos ruedas en lugar de cuatro.
Riding a bike
is liberating in that I-still-feel-like-a-kid sort of way, and we are not trapped
in a metal, glass and internal combustion coffin. And...parking is always free!!!
Andar en bicicleta es liberador en esa todavía-me-siento-como-un-niño forma de ser, y no estamos atrapados en un sarcófago de metal, vidrio y combustión interna. Y...¡el estacionamiento es siempre gratis!Bicycle display at bike shop in Altlandsberg. Germany |
"Truly, the bicycle is the most influential piece of product design ever." Hugh Pearman, Design Week, 12 June 2008
" Ciertamente la bicicleta es la más influyente pieza de producción diseñada jamás." Hugh Pearman, Semana del Diseño, Junio 12,2008
The bike itself is something to behold. The mixture of curves and angles is so compelling, it is no wonder that the bicycle translates so well into contemporary art as well as design.
La bici en sí misma es algo para tener en cuenta. Esa mezcla de curvas y ángulos es tan atractiva, que no sorprende que esa bicicleta se traslade también hacia el arte contemporáneo y el diseño.
Bicycle Art Print. Studio 10 |
In interiors, the bicycle can be a fabulous design opportunity...
En interiores, la bicicleta puede ser una fabulosa oportunidad...
En interiores, la bicicleta puede ser una fabulosa oportunidad...
...So don't
settle for typical bike storage options, you can turn your beautiful bike into a decorative element...
...Si no te conformes con las opciones de almacenaje típicas, podrás transformar tu bici en un elemento decorativo...
Y no te olvides de los toques personales que puedes agregarle a tu bici...
Catherine Baba. Paris. |
Cycling could be seen as the most chic way to get around town, not to mention cheap, green, and a
good way to fit in exercise, but it also often leads to a sartorial conundrum.
So, unless you are Catherine Baba (above), wearing stilettos is a high-risk look on a bike (you never know when you’ll have to make a sudden
stop).
Andar en bicicleta puede ser visto como la forma más chic de recorre la ciudad, sin mencionar barata, verde y una buena manera de ejercitarse, pero también puede crearnos un dilema en el vestuario.
Así que , a no ser que seas Catherine Baba (arriba), usar tacones para andar en bici es un estilo de alto-riesgo (nunca sabes cuando tendrás que frenar de golpe).
Andar en bicicleta puede ser visto como la forma más chic de recorre la ciudad, sin mencionar barata, verde y una buena manera de ejercitarse, pero también puede crearnos un dilema en el vestuario.
Así que , a no ser que seas Catherine Baba (arriba), usar tacones para andar en bici es un estilo de alto-riesgo (nunca sabes cuando tendrás que frenar de golpe).
You can always wear functional but chic ballet flats or suede boots with
a low chunky heel during the colder months...
...No matter what
you wear, remember that while looking good is important, wearing a helmet is too.
This is one instance where safety should definitely win out over style.
Siempre puedes usar funcionales pero elegantes balerinas o botas de gamuza con un tacón bajo y macizo durante los meses más fríos...
...No importa lo que uses, recuerde que aunque verse bien es importante, usar casco también lo es. Esta es una actividad en la que la seguridad debería definitivamente ganarle el estilo.
Siempre puedes usar funcionales pero elegantes balerinas o botas de gamuza con un tacón bajo y macizo durante los meses más fríos...
...No importa lo que uses, recuerde que aunque verse bien es importante, usar casco también lo es. Esta es una actividad en la que la seguridad debería definitivamente ganarle el estilo.
"If I shot this from the front I would feel like “Wow, that guy’s having fun.” When shot from the back I can more easily imagine myself in that position." Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist. "Si lo tomo de frente voy a sentir algo así como "Wow, ese tipo de está divirtiendo." Cuando lo tomo por la espalda puedo más fácilmente imaginarme en su lugar." Scott Schuman, The Sartorialist. |
"When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking." Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, 1896
"Cuando el espíritu está bajo, cuando el día parece oscuro, cuando el trabajo se vuelve monótono, cuando la esperanza difícilmente parece digna de tener, súbete a una bicicleta y ve a dar una vuelta, sin pensar en nada que no sea el camino que estás recorriendo." Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, 1896
So...Why ride a bicycle? Let me think... Among all the reasons cited above: cheap, green, artistic, decorative, and fashionable, there are other very important reasons as well.
Así que...¿Porqué andar en bicicleta?Déjenme pensar...Además de todas las razones ya citadas: barato, verde, artístico, decorativo y a la moda, hay otras muy importantes razones también.
Albert Einstein discovered the theory of relativity while bicycling, Ernest Hemingway said that "It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them." and of course, YOUR DERRIERE!...yep! if you ride a bike your behind ends up looking fairly tight...ah! THAT'S AN IMPORTANT REASON!
Albert Einstein descubrió la teoría de la relatividad mientras andaba en bicicleta, Ernest Hemingway dijo "Es andando en bicicleta como aprendes mejor los contornos de un país, ya que tienes que sudar las cuestas y las bajadas." y por supuesto, ¡TU TRASERO!...sip! se andas en bici tu trasero terminará viéndose bien firme...ah! ¡ESA ES UNA RAZÓN IMPORTANTE!
And how about you? What’s your best reason
to ride a bike?
¿Y tú? ¿Cuál es tu mejor razón para andar en bici?
¿Y tú? ¿Cuál es tu mejor razón para andar en bici?
Big hugs!
¡Abrazos!
PS: If you are already tired, or simply feel like doing something else instead of cycling, then check here...
PD: Si ya te sientes cansado, o simplemente quieres hacer otra cosa en lugar de andar en bici, entonces chequea aquí...
Me encantó! Toda mi familia es muy asidua a la bicicleta, de hecho mi papá lo hacía profesionalmente en sus años mozos... mi mamá tiene una bici muy chiquita y femenina con la que va a sus clases de danza, y mi hermano una deportiva que lo acompaña a la Universidad... y yo? Yo soy más de caminar, adoro ver a la gente en bicicleta, pero de un tiempo a esta parte he decidido hacer el trayecto de vuelta a casa a pie, disfrutando del parque y la naturaleza :)
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Same reason I love motorbikes, the sense of freedom, the wind in my hair... I love cycling and I love this post...
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that cute guy w/out a shirt would tote me around on the back of his bike? Hee hee. I used to love riding my bike as a kid. Perhaps I should get one. I'm thinking I'd love a Vespa because I'm a bit on the lazy side when it comes to exercise! xo
ReplyDeleteMe gusta montar en bici pero no para ir por la ciudad, me da miedo ir junto con los coches por si me atropellan ...
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I have a vintage bike that I need to get fixed. I want to ride it!!!
ReplyDeleteYou always post the most amazing photos! You really are great at curating images. I'll be honest. . .I'm a little scared to ride a bike. My legs are always too short for bikes, and I've always been a nervous rider. It really is something I should try again though for all of the many good reasons you have stated.
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Hehe! MY BACKSIDE!!! I totally agree! that's the best reason to ride a bike!
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I would love to ride a bicycle, but in LA it would take hours to get from one place to another =( I do think that bicycles are super fashionable though! Amazing post!
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Brilliant post! Love the daring image riding in fur and heels! We live in an area where we can street or mountain bike. It's wonderful low impact exercise and helps firm the backside ;)
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful! I love bicycles but I don't own one living in NYC. Not enough space. I always see such chic people riding them here to. I can only admire from afar :) xoxo
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Thanks for follow! Follow you back on Bloglovin'. Great pictures! I have a bike and I love cycling! Cycling in The Netherlands is very useful and healthy. Almost everyone has a bike in The Netherlands. We are born with bikes :) hahaha
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fantastic post- i wish i could drive to work but it would take too long and requires riding down a motorway. Hopefully i will be moveing closer to work soon then i can bike it
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ReplyDeleteMe encanta ir a todos lados en bici, precioso el post. Te sigo :)
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Qué preciosidad de post!! Qué buen gusto y elegancia tienes para elegir cada foto y el texto es una maravilla!
ReplyDeleteCuando estuve en Amsterdam pasé por una iglesia en la que había una boda,me pareció súper chic ver llegar a los invitados,con sus vestidos de fiesta y en bici!!!
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I love biking as you should know by now. Ive been getting kind of lazy lately with tennis and reading and other things I foreget most of the time
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so leisurely! i just want to take a spin! x
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¡Hola preciosa! Me ha encantado este post pro-bicicletas. La verdad es que a mí desde que era una niña siempre me ha encantado montar en bici, moverme en ella, porque es rápida, te ejercitas a la vez, y además no es tan cara como un coche, ni tienes problemas para aparcar ni para circular. A mí me han encantado todas tus razones, pero sobre todo las fotos son muy originales. Yo también te sigo desde BLOGLOVIN. Mil gracias por pasarte por mi blog. Un besazo enorme :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adored this post! I have been wanting to get myself a bike and ride to work and back ever since I moved to London but I am a big fat chicken! London isn’t exactly bicycle friendly yet but it’s getting better every year with more and more bike lanes being introduced. We’ve also had the introduction of cheap bike hire in the city which has been very popular – this post has just motivated me to get out there and try it (especially if I can look so chic doing it)!
ReplyDeleteYou make a great case for bikes Inés! And to hit it home you include photos of the most stylish bikes and bikers. Seriously I always love the photos you feature in your posts. I think biking is great for the environment. I just wish that people would stop riding them on the sidewalks in New York and nearly taking out pedestrians.
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I read your entire Bike post, and I love it! I SIMPLY didnt think of bike in so many different ways! And the pics are amazing. Really great blog!
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Nice blog! Love the pictures! Wanna ride a bike right noooooow! Romantic view, me encanta! Te sigo guapi, besos, Maira.
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I wish I was close enough to work and school that I could bike there.
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Oh, this makes me miss my bicycle even more..great post! You've got such a lovely blog, I was wondering if you would like to follow each other?
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Hello, I followed back, on Bloglovin ( 83#) because I can't find your GFC icon.
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me gusto el estilo editorial de tu blog!, muy cool!
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Siempre me ha gustado mucho ir en bicicleta, lo malo es que en mi ciudad no tenemos carril bici, y es complicado ir por la carretera con los coches. Gracias por visitar mi blog, yo también me quedo por aquí. Me gusta mucho tu blog. Besos.
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Ver nice post. I enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by my blog, for your comment and for following. I hope you will get to visit London soon! It is. A very nice city to ride the bike around and explore. I am following your blog now too. Keep in touch.
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Bike rides have been the content of fashion spreads lately. I love how cute the pictures look, now if only I could ride a bike. :3
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Wow! Amazing bicycle photos story! The bike shop with the bikes on the building wall are so incredible! Awesome post!
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I absolutely agree with the fact that bikes vary through ages and gender, but beautifully goes with transportation and fashion, and yes, everyone can look very chic in a bike
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ReplyDeleteHaha I feel slightly jealous 'cause I can't ride a bike. Like...really, I'm not joking, but I don't really know why.
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ReplyDeletereading this post was really enjoyable! I agree that the bicycle is the best way to get around :)
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I think I need to upgrade my not-so-classy purple mountain bike for some of the bikes your've pictured! Unfortunately, since I'd most likely get run over trying ride around in my city, I just ride on the outdoor trials instead. I LOVE riding in the morning and watching the sun rise over the clouds. I don't do it enough, and it's uch an amazing feeling. :)
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Such a cool post! I've never seen so many amazing bicycle photos like this. You did such a great job and now I really want to own a bike for myself..!! xo akiko
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This post makes me feel like getting on a bike & going for a ride. I love your blog & I just signed up as your latest follower! It would be great if we could follow each other!
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The bicycle is the most influential piece of product design ever = True. This is why i use my bike everywhere i go. But the problem is that here in Greece you can easily get an accident cause people do not like bike drivers so much. They all drive cars.
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