We have recently been approached by a leading British fashion designer for studying the possibility of using bicycles for their fashion show in February. We told them that it was a brilliant idea (of course!) but we feel that in a way the bikes need almost not be noticed; in other words they should not make a statement but just blend in and enhance the clothes being shown. Armani recently had Bianchi bicycles (now sold under his name) on a “cat ride”, but they didn’t [...]

Guy Hills passed by the shop sporting his fabulous Safari Suit. He was accompanied by dapper Gary Fisher, proud owner of a Dashing Tweeds suit, and now of a brass Sogreni bell. Guy left with us his new Dashing gilet and his latest creation: reflective leg warmers. I have been wearing the former for the past three days: it is extremely comfy and effective against the early morning chill; at night it glows. Pictures of the latter coming soon, meanwhile, do come and see them. [...]

The Danish Design Council is hosting Dreams on wheels, an exhibition presenting Danish bicycle culture from several points of view: Design, ergonomics, technology, urbanism – the bicycle as a means of transportation and the bicycle as life style. The exhibition presents bicycles from the Danish bicycle manufacturers Biomega, Christiania Bikes, Winther, Sögreni, Tangram, Pedersen, Bycyklen and Leitra and a prototype, Camp-let. Meanwhile at Bikefix, Mike Burrows was today launching the second edition of his book, Bicycle Design. The 2D, previewed earlier, was also on show. [...]