As the title of this post suggests, its about time the girls got involved in this blog ... its been dominated by the boys for far too long already! So, here I am, sitting in a cafe just off Piccadilly Circus in Central London with my Macbook sipping an Americano, watching the world go by. My bike is happily at home resting after the battering I've given it these last three days. 55 miles, essentially achieved by circling Regents Park outer circle. Its not the most scenic of routes, and in fairness it gets a bit tedious after the third lap, but with few traffic lights, somewhat lighter traffic than the rest of London and other cyclists aplenty its a great place to rack up the miles.
If you've read my biog on the website, you'll know that I'm not a savvy cyclist, however, I have bitten the bullet and got myself out on London roads. I've even tackled the madness that is Kings Cross ... I won't be doing that again any time soon. But, as aims go, I think I have pretty much achieved mine. (It was to be able to cycle on roads as I've never learned ... and I can safely say I'm doing that daily).
Anyway, enough of this training and goals talk, the reason I wanted to jump on the blog bandwagon was to talk about the important things that cycling to Monte Carlo involves. Mainly fashion and hair!!!!! :)
Cycling is hardly the most stylish of sports to undertake. Mostly made up of a combination of lycra garments, even for the most svelte of ladies, this really isn't a good look! And don't get me started on the padded bottoms (Nigel, no jokes please!) I have trawled the internet for cycling clothes that flatter the average size 12/14 figure (me) but sadly I have drawn a blank. Maybe I should take a few tips from the model pictured ... hmmmmm!
Then there's hair! I spot women cycling around London with their hair blowing the the breeze and without helmets. Firstly, they're completely stupid for not wearing head protection, but I have to say, I do get their dilemma. The standard ponytail doesn't work as the helmet gets in the way and any other style is just a faff to create each day! So, if anyone has any tips on suitable hairstyles for the longer haired cyclist I'd love to hear them!
Ok pretty much done here. This weekend we have a big training weekend at George's ... and in my newly found role as team stylist (I've just decided this by the way) I shall endeavour to take photos of the fashion highs and lows from the weekend.
Oh, one final point ... Nigel suggested I let my fellow cyclists know that last week I racked up a whopping 100 miles training, and this week just under 60 so far! So, if you're struggling to get motivated, just think of those padded bottoms and get on it! ;)
Padded shorts on the ladies - now there's a thought. Hilarious post !! x
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa, Great post very funny. For hair we find a plaite works well. If you tie it in a low plaite it works for me and keeps your hair back nice and works with the whole helmet look. Otherwise a braid...but not sure how long that will take on a daily bases. Anyway some ideas for you to work with and try out before your big ride. I will be cheering you all along from here in Darwin Australia. Good Luck Chic xxx Shannon x
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