5 Picks For Stylish Spring Cycling

April 7th, 2013 • BY WM

We’re excited to put winter behind us and embrace the warm weather coming our way, especially since that means finally breaking our bikes out of storage. Of course, we’ll be needing a few new accessories for the season. Here’s what’s topping our spring cycling shopping list over here at Eleanor’s.

Editor’s Note: This special guest post was written for WomensMovement.com by Alison Lucien, founder of Eleanor’s—Stylish Cycling Accessories for Ladies, the Brooklyn-based online purveyor of fashionable and functional accessories for cycling, from commuting to work to cruising around town.

1. Skirt Clips from Bird Industries: The time for flirty spring dresses is upon us, but how do you bike safely and modestly in a skirt? Quick and reliable, Bird Industries’ bike skirt garters ($12 each) will clip your skirt securely between Points A and B this spring and summer.

2. Brooks Bike Saddle: We absolutely love the retro look of this bike saddle ($180), first released in 1979. The rich leather is punctuated by bright metal tacks, which give this saddle a really crisp, clean look. We especially love this turquoise hue—it’s perfect for spring but it also looks great year-round.

3. House of Talents Bike Basket: Give your bike some panache this spring with a one-of-a-kind, hand-woven bicycle basket ($61) by House of Talents. These baskets not only look great on your ride, they also provide employment opportunities and economic growth in Ghana. Portions of the proceeds also contribute to a scholarship fund.

4. Stucco Stripe Dress by Madewell: Why forgo fashion for on-the-bike function? This ultra-cute Madewell dress ($138) has a retro silhouette that flatters almost any figure—it also offers a roomy fit for freedom of movement while pedaling. Pair it with a bicycle skirt garter clip and you’ll be ready to roll.

5. New Kicks from New Kid: We aren’t quite ready for sandals yet, but luckily these laser-cut, leaf motif loafers from New Kid are perfect for the interim. The slip-on style is especially good for cycling, and the patent leather material means April showers won’t ruin your ride.

Alison Lucien knows her accessories. An alumna of Norma Kamali, Steve Madden, and Saks Fifth Avenue, with ten years of fashion industry experience behind her, she understands that the right bag or earrings can take a vintage dress from kitsch to cool. And the same goes for bikes. She rode her vintage Schwinn—which she brought all the way from her Ohio hometown—to work for years, but she couldn’t find high-quality, fashionable accessories to add style to her ride. Lost in a sea of unflattering spandex bike shorts, tired of heavy metal racks and baskets, she was inspired to start Eleanor’s—Stylish bicycle accessories for ladies.

When she launched Eleanor’s in April 2012, she named the business after she and her husband Dustin’s grandmothers—ladies who shared a moniker and an enthusiasm for bicycling. Online, you’ll find unique, versatile items for fashion-savvy bikers. Helmets that are cute, not clunky. Clothes you can bike to a party in and still be the best-dressed person there. Gear that says “chic French girl”—not “Tour de France.”

 

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