"Cycle Manchester" - by Elizabeth Gill

We are delighted to share a selection of Elizabeth Gill's work: "Cycle Manchester: Portraits of Cyclists in their chosen location and their experiences" published in a book on ISSUU. 

In her introduction, Elizabeth writes: 

These portraits show cyclists of Manchester in this era, their positive relationship as a cyclist to the city of Manchester and their frustrations with cycling in this city 

Thanks Liz for sharing your work with us!

In the light

Photo by Broxrider

Blurry summer, you have given us a wonderful gift this year of light, sunshine and warmth. Thank you!

And thanks to Broxrider as always to help capture Manchester cyclists.

We are looking for more contributors to this blog as well as our Flickr group. If interested, please contact LC at ciaolc82 (@) yahoo.co.uk

A sunny aspect

"A sunny aspect" by ©Broxrider on Flickr

We are longing for more sunshine. The mustard coat certainly helps! Plus I find mixte frames to cheer me up no end... is it just me?

As a fellow female cyclist, I would like to point out the excellent example of riding in a skirt with dark tights, probably the most comfortable set up + safety in knowing your modesty will not be compromised!

Tweed Ride Manchester (05.10.12)

Velocipedinarian (phew!) has shared many excellent photos of the last Manchester's Tweed Ride (5th of October.

They are so good, we'll be sharing them over few posts... they will brighten us up as we move towards winter!

1st Instalment... enjoy!

Leaving the cafe (Withworth Street)

By the way, we find that our bikes inspire us to dress our best every day. You?

It's all about... Albert Square!

Now that I have discovered the perfect sunny bench in Albert Square, I have found that it's also a perfect place to spot many great cyclists.

This is what I captured sitting for just 10 minutes on a sunny Sunday.

Chilled cycling... why be in a rush on such gorgeous day uh?!

What a great junction view! No cars, just bikes.

Matching your top to your handle bars... must be cycle love.

Great cycle chic, if you ask me!