400 cyclists in tweed

Love the frame

“I must say: very British, indeed!” as my aunt commented. Yesterday was the date for the annual Tweed Run and we went out to enjoy the nice weather and see the spectacle.

We had some problem figuring out the route they were taking but finally found them riding through Kensington Gardens in front of Royal Albert Hall.

The Tweed Run in front of Royal Albert HallTweed Run 006Leisurely biking ladiesTweed Run 015Tweed Run 049Tea and tattoo

It seems like the tweed thing is a whole tongue-in-cheek movement of endorsing gentleman-ship, gin drinking and pipe smoking manifested in the magazine The Chap.

“The Chap takes a wry look at the modern world through the steamed-up monocle of a more refined age, occasionally getting its sock suspenders into a twist at the unspeakable vulgarity of the twenty-first century.”

The people in tweed looked like they were truly enjoying their ride but so were all the people looking and there was quite a number of people out taking pictures of the spectacle.

Paparazzi on the prowl

Comments

8 responses to “400 cyclists in tweed”

  1. Ann Fenech Avatar

    very British…I agree…We should take part some time! (if I ever get up to speed with cycling :P)

  2. Chirag Avatar
    Chirag

    Chip Chip Cherrio ol’ chap! The Chap seems to be a rather enjoyable periodical, if I do say so myself!

  3. Bluefish Avatar
    Bluefish

    I’d like to join that kind of bicycle event. It’s so cute.

  4. Signe Avatar
    Signe

    Haha hvor ser det festligt ud!

  5. katie Avatar

    HI there,

    I loved your photo tea and tattoo, would you mind if i put it our website – we sponsored it by supplying the teacups.
    many thanks
    katie

  6. Michael Avatar

    Lovely cups Katie, and yes you can use it for your website. If you can, would you mind putting the photo credits with my name and a link to this site?

  7. Erin Avatar

    I LOVE this!

  8. Heather on her travels Avatar

    Yes, it all looks very very British – I love the ladies in their retro gear. I assume they all brought their own thermos flasks & cucumber sandwiches to complete the outing