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On Sunday, Rudi, Michael, and I took part in the first ever D.C. Tweed Ride<\/a>. The goal was a well-dressed and leisurely ride about town followed by libations at a respectable ale house.<\/p>\n

We got all dolled up:<\/p>\n

\"Two<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

Michael even managed to borrow an old bike:<\/p>\n

\"Michael<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n

The weather was gorgeous, with sunny skies and warm temps, which meant perfect riding conditions for those with bare legs and arms, but a more harrowing (or, at least, sweaty) experience for those who went with authentic wool suits. <\/p>\n

The ride itself went off for us without a hitch, although the start was slowed by the overwhelming number of people who thought this sounded like a most fun outing.<\/p>\n

Want more photos? <\/p>\n

Unlike Michael<\/a> and Rudi<\/a>, who thought sepia was the way to go, I figure that the whole reason you look at a modern tweed ride rather than photos of riders of yore is to see the modern meet the antique. And that melding, my friends, is in color:<\/p>\n

There were old bikes and components:<\/p>\n

\"Vintage<\/a>\"Vintage<\/a>\"Old<\/a><\/p>\n

Great hats:<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\"Put<\/a>\"Ruffly<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Floppy<\/a>\"Flowered<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/center><\/p>\n

Mustaches:<\/p>\n

\"Mustache,<\/a>\"Mustache,<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Parasols:<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n
\"Parasol,<\/a>\"Parasol,<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/center><\/p>\n

Outrageous costumes:<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n
\"Aviator<\/a>\"Fur<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/center><\/p>\n

Vintage dresses:<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n
\"Organizers\"<\/a>\"Retro<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/center><\/p>\n

All were well represented, from the dandies…<\/p>\n

\"Dapper<\/a>\"Awesome<\/a><\/p>\n

…to the quaintrelles:<\/p>\n

\"Tweedy<\/a>\"Fur<\/a><\/p>\n

It was a great time, and I can’t wait for the next one!<\/p>\n

[As always, click for bigger versions of the shots…]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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