I’ve already been getting lots of calls and emails about the Annual Sydney Tweed Ride. To keep in touch with all things tweed check out
sydneytweedride.com which contains the blog and links to the twitter feed and you can join the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SydneyTweedRide
As more details become confirmed I’ll certainly be spreading the news here too, but there is a lot of dedicated tweed information being spread through those pages as well.
Well Sunday was the big day and what a BIG day it turned out to be! So many riders and everyone just looking so fabulous.
Photos and videos have already started emerging from the day including this super sweet one from Private hide on You Tube
Throughout the week I’ll be sharing photos, news coverage and tales from the day but right now it’s time for the Thank you’s.*
First up the sponsors
Sydney Biscuit Company for providing treats for the end of the ride.
Klink for opening up on the morning and making sure everyone could get coffee before the start of the ride.
To ride leader Leigh
For the ride sweep Doddsy
Alister, Jonathon and everyone who helped marshal the riders through, around and past the streets of Sydney.
Yogi, even though you weren’t there on the day, thank you for all your help in the lead up the the ride.
Senior Constable Keith Williams for being so helpful, with all the forms and official ride stuff and for stopping traffic to allow the ride to start off on George st and again at King st.
Arthur the bread man for baking and delivering all the bread rolls.
Stephen and all the people who manned the BBQ thank you all for feeding everyone.
Richard from the Strand Hatters who offered discounts to the riders and helped out with people for the photoshoots.
All the volunteer models for the Tweed press photoshoots.
Jess from Goody two shoes for all her wonderful press and PR work, Farel for all his online media work.
Dittmar for the poster art.
Martine for being there on the day and helping out.
Nick, Grant and all the crew from MC Cyclery for all their support of the ride.
To my Englishman who not only helps organise but makes me lots of cups of tea while I’m going more than slightly mental trying to figure out just how it is all going to come together.
Lastly to everyone who found their tweed got dressed up and came for the ride I truly hope you had a wonderful day out and thank you so much for coming along.
*Apologies if I have forgotten anyone, please let me know if I have and will add you to the list.
That’s right folks the ride and Tweed Games are this Sunday. Come along for a stylish ride and a great day out.
Just to add to the fun this weekend Treadlie mag are bringing their Made to Measure Exhibition to Sydney.
Here is what they have to say about the exhibition
We’ve contacted bicycle builders from all over the country; professionals, gifted amateurs, artists and dreamers, and put together eighteen fabulous bicycles of all persuasions for a four day bike-drooling fest! From now until late July, sheds and workshops around the country will be busy with welding and sawing, paint will be spattered, grease will be flying, there’ll be cussing, tantrums and at the end of it all, pride, maybe even a tear, a beautiful bike, and a darn good story.
Sounds fantastic for all the event details pop over to the Treadlie site.
The Tweed Outfitters Pop up shop has arrived at MC Cyclery 230 Clarence St Sydney.
A selection of op shop finds (at op shop prices) are available alongside capes and caps from Rocket Fuel, gorgeous vintage looking bikes and other pieces that will enable you and your bike to look smashing on the day.
Drop by on Saturday when we turn the pop up shop into a tailoring space and get your trousers turned into a pair of plus fours.
Don’t forget you’ll need a basket to carry your picnic with you on the day and a tie for the fastest tying competition.
Or how about a dashing leather satchel from Brooks who have also offered 2 saddles and matching grips as part of the prizes on the day.
So come on down and shop in style.
Posted in The Daily Tweed
Tagged Cycling capes, Cycling caps, Fashion, Ladies, Sydney, Tweed, Tweed Ride, Vintage
Discovered these great images on one of my favourite menswear blogs and while they are linked with the fishing if you took away the fishing props that is some serious tweed style happening.
A few weeks back I shared a lovely D.I.Y showing the ladies how to make one that would be perfect for this weekend’s Sydney Tweed Ride. Now I’m sharing one for the gents that is absolutely smashing!
This D.I.Y features the most exquisite of packaging so if you need to learn how to tie your tie before the weekend’s ride why not print yourself out a copy. Head over the ever talented A Field Journal for the full instructions.
Posted in D.I.Y. Tuesday
Tagged Ascot, D.I.Y, Sydney, Ties, Tweed, Tweed Ride, Vintage, Wool
Today we’re sharing yet another D.I.Y for the Tweed Ride, yes there has been a lot of D.I.Y’s lately but it’s so fun to be crafty and there is a prize up for grabs at the Tweed Games for most crafty touch to an outfit so get crafting!
Today’s D.I.Y comes from the amazing Peppermint mag and their wonderful sewing school. Not only do they give great tips they even let you download the sewing patterns!!
So how about a herringbone playsuit for the ride?
Posted in D.I.Y. Tuesday, The Daily Tweed
Fancy a little frill to add some flair to your Tweed Outfit? How about this great D.I.Y from Honestly W.T.F.
