HOW TO... LOOK GOOD ON AND OFF THE BIKE Make a style statement with these big-city riding essentials
1 BROOKS BARBICAN SHOULDER BAG
£215 The dandy about town can’t be seen with anything so gauche as a rucksack, but this posh satchel from Brooks is made from tough waterresistant cotton and vegetable-tanned leather. It measures 39x28x12cm – enough for a small laptop and various essentials – and includes a waist strap to keep it in check on the bike.
2 LAZER WAYMAKER 1 GLASSES
£39.99 Wraparounds look a bit try-hard (or trihard?) when you’re going for coffee, so how about some casual sunnies from helmet king Lazer? The Waymaker 1 is available in a range of frames and lenses to suit all outfits.
3 WALZ COTTON CAP
£17.99 Helmets aside, a true cotton casquette is the only acceptable headwear for the committed vélophile. Simple styling and a huge choice of colours mean there’s a Walz for every occasion.
4 ONE INDUSTRIES TECH CASUAL SHORTS
£55.99 Sometimes the budgie-smuggler aesthetics of Lycra shorts aren’t appropriate for one’s surroundings, which is where a decent pair of baggies comes in. Available in three colours, these everyday shorts are made from a stretchy, moisturewicking fabric that works equally well on or off the bike.
5 SVELTE LONG SLEEVED HERITAGE JERSEY
£110 This premium top from Svelte may be a proper piece of roadie kit, but it won’t look out of place when you’re posing on street corners with your fixie. Soft merino wool guarantees minimum odours, while a buttondown key pocket keeps things practical.