Stylish Cycle Wear, Cycle Everywhere

Date published: 17 June 2010

On Saturday 26 June, the Bike Fabulous cycle fashion show will provide a showcase for a range of stylish and functional bicycles, clothing and accessories and will demonstrate to Manchester Arndale visitors how easy it is to cycle in style.

As part of Bike Week (19-27 June), Love Your Bike has teamed up with Manchester City Council and Manchester Arndale to organise the Bike Fabulous show.

Throughout the day, events will include: 

• Fashion catwalk shows that will feature products designed for cycling in style and high street brands combined for versatile looks
• Bicycle Maintenance demonstrations
• Cycle Treasure hunts in participating Manchester Arndale stores
• Pedal powered Smoothie maker – make a healthy drink and pedal yourself fitter at the same time
• “Pimp my Ridewear” sessions to redesign and redecorate hi-vis vests
• Pedal powered PA system – sign up for a cycling session and help us power the event with green energy
• Makeover sessions – advice on how to tackle helmet hair and other
  cycle style issues
• Enter the prize draw competition for a Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative
  Revolution Track single speed bicycle worth £300
• Win a private party in Lush for up to 10 people including food & drink and
  many wonderful Lush treatments…. and much more

Katy Carlisle from the Love Your Bike campaign and Bike Fabulous organiser said:
“Whether people need to cycle in smart business wear, smart casual clothes or a best dress and heels for social events, Bike Fabulous will help show people that it is easy to cycle in style for work or leisure.”