This video isn’t just about the most awkward modelling poses in history, courtesy of yours truly. Cycling clothing has, in the past, meant Lycra and padded shorts. That, however, isn't the kind of thing you can wear while going about your day, so I’ve advocated on this channel that you forget all that and just wear your regular clothes when urban cycling and bike commuting.

But I’ve been pitched recently by reps from a few clothing brands who say their clothes look good off the bike, but also have properties that make them easy and comfortable while riding. So I thought I would test it out.

Big thanks to Lori Andrews for being a creative and cycling inspiration, and for being good-natured all day while working with a rank amateur model. Check her out on Instagram:   / theoriginal10cent  

Here are the brands in the video:

Ministry of Supply. I’m wearing their Kinetic Pants (a line that includes a blazer): https://www.ministryofsupply.com/prod...

Ornot: I’m wearing their Mission pants: https://bit.ly/4bnibJ4

Duer: I’m wearing their NuStretch: https://duer.ca/collections/mens-stre...

Kit & Ace: Thanks for letting us take up space in the store while shooting this.
Uplift Merino Sweater: https://www.kitandace.com/products/up...
City Tech Shirt Slim: https://www.kitandace.com/products/ci...

Navigator Essential Blazer: https://www.kitandace.com/products/na...
Navigator Commute Pants: https://www.kitandace.com/products/na...

Classic Flannel Shirt: https://www.kitandace.com/products/cl...

Every Day Quilted Vest: https://www.kitandace.com/products/ev...

0:00 Intro
1:47 Meet stylist Lori Andrews
5:00 An easy upgrade with stretchy pants
6:37 A fall casual look
8:54 Plaid over a vest
10:34 Office wear
11:58 What we learned about looking good on a bike

#cycling #bike #commuting

A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation.

Priority Bikes: I happily rode the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters before they signed on as a sponsor: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee

Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=...

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I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉)

• If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER
• If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter
• Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof
• Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collection...
• Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2
• Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu
• Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift
• Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6

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