Monday, February 7, 2011

Martha, W. Quincy St, Chicago, IL

Photo: Andrew Nawrocki
It's February here in Chicago and we here at Bike Fancy (okay its only, me but lets pretend) are decidedly less fancy.  I'm really loving my Christmas gift of Cole Hann rain/snow boots, and on the really blustery days I wear these Ski Goggles.  The amber lenses block blue light, and make winter look about 100% more beautiful. They seriously improved my mood, so I did a little research and found this study:  http://www.healthforworld.com/amber-colored-lenses.  I guess they seriously improve a lot of people's mood, crazy.  Now I'm scouring Ebay for vintage Blueblockers to extend the bliss into spring.  It is probably too optimistic to hope for a set of full fenders for Valentine's day, but damn this Chicago slush.

Happy Biking!
Posted by martha of bike fancy
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9 comments:

  1. JamiFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I don't know how you're making it through the winter without full fenders! You must be pretty tough!

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  2. martha of bike fancyFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Well the rear rack and rubber boots help a lot!

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  3. SaraFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Oh great timing! My rain/snow boots ripped at the seam today. I'm going to look into these!

    And you look great!

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  4. ATGFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hello,

    Love the blog thanks for sharing.

    I have been looking at these fenders, thought I would share

    Product - RoadRacer mk2
    http://www.crudproducts.com/

    Review - http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/mudguards/road/product/roadracer-mk2-mudguard-39903

    online here - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/crud-roadracer-mk2-mudguard-set/

    ATG

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  5. nateFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I will gladly help you out with some full fenders! Shoot me an email.

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  6. martha of bike fancyFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Which Nate is this, and what is your email? Very interested.

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  7. MarboFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Amber goggles. You convinced me, I want some!

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  8. martha of bike fancyFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    The googles are only about $25 and you can probably get a deal with spring coming!

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  9. lowrahFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Would you mind if we posted about your blog on www.greaseragmpls.wordpress.com? I would love to post this photo with a link back here.

    greaseragmpls at gmail.com!

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