Amber's Cruiser Media
A collection of my passion for images, vintage advertising and cruisers... together at last!
Apr 03, 2007
Big Wheel Rally!!
I found this while trolling the internet... looks awesome! I think we need to have an official big wheel night of our own!
Jan 15, 2007
For the Love of Warm!!
Ok... I know it's been said many a time lately... but it's FREAKING cold out there! I usually try to be tough and take one for the team as it were... I just like riding my bike that much... but lately I've been finding it a bit much! Now, I know we're all freezing bits off we're fond of, but I usually find that my hands and my feet are the coldest. Actually, I read recently that research has found women have colder extremities then men. Our bodies naturally draw away warmth from the legs and arms to the core to protect any child we might be carrying (regardless of if we are or not).... kinda neat. Unfortunately it means my toes and fingers are usually painfully numb!!
Anywhoozle, I was at MEC a while back, and was extremely excited when I found the holy grail of cold digits...
Oh yes... good warm times my friends! I bought the 'toe warmers' on the spot and they worked beautifully. They only last for so many hours, but it's usually enough to get you through the night. I think we were out for about 5 or so hours that evening, and my feet were deliciously warm the whole night through! At $1.75 for foot warmth, and $1.30 for the hands it's really a worthy investment for a night of fun. Just think how much more cruising-no-good you could get up to with these puppies!
See you (warmly) out there!
Denman Bike Shop Photo Op
About a month ago, I went down to Denamn Bike Shop and did a little photo shoot so we could include them in the directory section on the site. For those of you who don't know, Denman Bike Shop is a super cool cruiser destination located just outside of Stanley Park. Lots of pretty bikes and accessories, well stocked servicing area and (most importantly) a great outlook on life...
Things were pretty crazy over the holiday season (as usual) and it took me a couple of weeks to get the photos up..... and as I've been using most of my spare time to relax and not think about computers I hadn't gotten around to posting a blog entry about it. So, here I am... and here they are... the DBS photo album!
Nov 22, 2006
Old School Promotion
Some vintage bike advertisements of varying ages..
In my search for peddling pinups in my earlier post, I found myself lingering in websites featuring some older bicycle advertisements. What can I say? I'm an image addict!
I selected some of my favorites, varying from the turn of the century to the 70's and posted them for all to enjoy. They can be found in my photo album here
Two-Wheeled Temptresses
My love of pinups and things that go... combined!
As a long time lover of vintage pinups, I pondered to myself the other day... "just how many of them involved cruiser bikes anyways?"
I mean, it seems like an obvious prop... lots of skirt flipping action to be had, opportunities for straddling... you know, pinup pay dirt. With some enjoyable searching, I was amazed to find only a handful of sought for ladies on wheels. Sadly not all of them are on bicycles, but I think they'll be enjoyed all the same... click here for a link to my beauties
