Hundreds join London Tweed Run in vintage cycling parade

Tweed jackets fluttered, and bowler hats bobbed as hundreds of cyclists took to London’s streets ​on Saturday for the city’s annual Tweed Run, ‌a leisurely ride that focuses more on sartorial splendour than speed. The event, which wound through central London past landmarks including ​Big Ben, had participants don their finest vintage ​British attire for what amounted to a rolling ⁠fashion parade on wheels. People rest with their bicycles before the start of the annual Tweed Run across London, Britain. – Reuters “It’s a bit like Goodwood ​Revival, isn’t it? It’s a bit sort of heritage. ​Everyone has to make an effort, otherwise you’d stand out. And there are some fantastic outfits here today, ” Chris Edworthy, a ​rider from Sussex, told Reuters. Goodwood Revival is an annual ​festival at the Goodwood Circuit featuring classic racing cars and motorcycles. People rest before the start of the annual Tweed Run across London, Britain. – Reuters The ‌Tweed ⁠Run was established in 2009. The organisers say “proper attire” is expected, and the term ‘overdressed’ does not exist in their vocabulary. Tweed suits, plus fours, bow ties ​and jaunty flat ​caps are ⁠encouraged. A woman waits with her bicycle before the start of the annual Tweed Run across London, Britain. – Reuters From waistcoats to pantaloons, riders embraced the nostalgic aesthetic with gusto, while one participant ​even rode the iconic penny farthing, a ​popular ⁠bicycle in the 1800s that features a massive front wheel. “For me, it’s the attention to detail, ” said Steve ⁠Clyde, ​another cyclist from Sussex. “You look at ​everyone’s outfits and you think they’ve really put some thought into that. ”

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