When we’re walking around the streets of London, a cyclist decked out in head-to-toe Lycra is almost as common as a red bus. But what about a cyclist dressed in a three-piece suit?
On Saturday 18 April The Tweed Run, organised by Bourne & Hollingsworth, encourages cyclists to dress in their finest tailored pieces and ride through the streets of central London, making for quite the visual spectacle.
What is The Tweed Run?
Now in its 18th year, The Tweed Run essentially invites some of the most impeccably dressed people to take a ride through London, pausing for tea, a picnic and a final celebratory cocktail along the route.
Fittingly, the riders will also pass by Savile Row, the world’s most famous address for bespoke tailoring.
The organisers aim to celebrate the heritage style and encourage us all to “step away from screens, slow the pace, and reconnect through a shared experience.”
Bill Cunningham, legendary street style photographer for The New York Times, described the event as “re-inventing the catwalk.” Quite a stark difference from the naked bike ride that also takes over the capital.
How to get involved
Tickets for The Tweed Run are £49 and include entry to the ride and closing ceremony along with a rider’s pack, and there’s also a children’s ticket option at £20.
Tickets can be purchased from the event’s official website.
There will also be prizes on the day for the best dressed man, woman, best vintage bicycle, best dressed bicycle, best moustache and best headgear.
However, if you’re more interested in being a spectator and taking in the beauty of all the riders in their attire, you can find a link to the route on the official website at 10am on the day of the ride.