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are notably absent from the official
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Vintage bicycles dating back to the 1950s and 60s are especially seen as appropriate, with their mudguards, chain guard, carriers, baskets and lights all contributing to their usefulness. The point is to be able to cycle casually without special protection, with shopping or pets, even with a
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Colville-Andersen in 2006, which led to the
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everyday clothes. The fashion concept developed in popular culture to include bicycles and bicycle accessories as well as clothing. The phrase Cycle Chic was coined in 2007 by
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passenger riding on the rack (although that is illegal in some countries). Models mentioned in various early 21st century media include vintage
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