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My neighborhood held its annual holiday parade today, and I captured this fellow riding with a larger group of cyclists. I never did find out what they were supposed to represent, but there were a lot of neat bicycles, including a few high-wheels. I’ll post another photo in a few days.

Spotted at Rat Rod Bikes forum.

Styria is a state in the southeast of Austria (the second largest, in fact), with a traditional regional costume that seems perfectly suited for cycling: short pants, warm socks, and layers. I particularly like the vest and the socks, but the entire package is wonderful. I also like the blanket tied to the saddle.

This turn of the century image comes from Flickr user radlmax’s photostream.

…or is it just me in my wool suit and fedora? Spotted in The Past (1920s?) by Flickr user Tobyotter.