![Rio Skate_4 (2)](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/5955439603_f3a11b63f2_z.jpg)
Another wonderful thing you see all the time in Rio de Janeiro is the handy combination of skateboards and bicycles. Friends pulling each other along to speed the journey.
![Rio Cycle Chic_11 (2)](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6030/5955996944_8972a767eb_z.jpg)
![Rio Cycle Chic_30 (2)](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6002/5955433591_29bbaaec1e_z.jpg)
![Rio Cycle Chic_10](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5955603939_084d040c65_z.jpg)
![Rio Skate_1 (2)](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/5955413797_5bf254fa26_z.jpg)
One of the distinct trends we hear at Cycle Chic have noticed - not just in Rio but in many of the cities we visit - is that skateboarding has become very trendy among the female demographic. Skater girls are taken to the streets, bike lanes and sidewalks of many cities more than ever before.
![Rio Skate_2 (2)](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5955411951_832ee2426d_m.jpg)
![Rio Cycle Chic_1 (2)](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/5955980310_14e4d0724d_m.jpg)
Like we mentioned in the previous post, skateboards are used for fun and recreation but they really serve as transport when rolling along the beachside bicycle lanes.
![Rio Skate_3 (2)](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/5955415145_257835360e_z.jpg)
As always, we have a Flickr set featuring this subject. Bicycles and Skateboards from around the world.
6 comments:
Talking about skateboards among the female demographic, here is a cool video from Madrid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZIcbbSUUQQ
As my 8 year old Son so kindly pointed out a few weeks ago "Imagine Mum, if someone doesn't board or ride a bike, then what do they do?" A wise and thought-provoking question, me thinks (insert hands on chin in a thoughtful pose, here) :-) x
Just great! And I miss my home country. Cheers to all mainstream bikers
Hooray! These pictures are great!
Colette's your son's comment is super. The Rio photos show an envious outdoor bike-surf culture...I'd love to ride there....
I took a second glance at these pictures. The guy, nonchalantly showing off his belly, is hilarious!
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