Best bike style house - Handsome Cycles - 2014 Best of MN

May 15, 2014 at 5:03PM
Bicycle fashion shoot at Handsome Cycles in Minneapolis April 20, 2013. (Courtney Perry/Special to the Star Tribune)
Handsome Cycles in Minneapolis has bike commuters covered. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Put that spandex down. Going for a bike ride shouldn't mean dressing like you're racing in the Tour de France. At this North Loop shop, cyclists are encouraged to ditch the Lycra for smart wool and jeans designed with reflective lining and hidden pockets. Bikes shoes? The shop's leather offerings will take you from asphalt to office. Oh, but you're going to need something to ride on, right? Handsome builds bikes, too. Custom frames line the back of the bike boutique, where they'll help you design your beauty from scratch. Head to feet and wheel to wheel, Handsome has bike commuters covered. 115 Washington Av. N., Mpls.; 612-353-4035; handsomecycles.com

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