Fashion: Tweedy riders

For the Fall Tweed Ride on Oct. 23, cyclists broke out their best British attire for a dapper day of two-wheeling.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Bryan Dougherty, Andrew Nygaard, Laurie Primus, Peter Quamme
Clockwise from top - Bryan Dougherty, Andrew Nygaard, Laurie Primus, Peter Quamme (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Bryan Dougherty

21, Erbert & Gerbert's bike deliveries

What are you wearing? Hat from Tatters; jacket from Savers; dress shirt, tie, sweater and socks from Target; Dickies work pants; Shimano M075 mountain bike shoes.

Describe your style: Urban cyclist.

Best store for vintage tweed? Savers is pretty grand depending on the time of year.

Who is your favorite tweed-clad character? Tweedy Bird?

If your style were a song, what would it be? "Bicycle Race" by Queen.

Andrew Nygaard

26, sales rep

What are you wearing? A mix of stuff from Tatters and Banana Republic, and my uncle Paul's coat.

Describe your style: Trying in vain to look like a young Sean Connery.

Best store for vintage tweed? Tatters has it all.

Who is your favorite tweed-clad character? Toad from "The Wind in the Willows."

If your style were a song, what would it be? "The Village Green Preservation Society" by the Kinks.

Laurie Primus

30, software quality assurance, shiatsu therapist

What are you wearing? Sweater and thermal from Ragstock; hat, scarf and pants from Arc's Value Village; Dansko clogs and Smartwool socks from REI.

Describe your style: I'm a warm, thrifty lass.

Best store for vintage tweed? Arc's Value Village, Savers.

Who is your favorite tweed-clad character? Flintheart Glomgold from "Ducktales."

If your style were a song, what would it be? "I'd Do Anything" from "Oliver!"

Peter Quamme

31, graphic designer

What are you wearing? Bowler hat from Hymie's Haberdashery, trousers from GentlemansEmporium.com; vest, tie and shoes from Arc's Value Village.

Describe your style: Classic dandy with a hint of steampunk.

Who is your favorite tweed-clad character? Doc Emmet Brown from "Back to the Future, Part III."

If your style were a song, what would it be? Anything with creepy harpsichord melodies.

about the writer

about the writer

Ellen Dahl Lawson