This past Saturday, hundreds of DC residents gathered in Meridian Park, toting their finest velocipedes and dressed in their most breathable seersucker, to participate in the first Seersucker Social organized by the Dandies and Quaintrelles. Riding on the success of last fall’s Tweed Ride, this past Saturday saw over 300 riders who came out to battle the suffocating DC humidity, traveling from Meridian Park to the bountiful grounds of Hillwood Estate.
Roughly 450 seersucker wearing Washingtonians came out for the Social portion of the day, which encouraged DC’s finest to sip on delectable Hendricks cocktails, take a turn through the Japanese rose gardens, show off their best putting techniques and socialize over friendly games of croquet. The questionable DC weather miraculously held off for the event, allowing the hundreds of attendees to gather on the beautiful lawn of Hillwood Estate to people watch and chatter while their bicycles (or heaven forbid, automobiles) remained parked out front.
The Seersucker Social proves a point; DC is poised and ready for events that embody more than just a party for a party’s sake. Sir Eric Channing Brewer’s event fused the thriving DC bicycle culture with the creativity of fashionable DC residents. So a hip-hip hooray and all that jazz for a successful Seersucker Social and a toast to future rides around this fine town put forth by the Dandies and Quaintrelles.
– Jordan (the non-rider aka cheater)
by Jim Darling
Amidst the World Cup fervor that has swept DC, did you notice an air of dandiness leisurely wafting around the District on Saturday? The fine gentlemen and ladies from Dandies and Quaintrelles are the folks responsible. Parlaying off the success of the widely acclaimed Tweed Ride, these purveyors of retro-forward styling organized the first ever Seersucker Social Bike Ride and Lawn Party, an event that helped to bring out the southern charm in all of us.
Departing from Meridian Hill park, the dandified participants headed off through the city,down into Rockcreek Park, and finally culminated the ride at the exquisite Hillwood Estate in Van Ness. Upon arrival wheelmen and ladies were greeted by bike valet services provided by the lads from Hugh and Crye.
Despite cycling at the most leisurely of paces, most participants were well in need of some cool refreshments upon arrival. In keeping with their graceful manners, D&Q had delicate finger foods, and a variety of imbibables readily at hand. Mixologist’s from Hendrick’s Gin were busy hand crafting delicious cucumber cocktails while Me n’ Yu served up a refreshing and bubbly punch. Some party goers enjoyed matches badminton and croquet, while others opted to leisurely peruse the Estate’s twenty-five acre grounds, or relax and listen to the live music.
Fantastic time was had by all and a heartfelt thanks to Dandies and Quaintrelles for putting on yet another memorable social cycling event.
– Matt (the rider)
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