Dottie and I made it all the way to Littlehampton today and picked up my bike. Paul and the folks at the Littlehampton Dutch Bike Co. were as helpful and friendly in person as they’d been over email, and we were able to take a little ride around the town — once we figured out what side of the street we were supposed to be on, it went well. (Luckily we didn’t have to go through any roundabouts!) My Batavus had a lot of details that I didn’t notice online, like the reflective tape on the fenders that makes them look like they are hammered, and the whimsical abstract details on the tube. Oh yeah, and the ride is pretty smooth, too.
Can you tell I'm excited?
More pictures, anyone?
Finding our way to the shop
Testing my Batavus legs
- And…we’re off!
What side of the road are we supposed to be on again?
Biking by the sea.
April 18, 2009 at 17:38 |
Loving it Trisha! You look so natural on it. Do you have a mega lock for it yet? It looks like it needs it’s own garage!
April 18, 2009 at 18:58 |
I’m so jealous. Congrats Trisha!
April 18, 2009 at 19:39 |
Yay! Batavus!
April 18, 2009 at 20:41 |
Lovely! Enjoy. I am truly besotted with my Batavus Old Dutch. The freedom, the ride, the efficiency and elegance… the best bike I will ever own.
April 18, 2009 at 21:30 |
Suh-weet! Great bike!
April 18, 2009 at 21:41 |
Oh, I so love it! Congrats on new bike.
Looks like you had a nice day to ride the bike.
April 18, 2009 at 21:55 |
Great photos, awesome bike (love the chain guard!), and you two look chic as always.
April 19, 2009 at 07:13 |
beautiful bike!
April 19, 2009 at 07:26 |
You look good on it. Hope LePeug doesn’t get too jealous!
April 19, 2009 at 09:49 |
I love it! Bike envy! Bob and I are going to Portland, Oregon next week for a long weekend and will rent Dutch Bikes from Clever Cyles. I’m so excited! Happy riding.
April 19, 2009 at 11:24 |
Looks like fun!
April 19, 2009 at 12:36 |
Love the new bike! It must be extra fun to get to bike somewhere like that :)
April 19, 2009 at 18:43 |
That’s a slick bike. I like that detail on the back of the chain guard.
April 19, 2009 at 19:17 |
She’s a real beauty!
April 20, 2009 at 09:34 |
Congrats Trish! She looks great! I know you lovely ladies are having an awesome time!
April 20, 2009 at 14:33 |
Welcome to the “Dutch bike club!” Looks like a great trip.
April 21, 2009 at 16:50 |
You will love it more each day. I know I do with mine. One bit of advice- get rid of the crappy bell they put on (mine was terrible), these bikes deserve brass Crane Bells!
April 22, 2009 at 03:07 |
Lovely pictures. Have a lot of fun with your new bike!
May 23, 2009 at 09:35 |
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