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.
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!
I’m so jealous. Congrats Trisha!
Yay! Batavus!
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.
Suh-weet! Great bike!
Oh, I so love it! Congrats on new bike.
Looks like you had a nice day to ride the bike.
Great photos, awesome bike (love the chain guard!), and you two look chic as always.
beautiful bike!
You look good on it. Hope LePeug doesn’t get too jealous!
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.
Looks like fun!
Love the new bike! It must be extra fun to get to bike somewhere like that :)
That’s a slick bike. I like that detail on the back of the chain guard.
She’s a real beauty!
Congrats Trish! She looks great! I know you lovely ladies are having an awesome time!
Welcome to the “Dutch bike club!” Looks like a great trip.
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!
Lovely pictures. Have a lot of fun with your new bike!
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Congrats on the occasion of you’re new bicycle I’m sure you will enjoy this bike as much as I do mine.
After a year I still get a little thrill cyling it.
You’re electric blue bike is kinda cool and a timeless, stylish, classic. Good luck and enjoy
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