We had to stash Ashi's beloved bike in her Dad's garage, back in Canada, before moving to the UK, so I've been trying to replicate her noble steed.... which is isn't exactly easy when she's knee-high to a grass hopper and not too fond of pink children's bikes. But, with the help of Cranks, a locally run volunteer, bike work-shop I was able to customize a miniature road bike that I purchased online and bravely rode across London months ago {an experience I can only liken to that of a midget on a tricycle}. You see, unfortunately, Ashi couldn't master the racer handle bars, so to avoid any road kill major reno's were needed!
Thanks to some spare parts we found at Cranks and some classic bodge jobbing, Ashi is back on the road {well... when it gets above 20 degrees!}, fair weather rider it seems! In the meantime she's put in requests for me to 'change the colour of her new ride and install a basket'. Looks like I may be hanging around Cranks a fair bit this spring.
The Brit
8 comments:
What a fabulous read and photo post!!!! Makes me smile and laugh....lovin your blog. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes
that looks great! i have also been in the process of building a bike, it's such a feat :(
Your bike looks great!!! I am so jealous that you can ride it right now...ah what I would give for a non-icy sidewalk.
Also, LOVE the "lazy b-stards" sign...might get one for my office haha!
xo
Danielle
Bikes Bikes Bikes! How I wish I could ride bikes over here without getting mulled by a truck! haha
Must say, I love love your guys' blog! I was already following through bloglovin' haha Now on Google contact<3
xo
Fi
I would love to be able to ride my bike but it needs a total overhaul. :(
❥ I wish you ladies many lovely bike rides this spring.
No trucks, No snow and No faulty bikes!!
xo
I loved reading this post, you are a total star for building Ashi a new bike! The photos are fantastic too...love the 'polite notice', ha! Hope you're both having a lovely weekend :)
ace job "the brit"!!! happy to hear lovely ashi is back again riding her way around the town. clear the floor....bringggg, bringggg
i love all those pictures, they have this sort of retro vibe i'm diggin'. can't wait till our weather is warmer and i can pull out "tresienne", my little two-wheeled lady. ♥
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