A couple weekends ago, I took a Beloved Bicycle (bottom, right) for a test ride. It seemed like a good opportunity to try out a new bike trail my friend Sara told me about. The Banks to Vernonia trail outside of Portland is a paved trail that runs twenty-one miles through forests and pastoral farmland.
The Beloved bicycle rode like a dream. Handbuilt here in Oregon of the best materials, Beloved bikes are heirloom quality and a perfect blend of practicality (they are super lightweight!) and good looks. I could go on and on but basically I am ready to trade my rickety car in for one of these beauties.
After our bike ride, we devoured burgers at Helvetia Tavern! Thanks for the fun day, Sara!
More bike posts:
Reflective Biking Vest (Anabela made one inspired by this post.)
Photos by me. Taken with the iphone and VSCO Cam. Thanks to Beloved for lending me a bike for the weekend!
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That trail looks incredible! Bicycle, too! :)
Posted by: Rebecca | September 18, 2012 at 03:53 AM
Hi Chelsea,
I love the idea of a long bike ride... it is a perfect way to end summer and welcome autumn
Posted by: eLIZabeth Floyd | September 18, 2012 at 09:08 AM
Did you shuttle a car? We're thinking of doing it later this week!
Posted by: Ashely | September 18, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Ya, we drove out to Banks and then biked the trail. Hope you love it!
Posted by: chelsea | September 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM
what a fun bike ride! beautiful images too. i love the open road and two wheels!
Posted by: leela | September 18, 2012 at 04:10 PM
What a lovely selection of scenary that the route took you through - it looks a fabulous ride!
Posted by: My Love Wedding Ring | September 19, 2012 at 03:33 AM