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I have been very busy lately training for my epic bicycle ride in October. Since I’m getting in shape for that ride, I figured my bike should get in shape, too. Not the mechanical stuff…that’s Dan’s job. I mean how it looks!
Washi Tape! Yes, yes I did! And doesn’t she look pretty!
Here’s a before:
I mean, isn’t that plain, boring fender just screaming for washi tape!
Much, much better:
We are planning and training for a bike ride in October when we will pedal from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh, Pa. 335 miles. We will travel on the C & O Canal Towpath from DC to Cumberland, MD and from there ride the Great Allegheny Passage into Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh is my hometown, so we will be riding close to where I was born and raised. I know I won’t break any time records on that ride, but I’m sure I’ll have the prettiest bike! I’d love it if you follow along with me on that adventure. I will document the entire trip right here with updates and photos every day.
This is so darling! I love it!
Blessings,
Nici
Thanks Nici! I went for an 18 mile bike ride today and the Washi tape is still on, so it passed the first test!
Hi, I love the way you decorated your bike! I saw it on life on lakeshore drive.
Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
Thank you Julie!
What a great idea! Visiting from the Sundae Scoop Link Party! Would love to have you link this one up at the Ladies Only Blog Share link party, too! Every post is promoted across our social networks and blogging community. Stop on by! 🙂
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Thank you Crystal! I linked to your party!
Cute!
What a cute idea! I love it!! Thanks for linking up with us at the Ladies Only Blog Share!
Get out, that is the coolest washi craft ever! Love it 🙂
Very cute, Jeanie. I’m looking forward to reading all about your riding adventures.
Your bike looks happy! Good luck with your ride. Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party. Hope you get a chance to do the same!
It looks gorgeous! And wow, I cannot imagine a bike ride that long! But will definitely follow your adventure through your blog! Glad I found you through the Grand Social at Grandma’s Briefs!
Thanks Cindi! I’m a little nervous but so excited for the ride. I’m so glad that you’ll be following along on my adventure!
How fun! It turned out so cute. I’m a new follower on bloglovin. 🙂
Thank you so much Alexis!
It’s really festive and fun. Did you put anything on it to weather proof i? I’ve had some trouble with Washi Tape peeling up.
I love your washi bike! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
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Ok now that is just adorable!!! I love it…and now want to do mine! 😉
Thanks so much for sharing on Project Inspire{d}:) Pinning!
Nancy
Love! Love it so much! I’m doin’ it!
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Thanks so much Susan!
This is super cute! I really wouldn’t have come up with that, so clever. What a way to revamp the bike and make it look like a new, fun one just using washi tape, love it! Thanks so much for sharing this with me at my party!
Hugs and xoxo
Cami @ TitiCrafty
Not long til October – hope the training is going well.
How has the tape held up to weather? I live somewhere pretty wet, so am thinking it wouldnt last too well, but interested to hear how yours is doing.
It has held up amazingly well. It actually looks just as good as when I first put it on! The true test will be when we pedal on the C & O Towpath. It’s usually a muddy mess! Thanks for asking! I appreciate it! Less than a month to go until our big trip. I can’t wait!
So how did the tape do after the big ride?
I am thinking about doing to my ride as well. Would love to hear how it did in adverse weather.
The washi tape is still on! And that bike has hundreds of miles on it!
OK it’s been a few years now… How long did the tape last?
Sorry not sorry for the necropost. ?
It is still on there and looks good!