Vashon Island, Washington - Bicycle Eaten by Tree

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Near 20312 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon Island, WA
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The bike tree is off of Vashon Highway (which runs between the Seattle and Tacoma ferry ports on either end of the island) on the northeast corner of the Vashon Highway and SW 204 St. intersection, about 50-60 ft (very rough guesstimate) into the woods on the north side of Sound Food Cafe.

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Bicycle in tree. Vashon Island, Washington - Bicycle Eaten by Tree

We stopped by the bike-eating tree today and it was still in good shape. There's a park-and-ride across the street where you can park, then walk across the street. The tree is about 80 feet away down the trail. [P Plash, 08/09/2007]

Bicycle Eaten by a Tree.    Vashon Island, Washington - Bicycle Eaten by Tree

Photo of the Bicycle Eaten by Tree taken on July 15, 2006 with handle-bar/front-wheel assemblage reattached.

Accessibility note: The short trail leading to the bike has a 1-2 foot rough ledge that may be difficult for elderly or handicapped visitors to climb. [Kev F, 07/23/2006]

Vashon Island, Washington - Bicycle Eaten by Tree

"Aunt Vy's" son Jim, a friend of Berkeley Breathed, has recently cleared out around the Bicycle Tree and repaired the bike. In addition, "Aunt Vy" has been given a copy of the "original" history of this fun Vashon legend by the woman who lived it and wrote it; copies are available at the Country Store and Gardens, across the street from the Bicycle Tree. [Vy Biel, 02/11/2006]

Bicycle in a tree. Vashon Island, Washington - Bicycle Eaten By A Tree

Bicycle being eaten by a tree. The bike has been vandalized. But it is still there, and quite a site to behold. [Phil Pasquini, 07/17/2005]

Vashon Island, Washington - Bicycle Eaten by Tree

A great destination for families whose children have read Berkeley Breathed's book,"Red Ranger Came Calling". This is the actual tree, engulfing the vintage bicycle, which inspired the story. The handlebars were removed by a (former) island author (guess who?)and hidden away until the day a big-time movie producer buys the rights to produce a film based on the book.

The "Aunt Vy" character in the book will autograph books if you visit her at her Country Store, across the street from the Bicycle Tree. You can't miss the Country Store. The Red Ranger book is sold there if anyone needs a copy! [Lisa De Faccio, 09/20/2000]

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