Picture a sofa perched on a bicycle for its move across town! That’s how Portlanders Joel and Barb Grover transport items too big or awkward for a car. More and more folks in bicycle-friendly terrain are using cargo bikes for their in-town transportation needs — carrying kids, groceries, purchases and goods for market. Creative cycle design is thriving, as Joel shows in numerous cargo cycle models, and local builder Joseph Ahearne shows with his Cycle Truck. Take a test spin with Janaia, who is having too much fun in a box-fronted tricycle and learning how to steer a “long tail.” Episode 238. [splendidcycles.com, ahearnecycles.com] – See more at: http://peakmoment.tv/videos/shelter-and-transportation/splendid-bicycles-for-cargo-and-kids/#sthash.VIkB2oEG.dpuf

3 Comments on "Peak Moment 238: Splendid Bicycles for Cargo and Kids"

BillT on Tue, 16th Jul 2013 3:03 am 



Nothing new here. Google trikes in the Philippines and see what can be dome with the bicycle/motorbike.

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/classifieds+directory/q/bike+sidecar

rollin on Tue, 16th Jul 2013 8:09 pm 



Another impractical unusable solution. Good luck going up steep grades with a couple hundred pounds. Going down must be exciting too with only bike brakes.

Electric assist is not allowed here.

Kenz300 on Tue, 16th Jul 2013 8:40 pm 



Bicycles are great transportation. Cities should become more people centered and less automobile centered.

We need more walkable and bike able cities with safe paths connecting work, schools, homes and businesses.

People would get more exercise and be healthier.