A local food share program in Burlington, Vermont has incorporated bicycle trailers into their food distribution. Intervale Food Hub began as a research project of the Intervale Center in 2007. The goal was to identify the existing barriers and opportunities to increasing local food production and consumption, and to find appropriate solutions for “moving local…
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BikeTrailerShop.com Trailer Sale
A sponsor of the site, BikeTrailerShop.com & BikeKidShop.com has a trailer sale ending today. A bit late, but with our topic this week of bicycle trailers it really fits in well.
State of the Hub
I’ve decided to take a stab at a new practice this week by doing my first of what I hope to be a weekly summary of our business activities and developments. I’ve decided to post this here on our blog at Campfire Cycling both for our customers and our team, internal and external. Whether or…
Styles of Bicycle Cargo Trailers : Introduction
Since we’ve had the Burley Travoy in for review I’ve received several emails about styles and recommendations for different applications. This week I’ll do my best to present different styles of trailers and the pros or cons of all.
Political Activism by Bike
Using their bodies and their bicycles, groups of people all over the world organize and pedal to support and defend a multitude of political causes. Riding a bicycle for transportation, for deliveries and for recreation is an obvious solution to many of society’s most considerable issues, and political activism through bicycles has become more prevalent…
Cateye TL-LD570 Reflex Auto Light : Preview
A new light was recently released, the Reflex Auto TL-LD570, from Cateye. What is so unique about the light? It turns itself on and off utilizing optic and motion sensors. If this system really works, I’ll save myself a handful of batteries per year by leaving my light on at night when I leave the…
New Xtracycle Products for 2010
Xtracycle is a name that has long been associated with utility cycling. With the introduction of the FreeRadical, the longtail movement was born. Now, Xtracycle is a household name, associated with putting your car keys down and putting your bike helmet on. The longtail revolution has become a not-so-uncommon scene on city streets with specialty…
Analysis of Google's Bike-There Feature: Part III
Over the past few months, I have been slowly putting together a series on the new Google Bike-There Feature, which was released in March of 2010. Part I of the series reviewed the overall application, how it works, and some of its advantages and disadvantages. Part II discussed various online options for mapping bike routes…
Tri Modal Bicycle Commute
Recently, as of three weeks ago, I took a new position back in the marketing arena. You can read more about this over at Bike Shop Girl but the most important thing for you all to know is changes are being made across all the sites that will benefit you, the reader, the most. Hence…
Our Final Chariot and Croozer Sale of 2010!
Now through August 24 the Bike Kid Shop will be running our final Chariot and Croozer child trailer sale for 2010. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get your child in one of the best child trailers available. All Chariot and Croozer trailers will be an additional 10% off including 10% all accessories as well….
Final Chariot and Croozer Sale of 2010
Here at the Bike Kid Shop we a super excited about Chariot Child trailers, we think they are great. In fact we think there so great that we want everyone to have the chance to enjoy the style, performance and comfort that Chariot is know for. That’s why now through August 24 the Bike Kid…
48 Hours in Austin
Austin, Texas has beckoned me for many years in the form of a college friend who has made Austin her home. And in those years, the only footprints I’ve left in Texas have been carbon–airport layovers, and marathon road trips (where the state was regarded as an enormous obstacle between me and my ultimate destination)….
Urban Trails and Bike Paths, Safe Alternatives or Hidden Perils?
For many utility (and recreational) cyclists, urban trails and paved bike paths are a welcome alternative to riding and commuting on the street with motor traffic. Bike paths can provide worry-free riding away from the woes of unaware motorists. As a child, I first learned how to ride a bike on the local paved bike…
Open discussion: Bike Panniers or Bike Trailers?
Here at the Campfire Cycling we love both bike panniers and bike trailers for our commuting and touring needs. Some of us swing more to one side then the other, but we want to know which one you prefer and why? Check out this article we wrote awhile back discussing this very dilemma, Panniers VS….
Free CampfireCycling.com T-Shirts!
What could be better then owning one of the new, cool, stylish Campfire Cycling designer T-shirts? Getting one for free! With the purchase of select bicycle cargo trailers and Ortlieb panniers you get a free Campfire Cycling men’s or women’s T-shirt. These great shirts feature the Campfire Cycling logo and come in a variety of…
Delicious Deliveries: Food via Bicycle
Food delivery by bicycle is a growing trend in progressive urban areas. In cities like Portland, San Diego and New York City, where local restaurants and food culture are an integral aspect of the cityscape, there is a need to seek out methods of delivery that are more efficient than the traditional sedan with a…
A Happy Customer's Burley Nomad
I thought I’d use the opportunity of this blissful photo of a Burley Nomad that Don sent in to mention that we just extended our Burley Cargo, Child & Pet Trailers 10% off Sale, thru August 10th. Here is what Don has to say about his Nomad: I love my Burley Nomad I have a…
Massachusetts BOB Trailer Tour
John sent us in these photos of his bike tour through Massachusetts that he titled his “200+ Mile Senior Citizen Tour”. From the looks of it, I’d say that most young guys would have to be in pretty good shape to keep up with John and his fully loaded BOB Trailer with Greenspeed Rack, 4D…