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Burley Sale Extravaganza

The Bike Trailer Shop and The Bike Kid Shop are running their annual Burley Trailer sale. Now through May 31 all Burley trailers are 10%, off including 5% off all Burley accessory items. Now is your chance to get your hands on one of the bike trailers that have defined child bicycle trailers. Burley has…

A Celebration of Bikes: Bike to Work Week

As National Bike Month continues, the main event is upon us: Bike to Work Week. From Monday, May 17th to Friday, May 21st, national bicycle advocacy and local bicycle advocacy organizations host smart cycling classes, challenges, festivities and more to energize committed bicycle commuters and to inspire new or casual bicycle commuters. This week is…

Commuting with Children

Commute By Bike isn’t only about commuting to and from your work place.   It is anytime you chose your bicycle over a car, or other form of transportation, to get from point A to point B..   You could be commuting for many different reasons..   The library, groceries and school are three top reasons that are…

Cycle Charlotte on May 15th, 2010

This is a local event to myself in Charlotte, NC.   This has been an event I have attended since year one and highly encourage anyone within driving distance to make the trip.   Experiencing the city of Charlotte by bicycle is a very unique and exciting feeling.   I won’t be able to attend but would love…

New Category : E-Bikes

You’ll be seeing a new category added to Commute by Bike, “E-Bikes.” We have talked about e-bikes several times in the past and it is always a hot topic for comments. This sector of the cycling industry has been growing weekly with new bikes.   Now, large mainstream media outlets have been featuring the benefits for…

Bike Month NYC

Following along with our National Bike Month theme, here are some key events in New York City. This list was found on BikeMonthNYC.org Know Your Lanes! Fri, May 14 6:00 pm Columbus Circle Fountain, 59th St and Broadway The Bronx Borough President’s Pit Stop Fri, May 21 7:00 am Poe Cottage (Grand Concourse and Kingsbridge…

Lone Peak Bags 10% off thru May 25th!

This is our first year selling Lone Peak Bags and we are very excited about these high-quality bicycling bags that are hand-made in the USA. We decided to do a 2 weeks sale offering the full line up of Lone Peak panniers, handlebar bags, messenger bags, rack-top bags and frame bags at 10% off. Have…

Moko's Daring Bike Trailer Duo

Moko sent in these images of his bike cargo trailers. Moko definitely looks like he is getting some interesting things done with his Bikes At Work trailer. Without it, it’s hard to imagine how he would take out the dog on the bike and pick up the kids with their bike.

Our 1st Monthly Bike Trailer Round-Up

We’ve decided we should start doing a monthly round up of all the things we see going on in the realm of bike cargo trailers and bike child trailer that have taken place outside of the scope of BikeTrailerBlog.com. Our roundup will be bring together great stories that we’ve come across from around the web…

Review : Cutter Tech Knickerbocker

Cutter Tech Knickerbocker MSRP : $149.99 Details : A very stretchy, comfortable knicker that was designed for those that pedal more than stand. In December we were gifted with a pair of Cutter Tech Knickerbockers.   The material is pretty thin so we weren’t able to start testing these out until about a month ago.   Since…

BikeKidShop.com Likes Biking Moms

I have worked for the Campfire Cycling for almost 2 years now. Bringing biking accessories and expertise to the web with our online stores Bike Trailer Shop, Bike Bag Shop, and our newest addition, Bike Kid Shop, I love being a part of something I believe in: an active, knowledgeable biking community. I signed on…

Bike Month in Carson City

My friend, Jeff Moser, runs BikeCarson.com. A great website that keeps people up to date with things happening in Carson City, Nevada.. He has a ton of events happening for Bike Month. Bike Month 2010 April 29th – (Almost) Full Moon MTB Ride May 2nd – 3rd Annual Tour of Carson from Bike Habitat May…

Chariot Carriers & Croozer Trailers Sale

If you are on the market for a Chariot Carrier or a Croozer Trailer, today is your lucky day as we are just kicked off our 10 day sale. This is the perfect opportunity to set yourself up with a child transportation solution thru May 11th. The sale encompasses all models of Chariot Carriers and…

Chariot Sale Kick Off

The Bike Kid Shop is having its annual spring Chariot Carriers sale. So for all of you who have been waiting for a sale to get your hands on one of those sleek style’n trailers, now’s your chance. The sale running through May 11 includes 10% off all Chariot child bike trailers like the popular…

Bicycle Advocacy Organizations: The National Stage

In its many forms and functions, utility cycling would not be possible without the support of the bicycle advocacy organizations that exist on both local and national levels. These organizations lobby for improved road and trail conditions as well as educate individuals, businesses and communities about bicycle safety and the benefits of using a bike…

Kona Bikes Goes Electric

Recently on Kona Bikes Facebook, and their Newsletter, Kona has released snippets into their newest lineup – Electric Bikes. Following close behind Trek’s Ride+ Bikes, Kona is quick on their heels with a new spin on their well received cargo bike, the Ute. Three Models There are three models in this new Electric line :…

Trail Maintence Trailer

Dean found that walking to different parts of trails that required maintenance and carrying tools took way to much time out of the day, and sometimes when you only have one day a month do to trail work time is of the essence. Dean felt that pre-made retail bike trailers where not cost effective, So…