Rob, a fabricator by trade, has a pretty sweet build he shared with us after buying a spring for the project: I help put on a fundraiser for a non-profit called Kammys Kause (4p-supportgroup.org for more info). So along with making the event happen I make something to auction off. I was offered an old…
Utility Cycling
Full Circle: Carbon Fiber Penny Farthing Concept Bike
Full Circle: Carbon Fiber Penny Farthing Concept Bike
Bill's Endless Summer Wandertec Build
Beach season coming to an end? Nah, the season never ends for Bill & Wife! Thought you might like to see my Wandertec trailer in action. I built an aluminum box with perforated aluminum sheet floor. Super light and easy to pull onto the beach. We use it regularly. I built it for my wife…
Treehouse Elevator by Bike
Treehouse Elevator by Bike
**Waarschuwing!!** for Solar Panel Experimentation
Michael of Belgium’s warning for the cycling community: “Be careful with your bike trailer/solar panel experiments!” He speaks from experience:
More on Riding with Rail Tracks
More on Riding with Rail Tracks
Tom's Upcycled Bed Frame Bike Trailer
I put together a cargo trailer from scrap metal and trashed kid’s bikes. A bed frame provided the basic structure, to which I welded dropouts hacked from the donor bikes and a curved towing arm. A quick release ball joint was used for the hitch. Don’t trust your welding skills? Check out the Burley Nomad,…
Riding with Rail Tracks
Riding with Rail Tracks
Rocking Bikes, Bongos, Blenders & Beats
Wandertec’s own Bongo wheels are being used on “Rock the Bikes” everywhere! Sounds like a lot of gobble-dee-guk, but it’s pretty sweet. And… blend while you rock with the Xtracycle Fender Blender!! (We won’t judge whether it’s for protein shakes or margaritas. As long as you’re biking. And rocking.)
Bike Move Book on Kickstarter
There is possibly nothing that sums up the spirit of Utility Cycling better than a bike move. Having recently moved – though not by bike, since it was to a different city – I am still reeling from the amount of waste a move creates. Cardboard, gas, money, donuts, your back, you name it. And…
Mike’s Orange Trailer Build
A man of few words with a fondness for orange. l like building them. Started 15 years ago. Not to sure what the next one will be like. So far they carry everything I’ve put into them – up to 200 pounds so far. Well, Mike, you’ve come to the right club and here are…
Simon's Heavy-Duty Trailer Build
Check out Simon’s child trailer. No, he doesn’t put children in it. We’ll let him explain: This trailer started as a two-child trailer, but it was too large, too high and the fabric floor was just not practical for cargo hauling. So I took it apart and built a new trailer around a sturdy plastic…
Liam's Mega-Trailer Build
Introducing: the Wonder Trailer!! by Liam: I’ve spent 2 years building this articulated bike trailer it can haul upwards of a ton to 2 tons**. The trailer handles surprisingly well for its size: 5 x 2 feet with 20″ wheels. I am currently working on what in England we call a tilt body – basically…
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
Indianapolis Cultural Trail
The Spokesman
The Spokesman
Cyclovia Tucson Timelapse
Cyclovia Tucson Timelapse
Tom's (Again) Ill-Advised, But Still Pretty Cool BOB Trailer Mod
Tom and his Vespa are at it again. “Updated photos for the BOB folks to fret over …lol.” And again, we dont recommend, support or condone the use of BOB trailers, or any other bike cargo trailers, on any motorized vehicles other than electric bicycles that are regulated the same as standard bicycles.But check these…
Blinking Man Bike Posse
Blinking Man Bike Posse
Edward's Advert & Delivery Service
Looking for a part-time gig this summer? Advertise or delivery-by-bike! Edward’s sales pitch: “Green Living at it’s best! Been doing my bike delivery / billboard service for 2 years. Loving every day!” Get equipped for the summer with the Extrawheel Advert and a heavy-duty cargo trailer.
"Stoopid Tall" Bike at CicLAvia
“Stoopid Tall” Bike at CicLAvia
Piano Bike
Piano Bike
Cyclovia Tucson Photo Essay
Tucson is lucky to be getting not one, but two great Cyclovia events this year! What is Cyclovia you say? Cyclovia is a car-free event, whereby city streets are closed to motorized traffic and opened up to all forms of non-motorized traffic for the day. It’s a great way to experience your community in new…
Angelo & Roberto's Music by Bike Mission
Angelo and Roberto are the brothers who make up the band Rotage, and they’re taking their musical act on the road. But not in the traditional sense: In December of 2012, while discussing our own childhood and [lifelong] journey, we began to realize how fortunate we have been. Our reflection led us to see a…
30 Days of Biking
30 Days of Biking