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Andrew's Tout Terrain Mule

This Independence Day week, explore the freedoms hitting the road with your bike allows. Take a cue from Andrew and his Tout Mule-fitted rig. Also check out Andrew’s previous patriotic tour.

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…

A Guide to Backpack-Panniers

A Guide to Backpack-Panniers

Should you use a pannier or a backpack? It’s one of the great, dumb, debates between cyclists. There advantages to each mode, so why can’t the answer just be yes? I own panniers as well as several backpacks. Some mornings I’m like a socialite trying to decide what shoes to wear. Is today a pannier…

Tom's Mission & Custom Trailer

Tom’s on a mission to combat child sex abuse by increasing and promoting healing for victims. To achieve this goal, he’s built a custom trailer for the road, and he’s not afraid to use it! “10,000 miles, across 3 nations on a 50cc scooter (with a custom trailer attached…that I designed and built).” Pretty sweet…

Ethan & Reid's Fundraising Ride Across U.S.

Brothers Ethan & Reid are cycling across the U.S. to raise money for the Phoenix Children’s Hostpital here in Arizona.   The story behind the cause, according to Ethan: Back in my junior year of high school, I was rushed to Phoenix Children’s Hospital via ambulance in a grand mal seizure. Doctors quickly induced a coma…

A Plea for First Timers: Adjust your Seat

Hey new bike commuters! Are you fixing to ride to work? Maybe for the first time ever? Congratulations!If you’re prepared, you have been listening to lots of advice, and maybe you’ve read our entire Commuting 101 section.Here’s one last thing that will make a world of difference: Properly adjust your dang seat height.If it’s too…

Tomas, Campfire Cycling, and Ortlieb in India

In 2012 I cycled over 3,000 miles solo across India. The first part of my trip was in Rajasthan, in the north; the second was an epic journey from Mumbai down Konkan coast to border of Goa, then up to Deccan Plateau, south through the interior of entire Karnataka, across Tamil Nadu and Kerala to…

2013 Chariots On Sale – Yes, the new Chariots!

This is our newsletter for the month.If you’d like to get this delivered to your inbox, subscribe here. Reduced Prices on 2013 Model Chariot Trailers Our first ever sale on Chariot‘s newest models of Bike Child Carriers. Chariot Cheetah1 Bike Child Trailer Now includes a Strolling Kit. The cross-country carrier with a lightweight, aluminum frame…

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.