For all of you fans of really doing a lot with a bike, check out Haulin’ Colin’s Bike Cargo Trailers. Dave Shapiro alerted us to these great cargo haulin’ machines handmade in Seattle, Washington with the alert that they now have production models available. If you are looking for a large capacity bike trailer, you’re…
Commute by Bike
Moving on with Commute By Bike
On October 1st, 2010 I was hit by a car in downtown Charlotte. If you want the full recap check out my personal site. Since the accident I’ve dealt with many physical and mental damages. I wasn’t able to write online, blog, tweet or Facebook. A few days after my accident, I realized a few…
State of the Hub: Tech Steps Forward & Back
Fall is definitely in the air here at the Campfire Cycling. We’re enjoying some nice fall mountain biking. Our friend Cass Gilbert is in town for the next month visiting with his family who decided to fly out after not seeing Cass for over a year while he has been bike touring the Americas. We’ve…
Vaude Silk Road II – Zinger & Quick Review
The Zinger of the day is the Vaude Silk Road II at 20% of for $39. That’s the deal on this great little rack-top bag for the next week thru October 25th. To get the ball rolling, here is a a quick review on the bag’s form and function. To start out, I will just…
Keep Those Bike Trailer Photos Coming!
A reader sent us this strange/interesting bike trailer and pannier themed collage. Not quite sure why as there was no message. However it reminded me of the mission of this blog which is to publish all things bike trailer related. We’re interested in photos of your bike trailers on tour, around town, bike commuting and…
Today's Zinger & Quick Review – The Vaude Egger Pannier
We’re kicking off something new today. We’re going to be throwing up a week long sale of a random item that we feel inspired by ONCE A DAY!!! So sign up to our RSS Feed or get our daily zinger updates through FaceBook or Twitter. Today’s Zinger of the Day is the Vaude Egger Bike…
A Man and a Nomad, A Match Made in Heaven
Nothing puts a smile on my face more then hearing the joy that someone expresses about their bike trailer. We received a short letter from Don discussing his relationship with his Burley Nomad. Don loves his Nomad. He has a hitch for both his mountain bike and his fixed gear. It not only benefits Don…
Chrome Citizen Bag Review
The Bike Bag shop recently added Chrome messenger bags and backpacks to the shop lineup. We have been excited about Chrome for some time, as they are a well-recognized bag company and bring a little style as well as quality and function. I personally have never had a Chrome bag before so I grabbed one…
2010 Interbike: New Bike Trailers!
Well I survived another Vegas Interbike. Something about trade shows in Las Vegas are not only hard on the feet, but mind, body and soul as well. That being said, it certainly was an interesting show with some cool new bike trailers hitting the market. As usual, the show was abuzz with exciting new bike…
State of the Hub: Videos!
As we’ve been pushing ahead with adding better content to our websites, we’ve been adding in video. To get going with it, Frank first configured our product listings to include YouTube videos. Robin has been scouring YouTube for product videos to upload. So far we’ve found quite a few excellent Chariot Carriers videos as well…
I was hit by a car Friday
I’m not really ready to post too many details, it is easier to tell you to read my Twitter feed for details. Trying to mentally wrap my head around it. Full story.. Read my Twitter feed @bikeshopgirlcom
BOBaholics BOB Sale!
Now through October 12th the Bike Trailer Shop is offering 10% off all BOB Trailers A.K.A BOB Ibexs and BOB Yaks. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to own one of the best single-wheeled trailers around. Just go online to the Bike Trailer Shop and order one today, and in a few days you…
BOBaholics, 12 Steps to Owning a BOB Trailer
Here at the Bike Trailer Blog we really love BOB trailers. They are some of our favorite single-wheeled trailers and we have been writing about how much we love them for years now. In fact we love the so much that once again, the Bike Trailer Shop is offering BOB Yaks and BOB Ibexs at…
Pedal Transportation with Google's Monorail
The Schweeb, a monorail powered by pedals. It’s one of five ideas that have won a share of the $10 million prize money stumped up by Google for its Project 10100 competition – 10100 is 1 googol – which called for “ideas to change the world”. Those ideas came in thick and fast, with over…
State of the Hub: 2010 Vegas Finale Interbike Wrap-up
Interbike served up a whole pile of new ideas, inspiration, coming-together-of minds and momentum as we dive into the Fall. On the highs and lows, our goals of learning more about electric bicycles definitely shined as a centerpiece of our visit to the show while our goal of focusing on children’s cycling did not really…
State Of The Hub On Pause, We're at Interbike!
I thought I would quickly report in from our hotel room at the Flamingo. The Campfire Cycling is at Interbike this week exploring the cycling industry and strategize new relationships, deals and products for the coming year. This year, we’re very excited about quite a few things. One of our top priorities is to look…
September 22d : World Car Free Day
World Carfree Network uses the term “carfree movement” rather broadly, to refer to: those promoting alternatives to car dependence and car culture, including alternative modes such as cycling, walking and public transport; those promoting carfree lifestyle choices, within either a car-dependent, car-lite* or carfree local context; those promoting the building of (usually mixed-use) carfree environments#…
Day 2 at Interbike – Our 1st Day Here…
BikeTrailerBlog.com has just arrived at Interbike! under the auspice of www.CampfireCycling.com. Today, our goal is to test ride electric bikes, with the intention of offering both a line of regular style e-bikes as well as electric cargo bikes here in Flagstaff through our shop, Campfire Cycling. While we don’t expect to see too many bike…
Burley Travoy Takes Gold at Eurobike, Campfire Cycling Gears Up for Interbike
Eric from Burley was kind enough to send us his recap from the 2010 EuroBike. For those of you who don’t know of, or who have never been to Interbike, the U.S. version of Eurobike, Eurobike is basically a giant convention and trade show made up of everything and everyone who is involved in the…
Did You Know That Best Buy Carries E-Bikes?
Does any readers have a local Best Buy that carries Light Electric Vehicles (LEV)? If so, please contact me. The entry into the category by Best Buy last year was heralded as perhaps a move that would reverse 115 years of consumer indifference. The consumer electronics powerhouse opened a light electric vehicle (LEV) department at…
Chrome!
Since our humble beginnings at Bike Bag Shop we have focused on carrying brands that are geared towards the utility of cycling. Bike bags are, by nature and definition, products designed to increase the usability of your bike, whether it is for bike touring, bike commuting, or hauling groceries. The Bike Bag Shop has prided…
2011 Breezer Uptown Infinity with NuVinci N360
Combining the proven ride-ability and reliability of the Uptown with the award-winning NuVinci N360 CVP transmission will make for an even better, fully-equipped commuter that is infinitely fun and infinity practical,” said Joe Breeze, president and founder of Breezer Bikes. I’m glad that Breezer is once again taking steps forward before the bicycle industry with…
SKS Black Alley Cat Fenders Preview
Isn’t black the new pink, which was the new brown, which was the new black. Even though hands down my favorite fenders are the Velo Orange Alumnium Fenders, I can embrace a subtle matte look for the ninja commuter.. If you keep a low profile, or simply want to match the rest of your components…
DZR Shoes Release
DZR Shoes.. SPD compatible shoes with style. These are too cool to wait for a full post. Watch the video, visit the website and I’ll write something up fully within 24 hours!