Cargo Bike Chronicles

Practical Tips for Trikes, Longtails and Bakfietsen (box bikes)

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  • DIY Cargo Bike Sunshades

    Cargo bike are all about fun, adventure and efficiency…but they’re also about kid comfort. If your children aren’t comfortable, your trips will be limited. In the summer, this means sun protection. In this post I’ll cover both DIY and out of the box sunshades for box bikes and longtails. Out…

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  • I Just Bought a Longtail Cargo Bike — Now What?

    I Just Bought a Longtail Cargo Bike — Now What?

    Hooray — at the risk of waxing poetic, you’re entering a world of enormous joy and possibility! I ordered my first cargo bike from Canada in…

  • Carry Bike(s) On Your Bike

    Carry Bike(s) On Your Bike

    Why Tow? When we go on outings; to an extracurricular activity, or for our regular school drop offs and pickups, I have no concerns about…

  • Urban Arrow Front Bench Conundrums

    Urban Arrow Front Bench Conundrums

    There are many things to love about an Urban Arrow Family Cargo Bike — I love the upright riding style, I can haul so many things…

  • Junk In My (Bike) Trunk

    Junk In My (Bike) Trunk

    I like to keep my bike organized. I generally keep the front box open for kids and try to store bags and supplies on the…

About Me

My name is Kellyn and I’ve been biking in Boston for nearly 20 years. Here I’ll post tips for urban cycling via cargo bike with a special focus on kid safety.