The eco-conscious trend in the cycling industry has a surprising player: Bamboo Bicycle Club. While most brands are zeroing in on high-tech materials, this company is embracing nature’s wonder: bamboo ...

Last month we featured an awesome DIY solar cargo trailer that an Electrek reader built for his electric bike. Just in case you needed any more proof that our readers are some of the handiest and most ...

Day after day things get thrown away, not even so much as being considered for recycling. Well, some people seem to make it their life’s mission to repurpose things. Like, say, beer kegs? Sure, that ...

A Lastenrad is a cargo bike where the load sits in front of the rider rather than being towed behind. [Paul] wanted one for hauling things around town, and rather than buy one, he built one of his own ...

Tired of endless traffic jams, hefty bills, and the weight of climate guilt, city dwellers across Europe are ditching their cars for cargo bikes — and never looking back. Here’s why I became one of ...

Faced the decision of commuting on bike or car, it’s all too easy to wind up on four wheels, whether you like it or not. If you’re the average adult, you’re hauling around enough stuff on the daily to ...

Tired of lugging heavy loads around town? Cargo electric bikes offer a convenient and eco-friendly solution. These versatile machines can handle everything from grocery shopping to commuting with kids ...

An electric cargo trike awaits its next load at a B-Line Urban Delivery warehouse in southeast Portland. (Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland) The City of Portland has taken a step toward decarbonizing ...

Cargo bikes are rising in popularity amongst city dwellers and young families, and for good reason. We take a closer look at what exactly cargo bikes are and why they might be the perfect next bike ...