Cakes & Cargo Bikes
So, what exactly is a Cakes & Cargo Bikes event? Here’s a blow-by-blow account:
Think of it as a speed date between families who are thinking about buying a cargo bike, and families who have already taken the plunge. It’s an opportunity to chat about the nitty gritty, all the stuff the bloke in the bike shop won’t know (unless he’s got one, and a couple of kids). Frequently asked questions are:
What's the most affordable option? (Try the Our Bike community share for just £5/hour)
Where do you store it? (Behind the front door, inside the shed, hidden behind a bush).
Will the kids fight? (Often! As they do in cars).
How young can you start? (There are baby seats for 2 month olds available).
The events are held in playgrounds and parks, around school hubs, and connect like-minded families to share the joy of cargo biking and help them take off. There are cakes - or croissants it the event is in the morning - which normally keep the kids happy!
Why are we so excited about cargo bikes?
We believe cargo bikes are a big part of the answer, when it comes to greener and cleaner communities. Most car trips with children of primary school age are journeys between 1-2 miles. This is a distance when parents struggle to walk or cycle with their children. Perhaps it is too long to walk with young children or not safe enough for a 5 year old to cycle? We think cargo bikes are perfect for these distances, especially with the cycle lanes and school streets that are popping up. Research shows that 50% of cargo bike miles would have been driven. Less cars on the road make them less polluted, less congested and safer for everyone.
Already have a cargo bike?
Great! Get involved. Be part of our cargo collective and help move families from cars to cargos. Come and join us! Say hello at one of our events, or drop us a line at hello@joinourcargocollective.org and we'll put you on one of our CargoLife WhatsApp groups. We have them based in North West, South East and West London.
Keep updated
And to get the latest updates on our events & news, check out the events page here, our instagram page here, or join our WhatsApp group here.