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win a cargoli

Tell Us Your Favorite Cargo Bike & Win A Cargoli

24. January 20173. March 2017 Sven

Next to our big bikes we now have a new little cargobike in our hearts: It was sent to us from Berlin, home of the Cargoli. I like the Cargoli, because it is extremely easy to park: it easily fits into my smallest Ortlieb-RackPack. … Continue reading Tell Us Your Favorite Cargo Bike & Win A Cargoli

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2nd Cargo Bike Picknick Augsburg

16. October 201617. October 2016 Sven

After our first cargo bike picknick in July was so beautiful and more people came than expected, we decided that it’s worth doing a cargo bike … Continue reading 2nd Cargo Bike Picknick Augsburg

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Cars are like turle shells - public domain by William Wesen

Cars are like Turtle Shells

9. September 201618. September 2016 Jessica

Recently I was riding when someone cut me off to park on the wrong side of the road and facing the wrong direction. Of course this upset me, but as I promised myself and my son, I would maintain control … Continue reading Cars are like Turtle Shells

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admiring fine engineering

impressions from the eurobike show 2017 – a cargo bike family roadtrip

4. September 20169. September 2016 Sven

We turned this year’s Eurobike show into a little family roadtrip for dad and daugther: As Jess was not feeling fit, Anouk and I took the train to Lindau. Grandpa’s place was our homebase for two days of bikeshow and some beautiful … Continue reading impressions from the eurobike show 2017 – a cargo bike family roadtrip

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happy birthday, urban arrow!

celebrate: our UrbanArrow had a birthday

30. November 201523. August 2016 Jessica

It’s been (over) a year now, since we brought home the whale, our UrbanArrow. And it’s been a wonderful year! We happy to celebrate this and as we light the candles on the cake I will tell you a little … Continue reading celebrate: our UrbanArrow had a birthday

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the Display is that little thing that makes a big difference

That SOB!

24. November 201524. November 2015 Jessica

To the Son of a Bitch that stole my Bosch display: Thank You! Thank you for that memorable Monday morning. It’s all good, you see. I planned a quick trip to the store before having to pick up my son … Continue reading That SOB!

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Bosch Battery

Honey, I didn’t charge the battery

17. March 201517. March 2015 Sven

I bring Nicolai to Kindergarden with the Whale on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Usually that’s not a big deal even though it is a 25km ride, as the assist of the UrbanArrow is strong and keeps your legs relaxed. THIS … Continue reading Honey, I didn’t charge the battery

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Ride to Kindergarten in Winter: urban arrow in the snow

A snow adventure

2. February 201518. September 2016 Sven

It was a not so regular morning: Nicolai didn’t sleep so well and was a bit grumpy during the breakfast. So I tried  to cheer him up, with the expectation of a nice snowy ride to kindergarten. Sadly I did … Continue reading A snow adventure

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a riding future

Nicolai awoke from a dream

26. January 201523. January 2015 Jessica

  Like most kids, Nicolai was gifted a tricycle from his grandfather and nana when he was around one years old. A year later, graduating to a bicycle, and with rediculous training wheels.  But hey, it was his ride! A … Continue reading Nicolai awoke from a dream

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gasstation in NM by Harry Pherson

Car free living – Mom’s transition

23. January 201518. September 2016 Jessica

Back in 2011, I was Living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The distances, the ( lack of a ) public transportation system and the heat called for a car. Of course I had a bicycle, but not as a daily … Continue reading Car free living – Mom’s transition

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Car free living – Dad’s development

20. January 201518. September 2016 Sven

I grew up as the son of a driving instructor. Yes. What you’re thinking is right. I was indeed growing up with gas running through my veins. There were times when our household had 6 cars and 8 motocycles. I … Continue reading Car free living – Dad’s development

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