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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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