cool is usually defined by racing bikes.
The October issue of Bicycling Magazine includes a big feature article on the cargo bike revolution that’s sweeping the country.
Portland, with our flourishing cargo bike scene, figures prominently into the article. There’s copy and photos devoted to a local bike move and mentions of local cargo bike shop Splendid Cycles, B-Line Sustainable Urban Delivery, custom cargo bike builders Metrofiets and fave bike-inspired hangout Hopworks Urban Brewery.
The story is titled, “Is this the Coolest Bike Ever Made?” and the cover teaser is “This Bike Will Save the World: Why Don’t You Have One?”
It’s great to see such a mainstream and wide-reaching magazine as Bicycling (with high-end, deep-dish carbon racing wheels just a few pages away) feature such a quality story about the potential of cargo bikes to transform America.
Since Clever Cycles introduced help popularize cargo bikes in Portland, they’ve had a huge impact on our city in many different ways. Lets hope this solid exposure leads to more cities going cargo crazy.
Jonathan Maus is BikePortland’s editor, publisher and founder. Contact him at @jonathan_maus on Twitter, via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a supporter.
