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Commute & Work
Riders bringing the Xtra Oomph into Bike to Work Day
We love seeing cargo bike making headlines. Ashley here from the Support Team and seeing a cargo bike for the first time was what helped…
Kids & Family
Is my child seat a “Yepp” or “Nope” for my Xtracycle deck?
With all the awesome options out there for kiddo bike seats, this is a question we get often. Ashley here from the Support Team with…
Kids & Family
Hooptie + Storage Tote = Pure Awesome
One thing I love about long tail cargo bikes is how darn versatile they are! You can be riding your kiddos to school one minute…
Electric & Distance
eBikes Make it Big in Forbes Magazine Article
This article from Forbes was so spot on! Ashley here from the Customer Happiness Team and when I first joined the Xtracycle employee family, I…
Electric & Distance
Xtracycle Bosch Q&A – Talk Bosch to Me
Everything you need to know about choosing the right Bosch electric-drive system (motor, batteries, charger, display) when investing in an electric cargo bike for you…
Commute & Work
#KarmaCycle: The Story of A Stolen Bike
We love stories from the world that embody the spirit of paying it forward. Cyclist and blogger Amanda Gotham shares her touching story of how…
Tour & Camp
Putting the Xtra in Xtracycle Cargo Bikes
What do 3 kids, a kayak, a dog, 3 trash cans, 8 large plastic storage bins and a Little Free Library have in common? They…
EdgeRunner
The Evolution of the Edgerunner Swoop & Classic
As we refine and evolve the EdgeRunner, our goal is to simplify the decision-making process—while at the same time putting our all into a stylish…
Tour & Camp
DIY “3 Feet Please” Bike Sign Print Out
Ya got the lights, ya got the hi-viz vest, but sometimes motorists need a little extra reminder of what the law or common courtesy is….
Kids & Family
BikePortland: “Here’s why more Portlanders don’t bike with their kids”
We’re big fans of Jonathan Maus & Co. over at BikePortland, one of the best bike-life/culture sites on earth. Maus is an Xtracycle and utility-bike…
Electric & Distance
Making Beautiful Music with Xtracycle: The “Xylocycle” Is Born
In this short, inspiring video, SLC-based musician Eric Rich shows us how he combined his love of playing music and riding bicycles with one of…
Tour & Camp
9 Awesome Cargo-Biking Hacks to Maximize Your Fun Right from Your Very First Ride
So you’ve added a cargo bike to your bike stable—now what?! Getting that first ride on your new wheels under your belt can really boost…