Xtracycle Blog
Tour & Camp
Getting started with coffee outside for free or cheap
Could it get any better than being out in nature AND having a warm cup of Joe in hand? Hyperbole aside, coffee outside is a…
EdgeRunner
Big Box of Happiness box turned garden bed liner
When it comes to delivery, we love delighting our customers in every way possible. Recently we got to experience the other side of the coin…
EdgeRunner
Cranksgiving: A Bike Powered Food Drive
Fall is full of so many amazing soul and senses fulfilling elements. Coolin’ temps, changin’ hues, good vibes. For me, that good feeling I get…
Tour & Camp
Cargo Bike Maintenance Schedule
So you got a brand new (or new-to-you) cargo bike. Yay! Now what? Aside from enjoying the heck outta your new ride, you want to…
Kids & Family
Momentum Mag’s Cargo Bike Diaries
We here at Xtracycle are guided by our company values in all the choices we make. These values include things like “Be a good butterfly”…
Kids & Family
Cargo biking with kids to Trillium Park at Ontario Place
In short, the scenic loops at Trillium Park were fun and the trails felt surprisingly undiscovered. It even inspired some unprompted sibling hand-holding and kissing….
Tour & Camp
Long Tail vs. Front Loader: Top 10 questions to ask before buying
Long tail vs. front loader – which bike is right for you? Below are the top 10 questions you should ask yourself. 1. What cargo…
Kids & Family
Quick Tip: Stroller Organizer Turned Hooptie Bottle Holder
We love a good Cargo Bike Life Hack, especially one that makes rear passengers happy riders. Recently, an EdgeRunner rider shared with us this pro-hack:…
Tour & Camp
A Tourist’s Take on the Best of Bay Area Public Transit
Planning to go car free on a visit to the Bay Area? No sweat! This crown jewel area of the Golden State is awash with public…
Tour & Camp
Cargo Biking 101: Stocking your Maintenance Tool Kit
A key step to maintaining your bike for a lifetime of riding starts with a properly stocked maintenance tool kit. Regardless of where you are…
Ride Report
Redwoods and Bay Views in the Oakland Hills
Visiting the California coast comes along with a handful of “have-to’s”. Ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, see the seals at Pier 39, huff and…
Tour & Camp
Park & Diamond Foldable Bike Helmet
With a lot of new helmet innovations coming out as national ridership continues to climb – from helmets with integrated lights to ones that are essentially…