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Maybe we don’t need that second car?

Commuting

Recently, our friend Steven told us about an epic haul and adventure he had by Xtracycle. We wanted to share his story with you because…

What if I am not a biker?

Kids & Family

So, what if I’m not a biker. In short, I’m not but I still have the time of my life cargo biking with my kids….

Bosch eBike Range Assistant Calculator

News

Looking for an easy way to guesstimate your battery range before you head out for your daily errands or adventures? Bosch has an awesome tool…

Xtracycle Matchmaker Fit Check Meet-Up

News

You’ve done all the research you can. You’ve read every page on our website, every blog post, and taken our Matchmaker Survey. What do you…

Is my child seat a “Yepp” or “Nope” for my Xtracycle deck?

Kids & Family

(This article was updated August 2019) With all the awesome options out there for kiddo bike seats, this is a question we get often. Ashley…

Hooptie + Storage Tote = Pure Awesome

Kids & Family

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…

Xtracycle Bosch Q&A – Talk Bosch to Me

News

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…

Putting the Xtra in Xtracycle Cargo Bikes

Cargo

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…

DIY “3 Feet Please” Bike Sign Print Out

Commuting

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….

9 Awesome Cargo-Biking Hacks to Maximize Your Fun Right from Your Very First Ride

News

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…

Bicycle Times: How to make your own DIY handlebar roll harness

Adventure

There’s nothing we love more than the do-it-yourself spirit of our community. We love to highlight DIY projects that our friends create to customize their…

Carrying a Doggo on a Longtail Cargo Bike

Kids & Family

Dog parents who love to bike can truly relate to this conundrum: you want to head out on a velo adventure but you hate leaving…

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