Xtracycle Blog
Category: Commute & Work
Commute & Work
Finding the Wild in Powerline Roads
In my town of Tallahassee, Florida, powerline roads pop up on a lot of our local trail routes, both in the city and in the…
Commute & Work
Bikes Make Life Better. No, really!
Every cyclists knows – there’s no such thing as too many bikes, be it in your bike shed or in the bike lanes on your…
Commute & Work
Science says “Breath easier in the bike lane”
Dontcha just love when science and facts got your back? This is how I felt when a recent team member shared The Guardian article “Cyclists…
Commute & Work
What’s in the bag? – Zack’s EdgeRunner tool kit
The way I see it, if you’re riding a cargo bike – there’s little reason to NOT carry an extensive and well-curated repair kit. While…
Commute & Work
Keeping warm while winter riding
While winter is technically a few weeks away, the thermostat begs to differ so it’s best to get ready now! Stay warm and cozy on…
Commute & Work
Deliveroo riders confirm it: bikes are faster!
Surprising no one who currently uses bikes to commute, Deliveroo recently shared their data confirming that life by bike in urban areas is indeed faster!…
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…
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…
Commute & Work
Bikebiz: Bike shops: plug into the gig economy
As cargo bike specialists, we’ve seen our fair share of well-loved bikes. However, with the new group of gig-economy cyclists riding their bikes day in…