Who likes Cargo?

I received an e-mail today from Josh Lipton, president of BikeTrailerShop.com. Turns out in this miserable economy, people are starting to see the value in moving larger loads by bike. BikeTrailerShop is experiencing some steady growth and looking to hire another employee at their Flagstaff, Az location for the spring. This seems to be a great opportunity for anyone passionate about utility cycling..For more info, check out their website.....

"You're pulling how much?"

Every Wednesday, Ben and I take on the task of delivering "The Source", which is a weekly independent newspaper in Bend. Out of all of the jobs we do, this is the one that really illustrates to people what is possible by bike. As I was rolling away from a stop yesterday, someone asked, "So how much weight are you haulin'?" The answer always raises an eyebrow..."Oh, about 500lbs." To most people this seems impossible. How can a bike pull this much weight? The truth is, it's not that difficult. Sure, the hills can defeat you with this amount of cargo, but in most situations, pulling a loaded trailer just means going slower and gearing down. So here comes the challenge of owning a business like this...I know fully well what me and my bike are capable of...Convincing others is the real work. Even the most progressive businesses will be a bit skeptical at first. I always look forward to Wednesday afternoon for this reason...It is rewarding to see someone's perception about bikes and what they can do, change instantly.