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Over 80 percent of the United States’ population lives in urban areas – where most people don’t travel over 10 miles in a day. Sure, sure, you have a great car, but with gas prices skyrocketing, you need a second option.
Enter the cargo bicycle – a true child of engineering and art. There are several great do-it-yourself websites for people who are tired of emptying their wallets at the gas pump. With some plans, a few old parts from Craigslist, and some elbow grease, you’ll have a cargo bicycle in no time at all.
What kind of lifestyle do you have? Are you young and full of energy? Maybe you and your significant other (husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend?) could make the cargo bicycle a hobby to work on together. Design a tandem grocery cart bicycle and be the envy of all your friends!
Do you have children and a busy schedule? The stay-at-home dad or mom could make a cargo bicycle with a sidecar, and tote around their little one. Cargo bikes are already popular in Europe, where petrol prices are through the roof. As peak oil approaches, we’re going to see much, much higher gasoline prices – so get ahead of the game now.
So why burn up a gallon of fossil fuel to get to work and back, or to the grocery store? You should build or buy a cargo bicycle and show off your green side.
You can search online for DIY plans or local retailers that will help you get the right kind of cargo bicycle for your lifestyle. I’m not saying you should throw your car away, but I was a bike commuter for a couple of years. It was great – you should have seen my thighs!
So if you’re looking for a creative way to sweat off a few pounds, and you’re interested in being kind to the environment, check out a cargo bicycle. I’ve included some links on the left to get you started. Good luck!
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