PatriciaK
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- Region
- USA
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- Pacific Northwest and Piedmont Triad
I didn't find any other thread discussing using ebikes for chores, errands, or other types of "work", so, voila!
I'm normally a recreational rider, but in an attempt to be more environmentally friendly (and get some additional exercise), recently purchased a cargo trailer (Schwinn Day Tripper) for my bike (Giant La Free E+2) so I could begin using it for shopping and other chores and activities around town.
The first outing with the trailer was yesterday, and it was perfect! I'm looking forward to incorporating biking further into my daily routine .
There are still some logistical issues to work out, mainly having to do with security/anti theft measures. I do most of my grocery shopping on the military base nearby, where I feel confident just locking the bike, with trailer attached, to a post outside the store. Out in our little town, I'm not so sure. Do I remove the trailer from the bike and use it as a cart in the store (a bit unwieldy)? Do I come up with a way to lock the trailer to the bike? Do I need an alarm set up (will I even hear an alarm from the depths of Safeway???)?
Suggestions welcome!
Share experiences, pics and ideas for utilizing your bike in a "working" capacity here...
Here's my new set up:
I'm normally a recreational rider, but in an attempt to be more environmentally friendly (and get some additional exercise), recently purchased a cargo trailer (Schwinn Day Tripper) for my bike (Giant La Free E+2) so I could begin using it for shopping and other chores and activities around town.
The first outing with the trailer was yesterday, and it was perfect! I'm looking forward to incorporating biking further into my daily routine .
There are still some logistical issues to work out, mainly having to do with security/anti theft measures. I do most of my grocery shopping on the military base nearby, where I feel confident just locking the bike, with trailer attached, to a post outside the store. Out in our little town, I'm not so sure. Do I remove the trailer from the bike and use it as a cart in the store (a bit unwieldy)? Do I come up with a way to lock the trailer to the bike? Do I need an alarm set up (will I even hear an alarm from the depths of Safeway???)?
Suggestions welcome!
Share experiences, pics and ideas for utilizing your bike in a "working" capacity here...
Here's my new set up:
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