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Do you (want to) own a cargo bike?

  • 31-05-2013 10:28PM
    #1
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭


    I have the pleasure of being one of the organisers of the first Irish Cargobike Championships held in the Phoenix Park on the 16th of June an official part of bike week. It starts at 12.30

    This is going to be a great event for everything Cargo Bike related.
    On the day there will be:

    -small businesses who use cargo bikes displaying their wares/bikes
    -Bike demo's, if you are in the market for one, don't miss this event as we will have a full range of reputable brands available for test rides, as well as some documentation on the several brands, where they are from, what they cost and lots of other information to enable you to make a well informed choice
    - Colouring competitions for the littlies
    - As the name suggest there will be races with cargo bikes as well covering, load capacity, manoeuvrability, balance and speed, Danish vs Dutch;) etc etc

    If you would like to participate in the championship or just want to be kept informed, register by going on to our FB page www.facebook.com/IrishCargoBikeChampionships
    or go tohttp://http://irishcargobikechampionships-efbevent.eventbrite.ie/
    Or email me <snip> (Mod note - no e-mails - contact via PM)

    If you want to participate would like to know
    - your name
    - The number of people on your team (adults and kiddies)
    - Make and model of your cargo bike

    There are a limited number of cargo bikes available to use in the tournament on a first come first served basis.
    We need
    Your name
    What type you prefer (2 wheeled or a trike)

    This is a free event and promises to be a great day out for young and old!
    See you on the 16th in Phoenix park


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  • #2
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    Just to add, if there are people out there with extra cycles or other longtails, we could be persuaded to make a special category for these bikes


  • #3
    Darkglasses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,527 ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Sounds cool, will try to come by and see the fun!


  • #4
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    Aaaaaw Yeah!

    Thanks for organising this. I'd hope to be there with my own bike, just need to look into what else is on that day.

    When you say kids on the teams, I'm guessing they count as part of the load? :)


  • #5
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    Yes kids will be part of the load but are an optional accessory:D
    Every activity organised is mainly intended to be fun although the guys from Greenaer did challenge yours truly for a bit of a race, we'll call it the organiser sprint hahaha
    Great to see there is a bit of interest in this, spread the word!


  • #6
    rp
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭rp


    So what counts as a cargo bike? Regular two wheelers with trailers?


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  • #7
    zinzan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭zinzan


    Wishing I had known about this sooner! I have a Workcycles Fr8 and my brother has both a Larryvsharry Bullitt Clockwork and a Nihola Dog.. Would have been a fun outing but neither of us can make it :(


  • #8
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    rp wrote: »
    So what counts as a cargo bike? Regular two wheelers with trailers?
    I suppose that would work, might put these in the category with any long tails we might have attending. Story short = everybody welcome the more the merrier


  • #9
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    zinzan wrote: »
    Wishing I had known about this sooner! I have a Workcycles Fr8 and my brother has both a Larryvsharry Bullitt Clockwork and a Nihola Dog.. Would have been a fun outing but neither of us can make it :(

    You both have fantastic bikes, I am a big fan of workcycles bikes, what a shame you can't be there


  • #10
    Holyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭Holyboy


    Well I see it's a Sunday so I will try my best to make it down, sounds like a lot of fun, I don't actually need a cargo bike at the moment but I still want one or even two :pac:


  • #11
    Holyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 869 ✭✭✭Holyboy


    Brilliant, I've the offer of an Xtracycle for the day, maybe not a "real" cargo bike in some peoples minds but still great for me, so does anyone want to offer up their kids as ballast for me on the day?


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  • #12
    zinzan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭zinzan


    mrsFitz wrote: »
    You both have fantastic bikes, I am a big fan of workcycles bikes, what a shame you can't be there

    Thanks!

    I'll keep an eye out for future events!


  • #13
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    zinzan wrote: »
    Thanks!

    I'll keep an eye out for future events!
    We are hoping to make this an annual event so might see you next year


  • #14
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    what is your verdict on our hot of the press logo?


  • #15
    buffalo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,229 ✭✭✭buffalo


    Anyone fancy forming a boards team? Reckon it'd be fun to borrow one of the trikes for the day - I'll go in the box!


  • #16
    biketard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 546 ✭✭✭biketard


    mrsFitz wrote: »
    what is your verdict on our hot of the press logo?

    I like it (a lot).


  • #17
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    Can you give us an idea of what shape the races will take? Sorry, just never seen teams involved in these races.

    Hopefully it'll be similar to this, yeah?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcUfDP9W_kQ


    If you need car tyres, I have a few sitting out front of the house I'm sure my neighbours would love to see disappear :P

    @Buffalo If there are teams sorted I already have the Bullitt so that'd be step one.


  • #18
    monument
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 14,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭monument


    I've cycled a Bullitt a good deal over one weekend a few years ago, and I'm just putting it out there that it should be in a category of it's own in any race. :)


  • #19
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    monument wrote: »
    I've cycled a Bullitt a good deal over one weekend a few years ago, and I'm just putting it out there that it should be in a category of it's own in any race. :)

    Splitter!


  • #20
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    http://youtu.be/2cy0UmakZck is where we got some inspiration from as well as the Copenhaganize report on the 2012 cargo bike championships.

    that video looks great I don't know would we have enough room to do a parcours that long

    Oh and I'll take them tyres if you want to bring them along! :D


  • #21
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    I am very keen to get in contact with Nihola and Christiania bike owners if anyone knows of any.

    So far we have Babboe, Bakfiets and Bullits well covered (still room for many more!) but it is quiet on the christiania front (and they don't have a supplier here in Ireland which makes it harder)


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  • #22
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    If you are coming along to the championship, you can get your FREE ticket through this link
    http://irishcargobikechampionships.eventbrite.ie/
    Hope to see you there!


  • #23
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    And here is our poster
    let me know what you think


  • #24
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    mrsFitz wrote: »
    And here is our poster
    let me know what you think

    Sorry, but it needs proofing. Looks great otherwise.


  • #25
    mrsFitz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭mrsFitz


    2 more sleeps, the final preparations are being done, So far we have over 1 dozen bikes registered (that is excluding some demo models!) and about 20 teams. Praying every night that the weather will hold up on Sunday!
    See you in phoenix park even if it is just for cheering us on!


  • #26
    beazee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭beazee


    For those who couldn't make it to the Park:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUlXTFpYZ4w



  • #27
    Doctor Bob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭Doctor Bob


    beazee wrote: »
    For those who couldn't make it to the Park:

    And a memento for those who could! :)

    I didn't see any Boards jerseys, but I did see monument and - I'm guessing, based on the trike - DualFrontDiscs. Was anyone else there? CramCycle, apparently, based on another post- were you taking part or just an interested observer like me? (There were too many beards present for that to be your unique identifier. ;))

    Saw these too a few days ago: https://www.facebook.com/IrishCargoBikeChampionships/photos_stream

    Hats off to the organisers.


  • #28
    beazee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭beazee


    I made a funny appearance there - with helmet but no bike :)
    Jesus, those cargo bikes are not easy to start and steer for a noob like me.

    BTW: Bike helmets seemed to be not so popular among cargo bike owners. Is there a reason for this?
    Other than this:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07o-TASvIxY


  • #29
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    beazee wrote: »
    BTW: Bike helmets seemed to be not so popular among cargo bike owners. Is there a reason for this?

    Usually you would have a mattress in the bucket so when you go over the handlebars you have a soft landing.


  • #30
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    I often don't wear a helmet when I'm on the cargo. Probably feel a bit safer on it, braking is safer, bike is bigger. Cars stay well clear though peds have stepped in front. I know they'll come off worse when hit by about 120kg moving at 20-30km/h.


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  • #31
    monument
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 14,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭monument


    beazee wrote: »
    BTW: Bike helmets seemed to be not so popular among cargo bike owners. Is there a reason for this?

    The Third Policeman theory of cyclists and bicycles mixing comes into play -- sooner or later our Dutch or Danish cargo bikes start to effect the way we think!


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