Originally Posted by
Rowan
Do you own a pet like a dog or cat (because it seems bulk litter seems to be the major item carried by utility cyclists these days!!)?
Just a couple years ago, the big topic here was "I would be carfree but I can't get the kitty litter home." Now it's flipped, and like you say, carrying kitty litter is now what gives the utility riders some street cred.
I love seeing this change!
But to the OP: You can choose whether or not to carry heavy loads on a bike. I'm in the minority here because I usually choose not to. There are many ways to get your stuff home from the store if you don't want a trailer or Xtracycle.
My main advice is to just get off your butt and do it. As long as you have the carfree basics covered (work commute and grocery shopping), everything else will soon fall into place.