One mom, two kids, four bags of groceries, no car, USA

[tfahrner]

enjoy: http://todd.cleverchimp.com/blog/?p=84

[chipko]

Nice find. I was just getting over my overwhelming desire to get an xtracycle, but it has once again plowed into the number one spot of things i am saving money for, replacing the Bianchi San Jose.

[oboeguy]

Wow, that's awesome! Needless to say the link has been sent to my better half. :D

Did you all check out the video? She rides too much in the door zone if you ask me, but hey, this isn't A&S (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=8) where all the VClots go nuts. ;)

[tfahrner]

Did you all check out the video? She rides too much in the door zone if you ask me, but hey, this isn't A&S (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=8) where all the VClots go nuts. ;)

that's because i was holding the camera in the VC-approved zone, crowding her. i had 4 bags of groceries on my rig too, one hand for the camera...

[BenyBen]

I'm seriously considering the xtracycle as well. :) More and more after I see those pics/videos.

[cerewa]

I think I'll get an xtracycle and a stokemonkey when I have kids. :) Those are great photos!

[oboeguy]

that's because i was holding the camera in the VC-approved zone, crowding her. i had 4 bags of groceries on my rig too, one hand for the camera...

LOL I was poking fun at the VC people, actually. It's obvious that there was nowhere else for her to go because of the camera position. :D

[Roody]

That's so cute. I hope some of our flamers see it. These sure don't look like "irresponsible hippie parents." :)

[JohnBrooking]

Add me to the list too: Sent link to my S.O. (our boys are 5 & 7), and am now lusting after an xtracycle. I find myself volunteering to make small grocery runs (with neither xtracycle nor trailer yet I can still only do small ones) just so that I can use my bike to do it! I should start keeping track of every insurance payment I'm not making since getting rid of my car last month! :)

[Roody]

Add me to the list too: Sent link to my S.O. (our boys are 5 & 7), and am now lusting after an xtracycle. I find myself volunteering to make small grocery runs (with neither xtracycle nor trailer yet I can still only do small ones) just so that I can use my bike to do it! I should start keeping track of every insurance payment I'm not making since getting rid of my car last month! :)
I don't know--I carry 4 or 5 bags of groceries on my back all the time. More if I leave my tools and spare tube at home. But I don't have to schlepp any rugrats! My helmet is off to these "cycle moms."

[Dahon.Steve]

Agreed. My helmet is off to them too.

I've only seen something like this in New York City during the summer. Portland must be a heck of a place to live.

[Sir Lunch-a-lot]

Oddly enough, the thought had crossed my mind today about what the feasibility of a family having no car is... I guess this is one possible answer.

[buzzman]

love that video.

I do wish she'd adjust her helmet a little further down on her forehead to protect those obviously exceptionally brilliant frontal lobes.

Really though she's so cool.

[gwd]

LOL I was poking fun at the VC people, actually. It's obvious that there was nowhere else for her to go because of the camera position. :D
The VC accomplished a lot with bicycles, even the US Army admits it now, check this little web page from their transport museum:

http://www.transchool.eustis.army.mil/Museum/VCBIKE.htm

[JASON R. TOMSIC]

For me... I'd say "Lose the batteries!"

[MN Dan]

By far the best post I have seen on any bike forum! I have never heard of an xtracycle before and now I want one. OUTSTANDING!

[UCSDbikeAnarchy]

not an uncommon sight in amsterdam, although on a normaly the small child rides up front, and you can only get two bags of groceries in. but this looks a lot safer and easier.

I've always thought that the xtracycles were nifty, but pretty expensive. But if you can buy one and sell a car, then you've paid it off in a month.

[gauk]

I have to say, getting my Xtracycle was a great improvement to my quality of life. It's perfect for groceries, great for commuting, and every few days someone says, "Nice bike!"
Test ride one today - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rootsradicals