We already published a brief post on our cargo bike event from 23rd September 2023. Here’s an update for you: more photos, video footage and an explainer by the Cargo Bike Movement.
Category: Transport
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Forwards with Cargo Bikes!
To cargo or not to cargo? Our cargo bike event, organised by BANZAI and the Cargo Bike Movement, turned out to be brilliant. On the afternoon of Saturday September 23rd, over 80 adults and children made their way to Bruntsfield’s Montpelier to try out a cargo bike.
The Urban Arrow Family cargo bike that was lent for the event by Cargo Bike Movement. Most people had never sat on a cargo bike before. There was apprehension at first. How to steer such a monstrous beast? It turned out to not be too difficult despite having to make U-turns on a narrow street. The pedal-assist electric motor gives you the power to comfortably master any hill, even with a heavy load. The end result was smiles all around and the kids loved being cargoed.
People would love to borrow a cargo bike if it were freely available. Guess what, they are! The Cargo Bike Movement will generously lend you one for free. Why don’t most people take up the offer? The sticking point is where to store these big machines.
So, to all City of Edinburgh Councillors and local politicians: please sort out cargo bike storage, as they are a fantastic way to move around the city, and families love them! Plus, it will help Edinburgh meet its ambitious net zero targets in the process.
Complete with rain cover for the occasional dreich day 
Just pedal and the smoothie blade rotates — the very popular smoothie bike provided by Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative. -
BANZAI Cargo Bike Community Event
Have you ever wondered what it is like to ride a cargo bike? Now is your chance! Come along to the Bruntsfield cargo bike event on Saturday 23rd September, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm — organised by BANZAI in collaboration with Cargo Bike Movement.
There will be something for all ages:
- Stalls from local groups such as Dig In Community Greengrocer, Edinburgh Critical Mass, Spokes and Love to Ride;
- Dr Bike: a free health check for your bike provided by The Bike Station (2.00 pm – 4.00 pm);
- Arts & crafts, a smoothie bike, and face painting for kids; and
- Cakes and music.
The event will take place on Montpelier (EH10 NA), just in front of Bruntsfield Primary School.
Everyone welcome, young and old!
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BANZAI Car Share has launched!
Area covered by the BANZAI car share We have recently set up a local car share scheme covering the Leamington Terrace Area and parts of Bruntsfield. If you answer Yes to some of the following questions, that maybe the scheme is just what you’re looking for.
- Are you concerned about climate change, or anxious about air quality?
- Do you want safe, less polluted streets with plenty of space for walking and cycling?
- Have you got a car which is unused a lot of the time? Have you considered whether you could share or live without it?
- Want convenient access to local cars without the restrictions and profit- making of commercial Car Clubs?
- Would you consider hiring a car to a trusted neighbour (age 21–75 only) if it was easy, insurance was sorted and it helped cover the cost of ownership?
Find out more on our page about BANZAI car share.