Bike trailer

There are certainly a lot of people who have the impression that traveling back and forth, to and from shops, precludes the use of their bicycle. The theory goes that if you are cycling, you will not have the wherewithal to bring back whatever you buy. But this is not strictly true. You just need to consider alternative solutions, and one possible solution which too few people consider is a bike trailer. You may be sitting there and laughing at the concept, but you would be surprised how well they work.
It is not a difficult concept to get your head around. A car can take a trailer with it by means of attaching it to the back axle. In the same way, you can hook a trailer on to your bike and load it up with your shopping (as long as it’s not too fragile – you wouldn’t throw a box of bone china into your car boot, either) and, although it will take a little bit more pedal power, you can take things home without needing to add to the amount of pollution in the atmosphere.

Naturally, there are limitations to what you can load on to a bike trailer and where you can ride it. Going over a certain speed leaves you with the concern that the trailer might become detached, as it does with a car. You don’t want to be riding on a freeway with a trailer on your bike, either. However, in the right circumstances and with the right bike (ideally a sturdy one), the bike trailer can be a wise investment, of that there is no doubt whatsoever.