— Local users to explain the joys of cargo bicycles to potential users.
NEWS IN BRIEF: ‘Cork Cargo Bike Open Day’ will take place on March 29 as part of the ‘Open for Play’ where the Marina will be car free.
According to Cork-based cargo bicycle owner Tom Hennessy: “Cargo bike owners will be down the Marina showing off their bicycles. If you’re considering a move to cargo then this is the perfect opportunity talk to those who have already made the move.”
The Marina is planned to be car-free on the day as part of an ‘Open for Play’ event organised by Cork Healthy Cities.
Calling all cargo bike owners & those interested in purchasing. 'Cork Cargo Bike Open Day' will take place on March 29 as part of the 'Open for Play' #PlayDay @learning_fest @PlayfulParadigm down the car free Marina. Thanks to @CorkHealthyCity for the invite…🚲🚲🚲 https://t.co/Vx6RgUjhfW
— Tom Hennessy (@Tommyhen78) March 7, 2020
Cargo bike owners will be down the marina showing off their 🚲’s. If you’re considering a move to cargo then this is the perfect opportunity talk to those who have already made the move. CB owners, please like/retweet/DM if interested…Gen public can do the same.👍 @IBIKECork
— Tom Hennessy (@Tommyhen78) March 7, 2020
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I do miss the cargo bike day in the phoenix park as part of bikeweek, killed off by insurance problems I believe.
Thanks
We are contemplating a resurrection, maybe in a different format.
Watch this space.
Astrid (Dutchbikeshop)