Tag Archives: xtracyle

Val’s Memorial Ride and Wake (Labor Day cargo bike ride)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Anne | 1 comment

Val (in the hat) at the start of 2008 Labor Day ride at 20/20 Cycle

As many of you know, Val Kleitz was a driving force for the Seattle holiday cargo bike rides. For us, he was the spirit of cargo bikes in general. So it’s quite fitting that this year’s Labor Day cargo ride is honoring Val as a memorial ride.

The Labor Day ride traditionally runs (very roughly) from 20/20 Cycle on Union St. to Cowen Park in Ravenna. Plan on a slow, cargo-and-kid-friendly pace. Make sure you carry enough in the way of food, beverages, and picnic supplies. Just in case!

We’re hoping to see a lot local riders and family cyclists showing support for Val’s memory, as well as enjoying some transportation cycling on a lovely day. As always, a cargo bike is Not Required (If you are hauling yourself, you’re hauling a load!). So come on out and join the pallet.

Details: Meet at 20/20 cycles (2020 East Union) noon Monday. The Pallet leaves at 1:00 and should take about 90 minutes to arrive at the Cowen/Ravenna park picnic shelter. Later Monday night is a wake for Val at Pike Brewery.

More details about both events here….

See you there!

-Tim & Anne

1 Comment

Posted in alternative transportation, bigger than here, bikes, cargo bikes, Events, family cycling, seattle

Tagged cargo bikes, Labor Day, seattle, xtracyle

Bike Pool to Soccer Practice

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Anne | 8 comments

This is most likely the last year I’ll be able to shuttle two kids on the Xtracycle. (sniff sniff) I don’t know what Tim has been feeding them, but the wee ones have grown. They are simply getting too dang big to shuttle around.

And now they have friends.

And it’s not just their size, it’s their energy. They’re all squirmy and excited and silly. And they laugh and joke and eat lollipops. And sometimes they bonk each other with their helmets.

I have to say, I’ll miss this era. There’s nothing quite like hauling squealing kids on a bike.

But I know my Xtracycle kid-shuttle days are coming to a close.

And the kids must ride their own bikes to soccer practice.

(I promise to keep hauling the balls and cones until they are big enough for their own cargo bikes)

– Coach Anne

8 Comments

Posted in alternative transportation, bikes, cargo bikes, kids, xtracycle

Tagged bike pool, bikes, coach, kids, soccer, soccer mom, xtracyle

Reports from the Field: Another Local Xtracycle

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Anne | 11 comments

James W and kids on the Green Moose (photo courtesy of James)

Tim and I blather on and on about bikes and our adventures on the blog and we love to hear from people who find some of the info useful.

James W emailed us this morning and passed along photos of his Xtracycle, the Green Moose, he built up with his son. It’s a beautiful build. We’re glad you contacted us, James, and look forward to seeing you out on the road! Continue reading →

11 Comments

Posted in bikes, longbikes, xtracycle

Tagged community, Green Moose, local, seattle, Xtracycle Build, xtracyle

Building the Longbike

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Tim K | Leave a comment

I’m slowly putting together longbike #1. I’m going from this:

To hopefully something that resembles a bike.

For the most part, it has gone together well — at least considering the cobbled together source of parts (ebay, craigslist, parts bins, and even other bikes hanging in the basement). I had some issues with the derailleur hanger being mis-drilled, causing the derailleur bolt to (want to) cross-thread, but nothing a dremel tool can’t fix! I got it on track and props to the xtracycle folks for offering to replace the frame.

When I get this one done, mine is next.

More later!

PS — a photo of the derailleur issue: