Austin on Two Wheels is pleased to announce our latest site sponsor, Christiania Bikes by Boxcycles. As regular readers of our site know, we are big fans of cargo bikes and are thrilled to see another option come to the U.S. market and to Austin at AustinBikes.
We currently have a Christiania box bike in our possession so plan to see a review in the coming days. Also, note that Boxcycles will be giving away one of these bad boys (or is it bad girls?) as part of their ’10 tweets, 10 weeks’ contest. Just follow them on Twitter @boxcycles and look for a question tweeted each week through March. The answers to the question are all on the Boxcycle site, and they’ll be doing a drawing at the end.
More about the Christiania and Boxcycles:
Christiania Bikes, the iconic Danish cargo bikes, have finally made their way to the States after nearly 30 years roaming the streets of Copenhagen and beyond.
Their new, US distributor, Boxcycles – based in Boston, has been selling them via a growing, nationwide retail network since last summer and are proud to announce they are now available in ATX through Austinbikes.
This new and exciting addition to their retail network comes as a result of Austinbikes’ co-owner Eric Hess’ recent visit to Copenhagen where he was amazed to see literally thousands of these bikes in and around Denmark’s capital city. Estimates put the number of Christiania Bikes in the city at 15,000 – probably a big factor in why the Danes are considered the ‘happiest people in the world’.
The bikes are a versatile breed, used for hauling of heavy goods and cargo, mobile businesses, and child transport.
In October, Christiania Bikes were awarded the prestigious ‘Classics Prize’ by the Danish Design Center – given to a Danish design that has stood the test of time. (see a short video)
Currently, Austinbikes has one bike left on the floor until they replenish the supply in May, so if you are interested, please head down and take a test spin.
As well, Boxcycles is holding a twitter contest – ’10 tweets, 10 weeks’ – where the winner will get a free Christiania Bike. Just follow them on twitter (@boxcycles) for your chance to win!
Christiania cargo bike available in Austin exclusively at:
AustinBikes
1213-A West 5th Street
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 468-9557
Interested in becoming an A2W sponsor? Visit our sponsor info page or contact Elliott at sponsorships@austinontwowheels.org or (512) 791-9874.
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