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Tips, guides, and real talk about family cargo bikes in NYC.

Giulia and her family on their Aventon LR cargo bike in North Slope, Brooklyn
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July 2026 · Real riders

Giulia Luci: North Slope cargo bike family

Giulia rides an Aventon LR named "Darkness" through North Slope — from ferry trips to Rockaway Beach to hauling groceries and gear on the daily.

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July 2026 · Buying guide

5 Reasons to Get an Urban Arrow in 2026

From winning the school run to the math against a car, here's why more Brooklyn families are switching to an Urban Arrow cargo bike this year.

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Katie Conneally riding her Urban Arrow with her kids through Brooklyn
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June 2026 · Real riders

Katie Conneally: Park Slope cargo bike family

"It's not an exaggeration to say the Urban Arrow has completely changed our lives by expanding the range of where we can easily get to."

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Rachel Bobbins riding her cargo bike with her son through Brooklyn
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June 2026 · Real riders

Rachel Bobbins: Park Slope cargo bike family

Rachel has been cargo biking with her kids through Park Slope for years — hauling scooters to Governor's Island, riding while pregnant, and making every trip an adventure.

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Ed Casabian on The Big Yellow School Bus in Brooklyn
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June 2026 · Real riders

Ed Casabian & The Big Yellow School Bus

Ed rides a Tern GSD through Prospect Heights, dropping kids at school in opposite directions and saving an hour a day — plus the occasional trip to Coney Island for a Cyclones game.

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May 2026 · Buying guide

The best family cargo bikes in NYC for 2026

Front-loaders, mid-tails, compact haulers — there are more great family cargo bikes available in NYC than ever. Here's how to pick the right one for your family.

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May 2026 · Real talk

Cargo bike vs. car in NYC

We're not going to tell you cargo bikes are for everyone. But we will show you the real numbers — and why more NYC families are making the switch every year.

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