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Minneapolis' first cargo bike lending library, offering residents FREE rentals of electric and regular cargo bikes for up to a week.
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Hey! We're the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library.
This FREE lending library is a community-run partnership between @bikemn.bsky.social, @cyclehoop.bsky.social & the Lyndale Neighborhood Association.
Our goal is to expand access to cargo bikes across Minneapolis.
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This FREE lending library is a community-run partnership between @bikemn.bsky.social, @cyclehoop.bsky.social & the Lyndale Neighborhood Association.
Our goal is to expand access to cargo bikes across Minneapolis.
Learn more:
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More ebike libraries in more places = a win for all of us!
Please consider supporting our friends across the river as they work to get resources in place to launch in the spring.
www.givemn.org/story/tgmneg
Please consider supporting our friends across the river as they work to get resources in place to launch in the spring.
www.givemn.org/story/tgmneg
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
More ebike libraries in more places = a win for all of us!
Please consider supporting our friends across the river as they work to get resources in place to launch in the spring.
www.givemn.org/story/tgmneg
Please consider supporting our friends across the river as they work to get resources in place to launch in the spring.
www.givemn.org/story/tgmneg
We are so grateful to the generosity of @xtracycle.bsky.social & @thecargobikeshop.bsky.social, who donated this new Hopper to our library!
Our members (those who complete our free orientation) will be able to borrow it FREE for a week when we reopen in the spring.
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
Our members (those who complete our free orientation) will be able to borrow it FREE for a week when we reopen in the spring.
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We are so grateful to the generosity of @xtracycle.bsky.social & @thecargobikeshop.bsky.social, who donated this new Hopper to our library!
Our members (those who complete our free orientation) will be able to borrow it FREE for a week when we reopen in the spring.
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
Our members (those who complete our free orientation) will be able to borrow it FREE for a week when we reopen in the spring.
Mplscargobikelibrary.com
Need to pick up groceries for a family of 4? There’s a cargo bike for that.
This Flyer Via Pro’s cargo area gives it the benefits of a front loader (just throw stuff in) while benefiting from the agility & smaller footprint of a long tail.
Try it free via our library in the spring.
This Flyer Via Pro’s cargo area gives it the benefits of a front loader (just throw stuff in) while benefiting from the agility & smaller footprint of a long tail.
Try it free via our library in the spring.
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Need to pick up groceries for a family of 4? There’s a cargo bike for that.
This Flyer Via Pro’s cargo area gives it the benefits of a front loader (just throw stuff in) while benefiting from the agility & smaller footprint of a long tail.
Try it free via our library in the spring.
This Flyer Via Pro’s cargo area gives it the benefits of a front loader (just throw stuff in) while benefiting from the agility & smaller footprint of a long tail.
Try it free via our library in the spring.
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I love hearing about bike shops that offer loaner bikes.
With so many people/families using cargo bikes as car replacements for daily transportation, having a bike out of commission for a repair can be challenging.
We helped some folks w/ @mplscargobikelibrary.com bikes during repairs this year.
With so many people/families using cargo bikes as car replacements for daily transportation, having a bike out of commission for a repair can be challenging.
We helped some folks w/ @mplscargobikelibrary.com bikes during repairs this year.
Urban Arrow is back in the shop for (hopefully minor) shifter issues and also getting her winter boots on. This means Halifax Cycles has let us borrow the R&M Carrie!
What a FUN, nimble front-loader! Wow! It’s going to be an entertaining few days zipping around with this one.
What a FUN, nimble front-loader! Wow! It’s going to be an entertaining few days zipping around with this one.
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I love hearing about bike shops that offer loaner bikes.
With so many people/families using cargo bikes as car replacements for daily transportation, having a bike out of commission for a repair can be challenging.
We helped some folks w/ @mplscargobikelibrary.com bikes during repairs this year.
With so many people/families using cargo bikes as car replacements for daily transportation, having a bike out of commission for a repair can be challenging.
We helped some folks w/ @mplscargobikelibrary.com bikes during repairs this year.
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Need to transport a politician? There’s a cargo bike for that.
This is the best thing I’ve seen all day.
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Need to transport a politician? There’s a cargo bike for that.
Need to transport a politician? There’s a cargo bike for that.
This is the best thing I’ve seen all day.
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Need to transport a politician? There’s a cargo bike for that.
It’s a great day to bike to the polls! Of course there’s a cargo bike for that.
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
It’s a great day to bike to the polls! Of course there’s a cargo bike for that.
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Spotted @sorenwithward8.bsky.social ‘s bike today, parked between a couple of cargo bikes at our neighborhood co op.
And when I went inside to shop, I found a @mplscargobikelibrary.com member to catch up with!
Bikes build community.
🚲 ❤️
And when I went inside to shop, I found a @mplscargobikelibrary.com member to catch up with!
Bikes build community.
🚲 ❤️
November 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Spotted @sorenwithward8.bsky.social ‘s bike today, parked between a couple of cargo bikes at our neighborhood co op.
And when I went inside to shop, I found a @mplscargobikelibrary.com member to catch up with!
Bikes build community.
🚲 ❤️
And when I went inside to shop, I found a @mplscargobikelibrary.com member to catch up with!
Bikes build community.
🚲 ❤️
We are so grateful to Radioflyer for donating this Via Pro to our library!
We accept all kinds of donations, but especially love bikes that are sold & serviced by our local bike shops.
Watt Cycleworks sells & services both Radioflyer & @bunchbike.com (+ many, many other brands)!
We accept all kinds of donations, but especially love bikes that are sold & serviced by our local bike shops.
Watt Cycleworks sells & services both Radioflyer & @bunchbike.com (+ many, many other brands)!
November 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
We are so grateful to Radioflyer for donating this Via Pro to our library!
We accept all kinds of donations, but especially love bikes that are sold & serviced by our local bike shops.
Watt Cycleworks sells & services both Radioflyer & @bunchbike.com (+ many, many other brands)!
We accept all kinds of donations, but especially love bikes that are sold & serviced by our local bike shops.
Watt Cycleworks sells & services both Radioflyer & @bunchbike.com (+ many, many other brands)!
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We have some exciting October updates:
mplscargobikelibrary.com/2025/10/31/o...
We have some exciting October updates:
mplscargobikelibrary.com/2025/10/31/o...
October Updates
We’re closing out our pilot year with some great updates! Keep reading for more: Our 2025 Impact In the news: NPR Weekend Edition New Bike Alerts! 2026 Planning – Grant from the Minneap…
mplscargobikelibrary.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Are you subscribed to our newsletter yet? It's the best way to make sure you stay up to date on all things cargo bike library!
We have some exciting October updates:
mplscargobikelibrary.com/2025/10/31/o...
We have some exciting October updates:
mplscargobikelibrary.com/2025/10/31/o...
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The success of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com has been one of the major hope-drivers on transportation topics for me this year. Maybe for you too?
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The success of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com has been one of the major hope-drivers on transportation topics for me this year. Maybe for you too?
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
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The Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library program had a wildly successful first year, and as an electric cargo bike guy, it's easy to see why! Getting people a chance to see how insanely practical a utility bike becomes when you get electric help with the weight of kids and cargo means replacing car trips
Thanks to a generous grant from the @mplsfoundation.bsky.social we're excited to announce that we will be DOUBLING the number of @mplscargobikelibrary.com locations in 2026!
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve local organizations will receive a total of $370,000 from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library program had a wildly successful first year, and as an electric cargo bike guy, it's easy to see why! Getting people a chance to see how insanely practical a utility bike becomes when you get electric help with the weight of kids and cargo means replacing car trips
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This is awesome! Love to see this great program take root and grow.
Thanks to a generous grant from the @mplsfoundation.bsky.social we're excited to announce that we will be DOUBLING the number of @mplscargobikelibrary.com locations in 2026!
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve local organizations will receive a total of $370,000 from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is awesome! Love to see this great program take root and grow.
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I’m adding “Cargo Bike Library Doula” to my resume and want to honor and acknowledge @lauragmitchell.com and @amoridesabike.bsky.social the fairy godmothers of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
Thanks to a generous grant from the @mplsfoundation.bsky.social we're excited to announce that we will be DOUBLING the number of @mplscargobikelibrary.com locations in 2026!
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve local organizations will receive a total of $370,000 from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I’m adding “Cargo Bike Library Doula” to my resume and want to honor and acknowledge @lauragmitchell.com and @amoridesabike.bsky.social the fairy godmothers of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
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Thanks to a generous grant from the @mplsfoundation.bsky.social we're excited to announce that we will be DOUBLING the number of @mplscargobikelibrary.com locations in 2026!
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve local organizations will receive a total of $370,000 from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Thanks to a generous grant from the @mplsfoundation.bsky.social we're excited to announce that we will be DOUBLING the number of @mplscargobikelibrary.com locations in 2026!
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
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I am SO excited about this! The @mplscargobikelibrary.com pilot program has been SO successful.
In 6 months we:
-trained 80 members, who collectively rode over 4,000 miles
-doubled our locations (1 to 2)
-quadrupled our fleet (3 to 12 bikes)
-brought on several volunteers
-got a grant for 2026!
In 6 months we:
-trained 80 members, who collectively rode over 4,000 miles
-doubled our locations (1 to 2)
-quadrupled our fleet (3 to 12 bikes)
-brought on several volunteers
-got a grant for 2026!
Thanks to a generous grant from the @mplsfoundation.bsky.social we're excited to announce that we will be DOUBLING the number of @mplscargobikelibrary.com locations in 2026!
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/clim...
12 Local Groups Receive Grants for Climate Action
Twelve local organizations will receive a total of $370,000 from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I am SO excited about this! The @mplscargobikelibrary.com pilot program has been SO successful.
In 6 months we:
-trained 80 members, who collectively rode over 4,000 miles
-doubled our locations (1 to 2)
-quadrupled our fleet (3 to 12 bikes)
-brought on several volunteers
-got a grant for 2026!
In 6 months we:
-trained 80 members, who collectively rode over 4,000 miles
-doubled our locations (1 to 2)
-quadrupled our fleet (3 to 12 bikes)
-brought on several volunteers
-got a grant for 2026!
We're in our last week of operation for the 2025 season. Although our bikes won't be available over the winter, you can keep repping our program all winter long with our merch! The hoodie is especially cozy.
Check it out: www.bikemn.org/join-us/minn...
Check it out: www.bikemn.org/join-us/minn...
Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library Merch - Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
If you have questions about the shop or apparel, please email info@bikemn.org.
www.bikemn.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We're in our last week of operation for the 2025 season. Although our bikes won't be available over the winter, you can keep repping our program all winter long with our merch! The hoodie is especially cozy.
Check it out: www.bikemn.org/join-us/minn...
Check it out: www.bikemn.org/join-us/minn...
We picked up 4 electric cargo bikes today! They’re tucked away for winter hibernation, but we can’t wait to share them with you all next spring.
Thank you to the local Wirecutter reviewer who selected our program for this generous donation.
🚲 ❤️
Thank you to the local Wirecutter reviewer who selected our program for this generous donation.
🚲 ❤️
October 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We picked up 4 electric cargo bikes today! They’re tucked away for winter hibernation, but we can’t wait to share them with you all next spring.
Thank you to the local Wirecutter reviewer who selected our program for this generous donation.
🚲 ❤️
Thank you to the local Wirecutter reviewer who selected our program for this generous donation.
🚲 ❤️
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Last chance of the year to use the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
The Bunch bike and a few others are still available for next week! They are here for you to use, schedule a free rental and support this awesome project!
mplscargobikelibrary.com
The Bunch bike and a few others are still available for next week! They are here for you to use, schedule a free rental and support this awesome project!
mplscargobikelibrary.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Last chance of the year to use the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
The Bunch bike and a few others are still available for next week! They are here for you to use, schedule a free rental and support this awesome project!
mplscargobikelibrary.com
The Bunch bike and a few others are still available for next week! They are here for you to use, schedule a free rental and support this awesome project!
mplscargobikelibrary.com
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It is a BIG week for bike donations at the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library.
We are basically doubling our fleet (5 new bikes!) thanks to some very generous companies. 😱
What bikes do you think we have incoming?
We are basically doubling our fleet (5 new bikes!) thanks to some very generous companies. 😱
What bikes do you think we have incoming?
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
👀
It is a BIG week for bike donations at the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library.
We are basically doubling our fleet (5 new bikes!) thanks to some very generous companies. 😱
What bikes do you think we have incoming?
We are basically doubling our fleet (5 new bikes!) thanks to some very generous companies. 😱
What bikes do you think we have incoming?
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
It is a BIG week for bike donations at the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library.
We are basically doubling our fleet (5 new bikes!) thanks to some very generous companies. 😱
What bikes do you think we have incoming?
We are basically doubling our fleet (5 new bikes!) thanks to some very generous companies. 😱
What bikes do you think we have incoming?
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"If it's not safe to ride a bike, it's going to be hard to get people on bikes," says Laura Mitchell, who lives in the city.
Mitchell says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library..."
Mitchell says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library..."
Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.
www.npr.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
"If it's not safe to ride a bike, it's going to be hard to get people on bikes," says Laura Mitchell, who lives in the city.
Mitchell says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library..."
Mitchell says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library..."
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Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular. n.pr/3WJyZn9
Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.
n.pr
October 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular. n.pr/3WJyZn9
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This is a COPY & PASTE Moment #TOpoli
"@lauragmitchell.com says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the @mplscargobikelibrary.com, where residents can check out a bike for free, to test it out, or for the occasional trip to a big box store."
"@lauragmitchell.com says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the @mplscargobikelibrary.com, where residents can check out a bike for free, to test it out, or for the occasional trip to a big box store."
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular. n.pr/3WJyZn9
Why more parents are riding cargo bikes, skipping the minivan
Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular.
n.pr
October 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This is a COPY & PASTE Moment #TOpoli
"@lauragmitchell.com says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the @mplscargobikelibrary.com, where residents can check out a bike for free, to test it out, or for the occasional trip to a big box store."
"@lauragmitchell.com says getting a cargo bike was a "game changer" for her family. So, earlier this year, she started the @mplscargobikelibrary.com, where residents can check out a bike for free, to test it out, or for the occasional trip to a big box store."
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“Over half of the e-cargo bike mileage ridden during trials substituted for car use.”
Cities with mode-shift and climate goals should be funding bike share and bike libraries that include electric cargo bikes.
Cities with mode-shift and climate goals should be funding bike share and bike libraries that include electric cargo bikes.
E-cargo bikes as a personal transport mode in the UK: Insights from surveys and suburban trials
This paper explores the potential of e-cargo bikes as a personal transport mode in the UK, reporting on a series of surveys and trials. Hypothesising …
www.sciencedirect.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
“Over half of the e-cargo bike mileage ridden during trials substituted for car use.”
Cities with mode-shift and climate goals should be funding bike share and bike libraries that include electric cargo bikes.
Cities with mode-shift and climate goals should be funding bike share and bike libraries that include electric cargo bikes.