Jamie Lang
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Jamie Lang
@jamielang.bsky.social
I cycle 99% of the time because it’s fun, efficient and doesn’t turn me into a rage monster.

Christchurch based.
Damn I wish we had something similar here.
As someone who cycles everyday with my kids, I see enormously wide streets and roads that could easily fit protected bike lanes and still have two lanes for cars, but somehow we prioritise parking personal property on public land.
May 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
But instead we keep doubling down on sprawling suburbs and endless on street parking for cars, instead of quiet streets and bike infrastructure.

I don’t know how to even begin to convince others to get out of the car and walk or ride a bike.
May 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
That's so awesome! How does it ride with a load that big?
March 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Omg I rode from Druten to this bakery for a day trip last July just to get one of these. Ended up with two.
February 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I've been questioned a few times about why I need to park my cargo bike in a car park as i'm 'taking up a spot'.

I usually ask them if they'd prefer I parked my car here instead, and then point out how insanely space inefficient cars are.
February 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
There are trade-offs to using a bike vs a car.
I've traded some security for extra freedom. This is worth it to me. If something gets pinched then that sucks but I think I can trust our fellow humans more than that. Plus I never leave anything on it i'm not willing to lose.
February 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I like to trust people, but if they do take something then they probably needed it more.
I usually cover up with a blanket and I never leave anything on it that I’m not willing to lose.
Being able to park right out front of most shops usually helps too (eyes on the street).
February 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
February 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
February 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Thank you!
I certainly enjoy ridding it, and so do my kids.
January 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Thanks! Yea I’ve been cargo biking for almost 2 years now, and there is no way I’m going back.
January 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I get similar comments when I drop/pick up my kids from preschool.

I’m yet to figure out how to turn that interest from the kid into action from the parent.

Hopefully the more other parents see it’s possible, they might just make the leap.
January 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It’s not a Coho, I’m not sure if the brand actually. I bought it second hand. It’s awesome though.
January 10, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Thank you. The trailer is a newish addition and really completes this as the ultimate urban vehicle (for my needs anyway).
January 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM