My wife and I use this as a bike for getting shopping and a general-purpose car replacement, as well as volunteering.
- Tern 2024 Quick Haul Long D9 Electric Cargo Bike (road legal, top electric-assisted speed 15mph, max. pull 415lbs)
- Large Eurocrate cargo tray mount
- Hornit Electric bike horn
- CatEye AMPP 400 front light
- Wireless security tag for the key of the Tern immobilisation lock
- RAM grip quick release handlebar phone holder
- Bike bell
- Several Eurocrates for hauling cargo
- Lots of cargo ties for securing cargo while hauling
Clothes and Gear
A good set of cycling clothes is essential for comfortable all-weather all-year cycling, even in an area with a relatively ‘mild’ climate such as Manchester.
- Fingerless MTB gloves for warmer weather
- Wraparound anti-glare sun glasses for protection against surface dirt etc
- Wraparound cycle goggles with different visors
- Goretex water-resistant high-vis cycle jacket
- Light backpack suitable for cycling
- Thermal ’long johns’
- Rockbros Heated rechargable motorbike style gloves
- 2x pairs of rechargable heated glove batteries
- 2x heated glove battery chargers
- Shorts with seat padding
- Leg and arm warmers
- Rockbros rechargable e-bike helmet with built-in (powerful) LED front light with up and down action so not to blind drivers, and rear light
Security
- 1x LiteLock X1 Angle-grinder Resistant Bike Locks (Diamond Motorbike Solid Secure Rated)
- 1x Hiplok DX (Gold Motorbike Solid Secure Rated / Diamond Bicycle Solid Secure Rated)
- 1x Oxford ‘Monster’ chain and padlock (Gold Motorbike Solid Secure Rated / Diamond Bicycle Solid Secure Rated)
- 2x Sheffield Bike stands set in concrete in my garden
- 2x Oxford ground anchors set in concrete in my garden (Diamond Motorbike Solid Secure Rated)
- CycleRegister security marking kit
- Immobilise security marking kit
- Insurance. Lots of insurance.
Training / Certifications
- I have achieved ‘Bikeability Level 3’ as an adult, verified in December 2024, which is the most widely accepted form of road-ready cycle training and certification. Link here . Level 3 focuses in cycling safely in heavy traffic. This qualifies me to hire Electric Cargo Bikes.
- I have studied books and Driving Theory test material to learn how to navigate roads and read road signs, approximately to the level of a driving theory test, although I don’t officially hold a driving licence.
- I have been DBS checked and have a clean record.