The umbrellas are put away, the schoolbags are ready, it's time to say goodbye to summer and get ready for the new school year. This is the perfect opportunity to make new resolutions, such as cycling to work. The benefits are numerous: you start your day with a little exercise and a breath of fresh air, you avoid traffic jams, and you no longer have to worry about finding a parking space. And above all, you're using an environmentally friendly way to get to work. If you want to adopt this resolution, it's important to be well equipped. We offer a list of essential products to get you started when cycling. As an added bonus, the products we offer are eco-friendly.
1. A good helmet
This may seem obvious, but for your safety, wear a helmet when cycling, as accidents can happen very quickly. It's also important to choose a helmet that fits you. To do this, check:
- Helmet size: it should be snug but not too tight
- Comfort
- Design
- Certification: make sure it meets European standards
We recommend the Dashel brand, which offers recyclable helmets. When it's time to recycle your helmet, Dashel will take care of it for you.
2. Storage space on your luggage rack
When you're cycling, don't carry a bag. Make sure you have either a waterproof backpack or waterproof storage bags on your luggage rack. We recommend storage bags from the La Virgule brand. These bags are upcycled and waterproof.
3. A cape for rainy days
Unfortunately, rainy days will soon be back. To avoid arriving soaked at your workplace, protect your clothes by wearing a cape or a raincoat. We recommend the Rainkiss brand, which offers capes certified to be 100% recycled polyester.
4. A lock to secure your bike
Now that you're equipped and ready to ride, it's important to secure your bike to prevent it from being stolen. Several security systems exist, but we recommend the Kryptonite Evolution lock. It has a 7/10 rating on the security scale, which is a high level.
If you'd like to try a cargo bike this fall, we invite you to contact us so you can ask us any questions and we can advise you. Whatever your needs, there's a cargo bike waiting for you.