Martin on June 21st, 2010

car free days on Main street were a blast, we got to show off our wares, talk to lots of nice people, and have nice brave folks take our cargo beasts for test rides. Good event, good people, good vibes. Don’t you wish YOUR street was closed off to traffic….at least from time to time?

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Martin on June 12th, 2010

First week of June was Bike To Work Week. I think it was quite successful, and T-A together with Cap’s was involved in setting up commuter stations in our neighborhood. What’s a recipe  for a commuter station? 1.willing participant 2.some tools, drinks and snacks for commuters 3.A Bullitt to carry it all!!

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Dana on June 2nd, 2010

Check out Tom’s custom-built platform and covered box! TA Electro Bullitt And we have a video of him hauling with it on our YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/TransportationAlt

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Martin on May 17th, 2010

Just a reminder, 1st annual Velopalooza is fast approaching. T-A will be present en force, test rides of The Bullitt as well as E-Bullitt will be available It will be tons of fun, and we hope to see you all there!!

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Dana on March 31st, 2010

As perfect as ketchup and mustard, 2 new delicious Larry Vs Harry Bullitts are set to grace the West Coast! ‘Chuck’ (the yellow one) will soon be seen making deliveries in New Westminster while ‘Red’ (yes, the red one) will be massaged and fed nothing but grass and beer until it finds a good home. [...]

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Martin on March 15th, 2010

Transportation-Alternative.ca will be present full fleet at this year’s Velopalooza Cargo bike ride. The event takes place on Saturday, June 5th, 1PM Weather you have a cargo bike, xtracycle kit, a trailer, a wicker basket on the handlebars, or a backpack on your back, come one, come all! It’s going to be an awesome ride, [...]

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Martin on February 27th, 2010

We’re proud to announce that all of the ponies in our humble stable will be available for viewings and test rides at The Original Cap’s in Sapperton, New Westminster 434 E.Columbia st, just 5 min walk from Sapperton Skytrain station. It is a great honor to to have our products recognized and respected enough to [...]

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Martin on February 22nd, 2010

Come one come all, join the rally on Wed, March 3rd, 12:00. http://www.squeakywheels.ca/ It is counterproductive to tax the cleanest, greenest, healthiest mode of personal transport. Let’s make sure we let our politicians know they have to rethink. We strongly believe with enough support they will understand that adding another tax on bicycle sales is [...]

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Dana on February 16th, 2010

Holland’s national railway planned to send 400 Dutch bikes to the Holland Heineken House. I heard a rumor that import duties on the bikes forced the Dutch to buy most of their bikes here. Regardless, there was a massive ride around Richmond before the Olympics which was well documented HERE.

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