Half the time we cycle to work, mostly on recumbent bikes I have built recently:
The Random Tandem
The bikes are made from recycled donor bikes, second hand parts & a minimal amount of new stuff.
Recumbent bikes are more comfortable to ride. I am hoping that people might think a bit more about cycling as a transport option when they see us commuting on these unusual treadlies. We are hell keen that the Dunedin City Council extend the Harbour Cycleway out to Port Chalmers. Commuting is a political performance action.
I teach Jewellery & Metalsmithing in the Dunedin School of Art. These bikes are part of my professional practice as an artist/maker/designer. I would hope the students get the implicit message of sustainable transport when they see me pull up & park the Random Tandem.
When we're not cycling we drive the Wombat, a Toyota Succeed. It uses bugger all petrol, 6l/100km.
All i have to say is - yay! I love seeing your bike on our state highway, you give me confidence that there are passionate, motivated people out there doing some pretty exceptional things!
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