When I haven’t ridden a trike in a while, I get nervous about getting back in the saddle: It’s a serious responsibility – never mind a serious amount of work – to pilot a 170-pound, 4-foot-wide vehicle on the streets of Manhattan. But once I’m out there pedaling – as I was this morning and… Continue Reading
Ever wonder what it’s like to pedal a pedicab or freight trike? In celebration of Bike Month 2011 (a project of Transportation Alternatives and the NYC DOT), Revolution Rickshaws invites one and all to come on over to our Midtown depot, on Saturday April 30th, between 10:30am and 2:30pm, to try out your triking skills!… Continue Reading
RR is honored to have been given the opportunity to participate in the Transportation installment of Green Edge NYC‘s Sustainability Speakers Series, co-sponsored by Farm City as part of its Chautauqua Assemblies. We’re especially thrilled to be sharing presenting duties with Elena Santogade, Director of Membership for Transportation Alternatives, and Wendy Brawer of Green Map… Continue Reading
Spring time is gardening time, and spring is just two short weeks away! If you’re gardening in the city – and your garden is of any size – chances are you need to schlep stuff. Some of the stuff you might need to schlep – compost, plants, planters – won’t fit in your arms, or… Continue Reading