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Opt for Bike Travel with BOB® Trailers This Earth Day
March 12, 2010
Boise, Idaho (March 11, 2010) – You do your best to recycle and eat organic, but what else can be done to reduce your daily environmental impact in time for Earth Day? One easy way to minimize your carbon footprint is to alter transportation habits and opt for a bike and a BOB trailer for many of your daily trips. Able to haul up to 70 pounds of gear, the single-wheeled trailers attach easily to, and track smoothly behind, virtually any bike, allowing the rider to keep necessary cargo close at hand.
First made popular by avid cyclists and bike tourists as a way to haul trail tools, overnight gear and other supplies, BOB’s original YAK and suspension-equipped IBEX trailers have become a favorite of casual riders who simply enjoy the benefits of getting fresh air and exercise while running errands without hassle.
Here are just a handful of ways one can utilize a bike and a BOB trailer instead of a car this Earth Day and beyond:
· GROCERIES ON THE GO – Whether carting home a week’s worth of food or fresh flowers from the farmer’s market, the BOB trailers’ low, stable center of gravity keeps even fragile goods protected.
· OFF TO THE DAILY GRIND – Set your briefcase, laptop or lesson plans in the trailer and sail past car traffic for a stress-free ride to or from work. Your employer may even offer incentives for your eco-friendly commute!
· ON THE WAY TO A WORKOUT – Easily cart a gym bag, yoga mat and other exercise equipment in the trailer and benefit from extra calories burned en route to the gym or studio.
· A TRIP FOR TAKEOUT – Avoid wasting a car trip to the neighborhood Thai or pizza joint, and pedal home food for a group of hungry friends.
· PREP FOR WEEKEND PLANS – Attach the BOB trailer for trips to the beach, outdoor concerts or park picnics and easily pack in a lawn chair, ice chest, charcoal for a BBQ, and more.
In addition to the YAK (MSRP: $299) and IBEX (MSRP: $369), BOB also offers several trailer accessories to make bike travel with trailer more convenient, including a Dry Sak (MSRP: $65) to keep cargo protected in inclement weather, and ToolRax (MSRP: $117) to easily haul full-size tools.
BOB formed in 1994 as the first manufacturer of single-wheeled bicycle cargo trailers. Creator of the original YAK and suspension-equipped IBEX, the company facilitates bike travel, touring and commuting by offering quality, dependable trailers that allow riders to carry up to 70 pounds of gear. As BOB’s founders became fathers, they designed and developed the first Sport Utility Stroller in 1998 and now offer a complete line of popular strollers that help support active family endeavors. Look for BOB products in cycling, sporting goods and baby stores nationwide, or to find a retailer, visit www.bobgear.com.
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