OKAY, for RECORD STORE DAY, we put our turntable and vinyl upfront, jacked into Trophy Bikes’ mobile sound system. (That’s Ella and Louis on the platter–1956, Verve Records–featured a stellar band that included Oscar Peterson, piano, Ray Brown, bass, and Buddy Rich, drums.) The front platform on our Civia Halsted cargo bike is a nice fit … Continue reading
We are chuffed in the extreme with the news that Mr. Aaron Ritz arrived 3rd at the Brompton World Championships, held this weekend at Blenheim Palace, England. Ritz, who teaches Tool School for Trophy Bikes, builds bamboo bikes, and works as a transportation planner for the City of Philadelphia (not exactly in that order), won … Continue reading
OF BIKE LANES, BACK ROUTES AND BYWAYS Our Tool School Instructor, Aaron Ritz, has an incredible day job—working for the city of Philadelphia to encourage green transport as Active Transportation Coordinator. You may have had the pleasure of cycling along the new bike lanes on 10th and 13th Streets in Center City—a project Aaron’s been part of. … Continue reading
