The Brought by Bike Directory is a recent initiative thought up by bike enthusiast Helena Downy. Living in a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) and realizing how quiet and peaceful everyday live could be without the constant disturbance from rat-run traffic and delivery vans Helena sought out businesses using Cargo Bike for deliveries with the aim of promoting them within their communities.
The result was a directory of businesses throughout the UK that have embraced the concept of local bike delivery.
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The directory includes a range of diverse and interesting business ideas, including:
- A craft beer retailer based in Colchester
- A window cleaner in South West London
- A Southampton based supplier of fruit and vegetable boxes
- A mobile bookshop in Manchester
- A Bristol-based bakery
- A bike-based taxi and delivery service operating in Coventry
- An Indian food delivery service in Bath
- An Edinburgh-based Italian cocktail bar
- A plumber working in and around the Dorchester and Weymouth area
- A lunch delivery service in Leeds
If you have a business that uses a bike instead of a van then you can be listed for a free and, aside from connecting you with like-minded customers, it can also be a great way of promoting your services for free.
There are currently over 250 UK businesses listed and the directory is growing by the day.
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