Choosing a family eBike in Australia: find your ideal ride
You’ve already made the best decision: replacing car trips (or even your car entirely) with a mighty family eBike. These are the workhorses of the
You’ve already made the best decision: replacing car trips (or even your car entirely) with a mighty family eBike. These are the workhorses of the
School holidays have rolled around again in Melbourne. If you’re like us and school holidays are cause for a small amount of panic, don’t stress:
Sydney’s a pretty good place to be. And, its mix of stunning harbour views and huge parklands makes it a killer spot for a family
The school holidays are the perfect excuse to get out and about in Brisbane on two wheels. We all know a Lug+Carrie ride is an
Electric bikes are transforming commutes, flattening hills, and making it easier to carry cargo – and they’re incredibly fun. It’s no wonder their popularity across
New to the world of cargo eBikes? The idea of riding with passengers, and kids in particular, can feel daunting. Questions like, how will I
If you’re considering a cargo eBike, especially to transport kids or heavy cargo, you might be feeling a bit nervous. Questions like “What if the
The idea of navigating your city on an eBike is exciting. But if you’re new to two wheels, you might be asking yourself, “Where do
When you choose a Lug+Carrie eBike, you’re choosing a safe, reliable ride that’s built to last. For many of us in Australia, the Bosch brand
You may have seen recent talk online about the safety of eBikes. In response, state governments have proposed new rules for product certification and use
By Harriet Muir, Lug+Carrie Marketing & Community Manager, Tern GSD Rider and wrangler of small children. Two years in and I still feel the joy
The humble bike has long been celebrated as a simple, affordable, and incredibly sustainable way to get around. It’s a powerful tool to boost your
Been dreaming about flying past the traffic, wind in your hair? Maybe you’re already eying up an eBike but you’re hesitating on the price. If
In recognition of Earth Day on April 22nd, we spent time chatting to Brisbane-based Good Mover, Rob. Subscribers since 2023, Rob and wife Emma, recently
Meet Jo, Sydney mother of two, part of the crew at To The Moon, a 2nd hand kids’ clothing exchange aaand, of course, a Lug+Carrie
The Tern GSD – perfect for hauling a couple of kids, your partner for date night, or a whole lot of stuff. She’s your true,
While some of you might be content with a 6 pack from Woollies, there’s nothing more tasty than an artisan hot cross bun. You wouldn’t
In the market for a new eBike? Buy a brand new Tern GSD, Quick Haul Long, HSD or Quick Haul from Lug+Carrie and get up
The morning rush. Just the phrase can send shivers down the spine of even the most organised parent. Between the lunchbox packing and the desperate
We’ve heard from you, our community of Good Movers, that you’d like affordable access to a wider range of eBikes. So, we’re incredibly excited to
Stephen Hanley is the OG Brisbane cargo bike rider! When he relocated from Dublin to Brisbane with his wife and then two kids, they brought
At 75, age really is just a number for Lug+Carrie customer Jennifer. Having ridden another eBike for a number of years, Jennifer knew that upgrading
So, you’re curious about how an eBike might help you ditch the car? Fantastic! But, where do you even start with all the different cargo
Blink and you’d think it was a GSD, the much-anticipated Tern Quick Haul Long has arrived at Lug+Carrie. We are PUMPED! This seriously capable eBike
December is a month for getting out, meeting and greeting and having festive adventures (or misadventures). Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, there are countless
We’ve got some big news about Tern eBike servicing! The servicing that our subscription customers know and love is now available to owners through Lug+Carrie!
Sunshine state, huge news…The Queensland government has announced a $500 eBike rebate on eBikes purchased after the 23rd of September 2024! And, we’re sweetening the
Since 2020, we’ve helped 10,000 Australians make a Good Move by jumping on one of our Tern subscription eBikes. During that time, we’ve learned that
The sun is out, the flowers are blooming. What a time to be alive and riding a Lug+Carrie! We’re looking forward to seeing a bunch
If you see a fleet of Lug+Carries down at Bondi in Sydney, they might belong to one of the Bondi Salties. What started as a
When it comes to mighty but mini cargo bikes, you cannot go past the Tern HSD. The best bike in the market to carry one
Well that happened, July is basically over. This is crazy, but also awesome because it means our August community rides are just around the corner!
When you’ve set out with a big audacious goal like reducing the number of short car trips in Australia by 50%, you need to stay
A subscription to Lug+Carrie is the most hassle free way to get moving by eBike. Insurance is included in your subscription. So, in the unfortunate
Maybe you’re someone who loves that crisp autumn air on your face, or maybe you’re dreaming of warmer days – either way, we get it!
Lug+Carries are built for cargo – kids, adults, dogs, cats, Christmas trees, flatpack furniture…and now we can add worm farms! Hailing from Melbourne, this month’s
Lug+Carrie customer turned Community Manager, Harriet, reflects on a year of getting around Brisbane by bike! I wouldn’t exactly call myself a cyclist. I biked
At Lug+Carrie, our vision is to achieve 50% fewer short car trips in Australia by 2030. With 65% of Australian households owning at least two
Good Mover Jessica Stewart, gives us a run down on her experience so far with her Lug+Carrie HSD. A year ago, I started a new
Say hello to Jon, one of our wonderful Good Movers hailing from Moorooka, Brisbane! Jon was referred by a friend* to Lug+Carrie in December. With
A quick Google of “gender inclusion in cycling” pulls up pages of articles about a small handful of heroines. Yet, a little look behind the
Our Good Movers head out on some seriously fun adventures and love to share their stories and photos with the Rider Network, our Lug+Carrie community
In Australia, short car trips are our way of life. Off to the supermarket, jump in the car. School drop off – car. In fact,
Hey there lovebirds…February 14th is your time to shine! Did you land that hard-to-get reservation at your fave restaurant, are you falling back on roses
An account by Lug+Carrie Community Manager, Harriet. With a two and a five year old in tow now, it’s been a few years since I’ve
Back to school…The beginning of perpetual lunch prep, wondering how you’re going to do another year of juggling work and school hours, tears over how
Join the Good Movement. Announcing lug+Carrie’s Refer-a-Friend program – Refer-a-Good Mover. Whether they’ve subscribed to have more fun, save on transportation costs, do their bit
#GoodMover spotlight – Meet Kim Say hello to Kim, one of our fab Lug+Carrie ambassadors hailing from Alphington, Melbourne 👋🏼 You’ve likely seen Kim (and
SXSW Conversations When we heard SXSW was heading to Sydney, we knew we wanted to be part of it. What excited us was the
Can’t Decide? At a glance they’re quite similar, so why choose one over the other? They both can carry one child, and fit most of
David and his family have been riding a Lug+Carrie for just over 2 months now. Here is what he has to say about how it’s
Customer Spotlight – Meet Lisa from Brisbane! Lisa has been riding her Lug+Carrie for just over a month now. Here is what she has to
You have a Lug+Carrie, but what do you use it for? Carrying your kids obviously, groceries, backpacks, perhaps your dog. Maybe you use it for
Welcome to Lug & Carrie, Melbourne’s first eBike subscription service. So what brings you here? Maybe you’ve been looking at eBikes and like the idea,
If you use your eBike as your main method of transportation, or just simply cycle a lot, at some point you will experience an eBike
Can a bike to replace your car if you’ve got kids? The answer is an emphatic yes, but you’re going to need a good child
Lug+Carrie has arrived in Brisbane! A friendly and welcoming city with a vibrant family lifestyle, wonderful weather, great parks and the idyllic Brisbane River Loop.
Welcome to Lug & Carrie, Melbourne’s first eBike subscription service. So what brings you here? Maybe you’ve been looking at eBikes and like the idea,
The locking system for your Tern ebike is a bit different than a typical bicycle lock, so we thought we’d put together this handy guide
In work as in life, there are those that are lucky, and then there are the rest of us. Lucky employees get to work from
When I first moved to Melbourne 10-years ago, people were full of suggestions for things that must be done to kick start life as a Melburnian. You
People have many choices in how to move around Melbourne these days. There is the humble, ubiquitous car. Cars can carry a lot of stuff
Winning winter on your bicycle Are you ready for winter? Shorter days. Lots of grey. Temps scratching 15 degrees on a good day. And the
Startups, E-bikes, and Sustainable Transportation ‘I wasn’t sure if my next step was to start my own business but I knew I wanted to contribute
The Top 4 Reasons Our Customers Got An eBike Everyone knows bicycles. They have been around forever and most people have owned and ridden one
Melbourne is well known for many things: Superb coffee. Colourful laneways. Middling weather. Confusing hook turns. If you’ve not heard of hook turns, they are
Many people have never seen bikes like the ones we have at Lug+Carrie. They’ve got small wheels and an angular frame that drops low in
If you were out braving Melbourne’s mix of sun and rain recently, you may have seen a dozen happy people on Lug & Carrie eBikes
Not sure about riding in the winter with your kids? We might just have the thing for you… “It turns everything into an adventure. It’s
Lug & Carrie’s Favourite All-Weather Gear When riding in those middle months of the year, gray skies, cool temps, and some sprinkles urge us to
Moreland City Council’s Ride & Stride Program Gets Families On Bikes Lug & Carrie is always looking for new ways to make it easy to
Lug & Carrie has arrived in Sydney. Sydney. Home to some pretty amazing things, the iconic Opera House, the mind blowing Harbour Bridge, breathtaking
Lug+Carrie acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate, and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.
Before using a Lug+Carrie eBike, please check the applicable local laws relating to your intended use of the vehicle on roads and road-related areas.
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