Court Rye of ElectricRideReview.com was in Fort Collins and asked to spend some time with Ridekick International owners, Mark Wanger and Dee Wanger, and do a thorough Ridekick Review. “It’s actually one of the more affordable electric bike ‘solutions’ I’ve seen out there,” Court Rye – Writing electric bike reviews and conversion kits reviews for five years.
Did you know that the first bicycle-like device was constructed almost 200 years ago?! It was made entirely of wood and didn’t have pedals. Baron von Drais invented this “walking machine” that would help him travel around royal gardens faster. It had a frame that mounted with two in-line, same size wheels. The front wheel
Program Supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aims to Help Small Businesses Expand; Awards Up to $3 Million to Small Businesses Nationwide Ridekick International has submitted an application to the grant program Mission: Small BusinessSM sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial. The new grant program offers up to $3 million to small business owners nationwide. Chase and LivingSocial also obtained the
Have any of you commuters noticed the rising number of bike racks on public buses? Having racks on public buses allows for a complete commute – ride your bike to the bus stop and finish by bus. This is another way to make it easy for you to leave your car in the garage. According
Here at Ridekick, we have always thought of people being able to use a power trailer to tour. That idea has recently become a reality. Three people are currently ‘kicking across the country. Our first story comes from a couple in Wyoming who recently retired, sold their business, house, and all their belongings to take
An enthusiastic group of seven Ridekick International team members traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend Interbike, the national bike trade show. What’s incredible about this team is that everyone fluidly takes on the role of sales person during the show. The engineers, supply chain, customer support, marketing and sales people take a
It has been a few weeks since Interbike, and Ridekick is still reveling in the experience. From the Outdoor Demo to Interbike, the Ridekick team put in countless hours, had numerous positive experiences, and got to participate in some awesome events. Here are some highlights of our trip to Interbike in Las Vegas: On Monday
Electric bicycles rentals are becoming a thing of the present. Towns and universities across the country are seeing the potential e-bikes have as gas prices continue to rise. Because of this influx in cost by driving a gas-powered vehicle, innovative ways to get around are popping up. The University of Nevada, Reno has started renting
When my co-worker, Dee Wanger, and I went out to Portland, Oregon to exhibit the Ridekick power trailer at the Pedal Nation PDX Bike Show last April, we had the opportunity to get acquainted with a wonderful organization. The Community Cycling Center (CCC) is a non-profit association dedicated to helping “…broaden access to bicycling and its
They’ve taken it to the streets! In celebration of bringing the RidekickTM power trailer to the market, the Ridekick International team rode enmasse through the streets of downtown Fort Collins, Colorado. And not only did they ride, but they also delivered checks to local non-profit organizations. Through its Dollars for Demos Program, Ridekick International
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