Essential Cycling Safety Tips
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Essential Cycling Safety Tips

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 07:36
Regardless of your experience and knowledge, cycling can be scary sometimes. The reality is that we should not take safety for granted. You’ll be carrying some of your most precious cargo – your kid, partner, or even your pet. Everybody has different experiences and uses for their bikes. While we...
Doghouse Mini FAQ
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Doghouse Mini FAQ

Wed, 10/29/2025 - 06:01
BASICSQ. What is the Doghouse Mini?A. The Doghouse Mini is a dog carrier made up of 3 different accessories that come together to form a nice protected shelter for a small or mid-sized dog. The 3 accessories are:Clubhouse MiniSoft Crate MiniDog Roof MiniAnd here's what the Doghouse...
Tern Cargo Guide
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Tern Cargo Guide

Fri, 09/12/2025 - 08:35
Our cargo bikes are designed to be useful, and to carry way more stuff than your regular city bike—so it's important to learn more about how much you can carry, and how to do it safely.How to Carry Cargo on a Tern Cargo BikeAlways follow these two principles when carrying cargo:Stay within the...
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11 Expert Tips for Biking in the Rain

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 07:31
Do you live somewhere where winter means lots and lots of rain?If so, you may be wondering how all that precipitation will affect your riding habits.Although rain can be intimidating for some, it doesn't have to stop you from riding. Armed with the right information, you can keep cycling right...
Pedaling for Pancakes: Growing up Cycling in the Netherlands
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Pedaling for Pancakes: Growing up Cycling in the Netherlands

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 03:24
To the outside world, the Netherlands is known for its cheese, windmills, and of course, cycling. However, unlike tourists, Dutch people don’t see it simply as a recreational activity. With solid bike lane infrastructure and compulsory road safety classes in elementary schools, cycling is...
How NOT to Carry Passengers
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How NOT to Carry Passengers

Mon, 11/04/2024 - 05:37
(Photo credits: @gideonheedephotography | Facebook; @gideonheede | Instagram) Tern cargo bikes make it possible for families to bike more and drive less. But it's important to always put safety first when deciding how you'll carry passengers on your bike. This article will list four methods...
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Introducing the Tern RidePocket

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 07:14
We designed the RidePocket because we love cycling in cities, but we hate sitting on our wallet and keys when we ride. Saddle bags are great, but they leave all your essentials out of reach. The RidePocket sits right there on your handlepost. Your wallet, cellphone and keys are intuitively...
Tern Passenger Anleitung
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Tern Passenger Guide

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 00:43
If you're planning to use your Tern cargo bike to carry a kid or even an adult passenger, please take a moment to learn more about how you can do this safely.How to Carry Passengers on a Tern Cargo BikeCarrying passengers is easier than most people think. Just follow these two principles:Stay...
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How to Carry Cargo on the Short Haul

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 01:57
Thanks to its extra-strong, extra-long rear rack and front Combo Mount, the Short Haul can carry way more cargo than a typical city bike.This article will explain how much you can carry, provide cargo loading tips, and introduce the Short Haul’s cargo accessory lineup.ContentsWhat is the Short Haul...
Riding a Short Haul with a Front-Mounted Child Seat
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Riding a Short Haul with a Front-Mounted Child Seat

Mon, 05/26/2025 - 04:21
One special passenger-carrying feature of the Short Haul is that it can support a front-mounted child seat. Tern bikes with a Physis Handlepost or Speedlifter stem cannot support a front-mounted child seat.Of course, when riding with one child it is always preferable to have the child seat...
Luggage Truss Bike Bag Mount Tern Bicycles
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Luggage Truss Gen 2

Almost every Tern bike is built with a hidden Easter-egg. Pop off the head-badge (gently!) to find two screw holes. Attach a Luggage Truss, and mount cargo conveniently on the front of your frame. With your cargo mounted on the frame instead of the fork, steering is nimble and responsive. By...
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Should You Get a Cargo Bike?

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 01:22
Bicycles are a great way to get around—they’re a sustainable method of transportation that can save you money and allow you to zip past traffic with ease. But what if you need to carry more than just yourself? Maybe it’s a week’s worth of groceries, a couple of kids, or even tools for work. That’s...