BikePortland.org Loves the Mundo

The Mundo gets its first published review in Portland, courtesy of Jonathan Maus of BikePortland.org. Here’s a quick quote:

“With it’s tank-like construction and beefy, integrated cargo rack, it does seem like a human-powered pickup truck. I could envision a group of neighbors buying a Mundo and keeping it as a shared resource for use whenever hauling beckoned (whether it was a trip to pick up lumber or just a long grocery list).

The Mundo is not a city bike, nor is it a bike most people would want as a daily driver, but it excels at its intended purpose — utility. If you want a bike that rides well even while carrying massive loads, without putting a massive dent in your pocketbook, a Mundo might be right for you.”

Mundo loves Voodoo

Voodoo Doughnuts is celebrating their fifth anniversary and the opening of their second location, Voodoo Too (at 1501 NE Davis, just north of Sandy Blvd.), by hosting a parade this Friday night. Two of our favorite things (doughnuts and parades) in one event? We couldn’t resist. We’ll have the Mundo on-hand at the downtown Voodoo location at 7, cruising across the river to Voodoo Too. You can read more at BikePortland.org.

Voodoo Doughnuts Anniversary/Grand Opening Parade
Friday, May 30
Leaves at 7:00pm from downtown location (22 SW 3rd Ave)
Route will head across Burnside Bridge

Autos in Evolution

“Psychologists have shown that motorists continually perform a sub-conscious ‘threat assessment scan’ and prioritize their engagement strategy. Naturally, two-wheelers slip to the low end of perceived danger, and are thus often entirely overlooked. It isn’t fair, it isn’t right, but we have to account for it or suffer the consequences.” Read more.

Catch us at Ben & Jerry’s

It’s hard to resist Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and a good cause. Drop by the SE Hawthorn Ben & Jerry’s at 1 p.m. today, May 28, and see the Mundo up close! Stop by to meet Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield on the Scoop Shop Excursion, benefiting New Avenues for Youth PartnerShop, a social enterprise that helps homeless youth gain work experience. Learn more at BikePortland.org.

Driving takes a dramatic dive

On May 26, the US Department of Transportation announced that it had seen the sharpest monthly drop in driving since it began keeping records. In March, Americans drove 11 billion fewer miles than in March of 2007. Read more.

Velovision Accolades

“(The Mundo is) a benchmark product, especially for the heavy-duty end of the longtail market. Here you have a heavy-duty hauler, which really can carry loads and people in a way that was previously simply beyond a normal bike at all costing under £500 ($985). And that’s quite some achievement. ”

Velovision Magazine, 4/3/2008