Build your own bike trailer workshop

Anyone who knows Steve Muir knows of his passion for cycling and all things cycle-related. Steve is known for his DIY bike trailers and he constructs all manner of bike trailers to carry everything from shopping to five-metre-long kayaks behind his bike.

In conjunction with Biketober Christchurch every October, Steve organises a build your own bike trailer workshop. Constructed from pallets (the frame), old plastic recycling bins, 20 and 24 inch bike & wheelchair wheels, and locally-made aluminium tow-bars and componentry, the trailers are low cost and hugely popular.

Three to five hours later these testaments to upcycling were ready to hit the road with participants ready to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that come from regular cycling and to do some pedalling to reduce their carbon footprint. With transport accounting for 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions for the average New Zealand household, a reduction in the use of fossil-fuel powered cars – especially for short trips around town – is a practical step that many can make in their day-to-day lives.

A big thanks goes to Oxford Terrace Baptist Church for providing the venue.

Check out photos from the 2019 workshop here.

Check out photos from the 2018 workshop here.

Note: Wooden trailer kit-sets can be purchased from Steve Muir, and he also has a wide range of custom built aluminium trailers and cargo bikes available at: www.cycletrailers.co.nz

Steve Muir on a DIY bike trailer