On a bicycle made for two
Have you heard of a trailgator? Plunket in Nelson has just launched a scheme to hire out these ‘gadgets’ to encourage more family cycling. A trailgator connects a child’s bike to an adult’s bike, lifting the child’s front wheel off the ground, which means the steering – and most of the work – is done by the adult.
The project is a joint Nelson City Council, Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, Plunket initiative. Jan Fryer, Plunket’s Volunteer Services Leader, says more and more Nelson Families are choosing to bike for their everyday transport.
“Hiring out trailgators is a natural extension to our car seat hire scheme and links very well to Plunket looking at environmentally sustainable initiatives and encouraging physical activity for families,” she said. “With the fantastic cycleways that Nelson has, it is great to work collaboratively with other agencies to promote safe cycling.”
Marg Parfitt, Nelson City Council’s Active Transport and Road Safety Coordinator, said the scheme has been set up to make cycling more affordable for families. “The trailgator is perfect for kids who have grown too big for bike seats but do not yet have the skills to bike independently.”
For more information contact Plunket on 5483343 or visit the rental scheme offices at 9 Paru Paru Road, between 10am and 12 noon Monday to Friday.
..the latest must-have go-go gadget.... the 'Trailgator' in action
