Apart from the obvious health benefits, the humble bike – along with the ever-increasing add-ons now available – has become the vehicle of choice for many commuters and travellers. For The Cycling Gardeners it is more than that!

As the cost of fuel yo-yos from week to week and environmental reports continue to confirm that humans are leaving a bigger and more damaging footprint on the earth than perhaps they should, many small businesses are reaping the benefits of using alternative ways of operating. As just one example, The Cycling Gardeners have established strong business models that operate within well-defined ethical guidelines. With fuel and oil-dependency in mind, they run their small businesses using the very-renewable pedal power! As most people these days will be well aware, there are a huge number of trailers available for push-bikes – from the brightly coloured kiddy-carriers that weave in and out of slowed-down morning traffic, to the more rugged outdoor types, that provide ample space for weekends away in the hills. The Cycling Gardeners have adapted their trailers to serve as tool-transporting, compost-carrying vehicles that put strain on the calves and hamstrings, and not the local environment.

But why is this important?

As science, politics and popular opinion all move closer to the collective realisation and acceptance of the very big environmental questions facing us all, we need to find the alternatives; to do the same things, to do new things – but in different ways.

Why not look into ways of ditching your business car, for a business bike? Start a new revolution!

You can find Norwich’s Cycling Gardener on film and a link here for Brighton‘s. More ideas for trailers can be found at Carry Freedom