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Drew Nelson

@drewmnelson.bsky.social

Tufts Bikes head mechanic. E-Bike Lending Library South End branch. Cambridge Bike Safety member. Boston safe streets advocate. Volunteer mechanic for Cambridge Bike Give Back. BUCK enthusiast

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Latest posts by drewmnelson.bsky.social on Bluesky

I said the exact same thing, then I bought one! I’ve ridden bikes for almost 11 years and I’ve never had more fun. However, I don’t recommend the Carrie. It’s not small enough to be compact and not big enough to be truly capable of hauling large loads

10.02.2026 12:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Councilor Flynn has called for the purchase of snow melters. Please don’t waste money on these. What we really need is equipment and part time contractors to clear curb ramps and sidewalks.

I should be working part time clearing ramps, not being paid by wealthy people to clear their cars.

03.02.2026 00:13 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Oh, no biggy. You just wedge the saddle against your hip, give it a lil lift, and pivot around the front wheel.

02.02.2026 10:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A blue Bullitt cargo bike on a metro

A blue Bullitt cargo bike on a metro

Multi modal transit
#Bullitt #CargoBike #MBTA #OrangeLine

01.02.2026 23:42 — 👍 48    🔁 3    💬 3    📌 0
Two men taking a selfie

Two men taking a selfie

Out biking today and got to meet Train Daddy

24.01.2026 05:48 — 👍 10    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

I don’t really feel the need to do that. I have Bluetooth trackers hidden really well on the bike, a strong lock, and insurance. I wheel my cart to to it like everybody else AND put my cart back

22.01.2026 13:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A cargo bike in front of a large Costco sign

A cargo bike in front of a large Costco sign

The best tool for the job

#costco #cargobike #EverettMA

22.01.2026 02:51 — 👍 43    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0
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I rode the Black Iron Horse cargo bike (trike) when I was in Zurich. WHY AREN’T THESE AVAILABLE IN THE US?! The ride is so smooth and you can whip this thing at speed.

08.01.2026 12:41 — 👍 13    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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😬

25.12.2025 00:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@ridebluebikes.bsky.social Serious question. When are you going to change the way e-bike rides are priced? Right now you are giving people an incentive to ride unnecessarily fast to avoid extra costs. By implementing a per mile or hybrid model of pricing, I imagine this would change behavior. ✌️

23.12.2025 00:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A couple years ago my dad bought an “environmentally friendly” Ford F-150 Lightning. We’re working on a cargo bike recovery now

22.12.2025 04:38 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Bakfietsen

21.12.2025 14:12 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This one doesn’t seem to be nearly as bad as yours, but it’s still disappointing

19.12.2025 15:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

@americanfietser.bsky.social I sure wish I found your Youtube video on the Gen2 vs Gen3 duostand before spending $65 on eBay ☹️

19.12.2025 15:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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I NEED MY CAR IN THE CITY! Really? Is that why most of you haven’t moved them in three days after a light dusting?

What’s really sad is the only vehicles with tickets are the contractors trucks actually being used.

16.02.2025 04:43 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Honestly, I don’t really use the face shield except when it is snowing/raining. The important thing is having integrated ear muffs like on a ski helmet.

19.12.2025 03:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A blue Tern HSD cargo bike in front of a holiday tree

A blue Tern HSD cargo bike in front of a holiday tree

This is your sign to steal your parents’ credit card and buy them a used cargo bike for the holidays. Accessories are on their way too

19.12.2025 03:45 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bike/travel recommendations for a one day layover in Zurich… GO!!!

21.11.2025 02:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I got you fam

01.11.2025 15:24 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Bulldoze Storrow

21.10.2025 00:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Capturing families is a crucial part of a biking society. CPP is leading the charge in the Boston area. Every dollar we raise goes towards getting more butts on bikes, especially cargo bikes!

02.10.2025 03:48 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Yesterday Cambridge was bursting from the seams with cargo bike joy!

22.09.2025 13:15 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Black bicycle saddle

Black bicycle saddle

@ridebluebikes.bsky.social when are you going to convert all your saddles to these? Guys, gals, nonbinary pals, and everybody in between prefer these

04.09.2025 23:50 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ride over some push pins. Then she’ll have no choice for a few says 😉

04.09.2025 13:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I’ll save my hard earned cash by not spending five figures a year on a rapidly depreciating car. The key to wealth is not throwing your money down the toilet 😉

10.08.2025 15:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I bought another bike today. Oops

n+1

10.08.2025 01:39 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The cargo bike revolution is here

10.08.2025 00:13 — 👍 15    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
A Black Larry vs Harry Bullitt cargo bikes parked in front of a large crowd of people at Boston’s Hatch on the Esplanade.

A Black Larry vs Harry Bullitt cargo bikes parked in front of a large crowd of people at Boston’s Hatch on the Esplanade.

Boston 💜

24.07.2025 01:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The 14th Street Busway has been a smashing success: faster commutes, fewer crashes, calmer streets.

So why is Eric Adams blocking a similar plan for 34th Street?

11.07.2025 18:30 — 👍 9003    🔁 1550    💬 155    📌 428
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Do you ride a cargo bike in the Boston area? Chances are Drew has already stopped you at an intersection to give you our business card 🤭

30.06.2025 00:16 — 👍 7    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

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