BICLOU, EPISODE 2 - Frédéric Agid is a pioneer. For ten years, this divorced father has transported his two children in an electric cargo bike. A way to spend time with them and enjoy the city, without worrying about public transport problems.
In its underground parking lot you will not find any car, just this big practical bike. Le Francilien does everything by the force of its pedals and forgot the price of a full tank of gas.
If this forty-something converted to the cargo bike only five years ago, it is because the emergence of the cargo bike in France is quite recent. In the Netherlands, this robust bicycle has been popular for several decades now.
Sarah Goedegebuure, mother of four, imported this means of transport from her native country into her commune of Oise. A few years ago, the little family was still very noticed at the end of classes, before being emulated around them.
VIDEO. Cargo bike, the new car?
A machine that costs up to 6000 euros
New, these family cars are priced at just under € 1,000 for entry-level non-electric models. In the electric version, count around € 2,500 for the most accessible bikes. Cycles with more efficient electric assistance are negotiated between € 3,000 and € 4,500, when the most high-end cargo ships happily exceed € 6,000.
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After purchase, also include maintenance and repair costs. But Ile-de-France residents who decide to acquire a cargo bike can benefit from aid from the region of € 500. What reduce a slightly salty bill.
Biclou, the series
- Watch episode 1 of our series: “At night, they go biking in Paris”
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