Bike Messengers Deliver a Message for the Planet

Bicycle couriers have been around in large cities for quite a while, racing through streets with their big courier bags to deliver items for businesses.

Here in our hometown of Missoula, Montana, we take advantage of a fantastic new company called exCARgo Missoula Bicycle Delivery. Not only do they transport items by basic messenger bag, they can carry up to 300 pounds on their bike trailers and cargo trike! Adventure Cycling hires them to carry printed materials to and from the copy center in town as well as other occasional delivery needs.

For companies interested in reducing their carbon footprint, bike couriers and messengers are excellent options for deliveries. No gas-powered vehicle required! Using bikes also negates the need for parking, ensuring quicker transport. Another plus? Their rates typically will not fluctuate with oil and gas costs, nor do they assess a fuel surcharge. Supporting bike courier companies is not only a great option for fast, cheap delivery of goods -- the planet benefits as well!

photos by Greg Siple

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GREENCYCLE is posted each Saturday by Kylie Paul, Adventure Cycling’s sales and shipping specialist. With a lifetime commitment to conservation, Kylie hopes to share the many ways that bicycling and Adventure Cycling are helping to improve our planet!