TrendCentral: They may not be world champions of soccer, but the Dutch are still an authority on bikes. Not only do they produce stylish bikes, but they continue to lead the world – in spirit, if not in the raw numbers of China – at using the bicycle as their primary mode of transport. Thus, we were delighted to learn about Rolling Orange, a new Brooklyn importer of Dutch city and cargo bikes, the latter of which can be used to haul anything from groceries to children. Past visits to Amsterdam have left us wondering why these bikes weren’t being used by urban families here, but based on recent sightings, it seems that they’re finally starting to catch on. Rolling Orange stocks 17 different bikes (from De Fietsfabriek, Dutch ID and Batavus), some of which can carry up to 300 pounds.
Still Pedalling [TrendCentral]