Norwich’s growing cycling culture has taken another step forward as leading cycle courier company Outspoken Delivery has added a second tricycle to its fleet. The new cargo trike is the first from UK manufacturer Iceni Cycles, unlike previous trikes that were purchased from Europe.
Outspoken’s German-made trike is already a common sight around the centre of Norwich quietly delivering hundreds of parcels every week and helping to reduce the number of delivery vans. The second trike is set to add to the 6,000 miles alreadytraveled in 2016 and expand the areas of the city covered.
Cargo tricycles carry the weight of three people in goods ranging from printer paper to supplies for hair salons, motorcycle parts, window displays and everything else. The Iceni trike has a number of innovative features including T45 aircraft-grade steel for strength and lightness, vital for the hills in Norwich city centre.
Richard Jennings of Outspoken Delivery Norwich said:”Email has meant that there are fewer documents moving around the city, yet the number of parcels is growing. We are moving from two-wheeled bikes that can carry 60kg to three-wheeled trikes that are similar to a small van but unlike a van they are emission free.
“We work our trikes hard every day so it’s great to collaborate with a British manufacturer to produce a strong and reliable machine. Our couriers have really taken to the Iceni trike.”
“We saw a gap in the market for a nimble, lightweight tricycle that could be used by a family to carry children or by courier companies, ” added Iceni Cycle’s Clare Emery. “We’ve designed in an electric assist option for heavier loads and longer journeys. We’re excited to see one of our first trikes on the streets of Norwich.”