Startup eco-couriers “Cycle 4 U” has only recently launched but is already attracting business from a number of well known Birmingham companies.
Using a fleet of customised trailers towed by bicycles, Cycle 4 U are able to carry "loads more" than a regular push-bike whilst being a pollution-free alternative to traditional van freight delivery.
Using a fleet of customised trailers towed by bicycles, Cycle 4 U are able to carry "loads more" than a regular push-bike whilst being a pollution-free alternative to traditional van freight delivery.
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Cycle 4 U's Pedal Power used to deliver Packages and Parcels in Birmingham
"There has been massive enthusiasm around the project, with bicycles being a green and fast way to transport goods around the city" said Steve Young, Operations Supervisor. "With many companies feeling the squeeze of the recession, Cycle 4 U can reduce courier costs whilst not being subject to parking restrictions, congestion, or future rises in fuel prices"
Their ability to transport up to 35 kg's (approx 3 crisp boxes) in a sustainable fashion will provide major environmental benefits in terms of air quality, carbon output, and pedestrian safety in the Birmingham area.
Cycle 4 U undertakes both ad-hoc collections and also daily / weekly planned pickups to a multitude of clients throughout Birmingham.
With dedicated freight bike services already operating in London, Manchester and Cardiff, it's now time for Birmingham to join the eco-velorution!
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Cycle 4 U specialise in small freight (package and parcel) delivery, however also deliver keys, tickets, and letters around the UK's second city.
Cycle 4 U covers an area of four and a half mile radius from central Birmingham.
The startup eco-company has only recently launched but is already attracting business from a number of well known Birmingham companies.
With dedicated freight bike services already operating in London, Manchester and Cardiff, it's now time for Birmingham to join the eco-velorution!
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"Up to 24,000 people die prematurely in the UK every year as a result of air pollution, much of it pumped out by road traffic in our towns and cities",
"Road transport pumps out more than a fifth of UK emissions of carbon dioxide, the main gas causing climate change"
The energy efficiency of cycling is estimated to be the equivalent of a car doing 1600 miles on a gallon of petrol
In the UK, an average car produces approximately 3.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, cycling contributes zero to green house gas emissions.
Bicycle construction uses less than 2 % of materials found in a small car
Source - Birmingham Friends of the Earth
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Press releases along with various high-quality images can be found at
http://www.cycle4u.co.uk/press
More general information is available on the public Cycle 4 U website, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cycle 4 U on 0800 321 34 31 or myself direct on 07961 659 273.
Steve Young,
Operations Supervisor, Cycle4U
0800 321 34 31
www.cycle4u.co.uk
Cycle 4 U
Friends of the Earth Warehouse
54-57 Allison Street
Birmingham
B5 5TH
15/04/2009
---- BEGINS ----
Cycle 4 U's Pedal Power used to deliver Packages and Parcels in Birmingham
"There has been massive enthusiasm around the project, with bicycles being a green and fast way to transport goods around the city" said Steve Young, Operations Supervisor. "With many companies feeling the squeeze of the recession, Cycle 4 U can reduce courier costs whilst not being subject to parking restrictions, congestion, or future rises in fuel prices"
Their ability to transport up to 35 kg's (approx 3 crisp boxes) in a sustainable fashion will provide major environmental benefits in terms of air quality, carbon output, and pedestrian safety in the Birmingham area.
Cycle 4 U undertakes both ad-hoc collections and also daily / weekly planned pickups to a multitude of clients throughout Birmingham.
With dedicated freight bike services already operating in London, Manchester and Cardiff, it's now time for Birmingham to join the eco-velorution!
---- ENDS ----
---- NOTES FOR EDITORS ----
Cycle 4 U specialise in small freight (package and parcel) delivery, however also deliver keys, tickets, and letters around the UK's second city.
Cycle 4 U covers an area of four and a half mile radius from central Birmingham.
The startup eco-company has only recently launched but is already attracting business from a number of well known Birmingham companies.
With dedicated freight bike services already operating in London, Manchester and Cardiff, it's now time for Birmingham to join the eco-velorution!
---- RANDOM INFO ----
"Up to 24,000 people die prematurely in the UK every year as a result of air pollution, much of it pumped out by road traffic in our towns and cities",
"Road transport pumps out more than a fifth of UK emissions of carbon dioxide, the main gas causing climate change"
The energy efficiency of cycling is estimated to be the equivalent of a car doing 1600 miles on a gallon of petrol
In the UK, an average car produces approximately 3.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, cycling contributes zero to green house gas emissions.
Bicycle construction uses less than 2 % of materials found in a small car
Source - Birmingham Friends of the Earth
---- CONTACT ----
Press releases along with various high-quality images can be found at
http://www.cycle4u.co.uk/press More general information is available on the public Cycle 4 U website, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cycle 4 U on 0800 321 34 31 or myself direct on 07961 659 273.
Steve Young,
Operations Supervisor, Cycle4U
0800 321 34 31
www.cycle4u.co.uk
Cycle 4 U
Friends of the Earth Warehouse
54-57 Allison Street
Birmingham
B5 5TH
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