The first part of the SPIN Project is these amazing XYZ e-cargo Trikes, Frank and Shelley. Cars accounted for 78% of miles travelled in the UK in 2022, but do we really need to hop in the car for short journeys? Rather than replacing vehicle travel, cargo trikes offer an alternative for some journeys that is environmentally friendly, low-cost and also a heap of fun! Anyone can ride one and use it to transport far more gear than can be carried on your back or on a rack — maybe the weekly food shop, deliveries, picnic gear or SUPs and wetsuits? We provide the trike, and you provide the imagination.

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• The trikes are based at the BackcountryScot shop in Dalfaber, and are provided with fully-charged batteries. Multi-day hires are possible, on the understanding that the trike will be stored securely overnight (for multi-day hires a lock and charger are also provided).

• There is an initial cost of £10 to sign up to the community share scheme. Members can help shape the the scheme, as we hope to provide more bikes/trikes, add-ons and options in the future.

• After joining, it costs just £5 per day to hire a trike, with multi-day hires possible. The first hire will include an induction to make sure you’re safe and comfortable with how things work.

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To get more information or to reserve a trike, please get in touch with spin@backcountry.scot, or call the Backcountry shop on 01479 811829.