BurnWorks on the Playa

Ah, I love the smell of Playa Dust in the Morning. It smells like, Victory.

Two of BurnWorks' creations made it to Burning Man this year. First, a bicycle chariot that was used to haul around a portable flame cannon and second, a cargo bike based on the Dutch "Longjohn" or BakFiets.

Whiskey Drew spent many long nights making the bike to the right (pictured here with Dr. John next to the Purple Palace). The bike allowed the Doctor to haul around friends in search of art and maybe an all night rave or two... not too hard of a feat at Burning Man.

Here are some more pics:

Henry WorkCycles

Great interview with Henry Cutler of Henry WorkCycles. Why would an American with a cushy corporate design job quit and start making cargo bikes in the bike capital of the world? Read about it [here] and [here]

"The primary goal of WorkCycles was thus to demonstrate that there really was a market for modern workbikes, simple commuting bikes and special bicycles to carry children, and to raise awareness of just how great they are in use."

Bike Trailers

Here at the BurnWorks, we like making utility based bicycle transport. Side cars, BoulderFiets, etc. You might see some of our creations hitting the streets in the coming months. In the meantime, check out this site for some inspiration for you next project. [Link]

Side Car Bike and other curiosities

We're busy at the BurnWorks these days. B-Rad is working on an English cruiser restoration, Whisky Claus is taking on an ambitious project and designing a Longjohn. I won't tell you what it is, but you may see it soon.

My current project is a side car bike. The side car has been attached, but the framing is not quite done. Eventually there will be a built in seat that can be flipped up so there will be room for groceries, dogs and maybe a case of beer or two. It might not be ready for this week's cruiser ride, but we will see.