Program closed

The Ku-ring-gai Family Bike Trial - a Bike North project sponsored by Transport Mutual Credit Union has closed for 2024

Who is it for?
Families who want to turn the school run into quality time, and leave the hassles of the car at home.

Not sure if eBikes are for you?

  • Lug+Carrie will deliver the bike to your home or your school and show you how to use it.
  • We’ll provide tips on how to ride safely with children. 
  • Lug+Carrie will be here to to support you during your trial. 

Returning to cycling?

  • We’re here to get you back on the bike, it’s what we do.
  • Our bikes are one-size-fits-all, safe, and stable thanks to the smaller wheels.
  • Fitness and hills aren’t an issue thanks to the electric motor.

Want to ride more?

  • You can ride with one or two kids (even a second adult!)
  • Ride to school, to work, the shops or to the football on the weekend on a single charge.
  • Modular and capable of carrying up to 200kg, our bikes can replace your car for more than just the school run.

How it works

Register Online

Fill out the form with some basic information about yourself.

Chat With Us

Bike North will contact you and see if you and your family are a good fit for the trial.

Get Your eBike!

Delivered to your home with a 45 min introduction to your Lug+Carrie and riding with kids.

Have Fun!

We’re here for you. Any issues with your bike and we will come to your place to get you rolling again. There’s even roadside assistance! It’s all part of the standard Lug+Carrie subscription.

Been thinking about ways to switch up your travel?
We have everything you need!

Kim enjoying commute to work on her Quick Haul ebike. As a Lug+Carrie subscriber she doesn't need to stress about parking or traffic.

The Quick Haul P9

Affordable, simple and powerful. Carry up to 1 child and their bags.

The Tern HSD s8i

Small and Nimble. Great for transporting up to one child, bags and shopping.

The Tern GSD ebike is a compact and versatile cargo bike designed to carry two passengers or children. The image shows the bike parked on a city street with a blurred cityscape in the background. The bike has a sturdy frame and a rear cargo rack, which is equipped with a comfortable and secure child seat. The child seat can be easily removed when not in use, and the cargo rack can accommodate other cargo, such as groceries or work equipment. The bike also features an electric motor and a battery, which provides assistance while riding, making it easier to navigate hills or long distances. The Tern GSD ebike is a perfect solution for families or commuters who need a compact and versatile bike that can carry multiple passengers or cargo. It is available at Lug+Carrie.

The Tern GSD s10

All the power you need. Carry up to 2 kids, their bags and your weekly groceries.

Proudly brought to you by

Our goal is to empower families to leave the car at home by providing no commitment flexible subscriptions, with reassuring ongoing support, to the best bikes in the world.

Bike North is a community group of more than 500 members in northern Sydney. We provide over 50 recreational bike rides per month and advocate for improved cycling conditions for all riders. Visit us at bikenorth.org.au

Transport Mutual Credit Union supports projects that make sustainable transport a reality.

FAQs

Need to know more?
Email us at info@lug-carrie.com and mention Bike North.

What is the trial?

The trial includes an eCargo bike of  your choice with any accessories for 8-weeks. The cost to you is 50% of the bike and accessories you choose.

Who is this trial for?

The offer is limited to 20 spots, for people in the for people in the Ku-ring-gai community

Are there any upfront costs?

There is $44 deposit to activate your subscription and book your delivery.  Your deposit will be refunded at the end of the 8 week trial. If you choose to continue your subscription as a full paying customer past 8 weeks then the deposit is subtracted from your first weekly charge.

What happens at the end of the 8 weeks?

You will be contacted in week 7 to see if you would like to keep your bike. If you do then your subscription will continue but at full price. This will be double the weekly charge you have been paying during the trial. 

If you would like to return your bike you will need to let us when we contact you in week 7.  If we can’t contact you or you don’t respond then you will be charged your full weekly subscription cost after 8 weeks. 

Book a test ride

Find out for yourself how much fun you can have on a Lug+Carrie.

Build your eBike

Use our eBike Builder to tailor a bike setup to your lifestyle.

Ask us anything!

Book a time to chat with us if you’ve got questions or want to sign up.