Veloconcerts: The all-singing and dancing cargo bike

As cargo bikes find their place in cities seeking to reduce dependence on cars and lorries, they're being used in ever more creative ways.

VeloConcerts is a cargo bike-based mobile stage which can unfold in minutes.

We assemble and manufacture the VeloStages at our workshop in Vienna together with Jakob Illera from INSEQ Design. The material we use for our stages is typically used in the aviation industry, thanks to its lightweight properties. Wherever possible, we use regional, responsibly sourced materials, and we try to make everything as sustainable as possible. Our products are modular, meaning that every part of the VeloStage can be repaired or replaced and recycled. You can also choose the design and colour of the stage, brand the bike panels, and customise the sound setup to suit your needs.

There's nothing new about using cargo bikes in unusual ways. In fact, we're old hands at it ourselves. Our own projects have ranged from the frivolous - at very short notice we turned our office cargo bike into a 'cyclo sprayer' for the hottest day of the year - to the relatively complex pedal-powered parklet we designed.

Our pedal-powered parklet is towed into place using an electric cargo trike and once installed, provides visitors with a place to sit, free WiFi and birdsong played through a small wooden bird box.

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Cargo bike insurance

Our passion for designing and building cargo bikes is just one of the reason you can trust us to protect your own cycle.

Insure your cargo bike with us and top of a list of great benefits, you'll get the peace of mind offered by our Cycle Rescue - the first breakdown cover policy for bicycles and one that covers cargo bikes recumbents and tandems.

If you suffer a breakdown (including punctures) while out cycling, or are unable to continue due to an injury, our 24-hour Cycle Rescue team is on hand to arrange transport for you and your cycle to a safe location.

Every insurance policy includes the following as standard:

• Theft, accidental damage & vandalism
• Cycle Rescue
• No devaluation of your bike over time
• £2m third party PLUS £20,000 personal accident cover
• Shed and garage storage
• Low standard excess of 5% (£50 minimum)

Read a full list of everything we include.

The ethical choice

The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK's most ethical provider.

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