Olympic champion, adventurer and columnist for the Telegraph James Cracknell bought a Christiania from us – and wrote about it in the Telegraph’s Motoring section. Back in 2010 Cracknell was struck by a lorry whilst cycling across the United States. He has told the tale a number of times and here again, this time explaining how, from the assault and through having his driving licence taken away, he arrived at the decision to go Christiania. Ironically, it’s the short journeys that cause the most [...]

Eighteen months ago Christiania bikes introduced the Bugatti Kaleche, a brilliant cover for the tricycle with a large front window and several rolling options. However some mothers, of more anxious disposition, felt that the cover lacked a rear window, through which they could check on the children inside. Lars Engstrom, Christiania founder and chief designer, disagreed. He said that children need their private space where they can play together and keep their little secrets. If they are uncomfortable, you would hear them. I tend to [...]

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