Transforming Bentonville: Gnargo Bike Co.'s Affordable, Upcycled Cargo Bikes
09/20/24 • 16 min
What happens when art, cycling, and sustainability intersect? Meet Elysia and Zach Springer, the dynamic duo behind Gnargo Bike Co., a Bentonville-based bike manufacturing company that's redefining the cargo bike industry.
Listen to how passionate artists and cycling advocates became successful startup founders. They share how their early encounters with cargo bikes in urban environments led them to tinker in their garage, crafting custom bikes from repurposed materials. Their journey from small-scale operations to a full-fledged manufacturing business, supported by local programs like the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program, and working with Pedal it Forward showcases the power of community and innovation.
Experience Bentonville's vibrant biking culture through Elysia and Zach’s eyes as they discuss the craftsmanship and community spirit that drive Gnargo Bike Co. And learn more at Gnargo Bike Co.
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What happens when art, cycling, and sustainability intersect? Meet Elysia and Zach Springer, the dynamic duo behind Gnargo Bike Co., a Bentonville-based bike manufacturing company that's redefining the cargo bike industry.
Listen to how passionate artists and cycling advocates became successful startup founders. They share how their early encounters with cargo bikes in urban environments led them to tinker in their garage, crafting custom bikes from repurposed materials. Their journey from small-scale operations to a full-fledged manufacturing business, supported by local programs like the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program, and working with Pedal it Forward showcases the power of community and innovation.
Experience Bentonville's vibrant biking culture through Elysia and Zach’s eyes as they discuss the craftsmanship and community spirit that drive Gnargo Bike Co. And learn more at Gnargo Bike Co.
A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.
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A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas - Transforming Bentonville: Gnargo Bike Co.'s Affordable, Upcycled Cargo Bikes
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All right , downtown Bentonville . We are near the square and we've got some special guests today for the new American Town podcast . This is presented by Visit Bentonville , and Visit Bentonville is on a mobility kick . So we've got a local company and we've got the owners of the company in-house . Elysia and
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