Back to School with a Cargo Bike
This Minneapolis mom rides daily with her kids — and now parks without worry, thanks to BikeFinder
Meet Kelly, a Minneapolis-based mom, cargo bike rider and a proud BikeFinder user. Her long tail bike is her school bus, grocery hauler, and main mode of transport. Most days, you’ll see her with her daughter or niece on the back, cruising through the ‘city of lakes’ with the wind in their hair and a smile on their faces.
But one worry lingered: “What if the bike’s not there when I come back?”
A beautiful bike, a real risk
Kelly bought her Blix long tail cargo bike while living in Germany, but after moving to Minneapolis this past July, she felt the reality of bike theft hit much closer to home.
“One of my friends here, Karen, had her brand-new e-bike stolen. Just… gone. And there was nothing she could do.”
It brought her back to college, when she had a bike stolen herself. Sure, it wasn’t an expensive one — but the feeling still stuck.
“I didn’t want to go through that again. Especially not with my expensive e-bike. I need it every day to bring the kids around.”
Why she chose BikeFinder
Kelly considered options like Apple AirTag but wanted something more secure.
“I wanted something way more advanced. Hidden. Something a thief wouldn’t spot or be able to shut off.”
That’s when she discovered BikeFinder: a tracker that fits inside the handlebar, works in remote areas and alerts you if someone dares to touch or move your bike.
“It was one of the first things I set up when we moved here. I love that it’s hidden in the handlebar. Super neat!” she commented in her Minnesota accent.
Peace of mind in one tap
At the heart of it, Kelly just loves riding and being a “Cargo bike Mom.” The kids love it too.
“My daughter actually asks if we can bike to school and the park.”
During drop-off, Kelly taps Security Mode in the app and goes about her day. That’s it.
Kelly says she has enough going on. Getting the kids out the door. Remembering snacks. Stopping to get groceries. This just takes one stressor off my plate.”
“I used to feel a bit panicky when I had to park my bike anywhere, I would try to avoid it actually. I literally never left my bike out of sight and never parked out of home!”
– Kelly, BikeFinder User
Now? Not so much. Kelly no longer second-guesses whether it’s safe to leave her cargo bike outside. With the tracker hidden in the handlebar and alerts in her pocket, she feels covered. If her bike is moved, she gets an audible alert. And with multi-signal technology (GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LPWAN), she can track it with impressive accuracy.
“Now, with BikeFinder, I’m excited to bring my bike everywhere! I can finally relax. Coffee. Errands. Dropping the kids off at school. It’s no stress.”
Bonus win: it works anywhere
Kelly picked up her BikeFinder in the U.S., but she still loves that the tracker works globally. When she travels with her bike again, it’s one less thing to worry about.
Your bike deserves backup
Kelly’s story reflects what we hear from families and everyday cyclists across Europe, the USA and beyond: a need for reliable, invisible, smart bike security. When your bike carries your kids, your groceries, your whole day, it deserves to be safe.
With multi-signal technology, BikeFinder lets you walk away from your parked bike without worry. It’s not just about security — it’s about freedom, confidence, and peace of mind.
Thank you Kelly for sharing your story with us!
Watch Kelly’s story in motion!
