Bicycle Trailers by Tony Hoar: Is trailering for you? Bicycle trailers of all kinds: grocery-getters, cargo trailers, kayak trailers, dog trailers and innovative vehicles for the disabled.

Tony Hoar, at right, with a group of medical doctors and nurses from Victoria, BC who use his trailers in their "Cool-Aid" outreach program:

Tony Hoar with his KD model "grocery getter" trailer being stowed in its own basket. Behind is a lightweight two-large-bin cargo trailer from Tony's Trailers, capable of hauling over 150 pounds.(Photo courtesy of the Duncan News Leader.)

It’s obvious to all that trailering adds a practical dimension to bicycling, but what isn’t so obvious is that trailering can be a lot of fun!

A compact, stable trailer can turn your ho-hum shopping trips into fitness-enhancing rides. And you’ll get plenty of compliments about your caring for the planet.
A larger, cargo-type bicycle trailer enables you to move goods within tight city confines at a fraction the cost of motorized transport. And once again, your company will benefit from the excellent public relations.
If you’re a touring cyclist, a stable two-wheeled trailer has you covered, whatever your terrain. For off-road touring, it will let you tackle challenging trails with reduced chance of tip-over. For highway touring, trans-continental expeditions with all the gear you require are a far more enjoyable proposition with a trailer than with an overloaded touring bike.
If you have a disabled friend or family member, a trailer or wheelchair by Tony will provide them with open-air mobility and a tremendous sense of freedom.
And here’s something you probably didn’t know: If you have a large working-breed dog, your friend will probably take to pulling a specialized dog trailer right away, and love every minute of it. Most working dogs have pulling in their genes.

As the cowboys know, a horse can pull a lot longer than it can carry. So can you. By moving weight from racks and panniers to a stable two-wheeled trailer, you lower your center of gravity and regain your lightweight bike’s innate stability and responsiveness. Another benefit over racks and panniers: Your load doesn’t bounce and shift. The lettuce will still look like lettuce when you get home. Same with the bananas!

A stable trailer keeps carrying weight under control. The riding experience changes, but after a little familiarization, it really does become fun.

By extending the range and uses of your bicycles, a trailer gives you more chances to ride, and fewer boring trips in your car. Because of their simplicity of construction compared with bicycles, trailers are a fantastic bargain. You get great "bang for the buck" for all the enjoyment and utility you receive.

Whatever your trailering needs, Tony’s Trailers has a model for you. You can choose from our economical stock models, or have a trailer custom-built to your exact specifications. In either case, you’ll enjoy the benefits of superior engineering, patent-pending designs, and years of development.

If this site does not provide the answers to all your questions, just contact Tony Hoar directly .