They are fast becoming a regular at outdoor festivals and events both in the UK and the US so we are going to learn all about the different names we've come across that represent a pedal powered blender, the different varieties you will see at events and finally we'll take a look at what it can actually do and what it can help illustrate.
The machines we are looking at today are comprised of bicycle parts and blender components which have been fused together in a moment of sweet tenderness to produce (probably the most accurate name for our friend) a blender bike. Essentially it is a bike that also blends. Now the bike part (if it still has it's 2 wheels intact) can theoretically still be ridden along, while you also blend up some lovely fruit and juice in your blender attachment. This could be termed a smoothie bicycle as it still rides just like the incredible invention - the bicycle.
However most of the juice bikes (probably the least accurate name) you will have seen are stationary... meaning, less chance of spilling your hard earned beverage all over the garden path. It also means they are great at events - you don't need a big space to have one as an attraction on your stand, and people can gather round to watch their friends have a go without a full stretch, warm up and 3 months of running training in the bank. These stationary smoothie bikes typically come in two types; number one the normal bicycle on a bicycle stand, but with a blender shoehorned onto one of the wheels. Now this approach poses some problems - it doesn't look great... and stability along with riding position can be compromised. Number two and our preferred approach, is the custom made bike blender (slipped another one in there). These machines have been built with the end goal in mind, meaning that riding position, aesthetics, and blending efficiency have all been taken into careful consideration during construction. Of course there are better and worse quality of design and manufacture between these types of machines, so we recommend you go for the most pleasing to your eye and comfortable for your body.
So those are your main terms - Smoothie Bike, Blender Bike, Juice Bike, Smoothie Bicycle, Bike Blender. They can all be used to describe the same thing.
So now we know what they are and what they are called, what do we use them for?
The first use is clear... you blend smoothies on them! It's a lot of fun, you don't need electricity, you can galvanise people at events, they are a great visual attraction AND you get a fruity reward for your hard slog behind the handlebars. All of this is true, but there are also some great underlying messages being subliminally transmitted to the user. Firstly sustainability - no electricity used here and we are creating some seriously high rpms in that blender jug! A great way to communicate green energy, pedal power, what we can do ourselves without electricity. Secondly exercise, you are singing for your supper here, no pain no gain, you burn calories before you put some fresh ones in - exercise helps make you fitter, faster and more productive. Finally healthy eating - the double whammy, not only have you exercised but the blended drink you receive at the end is made from pure unprocessed fruit - no additives, no preservatives, just all the good natural stuff from mother nature.
This is why smoothie bikes are such good experiential tools for people in all walks of life and all ages. They are a light hearted way of illustrating some key ideas that benefit everybody, perfect for a big corporate wellbeing initiative just as well as a village school summer fete.
Visit http://www.lovesmoothiebike.co.uk/ for more information on smoothie bikes, pure fruit smoothies and other ways to add a healthy kick to events.
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