Our Story: Pedaling Eugene and Springfield Forward Since 1992
Pedalers Express has provided affordable bicycle courier and delivery services throughout Eugene and Springfield since 1992. For more than 30 years, we have shown that dependable local delivery does not require gasoline, oversized vehicles, or unnecessary expense. We move documents, publications, food products, business supplies, and heavy cargo using locally designed cycles powered by people and electric assistance. Every delivery reflects the idea that inspired our company from the beginning: transportation can be practical, affordable, enjoyable, and healthier for both our community and the environment.
It Started With a Better Way to Move
Our story begins with Jan VanderTuin, the former director of the Center for Appropriate Transport and the creative force behind Human Powered Machines. Jan believed communities needed realistic alternatives to automobile-based transportation, especially for trips and deliveries that did not require a car or truck. He understood that changing transportation meant building solutions people could actually depend on.
That vision became Pedalers Express in 1992. Rather than treating bicycle delivery as a novelty, we developed it into a reliable working service for businesses, government offices, publishers, restaurants, households, and community organizations. What started as an alternative transportation idea became a long-standing local delivery network built around practical routes, capable riders, and purpose-built equipment.
Why We Choose Human-Powered Delivery
Delivering by cycle is healthier for the environment, healthier for our bodies, and often more affordable for our customers. Our vehicles do not depend on gasoline, which allows us to complete everyday deliveries without producing the fossil fuel emissions associated with conventional vans and trucks. Each trip offers a simple way to move goods while reducing unnecessary environmental impact.
Human-powered transportation also makes sense on busy local streets. Our riders can move efficiently through traffic, reach destinations that may be inconvenient for larger vehicles, and handle smaller packages without wasting fuel or cargo space. We are not trying to imitate a traditional delivery fleet. We have built a more flexible service around the strengths of cycles.
Locally Designed Cycles Built for Real Work
Every cycle in our fleet was designed and developed locally, reflecting decades of experience with practical human-powered transportation. These are working vehicles created to carry real loads in changing weather and everyday traffic. Their secure cargo areas help protect deliveries from theft, rain, road debris, and other conditions that can affect packages during transportation.
Our container bikes can carry loads weighing up to 200 pounds inside dry, secure enclosures. For larger shipments, our heavy-duty electric-assisted tricycles can transport loads weighing up to 1,000 pounds in an enclosed cargo environment. That capacity allows us to handle deliveries many people would never expect to see traveling safely and efficiently by cycle.
Serving Local Businesses Since 1992
Businesses make up the largest portion of the customers we serve. We work with restaurants, bakeries, wholesalers, attorneys, accountants, publishers, printers, retailers, and other organizations that need dependable transportation between local destinations. We also provide several delivery services for the City of Eugene, giving public offices a practical alternative for moving documents and materials.
Because no two businesses operate in exactly the same way, we provide a wide variety of delivery options rather than forcing every customer into one standard service. Some clients need a single same-day delivery, while others need recurring routes throughout the week. We learn how each organization works and create a delivery approach that supports its schedule.
Scheduled Office Deliveries That Simplify the Workday
Routine errands can quietly consume hours of staff time, especially when employees must leave the office, find parking, wait in line, and return. We handle scheduled post office pick-ups and drop-offs, document and packet delivery, bank deposits, courthouse filings, and other recurring administrative errands. Our goal is to keep your team focused on higher-value work.
Scheduled service can be arranged around the rhythm of your business. Whether you need a daily route, several weekly stops, or dependable transportation between offices, we can build a practical schedule. Consistent riders and familiar routes help us provide the responsive, personal service businesses expect from an experienced local bicycle courier.
Cargo Service Without the Gasoline
Weight is not automatically a problem when you choose Pedalers Express. Our enclosed container bikes are ideal for moderate cargo, while our electric-assist tricycles make it possible to move substantially larger loads. We evaluate the shipment, select the right vehicle, secure the cargo, and transport it using equipment designed specifically for efficient local delivery.
For years, our tricycles have delivered Hummingbird Wholesale products to natural food stores, restaurants, and other destinations. That work demonstrates how cycle-based cargo transportation can support ongoing commercial distribution, not just envelopes and small parcels. When the right equipment meets experienced route planning, even substantial deliveries can move without a gasoline-powered truck.
Publication and Poster Distribution
We help publishers place their work directly into the hands of local readers. Our team currently distributes publications including Eugene Weekly, MoM Magazine, Oregon Family, and others across established community drop-sites. We can restock an existing list of locations or create a customized distribution plan based on our experience and local network.
Poster distribution is another natural fit for our service. We travel throughout the area regularly, which allows us to place promotional materials at suitable businesses and community locations efficiently. Instead of assigning staff members to spend hours driving from one stop to another, organizations can rely on a team that already understands local distribution routes.
Advertising That Travels Through the Community
Our distinctive electric-assist cargo tricycles attract attention wherever they go. Advertising space on the sides of these vehicles gives local organizations an opportunity to place their message on a moving platform that travels through neighborhoods, commercial areas, and busy streets. The unusual design naturally encourages people to look, notice, and remember what they see.
This advertising option also connects a brand with a visible form of environmentally responsible transportation. Businesses can reach people along active delivery routes while supporting a local service that reduces dependence on gasoline. It is practical exposure tied to a vehicle that is already working in the community every day.
Same-Day Delivery With Local Flexibility
We provide fast, guaranteed same-day delivery for customers who need items moved promptly across the Eugene-Springfield area. Our cycles are especially useful for time-sensitive documents, restaurant products, office materials, publications, and packages that do not need a conventional vehicle. Their maneuverability can help us move efficiently where larger, heavier vehicles encounter delays.
Households may also request delivery service. Whether the item is going to a residence, office, store, courthouse, restaurant, or distribution point, we consider the size, weight, destination, and timing before assigning the appropriate cycle. Our guiding principle remains straightforward: if it fits safely within our equipment, we will deliver it.
A Local Business That Stands With Its Community
We are proud to be a locally rooted company using vehicles that were designed and developed here. Our service connects local businesses, public offices, publishers, food producers, organizations, and residents without relying on distant logistics systems. The money our customers spend supports local riders, local transportation knowledge, and equipment created for the community we serve.
Our work also makes environmental responsibility tangible. Sustainability can sometimes feel abstract, but a fossil fuel-free delivery is a visible, measurable action. One package may seem small, yet thousands of deliveries over more than three decades tell a larger story about what becomes possible when a community chooses a healthier transportation solution.
What Keeps Us Pedaling
We enjoy the work, and that matters. Riding keeps us connected to the streets, seasons, neighborhoods, businesses, and people that shape our service area. It also keeps us focused on the practical details that build trust, including arriving on time, protecting cargo, communicating clearly, and finding solutions when a delivery presents an unusual challenge.
Our motivation has remained remarkably consistent since 1992. We want to provide a dependable delivery service that improves daily operations for our customers while supporting healthier transportation. Pedalers Express exists because useful work and environmental responsibility do not have to compete. With the right people and equipment, they can strengthen one another.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide outdoor storage for RVs, boats, trailers, cars, work vehicles, and other large vehicles. Space availability and vehicle size may affect which options are suitable, so contact us with your measurements.
Yes. We offer covered carport spaces as well as open outdoor parking. Covered spaces provide added overhead protection, while open spaces offer a more budget-friendly storage option.
Pricing depends on the type of space, vehicle size, current availability, and rental terms. We strive to keep our rates competitive and explain the available options clearly.
Provide your information, choose an available space, select a payment option, and complete the rental process. Our team can answer questions and help you identify the most appropriate space.
Long-term storage options may be available depending on current space and rental terms. Contact our team to discuss how long you expect to store your vehicle.
Yes. We work with local businesses that need storage for work vehicles, commercial trailers, equipment trailers, and other approved vehicles based on availability.
Contact us with the type and approximate size of your vehicle. We will explain the available covered and open options and help you choose a practical fit.
Outdoor storage can free up driveway space, help with neighborhood restrictions, and provide a dedicated location for vehicles that are not used every day.
We serve customers from Colona, the Quad Cities, Henry County, Rock Island County, and surrounding communities looking for affordable vehicle storage.
We respond promptly, listen carefully, and work directly with customers to find a reasonable solution. Our goal is to keep communication clear and the storage experience positive.
Let Us Put Your Next Delivery in Motion
Every delivery is an opportunity to make local transportation a little healthier, more practical, and less dependent on fossil fuels. Pedalers Express has spent more than 30 years proving that human-powered service can be dependable, affordable, and capable of carrying far more than people expect. Whether you need a document delivered today, a recurring business route, publication distribution, or cargo transportation, we are ready to help. Call us at 541-344-3923 or email [email protected] to discuss what you need moved. If it fits, we will deliver it.