A Cargo Tandem at Work: Midwife Tanja and Her Pino E CARGO

On the Road with the Pino E CARGO – Midwife Tanja Travelling Between Families, Everyday Life and Responsibility

When Tanja sets off for her home visits, she is always well prepared – even though she never knows exactly what awaits her. As a self-employed midwife, she supports women during the first weeks after childbirth. A time when many things happen at once: physical changes, new routines and countless questions. Tanja is there in person – reliable, attentive and equipped with everything she needs.

“I always carry a lot with me,” she says. Her large postnatal care bag contains everything required for medical care. In addition, she has a second bag for her postnatal recovery courses, filled with materials, documents and training equipment. Both fit easily on her tandem, the Pino E CARGO from Hase Bikes.

Mobile in Everyday Life – with a Tandem and a System

On a typical working day, Tanja covers between 20 and 30 kilometres on her tandem bicycle. Her service area includes several towns and villages, with appointments spread throughout the day. The Pino E CARGO is her key working tool.

“I can ride right up to the front door,” she explains, describing one of its greatest advantages. Especially in residential areas with limited parking, the tandem saves a great deal of time and makes her daily routine much easier. It also allows spontaneous transport tasks to be integrated without any hassle – for example when families pass on baby items they no longer need. “Sometimes I’m a bit of a distribution centre as well,” she says.

Thoughtfully Designed Down to the Last Detail

What impresses Tanja most about the Pino E CARGO is its combination of cargo capacity, riding comfort and flexibility. One feature is particularly important to her: the bike can be transported on a rear-mounted car rack – a crucial advantage compared with many traditional cargo bikes with a fixed front box.

“That was a major selling point for me,” she explains. It means she can use the bike independently of her immediate working area and take it with her by car whenever necessary.

With more than 9,000 kilometres ridden, the reliability of the Hase Bikes tandem has proven itself in everyday use. The battery usually lasts for an entire working day and is charged overnight. Wear parts such as the chain and sprockets are naturally subjected to greater stress due to intensive use – something she knows well from daily practice.

How the Tandem Is Perceived in Public

The Pino E CARGO certainly attracts attention on the road. However, Tanja experiences only positive reactions: curious looks, questions and conversations. Many people are surprised by how much can be transported with a cargo bike and how versatile a tandem can be in everyday life.

Today, the Pino E CARGO is an integral part of Tanja’s professional life. It combines functionality with flexibility and helps her carry out her work efficiently while staying close to the people she supports.