Motherload

Post-film Q&A session led by Lewes' own champion of electric cargo bikes, Matthew Bird (Get Bikery) along members of Cycle Lewes, Lewes Climate Hub and other users of these fun and super-capable two-wheeled machines

Award-winning documentary that uses the cargo bike as the vehicle for exploring parenthood in this digital age of climate change. The film captures a new mother's quest to understand the increasing isolation and disconnection of modern life, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote.

Filmmaker Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Motherhood was challenging, but to Liz hauling babies via car felt stifling. She Googled 'family bike' and uncovered a global movement of people replacing cars with cargo bikes: long-frame bicycles designed for carrying heavy loads. Liz set out to learn more, and Motherload was born.

About Get Bikery:

Get Bikery is a community interest company with a mission to make zero carbon transport accessible, joyful and practical for families, businesses and visitors in Lewes and Newhaven through the use of electric cargo bikes. Bikes are available for hire, sale, local deliveries and community use at low cost. Whether on the school run or an adventure to the Downs or Coast, e-cargo bikes are fun!

About Cycle Lewes:

Formed in 1998, Cycle Lewes is a membership organisation representing cyclists and cycling interests in the Lewes district. It is an independent non-political community group funded by membership subscriptions and donations. They regularly consult with our members on issues such as planning applications and new transport proposals & policies. Our views represent the majority of cyclists in Lewes & the surrounding villages.