The challenges we have experienced whilst running Cargo Bike Movement are: ● A lack of secure, regular and adequate funding ● Limited reserves due to being a new charity ● A lack of policy/ legislation which support and encourage cargo bike initiatives ● A lack of confidence or knowledge in the general public about using cargo bikes ● Being under resourced and over stretched ● Being seen as a new mode of transport and so not fully understood/ some hesitancy to try cargo bikes ● The poor cycling infrastructure in the city, exacerbating a lack of confidence ● A limited access to cargo bikes in the community ● Adequate bike storage for people living in city centre ● Security and bike theft The opportunities we have benefitted from are: ● Strong sense of community within our supporters ● City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) Bike Hire funding ● Support within CEC members and officers ● Early adopters who are eager and supportive ● High conversion rate of people purchasing their own bike after a loan from us ● Success in communities establishing a shared ownership (Porty Community Energy and SW20) ● Quickly built up a large group of volunteers who deliver surplus food and support at events ● Close working relationships with CEC, Spokes and Energy Savings Trust on their various cargo bike grants/ loans 2.