Parcel sizes; small and large parcel deliveries
We get a lot of questions about what our courier’s vehicles can carry and what’s best for their job, so we’ve pulled this post together as a guide to help you book the right vehicle for the job.…
Cycle couriers tackling the sorry state of the London air crisis
We’re very proud to be working with two highly-innovative British Tech companies: CleanSpace and Inmarsat. Together, we're undertaking the largest air pollution research project in London. Gophr is…
Trying to fix a broken industry is hard; here’s what we’ve learned
A few years ago I had an idea that changed the game for the courier industry. At the time I never stopped to think how this thought would lead me to quit my job to go and work in an industry sector I…
The future of couriering
Clarence Takunda Chodofuka was the first courier that our Founder, Seb Robert, met in London after having the idea for Gophr. Soon after they were introduced, Clarence came to work for Gophr.…
Interviews from the void: Saving South Bank Undercroft with Jasper Bainbridge
September 2015; 12 months on from the success of the Long Live South Bank Campaign. Now that the Totally Thames festival is underway, we decided it was a good time to look into one of the most iconic…
Interviews from the void: The Good Brownie Co.
Everyone can appreciate the feeling when you get to eat something that’s really good. David, the co-founder of the Good Brownie company, has a distinct vision for how his brownies should be enjoyed…
Interviews from the void: Fullcity Cycles
This is the first post in a series of interviews with some of our clients and friends. We’re aiming to highlight the triumphs and struggles of running your own business. Where better to start than…
ALLEZ! Time Well Spent at The ECMC Milan
The European Cycle Messenger Championships (ECMC) is an annual competition for European bicycle messengers. This year, our Co-Founder, Seb Robert, immersed himself in the largest cycle messenger…
Bike manufacturing start ups that you need to know about
We thought we’d share a bit about our favourite bike manufacturing startups so you know where to head when you’re looking for your next set of wheels. If you’re not thinking of buying, at least you…
What I learned from going to the 23rd Cycle Messenger World Championships in Melbourne, Australia
Our Founder, Seb Robert, visited the other side of the world for the love of bikes. See what he got up to at the 23rd Cycle Messenger World Championships. Five days. Five days in which there was so…