Gift ideas for a security-conscious cyclist
Updated: 18/12/19 The cycling revolution is happening. Probably at a slower pace than we’d like, but it’s happening. We all want to be part of it, but there is some malfeasance out there that want to…
Slack? Completed it. How Slack is central to how we work
Updated: 12/12/19 Slack has become central to our company culture here at Gophr. As it’s integral to our day-to-day communication, we thought we’d share some insight into how we use it. We’ll talk…
Thoughts on the gig-economy, and its consequences for the courier industry
Updated: 9/12/19 These blogs post were written by our Founder, Seb Robert, 3 years ago and were based on his thoughts on Uber’s 2016 tribunal ruling. Please keep an eye out for updated opinion pieces…
Parcel sizes; small and large parcel deliveries
Updated: 6/12/19 We get a lot of questions about what Gophr 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…
Cycle couriers tackling the sorry state of the London air crisis
Updated: 3/12/19 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…
Trying to fix a broken industry is hard; here’s what we’ve learned
Updated: 30/11/19 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…
The future of couriering
Updated: 27/11/19 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…
Interviews from the void: Saving South Bank Undercroft with Jasper Bainbridge
Updated: 25/11/19 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…
Interviews from the void: The Good Brownie Co.
Updated: 22/11/19 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…
Interviews from the void: Fullcity Cycles
Updated: 19/11/19 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…
