The bicycle with its own bath

It’s the perfect fusion of the bicycle and mobile home; the Tricycle House is a pedal-powered recreational vehicle (RV) that boasts a bed, sink and even its own bath.

Each piece of the tiny house is made from lightweight plastic that has been cut with a CNC router, scored, folded and welded into shape. The polypropylene plastic bodywork can expand like an accordion to create more space, and connect to other houses. The translucent plastic allows the interior to be lit by the sun during the day or street lamps at night.

The Tricycle House might be small, but it boasts a sink and stove, bath, water tank, and furniture that can transform from a bed to a dining table and bench. The sink, stove, and bathtub are collapsible and stow away at one end of the tiny home.

Bicycle caravans

It might not have a bath like the Tricycle House, but it’s the ideal accessory for cyclists who demand luxury on their camping trips. The QTvan is a fully-equipped, single-berth caravan designed to be towed by a bicycle and allows the bike to be used independently.

The QTvan boasts a full-sized single bed, 19” television, drinks cabinet and tea-making facilities.

The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) commissioned the bicycle caravan to illustrate the efficiency of the bicycle.

Versatile bicycles

Designer of the QTvan, Yannick Read, said: “The caravan illustrates the versatility of the bicycle. Bikes don’t just beat traffic, get you fit, save you money and go easy on the environment, few people realise how much you can carry or tow with them.”

Battery boost

The caravan can be towed by most conventional bicycles, but its range can be extended considerably by hitching it to an electric bike such as the Wisper 706 Alpino pictured.

Cycle camping was at its height in the 1950s, but a renewed interest in camping over the last three years has seen cycle touring clubs attract record numbers.

The QTvan bicycle caravan
Top speed: How fast can you pedal? Dimensions: 2m x 75cm Range: You decide Power for TV/kettle: 240v hook up
Entertainment: 19” TV, radio, alarm clock, book shelves Accommodation: Full-sized single bed Cooking facilities: Kettle, drinks cabinet
Optional extras include: Solar roof panels, satellite dish, gaming console, central heating, external luggage rack, bespoke paint

Cycle insurance from the ETA includes new-for-old, third party insurance (in the case of an accident you may need to seek compensation or even deal with a claim by someone else), personal accident cover, race event cover and if you suffer a mechanical breakdown, they will come out and recover you and your bike. Electric bicycles can also be covered. Includes 90 days’ worldwide cover.