More extreme utility cycling

These guys never cease to amaze me:

But what about extreme utility cycling in industrialised nations? Gotoes.org has some examples, with the proviso:

Obviously, most people in North America and other “developed” countries don’t truck around large loads on their bicycle every day – so the importance of the type of transport depicted above is rather small. These images are more for shock value – to bring upon the realization that a bicycle is not just a toy – it can actually replace a car! In some countries, these images would have no shock value, as people are frequently seen carrying significantly larger loads on much more rickety bicycles.

[Image credit: Imagine by HumanityAshore.org on Flickr]

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