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How Loud is the Blender?

We blended ice and water (the loudest thing you can blend) and found the following measurements: At 2 feet, it peaked at 85db for the first few seconds and fell to 75-80 for the rest of the time. At 5 ft, it peaked at 77 for the first few seconds and fell to 70-73. At […]

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Can you put ingredients in your bike blender and process them while riding down mountains? Yes you can.

Props to RTB customer Mark Harris for this fun video demonstrating one fun way to enjoy bike blending. In his blog, the “Transcendental Art of Bicycle Blender Touring”, Mark documents his travels with the Fender Blender Xtracycle, in which he pulls edible food from the side of the road, adds an ingredient or two (sometimes […]

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Smoothie Bike encourages exercise, healthy eating

Finding a unique way to involve the community in active and healthy living can sometimes be a challenge. This is the challenge that Broken Spokes manager Colin Knab and the community-based initiative, Healthiest Manitowoc County, are tackling with their newly created Smoothie Bike. Taking its cue from similar bikes that have been sweeping the nation, […]

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Hummus Recipe

Foost, our Australian partners, have been using the Fender Blender Pro (High Performance) at all their events. A recent event they participated in promoted Melbourne city workers to get active during their lunch break, and to eat more colorful veggies. To stick with the theme of the event they whipped up some hummus and then […]

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Bike Blended Berry Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

This smoothie uses more banana to make it thick. It should be topped with granola and fresh fruit to make it a filling and healthy breakfast. Ingredients: Frozen Blueberries Frozen Mango 2 Ripe Banana Yogurt Vanilla Soy Milk (organic is best) Granola / Fresh Fruit topping Prep It In Your Pitcher: 1. Peel your bananas […]

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Shopping List for 2 Day Bike Blending Event for 500+ Smoothies

This year we hosted a Bike Blended Smoothie Booth at Maker Faire 2014 in San Mateo, CA. Below is some information from the event that can help you plan and shop for your upcoming bike blending event. Event Length: 7-8 hours/day # of Smoothies Served (estimate): 500 16-oz smoothies OR 8,000 oz (2,000 4-oz servings/1,000 […]

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Is My Vitamix Pitcher Compatible with Your Bike Blender Base?

We use Vitamix’s sound reduction pad (Vitamix 15579) and Drive Socket (Vitamix 891). If your pitcher is compatible with both of those parts it will work! We cannot guarantee every blender pitcher from Vitamix is compatible, but you’re more than welcome to ask Vitamix directly. We have seen the bike blender work with the Vitamix […]

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Tips for a Successful Bike Blended Smoothie Booth

First: Check with your local Health Department on what they require at temporary food/beverage stalls. These vary by county so if you’re planning to travel check them all. Below is a blend of our experience at large crowd events and working with Bay Area health departments.

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Raspberry Sorbet with Pink Champagne Recipe

Above: Executive Chef Ned Bell serves bike blended Raspberry Sorbet w/ Pink Champagne to hungry guests. From the Chef: This is an incredibly easy recipe! We make all our own Sorbets here at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, but you should just buy some excellent raspberry or strawberry sorbet from Bella Gelateria… In the bottom […]

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Where can I see a bike blender and taste a pedal powered smoothie?

There are various smoothie shops around the United States that incorporate bike blending into their business. Use the interactive map to find your closest location!

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Moberi’s ‘Ferngully’ Smoothie Recipe

Here’s something our friends over at Moberi have been making lately. This smoothie is filling, but a bright energy booster to help through the busy holidays and winter season! Fill your pitcher with:1 Handful of Greens (mostly Kale and Collards)1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Milk1 TBS Coconut Oil1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple 1/2 Fresh Banana1 TBS Almond […]

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Recipe: Nut Butter from a Bike Blender

Nut butter is packed with protein and can be a healthier alternative to smoothies. Ingredients: At least 4 ounces of your raw nut of choice (cashew, almond, pecan, etc.) If you desire roasted nut butter put a layer of nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes. Stir once […]

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Something Good in the World’s Holiday Craft Fair sold more fruit smoothies at our fundraiser than ever before, thanks to the bike blender

At Something Good in the World‘s Energy of Youth Concert, teenagers performed and raised enough funds to purchase a Bike Blender from Rock the Bike.  Every year, the Blue Star Youth Movement members make delicious organic fruit smoothies for Something Good in the World’s Holiday Craft Fair, and this year, anyone who wanted a smoothie […]

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe

We served Pumpkin Pie Smoothies at Berkeley Sunday Streets. This is a great seasonal treat for the fall and requires very little cooler space at an event. In your pitcher add: 1 banana 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup vanilla yogurt 2 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice Top with 1 cup ice and […]

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Smoothie Recipe: Paradise Punch

Paradise Punch is very popular flavor at many of our bike blending events. When someone has their first sip they typically make a statement along the lines of, “Wow, now all I need is a hammock!” It’s probably because the flavor is so refreshing and slightly reminiscent of a Piña Colada that it makes you […]

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Shasta County loves their bike blender

  “We LOVE the bike blender and use it all over the community!” — Lorraine, Public Health at Shasta County Shasta County is using a Fender Blender Xtracycle.

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Can I get replacement parts for missing or damaged pieces?

Yes! Use this photo to identify which replacement parts you need and place your order in our online store. You can also email us or give us a call at 1-888-354-BIKE if you need any help ordering different parts. Use the video (below) to see how to disassemble and reassemble your blending component.

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Spring Harvest Smoothie Recipe

Jones Valley Teaching Farm shared this refreshing, seasonal smoothie recipe: Harvest spinach and strawberries, if available- figs, blackberries, raspberries and mulberries This makes one blender full- about 10 sample cups. ¾  cup spinach ½  cup strawberries ½  cup other berries and figs ¾  cup OJ ½ cup low fat vanilla yogurt ½ banana Mix all […]

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