Advertise in Carrier

Carrier is an internationally-focused magazine featuring human-centred stories of people who ride cargo bikes. Published by the team behind the International Cargo Bike Festival.

Picking up where Issue 01 left off – with the same high-quality format, look and feel, Issue 02 of Carrier will feature an engaging mix of stories telling the human-centred stories of those who ride cargo bikes, all with a truly international flavour.

Read on to find out more about opportunities for your brand in Carrier, plus info on pricing, distribution and the next steps to take to secure your place in the magazine.

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Above: mockup cover of Carrier Issue 02

Below: spreads from Carrier Issue 01

Carrier Issue 02

…everything you need to know.

  • Limited opportunities available for adverts, advertorials and supported content
  • Support – and associate your brand with – independent journalism and cargo bike initiatives from across the world
  • Extraordinary photography and dynamic, readable content designed to inspire, inform and entertain
  • 80+ pages
  • In-print (portable B5 format) and online
  • Promotion of all advertisers and contributors via @cargobikefest social media channels (28k+ followers, even wider reach)
  • Published April 2025

Deadlines

  • Artwork: Friday 4th March
  • Advertorial or ‘Supported by’ content: Friday 28th February

Ideally sooner! 😉

Pricing

Single-page: €1200
Double-page: €2200
Centrefold (2 pages): €2400
Rear cover: €1500 SOLD
Inside cover: €1400 RESERVED
Inside cover + right page: €2300 RESERVED
Inside rear page: €1400
Inside rear page + left page: €2300

All prices exclude VAT.

Distribution

Print

For the first time, we’re making the print version of Carrier available internationally. Initially, 1000 copies will be made available for sale via our webshop and select wholesalers (RRP €15) – with extra print-runs as required.

Digital

To ensure access for all and higher readership for our contributors, supporters and advertisers, Carrier will also remain available to read for free – but not download – via our online reader.

Wholesale

Interested in stocking Carrier Issue 02? Special pricing applies, so whether you’re a (cargo) bike shop, book/magazine store or an online outlet, get in touch with us: info@cargobikefestival.com

Issue 01 statistics

Printed: 500 copies
Online reads (Nov 2023 – Jan 2025): 5966
Total reads: 6466

This gives an indication of the scale involved. It’s difficult to predict, but with the larger print circulation for Issue 02, wider distribution network and Carrier‘s name recognition we expect a significantly larger readership this time around.

Next steps

The possibilities are endless. Join us on this journey as we embrace the medium of high-quality, long-form print media to celebrate the cargo bike.

We’re confident participation will strengthen your company’s profile in a cost-effective way, while supporting independent journalism and stimulating cargo bike use across the world.

Ready to secure your brand’s spot in Carrier Issue 02? Got an idea for participating? We’re ready for the conversation – get in touch via info@cargobikefestival.com.

Tom Parr

Editor – Carrier

Creative Editor: Cyril Chermin

Design: Aaron Griffiths

Proofing Editor: Cathy Tuttle