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Video: An Ode To The Commute Along The Bow River

Feb 21, 2023
by Bowheadcorp  

Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

Words: Bowhead Corp

When I was little I did karate an I hated karate. I played soccer and did hockey, but I wasn’t a team sport kid an I really didn’t like those either. It was when I found biking that I fell in love, and it became this freedom for me.

Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.
Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

So amongst all the other things that go away when you paralyze yourself, bike riding went away. But cut to 20yrs later an I get too bike again.

All these things I used to do flooded back and commuting was one of those things. And the time I spend commuting is by far the lion's share of bike riding I get to do.


Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

When the Bowhead RX was done and I was able to start commuting on it. The one path to work which I still loved now blew up into a world of creativity, even on that path alone. Never mind the 5 other options or more that I had to get to work. Now if I was on the path and if there was someone coming I could just pull off onto the grass, and pass them. Where as I couldn’t do that before or if there was a curb I could pop down and hop back up.

Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

Given this tool in the Bowhead RX I could have a road bike one day. I could have a mtb ride another day. I could just pop off the side of the trails cause maybe there is a little thing that looks like a jump. I could ride through the rain I could ride through the snow and it’s not because I don’t have a car it’s because I like riding bikes and any opportunity to do that Is huge to me and an option I’ll take every time.

Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

Christian Bagg founder of Bowheadcorp commutes to work on the Bowhead RX along the Bow River. Product testing and Adventuring as he goes.

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18 Comments
  • 19 0
 I have to say - that is pretty awesome! Really sorry that your injury caused paralysis from waist down. But it's great that you don't let a life-changing event stop you from doing what you love. Keep riding! Hope we meet up on trails here in NW Calgary and maybe in WBC. I would love to check out your trike.
  • 9 0
 Word up! It’s great to see how bikes can set us free.
  • 5 0
 What a great and inspiring video! I used to commute on the same trails into Calgary and it was my favorite part of the day. Winding through the river valley, close to nature as the roads and rail routes fought each other off to the sides. I am glad you can enjoy these experiences again.
  • 3 0
 Loved this - those are all the same bow river scenes that I enjoy on my bike commutes into the downtown core, although I have to admit I haven't poached the high side on the crowchild bridge yet! Will definitely keep my eyes out for your trike now.
  • 1 0
 I hit that flat bank pretty regularly, but can't get as high!
  • 1 0
 this is an indicator of whether we're riding bikes or cycling...easy friendship test. Leave no trailside swooper unswooped!
  • 2 0
 Awesome inspirational video!

Random fact: The 80's BMX movie RAD! was filmed almost entirely in Alberta and set in the small town of Cochrane to the west. All of the iconic scenes of them ass sliding, jumping into the river and the qualifying race were all shot on the Bow river.
  • 2 0
 Tell me your old without saying your old?

HELL TRACK!
  • 3 0
 It's exciting to see technology enabling riding for people who will appreciate it the most. I can only image the level of stoke on new bike day!
  • 1 0
 Totally agree commuting is underrated! A little funny challenge before the day starts is such a wicked way to rev up. Ruptured my Achilles last summer, wish I knew about these bikes then to stay at it.
  • 2 0
 It's pretty cool how those bikes can lean into a corner. Commuting in that winter weather looks tough. Dude is a boss!
  • 3 0
 Bloody awesome. You as a person are an inspiration. Thank you.
  • 3 0
 that is a sweet rig he is riding!
  • 1 0
 Awesome. The pathway along the Bow is beautiful and it's awesome to see that you get to enjoy it again. Bowhead are making some great bikes.
  • 2 0
 The shot on the embankment under the bridge is awesome!
  • 1 0
 This bike is badass. It's like a Morgan 3-Wheeler but better and off road capable. Never stop riding.
  • 1 0
 Finally an ebike that I would love to see on the trails!
  • 1 0
 I've give you a wave when I see you!







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