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The Tchukudu - Congo’s wooden bicycle

14 Apr 2007 Filed under (Uncategorized) by Samantha @ 1:38 am

Here in Goma people use the Tchukudu to transport goods. This is a wooden bicycle with rubber tires that is virtually unique to Goma and the surroundings.

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People use them to transport up to half a ton of produce - this can be wood, coal, vegetables, construction materials… anything.

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Even crates of soft drink or beer…

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People use the Tchukudu for all sorts of things. It costs anywhere between $30 and $50, depending on the size - which is a lot more than a second hand AK47. The reason why it is so practical in Goma is that people live outside the town in the hills, and therefore just need to coast down the hill to bring their produce to market. If it was the other way around it would be too much hard work.


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