Breakaway News Volume No. 16 Issue No. 1 January 2011

Happy New Year!  

2010 is in the rearview mirror, and 2011 is here. We hope everyone out there a joyous and safe auld lang zyne. We are happy to continue to be your service of choice as we enter the second decade of the millennium. Hard to believe we’ve been at this for close to twenty-five years! Thanks everyone!

Not Crazy; Eccentric

Often times, people think of messengers as grimy, poorly educated, down-and-outers who got a job riding their bicycles for lack of other skills. Nothing could be further from the truth. Breakaway is proud to have been the temporary employer of many people who’ve gone on to other things: art restoration, acupuncture, law school, book writing, Outward Bound, etc. That guy who delivers your next rush delivery could be the next Dr. Salk. Hey, we all have to start somewhere!

Do It Yourself

Cargo-bicycle messenger C.T. did something that a great many people have done; he dropped his keys down a sidewalk ventilation grate. Unlike most people, however, he did something about it. He lifted two 85 lbs grates, and jumped down the eight feet to retrieve his keys! Then, he lifted himself back up, replaced the grates, and was on his way in under 15 minutes. Now that’s what we call resourceful!

Opera on Wheels

Aside from being a hands-on, take charge kinda guy, C.T. is also an accomplished opera singer. He practices his arias and solos everyday while he’s out there on his cargo bike. If you ask him nicely, maybe he’ll perform a little snippet for you when he delivers.

Reality Bites

Ever really wonder what it’s like out there on the mean streets, pedaling for a paycheck? Now you can find out! The reality series (_______) is being filmed and is on the air, so now you can see what it means to pedal ones bicycle through the rain, snow, and pedestrians. Get the popcorn ready.

Get Organized

Well, you’ve survived the holidays, and are enjoying post New Year’s bliss. Only problem now is that you have a ton of stuff to store, and/or get rid of. No problem; call us to help out! Rent a messenger for the day to help sort, call our logistics center to help you store stuff, and use our truckers to help move the big ticket items.