Bicycle shopping is possible and easier than you think, just adopt small tricks and have the right equipment.
Fundamental is a bicycle with luggage carrier to accommodate large bags, such as those for cyclotourism, to be filled with products bought at the supermarket. Avoid transporting your purchased items into plastic bags attached to the bike handlebar: they make the movements difficult, unbalance and decrease steering capacity.
Let’s look at some other tricks to follow to go shopping by bike:
1) Reduce waste: once you leave the supermarket, get rid of all the bulky packaging in the bags that take a lot of space. Every pack of paper, cardboard, plastic would be destined for the trash when you go home. Or privilege unpackaged products, you will also help the environment.
2) Buy less and more often: if you get around on bicycle, will often happen you pass in front of shops and supermarkets where you can buy what you need, stop and take the necessary whenever you can.
3) Where to shop: shopping malls are designed for cars. Rediscover small shops in your city. Prices may be somewhat higher, but you will save on time and petrol without sacrificing quality.
4) What to buy online: regarding heavy or bulky items such as water bottles, detergents, etc… you can take advantage of the convenient home delivery service that now many supermarkets offer.
5) Tie the bike: use a good quality padlock to use every time you go into a store. Never leave the bike unattended not even for just a minute, secure it to a pole or a rack.