Burley

THE BURLEY STORY BEGAN 40 YEARS AGO

Founder Alan Scholz started a small company called Burley Bike Bags and relocated from Fargo, North Dakota to Eugene, Oregon in search of a cycling-friendly community. The Burley name was inspired by his wife Beverly, a bicycle racer known as Burley Bev. The couple sold their handmade bags at the Saturday Market in Eugene, a 30-mile commute from their rural home.

Determined to live a car-free life, Alan needed a way to carry his bags and young daughter to the market by bike. Using parts from an old swing set, he built the first Burley trailer. Local cyclists and bike shops began to notice Alan’s trailer around town, and it wasn’t long before orders started pouring in.

In 1978, Burley became a worker-owned cooperative. The co-op built a reputation for safe, durable products and the name Burley became synonymous with bicycle trailer. In 2006, the workers sold the company to Michael Coughlin, a local community leader, outdoors enthusiast and Oregon native.

Today, Burley is known around the world for building recreational transport gear that sets the standard for safety, durability and thoughtful design. They put their heart and soul into everything they build. The Burley brand stands for unmatched quality today, just as it did in 1978.