Tsukudu * Wooden bike * Congo, Africa.

Wooden BikesThe wooden bike called tsukudu (or tchukudu) is a common mode of transporting goods in Congo. Simple and rugged, they consist basically of the handlebar/fork unit, and a plank sloping back to the rear wheel. These vehicles can haul hundreds of pounds of rice, or water, or building materials.... They can be a way for young men to earn a living.