We walk for happiness,
consciousness and sustainability.
Walk for a better world.
The Walking Bicycle was designed with the intention of empowering riders to make small sustainable swaps that have a big impact.
Transportation is a huge contributor to worldwide carbon emissions and the switch to sustainable transportation is more important than ever. We’re proud to offer a product that makes reducing carbon emissions both accessible and fun.
We believe there is no better medicine than sunshine and time spent in nature. The Walking Bicycles elevated platform allows riders to engage with their surroundings in a present, grounding way, the effects of which reverberate throughout the day.
Daily exercise has been shown to have drastic mental health benefits and The Walking Bicycle is a fun and easy way to promote a positive state of mind all the while making transportation fun, sustainable and easy.
Welcome to the club.
Our story began in 1947 when Kakuji Katayama, the founder of our parent company Katayama Kogyo, began manufacturing auto parts. Over time, the business grew and became the go-to outfitters for many household names such as Mitsubishi, Mazda, Subaru, Honda and Suzuki. Those relationships have grown and flourished throughout generations.
In the second generation of the business, Norio Katayama took the helm and established international presence. An American subsidiary was established in Kentucky, USA and Norio’s son Masayuki Katayama joined the business after earning his MBA and became CEO in 2008.
Masayuki Katayama had his sights set on the future of mobility and its shift towards sustainability. This led him to think about how he could create a product that was in line with the future of transportation.
The idea for the Walking Bicycle sparked when board member, Masao Inuoe came to Mr. Katayama with a problem. Masao’s Father loved to walk but his ability to do so in the future was called into question with his increased age and declining health. He posed the question, “can Katayama come up with a form of mobility that will enable him to walk even with his declining abilities?”.
A new view
This led Masayuki to think about the world as a whole and how he might provide access to people limited abilities might be able to move in spite of their limitations. In 2014, five years later, after extensive research, trial and error, and hours of tinkering the Walking Bicycle was born. Since then, it has become a staple in Japan as a unique way to explore, move, and see the world.
Our manifesto
Walking Bicycle Club is more than just a mode of transportation, it’s a movement. The bikes represent our values of living a happy, sustainable and conscious life. Our product is designed to empower our riders to do so.
As a company we strive to set an example of good in the world and will always edit our internal efforts to continually improve and evolve. We value inclusion and welcome all to join our club.
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Walking Bicycle Club is more than just a mode of transportation, it’s a movement. The bikes represent our values of living a happy, sustainable and conscious life. Our product is designed to empower our riders to do so.
As a company we strive to set an example of good in the world and will always edit our internal efforts to continually improve and evolve. We value inclusion and welcome all to join our club.
