May 9, 2014 | Accessories, Maintenance |
There are several designs for clipless pedals out there, but they all work in a similar way. A cleat which is specifically designed to lock into your pedal system is attached to the underside of your cycling shoe. Since you inevitably walk on your cleat sometimes,...
May 6, 2014 | Accessories, Events, Lifestyle |
A reminder to all you sons, daughters, and husbands out there: Sunday May 11th is Mother’s Day! “Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers and sisters,...
Apr 3, 2014 | Accessories, Commute, Lifestyle |
Since my office is located in Cambridge, MA and I live on the South Shore in Hingham, my commute is fairly long. Actually, it is quite long. My first couple of weeks of work I took the Commuter Rail to South Station, hopped on the Red Line to Central Square, and...
Mar 14, 2014 | Accessories, Commute |
Just the mention of the word helmet can start a spirited debate even among fellow cyclists. Some think you’re a fool to ever ride without one. Some think the requirement to wear a helmet creates a culture of victim blaming in accidents. Someone gets run over and...
Feb 19, 2014 | Accessories, Commute, Tutorial |
The biggest challenge to riding in the winter is keeping your extremities warm. We looked at some options for your hands last week, now let’s talk about protecting those toes. It Starts With Socks It’s the first thing you put on your foot. When...
Feb 12, 2014 | Accessories, Environment, Lifestyle |
There are a lot of parts on a bicycle that need to be replaced regularly; tires, tubes, chains, brake cables, you name it. When old parts are swapped out for shiny new replacements, they often end up in a scrap heap or a bin in your basement never to be seen again,...