Oct 5, 2011 | Activism, Commute, Events, General, Lifestyle |
There are a lot of events and specialty days and months dedicated to getting people on their bikes. Back in May, we talked about Bike-to-Work Day/Week/Month, and just a couple of weeks ago, International Car-Free Day/Week. But today is International Walk/Bike to...
Sep 20, 2011 | Activism, Bike Racing, Commute, Events, Lifestyle |
This Thursday, September 22, Boston joins 1000 cities in 40 countries worldwide in celebrating World Car Free Day. An initiative of the World Car Free Network, an organization that promotes getting out of the car and onto, or into, alternative forms of transportation,...
Jul 18, 2011 | Activism, Adventure, Bike Racing, Commute, Environment, General, Lifestyle |
Sure it’s convenient to be able to take your Montague folding bike on a plane, but what if you could get there faster by riding alone? The Amazing Race Is riding a bike faster than flying? This past weekend, with I-405 closed for construction for 10 miles between...
Jun 30, 2011 | Activism, Environment, General, Lifestyle, Recreation |
In anticipation of Canada Day (July 1), American Independence Day (July 4), and Bastille Day (July 14), it seems appropriate to take some time to reflect on the connection between bicycles and independence. One great thing about the bicycle is that it is essentially...
Jun 27, 2011 | Activism, Events, General, Lifestyle, Recreation |
Biking for Baseball Many people get excited about bike commuting because it allows them to combine something they would do anyway (getting to work) with something they love (riding their bike). But other people are able to combine riding their bike with a cause that’s...
Jun 21, 2011 | Activism, Commute, Lifestyle |
Getting around San Francisco with a folding bike became a little bit easier last month (the killer hills not withstanding), thanks to a decision by the San Francisco Metro Transit Authority to allow folding bikes on MUNI (San Francisco Municipal Railway) subways,...
