May 8, 2012 | Accessories, Commute |
For transportation cyclists, fenders aren’t a strict necessity, but they are an incredibly functional accessory for any city rider or commuter. Fenders (or “mudguards” as people outside the U.S. call them) are what will keep you from having a skunk stripe on your...
May 7, 2012 | Commute, Lifestyle |
In line at the grocery store? Check out page 28 of Shape magazine – you might see a bike you recognize! That’s right – Montague’s Boston 8 folding bike is in Shape’s Bike to Work feature, “Ride and Go Chic”. The text reads,...
May 4, 2012 | Activism, Commute, Events |
Last night, MassBike, a statewide bicycle advocacy organization in Massachusetts, hosted its annual Bike Night. This year’s theme was “Beyond the Spandex” and showcased bikes, accessories, and apparel, with a focus on bikes as commuter vehicles and...
May 3, 2012 | Commute, Environment, Lifestyle |
Over the past month, gas prices around the U.S. have topped $4/gal in many areas. This price hike got many drivers to change their habits – either taking transit, combining trips, carpooling, or bike commuting. Now that gas prices are, at least temporarily, headed...
May 2, 2012 | Commute, Events, General |
Looking for a way to motivate yourself to ride this spring and summer? Check out the National Bike Challenge, sponsored by Bikes Belong, the League of American Bicyclists, and Kimberly-Clark. It runs from May through August, you can join as an individual, with a team...
Jan 26, 2012 | Commute, Lifestyle |
I heard something interesting on the radio this morning – Boston is now the 5th most expensive city in the U.S. to rent an apartment. Average rent for a 1-bedroom is now $1620. This is due in part to the mess the housing market is in right now, and more people...
