FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Montague Bikes: A Military History
In honor of Memorial Day in the U.S. (observed yesterday), it seems like a good time to reflect on the connection between Montague bikes and the military. Besides the fact that many currently deployed service men and women have Montague bikes that they’re riding...
Clipless or Not? The Great Pedal Debate
There are a lot of different kinds of pedals out there in the bike world, but they fall roughly into two categories: clipless and not. Non-clipless pedals are probably what you think of when you think of a bicycle pedal – flat, made of plastic or metal, platform....
4 Reasons to Travel with a Folding Bike this Summer
If you’re planning any kind of travel this summer, you should seriously consider bringing a bike along. Regardless of where you’re headed, a bicycle can be a valuable asset, whether you’re in the middle of nowhere or in a thriving city center. If you’re planning to...
A Blast from the Cycling Past
Where do bicycles come from? Check out this classic video from the 1940s. I think the process has changed over the last 60 years or so (at least for larger brands), but it's cool to see how they used to do it.
Amgen Tour of California Wrap-Up
Well, another Tour of California has come and gone. And it sure was an exciting one. In case you missed it (and unless you get NBC SportsNet or are an avid cycling fan and found internet coverage, you did miss it), it was definitely one of the more exciting races in...
Day Trip to Acadia National Park
This past weekend, the weather was so nice that some friends and I decided to drive up to Acadia National Park from Boston and do some riding. I had never been before, so I was really excited. Acadia is supposed to be one of the more beautiful places on the east...
National Bike to Work Day – Here at Last!
Today is Bike to Work Day – the culmination of National Bike Month (of course, you should still keep riding next week, and the week after, and the week after that…well, you get the idea). It’s been a week of exciting events here in the Boston area – I have personally...
Bike to Work Week Means Free Breakfast!
Well – it might not mean free breakfast, but it’s definitely one of the perks. Bike to Work Week is about encouraging more people to try bike commuting, and free food is always a good way to get people to turn out, even if the weather isn’t quite as lovely as we have...
How to Bike Commute with your Morning Coffee
It might be Bike to Work week, but it’s still hump day. After the exhilaration of Monday and the settling in of Tuesday, you’re now looking at Wednesday – still 3 days to go until the weekend. Even if you’ve been riding to work every morning, there are days where you...
Rush Hour Race Results: Cyclist Wins!
Yesterday, Somerville Bicycle Committee, Cambridge Bicycle Committee, and LivableStreets Alliance got together to organize a rush hour race. Starting at Davis Square in Somerville, MA, which mode of transportation is the fastest way to get to Kendal Square in...
Happy Mothers’ Day: Why Don’t More Women Ride Bikes?
Yesterday was Mothers’ Day. Whether you saw your mum yesterday or not, think about her for a minute. Does she ride a bike? Not can she, but does she? To work? Or to the store? On a regular basis? If you live in North America, the answer is probably no. In the U.S.,...
AMGEN Tour of California Starts Sunday
May is a great month for cycling – not just because the weather has finally warmed up and dried out in most of the country, but because some of the biggest, most prestigious bike races (outside of the Tour de France) take place in This Sunday, May 13th, the 7th...
Getting Ready for Bike to Work Week
As we know, May is National Bike Month here in the U.S. (in Canada, with its later spring, it’s June), and the coming week (May 14-18) is Bike to Work Week, which culminates on May 18, with Bike to Work Day. Throughout the week, look for specially themed bike events,...
May 9 is the Inaugural National Bike to School Day
In anticipation of Bike to Work Day next Friday, the League of American Bicyclists, the advocacy group behind National Bike Month here in the U.S. has designated today, May 9, as Bike to School Day. Encouraging kids to ride to school is a great way to expose them to...
Are Fenders Right for You?
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...
Shape Magazine Features Montague’s Boston 8 Folding Bike
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, Smart Cycle Can't find a bike rack? Take it...
Montague Bikes at MassBike Fashion Show
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 every day...
Save Green by Going Green
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...
