FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Where to Park? Answer: Park & Pedal
Where do I park?! It's an age old question when you're driving a car into the city. In most metropolitan areas, you're going to need some luck to find convenient parking. The best way to avoid a parking disaster is to plan ahead, and we have a plan for you: Park &...
A Guide to Bicycle Helmets
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 your...
PeopleForBikes Green Lane Project: Boston
The nation's leading bicycle advocacy group, PeopleForBikes is implementing the second edition of their Green Lane Project. The program will provide financial, strategic, and technical assistance to build protected bike lanes in 6 new US cities; Atlanta, Denver,...
Women Leaders in the World of Cycling
International Women's Day is this Saturday, March 8th. No better time to recognize the women in this industry who are passionate about cycling and play a major role in the development of cyclists. There's always been something intriguing about powerful women who make...
What’s cool about cyclists? They don’t have to try.
Everyday I feel like I'm surrounded by people trying too hard to fit in or be 'cool'. We live in a world of superficial satisfactions and temporary trends. Nothing valuable seems to last. Kids and teens especially, are too focused on the latest iPhone release, how...
Keep Your Feet Warm: Winter Cycling
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 you're riding in cold...
Repurposed Bike Parts: Getting Creative
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,...
Pre-Ride Checklist
As the expression goes: Check it before you wreck it. It's important to be sure your bike is in working order before each and every time you ride. Too many of us go days or weeks regularly riding our bike and never giving an ounce of thought to its condition or...
Keep Your Hands Warm: Winter Cycling
Putting on a pair of gloves when it's cold out isn't rocket science, but when the temperature drops to single digits, keeping your digits warm can be a challenge. With the colds spells in New England recently, we've been testing a few products meant for the coldest...
Bikes Make the Front Page in Boston
Here in Montague's hometown of Boston, bikes are making news. We've had our fair share of snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures this winter, and the Boston Globe has taken note that we're still out there riding! On the front page of today's Globe is a feature titled,...
Montague Tour of the Americas: Belize
Ever wanted to pack up your bikes and go to Belize for a ride through the jungle? Take a look! Although we've only spent five days in Belize, we have been pleasantly surprised for two reasons: first, the people. Belize is a truly mixed country with people from Mexico...
The New Cycle Courier: E-Trikes for UPS
We all know the classic image of the cycle courier, the hardened bike messenger who rides day in and day out to deliver the most time critical of packages. Accustomed to rain, sleet, and bitter cold, no stranger to aggressive drivers and shouting matches with cabbies....
The Many Uses of Pedal Power
Bicycles can be used for transportation, fitness, recreation, and for those with a little imagination, a whole lot more. Pedal powered vehicles have been turned into shops, pubs, food carts, and perhaps most surprisingly... a venue for pole dancing. We'll get to that...
Tour of the Americas: Farewell Mexico
This week: a guest post from Mireia and Alex, our friends traveling the America's with their Montague bikes. They've just enjoyed their last days in Mexico before entering Belize. Here at Montague HQ, we're feeling a bit envious of their experience... and their warm...
Tips for Cycling in the Snow
Riding your bike in the snow can be challenging, but it's no doubt an adventure. My most satisfying bike commutes are ones where others say "you actually rode in that!?" You do need to properly prepare for it to be an enjoyable experience, so here are a few tips. When...
The Political Attack on Bicycles
Here in North America, bicycles have been in the news quite a bit lately. From the various bike share programs popping up across the US, to high profile bike lane debates in Brooklyn, the bicycle has been getting it's fair share of attention. Unfortunately, it hasn't...
Bike Chain Christmas Ornament: How To
'Tis that time of the year again. If you celebrate Christmas, you're probably setting up a tree in your living room, draping it in lights, and hanging all those little ornaments on it. Everything from the popsicle stick Santa your 3rd grader made, to the priceless...
Cycling to the Museum
Last weekend I had some free time, and instead of resting and relaxing at home, I decided to expand my knowledge of art by visiting the museum. The sun was shining on Saturday, a perfect excuse to take our bikes and ride to The Institute Of Contemporary Art in Boston....
