Author Archives: Liam

Bike Rides and Events Update

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Liam

Tweet  With Bike Week starting tomorrow, here’s an update on Bike Rides and Events in the Boston area.  If you plan to attend any of these events or have a report back after they’ve happened, leave me a note in … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Biking

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Liam

TweetIn the month of April I made the pledge for the 30 Days of Biking, and …. I failed. I rode 22 out of 30 days, ironically with the days I missed falling almost entirely on weekends (plus a Friday … Continue reading →

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People for Bikes Roll Together Campaign

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Liam

TweetJust in time for National Bike Month, People For Bikes are asking anyone who travels on two wheels or four to pledge to: Look out for my fellow travelers — on bikes, in cars, and on foot. Keep my cool … Continue reading →

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Must Read Blog Post on Bike Safety

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Liam

Tweet  This terrific post on Steve Miller’s Blog called BICYCLING SAFETY: Preventing Injury Requires Multiple Strategies is a long read but worth reading for it’s compilation of strategies for making bicycling safer and desirable for everyone.  Check it out!  

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It Moves, Grooves Sets You Free (Review of Moves for iPhone app)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Liam

TweetIn my cycling life, I’ve gone through many cyclometers. They are a useful tool for tracking your speed, mileage, or even just to check the time. But they are also easy to lose or break and expensive to replace. Similarly, … Continue reading →

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Bike Commuter Myths Debunked

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Liam

TweetMyths about getting around by bike debunked in this great Bike Arlington infographic.

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Things You Learn While Bicycling

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Liam

TweetThis morning I picked up a Hubway bike at Central Square to ride the rest of the way to work. Since Western Avenue is undergoing (seemingly endless) construction, I decided to try Pearl Street instead. For the first time I … Continue reading →

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Bosterdam?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Liam

TweetThis morning while riding along Massachusetts Avenue, I looked ahead of me and saw a long line of people on bikes. At a light, I looked behind me and saw more people on bikes. Ok, so where not yet Amsterdam … Continue reading →

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Hubway Opening Day Celebration

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Liam

TweetHubway and the Red Sox, two great Boston institutions, will celebrate the return of spring with opening day celebration on Monday April 8th. Hubway will mark the occasion with a rolling celebration around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville. Join in … Continue reading →

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Pedal & Park Bike CharlieCard Registration

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Liam

TweetIf you use or plan to use the Pedal & Park facilities at MBTA stations at Alewife, Forest Hills, South Station, Braintree, Oak Grove and Wonderland, make sure to register your Bike CharlieCard or CharlieCard online.  Previously, anyone with a Bike … Continue reading →

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