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Open Streets on the Avenue of the Arts: Circle the City

TweetBostonians enjoyed easy access for walking, biking, skating, playing and more on the outbound lanes of Huntington Avenue on Sunday, July 14th thanks to the Circle the City Open Streets program.  Thanks to Walk Boston, I was able to participate in the event … Continue reading

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2013 Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon

TweetOn June 2nd, I participated in the 26th annual Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon along with my 18-month old daughter who rode in the copilot’s seat. This is the second time I’ve participated in this event, having previously ridden the 2011 … Continue reading

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Support Bikes Not Bombs!

TweetThis weekend I will be riding in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon with my 18-month daughter Kay as my co-pilot. Bikes Not Bombs is one of my favorite charitable  social justice organization because it uses the bicycle as a vehicle for social change. … Continue reading

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Bike Rides and Events Update

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

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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Hubway Opening Day Celebration

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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Biking in 2013

TweetSo, I hate to write one of those blog posts where I say “I haven’t posted in a long time but I plan to start posting again” because it seems like I’m setting myself up for failure.  Nevertheless, I’ve come … Continue reading

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Circle the City

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TweetFor one bright Sunday morning, State Street and the Greenway in downtown Boston were closed to automobiles allowing people to ride bikes, stroll, and play in an event called Circle the City.  My son Peter brought his scooter and then … Continue reading

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Hub on Wheels 2011

TweetMy son Peter & I participated in Boston’s citywide bike ride Hub on Wheels yesterday, our second consecutive year of participation.  Participants could ride a 10-mile route on Storrow Drive or extend it to 30 and 50-mile routes around the … Continue reading

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Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon 2011

TweetOn Sunday June 26th, my son Peter & I rode in the fundraiser Bike-A-Thon for Bikes Not Bombs. We were able to raise $376 for this worthy cause (feel free to add to our donations). All-together 464 riders raised over … Continue reading

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