Category Archives: Jamaica Plain

The Fun Way to Fenway!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Liam

This summer Mass Bike introduced bike valet parking at Fenway Park for ticketholders attending weekend Red Sox games. My son is a devoted Red Sox fan and a biking enthusiast, so we decided to ride our bikes to the Red … Continue reading →

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Cycletracks on the Arborway

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Liam

Recently, the DCR laid down new bike lanes on the Arborway, part of the network of Emerald Necklace roads running through Jamaica Plain from Forest Hills to Jamaica Pond. While this should be a positive gain for city cyclists, unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Winter Biking and the Southwest Corridor

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Liam

I’m not much of a winter biker. I’ve done it in the past and learned that it can actually be warmer and more comfortable than waiting for a bus. I expect I’ll do it again in the future. But right … Continue reading →

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New Hubway stations in Jamaica Plain!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Liam

8 new Hubway stations opened in Boston yesterday including four in Jamaica Plain! Now one can pick up a bike at Egleston Square, Hyde Square, Centre Street, the Monument. This will be a huge advantage for my commute as we … Continue reading →

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Support Bikes Not Bombs!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Liam

This 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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The Future of Forest Hills: Support the At-Grade City Street Option

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Liam

I live in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Jamaica Plain in the city of Boston.  The neighborhood on the whole is a great place to live as it features diverse people of different backgrounds and social scale, a wide variety … Continue reading →

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Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon 2011

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Liam

On 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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JP Bikes Spring Roll

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Liam

On Sunday, a hundred or so happy cyclists came out to circle Jamaica Plain in JP Bikes annual bike parade.  My 3 1/2 year old son Peter rode with me in the annual JP Bikes Spring Roll and had a … Continue reading →

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Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon (Sponsor us!)

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Liam

Would you like to help out a cute 3.5 year old kid and his dad as they ride a bike 15 miles around Boston to support Bikes Not Bombs?  Then donate now to support our efforts for the Bikes Not … Continue reading →

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Bike Week

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Liam

I’m beginning to think I should call this the Lazy Bike Commuter Blog as lately I’ve neither been blogging nor biking with any regularity. I can blame the latter on wet weather and sinus infections that make me feel exhausted … Continue reading →

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