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Yearly Archives: 2012
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 Cambridge, MA? Three racers took part – a cyclist (Josh Zisson of BikeSafeBoston), a T rider [...]
Posted in Activism, Bike Racing, Events Tagged bike commute, bike week, Park & Pedal, rush hour race Leave a comment
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., only 24% [...]
Posted in Activism, Lifestyle Tagged bike commuting, commuting, gender equity, women Leave a comment
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 edition of the AMGEN Tour [...]
Posted in Bike Racing, Events, Lifestyle Tagged bike racing, Giro d'Italia, Tour of California Leave a comment
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, and most importantly, get out [...]
Posted in Commute, Events, Maintenance Tagged bike repair, Bike to Work Week, Commute, commuter, commuter bike, commuter clothing, commuting advice, National Bike Month Leave a comment
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 transportation cycling at a young age. [...]
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 backside if you ride in the rain, and a front fender will [...]
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 inside! this super-portable [...]
Posted in Commute, Lifestyle Tagged Commute, folding bike, Montague bike, press, Shape Leave a comment
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 transportation. Check out these photos of Montague bikes at the MassBike Fashion Show: The evening was [...]
Posted in Activism, Commute, Events Tagged bike fashion, commuter bike, cycle chic, MassBike, Park & Pedal Leave a comment
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 back down, there’s still no reason to get back in the [...]
Posted in Commute, Environment, Lifestyle Tagged alternate transportation, bike commute, FIT, gas prices, green, paratrooper Leave a comment
How to Bike Commute with your Morning Coffee