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Category Archives: Adventure

Biking Borders: The Iron Trail

We like to feature influential members of the cycling community that demonstrate the opportunities that cycling can bring about to improve the world, the environment, your community, and your health. We at Montague Bikes think it’s important to show proper recognition to these members of our community and give them the respect they deserve. We’re [...]
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Meet Jake Rhymes With Cake: A Mountain Biking and “Man” Blog

Jake Rhymes With Cake is a great blog that we stumbled upon that features Jake from Lincoln Nebraska who is a “Professional Triathlete & Spontaneous Adventurous World Traveler” and fulfills his promise of bringing exciting photographs and tidbits. From detailing his rides with his Montague Paratrooper, the classic Montague Mountain Bike built for portability and [...]
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Accessories to Optimize Your Ride (With Style!)

We’ve established that Montague Folding Bikes look cool on their own, but why not amp up your look while riding this summer with these great accessories? We’ve compiled a great selection of products from lights for your bike, stylish helmets, and convenient and stylish bags for riding in style this Spring and Summer. In most [...]
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Where to Ride with Montague: Cape Cod

I know it’s only Monday, but consider this a motivation to “Escape to the Cape” this weekend-and, hey! why not jump on a bike while you’re there. Thanks to a great informational website on biking on the Cape, it’s a cinch to get on a bike and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Our bikes are perfect [...]
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Boston GreenScene features: “Biking with the Boston: An Interview with David Montague”

Check out this great article from our friends over at the BostonGreenScene.  David Montague describes how he started the Montague Corporation while attending M.I.T. as a graduate student.  In this interview he also gives his thoughts on bicycle commuting, safety and personal interest. While you are at it, take a look at the Boston that [...]
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I’m Famous, I’m Famous! Montague Bikes goes YouTubing!

I’m famous, I’m famous!! Unfortunately, I am not a fan of watching myself on YouTube…hopefully you enjoy it more! I’m presenting the new Octagon Hand Height Adjustable stem brought to you, of course, by Montague Corporation. The Octagon system allows you to adjust the height of your handle bar stem without the use of tools. [...]
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Mayor Menino Hosts First-Ever Biking Safety Summit

The Daily Free Press, the Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University, ran an article yesterday detailing the events of the first-ever biking safety summit held at Morse Auditorium on BU’s Campus on Wednesday. Surrounded by government officials and bicycle enthusiasts, Mayor Menino declared that “the car is no longer King in Boston.” The summit is [...]
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Earth Day 2010

Hope you are all out enjoying the day and riding your bike. Here are some great websites, just to name a few,  where you can learn more about Earth Day and helping to protect the earth for future generations: http://www.earthday.org/ http://www.nature.org/ http://www.edf.org/ Did you know: Half of the oxygen in the air is produced by [...]
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Montague Folding Bikes’ Crosstown Goes to the Marathon!

I had a great time yesterday at the Boston Marathon with the new Montague Crosstown! Everyone was really excited about the bike-I caught a ton of people ogling it (included a few cops!) and countless people commented on it and asked me for details and where they can buy it. This was our first trip [...]
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Vouches for Bikes!

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is an avid cyclist and offers much inspiration to the national cycling community! Taking on national opposition, Secretary LaHood has pledged to give bicycling the attention it deserves! Strap on your helmet cyclists-this could be a bumpy ride for Mr. Secretary. “This is the end of favoring motorized transportation at the [...]
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