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A College Degree in Cycling
Whether you’ve been to college or not, when you think about courses of study, you probably think about subjects such as history, engineering, biology, or communications. But now, thanks to an initiative at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC, students have the option of doing a minor in cycling studies. It’s hardly surprising that Lees-McRae [...]
Posted in Bike Racing, Environment, General, Lifestyle Also tagged bicycle education, cycling industry, cycling studies 3 Comments
Folding Bikes and Weighty Issues
When purchasing a bicycle, one consideration to keep in mind is how much it weighs. The weight of a bicycle helps determine how fast you can accelerate, how easy it is to ride uphill, and how the bike handles. But weight is especially pertinent when buying a folding bike, as almost any Montague owner can [...]
Posted in General, Lifestyle Also tagged folding bicycles, montague, Montague folding bike Leave a comment
The Folding Bike and Independence
In anticipation of Canada Day (July 1), American Independence Day (July 4), and Bastille Day (July 14), it seems appropriate to take some time to reflect on the connection between bicycles and independence. One great thing about the bicycle is that it is essentially egalitarian; people of different ages, from different classes, genders, and cultures [...]
Posted in Activism, Environment, General, Lifestyle, Recreation Also tagged bicycle history, freedom, independence, philosophy 2 Comments
Finding the Perfect Saddle
If you’re going to spend any length of time on a bicycle, it’s really important to find a saddle that’s comfortable for you. While the general fit and size of the bicycle will play an important role in how you feel on your bike, the saddle is a major contact point and cannot be ignored. [...]
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The National 24-Hour Challenge
Much as you enjoy your commute or weekend rides, you might wonder if anyone would voluntarily ride their bike for 24 hours straight. Last weekend in Middleville MI, almost 500 riders, coming from all across the U.S. and as far away as New Zealand, did just that. On Saturday, June 18th, at 8am, the 29th [...]
Posted in Bike Racing, Events, General, Lifestyle, Recreation Also tagged Group Rides, mileage, Montague Fit, National 24-Hour Challenge 1 Comment
Folding Bikes Now Permitted on San Francisco Municipal Railway
Getting around San Francisco with a folding bike became a little bit easier last month (the killer hills not withstanding), thanks to a decision by the San Francisco Metro Transit Authority to allow folding bikes on MUNI (San Francisco Municipal Railway) subways, light rail, and buses at all times. Prior to the May decision, no [...]
Posted in Activism, Commute, Lifestyle Also tagged city bike, Commute, commuter bike, MUNI, public transportation Leave a comment
Fun Things to do with your Folding Bike
Here at Montague we tend to focus on how great our folding bikes are for commuting – since they’re so easy to put in the trunk of your car or take on the train, they make bike commuting a viable option, even if you live too far from work to ride your bike the whole [...]
Posted in Adventure, General, Lifestyle, Recreation, Travel Also tagged bike trail, Boat, outdoors, Travel, travel bike 6 Comments
Following the Pros with Your Folding Bike: Tour de Romandie
The Race: Tour of Romandie This week, April 26th-May 1st, is the Tour de Romandie. Romandie is the primarily French-speaking western part of Switzerland. The Tour de Romandie is different from the races we’ve been to so far, because it takes place over multiple days. Instead of taking place on a single day, the Tour [...]
Posted in Bike Racing, Events, Lifestyle, Recreation, Travel Also tagged bike path, bike racing, bike trail, folding bicycle, outdoors, Switzerland, travel bike 1 Comment
Following the Pros with your Folding Bike: Liège-Bastogne-Liège
The Race: Liège-Bastogne-Liège This Sunday, April 24th, will be the 97th edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège. This race is an out-and-back course, 161 miles total: the first leg, from Liège to Bastogne is approximately 65 miles, and the return leg is approximately 96 miles, with most of the long, steep climbs coming in the final 60 miles [...]
Posted in Adventure, Bike Racing, General, Lifestyle, Recreation, Travel Also tagged Belgium, bike racing, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, touring, Travel, travel bike 1 Comment
Use a Folding Bike to Combat Sedentariness