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The Paratrooper Rides in Indy

What better way to celebrate the 2nd inauguration of Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard than with a bike ride…right? Even in January? Despite the snow and cold temperatures, hundreds of riders turned out for a ride hosted by the mayor. And among the bikes and riders was a Montague Paratrooper folding bike. It’s really great to [...]
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The Bard and the Bike, Act II: A Winter’s Tale and Hamlet

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you may remember that back in October, we had a post where one of Shakespeare’s famous speeches from the Merchant of Venice was re-worked to reflect the conflict between cyclists and drivers. One of the reasons Shakespeare has endured over the centuries is that his plays [...]
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Winter Bicycle Storage

One of the great things about Montague folding bikes is that they can handle all kinds of conditions – even winter weather. Although it’s been a pretty mild winter in New England so far this year, parts of the Midwest have already received their first ice and snow. If you live in an area that [...]
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Winter Bike Maintenance Tips: Fold in the Cold (and Wet, and Ice…)

There are a lot of opinions about what constitutes the perfect winter bike. And depending on where you live and how harsh or mild the winter is that year, you might find that you need extra equipment or that you can get by on what you ride in the warmer months. But regardless of the [...]
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