FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.Boston vs. Los Angeles Face Off in Basketball and in Bikes!
As we are a Boston based company, I'd like to kick this post off by saying "GO CELTICS!" We, as a folding bike company, always enjoy a little healthy competition and thought we'd take this rivalry one step further - from basketball to cycling - we're here to compare...
What does cycling mean to you?
Now that National Bike Month has passed now is the perfect time for cyclists to keep the momentum gained in May and reflect on what it is we love about the bike and share with our non-cycling friends why the draw to two wheels is so strong. I'll start the list here...
Commuters biking tips for the new or experienced rider
Montague Folding Bikes have a long history in both the road bike and mountain bike market (we've been around for 23 years now!) We've recently heard from a lot of Montague riders about their long distance treks and competitive mountain bike racing (keep the stories...
Montague Folding Bike Riders’ Favorite Places to Ride
First off, I'd like to send a big THANK YOU to all the Montague Cyclists for your input on your favorite places to ride! We love hearing your experiences riding your Montague Bike and encourage all of you to keep the feedback coming! Today, I'd like to feature John...
The 20,000 mile bike ride
What is the Pan American Highway? The Vogel family set out on June 8, 2008 for the adventure of a lifetime-biking the Pan American Highway from Alaska to Argentina. Their two boys, Daryle and Davy, both 11, are attempting to land themselves in the record books by...
Where to Bike with Montague Bikes: San Diego
When I think of San Diego I think of two things: one-the zoo and two- Will Farrell in Anchorman. The second is, unfortunately, not appropriate for this blog, but "YouTube" it anyway. Nonetheless, Montague Bikes continues its "Where to Bike with Montague" series...
Montague Folding Bikes Fondly Remembers Trevor Maxwell Lyons
To pay homage to one of our own, I would like to dedicate this blog post to one of Montague Folding Bikes' fallen comrades. You may have known him only as a model that probably should have smiled more, but, to us, he was so much more than just a pretty face. Trevor...
Where to Bike With Montague: Napa Valley
Montague Bikes continues its "Where to Bike with Montague" series a little closer to home. Napa Valley offers some of the most beautiful landscape (and the best wine!) in the country and, thankfully for us, equally amazing cycling. Whether you're looking for an...
Celebrate the Mass Commuter Challenge Tonight 5-7
Cambridge: MassCommuter Challenge Bike Bash! WhenWed, May 26, 5pm – 7pm Website: http://masscommuterchallenge.org/bike-bash/ Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Time 5 pm 7:30 pm Location: address: Flat Top Johnny's, One Kendall Square city: Cambridge zip: Event Description...
Jacob Fisher: XTERRA Triathalete with Montague Folding Bikes
We at Montague Folding Bikes love to hear from our riders. I've had the pleasure to come across some amazing stories from incredible people and have personally been inspired by their accomplishments in the cycling community. We're honored to be able to aid in these...
Where to Bike With Montague: Budapest
While looking through some old pictures, I was inspired to feature a city I visited on one of my favorite trips I've ever taken. I visited Budapest about a year ago on my first trip out of the country. Even until the airport check in counter, I was unaware of what...
Where to Bike With Montague: Barcelona
Montague Bikes wants to promote the growing global cycling culture by providing new information on where to ride with Montague. Barcelona was named by Askmen.com as the eighth best biking city in the world! Their reasons? The "green ring" that runs around the...
Where to Bike With Montague: Amsterdam
In case you need another excuse to go to Amsterdam, why not take your bike? Montague Bikes wants to continue sharing with you our favorite places to ride, and where better than the biking capital of Europe?! Amsterdam holds this title for many reasons of which other...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Discovering Italy by bike!
I am from Italy and I am interning at Montague Bikes. Italy is a beautiful country to visit and see , especially when you rent a car and have a Montague Folding Bicycle. Check this web site and get some ideas about the places, the hotels and flavors of Tuscany and...