FOLDING BIKES BLOG
Stories, tutorials, and advice from the Montague Bikes team.
Tour of the Americas: Colombia
In Colombia we 'enjoyed' the first days in Cartagena, where we mostly spent our time doing paperwork to get our car out of port. Paperwork is not at all an enjoyment, but Cartagena has a lot of life and is quite a beautiful city. After a quick stop at Volcan de Totumo...
The Importance of New Clipless Cleats
There are several designs for clipless pedals out there, but they all work in a similar way. A cleat which is specifically designed to lock into your pedal system is attached to the underside of your cycling shoe. Since you inevitably walk on your cleat sometimes,...
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Cyclists
A reminder to all you sons, daughters, and husbands out there: Sunday May 11th is Mother's Day! “Most of all the other beautiful things in life come by twos and threes, by dozens and hundreds. Plenty of roses, stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers and sisters, aunts and...
Google Self Driving Car Recognizes Cyclists
As the idea of self driving cars comes closer to reality, the concern on most people's minds is the safety of other road users. The most vulnerable of which would be pedestrians and cyclists; those not in a protective, airbag equipped vehicle of their own. It's hard...
AAA Expands Bicycle Assistance Program
The American Automobile Association, or as most know it AAA, is by definition a motorist's organization. AAA was originally created in response to a lack of roadways suitable for automobiles in the early 20th century. While that certainly isn't a problem anymore, AAA...
Montague Throwback Thursday Post
For our post today, we wanted to take a cue from the ever popular #ThrowbackThursday with a look at some vintage photos from Montague's storied history. Now lighter, stronger, and easier to fold than ever, Montague bikes have certainly come a long way from their early...
Goodbye Winter Fat: Hope to never see you again
It is warming up and summer is getting closer. Time to lose those extra pounds I put on in the last couple of months (the really cold last couple of months). I have to admit I haven't been the healthiest and most active this winter, but I am really motivated right...
Flex Parking: Cars and Bikes Share Spots
As cycling for transportation becomes more and more popular, cars and bikes often clash. When a parking space is removed to make room for a bike rack, we cyclists rejoice. Score one for the good guys! Well there's always differing opinions on something like this, and...
Montague Tour of the Americas: Honduras to Panama
A guest post from Alex and Mireia; traveling the Americas with a Land Cruiser and 2 Montague folding bikes. Our first stop in Honduras is Copan Ruinas, near the border. This tiny village is an excellent base to set up camp while visiting the similarly named ruins of...
“Ohh, Look at You and Your Pink Bike…”
Since my office is located in Cambridge, MA and I live on the South Shore in Hingham, my commute is fairly long. Actually, it is quite long. My first couple of weeks of work I took the Commuter Rail to South Station, hopped on the Red Line to Central Square, and...
Doctors Prescribe Cycling
You and I both know cycling is healthy. If more people took to the bicycle for transportation, we would have a healthier nation. Well now, doctors in Boston can write a prescription for cycling. An initiative by Mayor Marty Walsh and Boston Medical Center was unveiled...
Taipei Cycle Show Recap
Earlier this month, Asia's largest bike exhibition, the Taipei Cycle Show took place in Taipei, Taiwan. Montague made the trip over to exhibit our full size folding bikes to the world, and we want to give you an inside look at our trip. After almost 24 hours of travel...
Where to Park? Answer: Park & Pedal
Where do I park?! It's an age old question when you're driving a car into the city. In most metropolitan areas, you're going to need some luck to find convenient parking. The best way to avoid a parking disaster is to plan ahead, and we have a plan for you: Park &...
A Guide to Bicycle Helmets
Just the mention of the word helmet can start a spirited debate even among fellow cyclists. Some think you're a fool to ever ride without one. Some think the requirement to wear a helmet creates a culture of victim blaming in accidents. Someone gets run over and your...
PeopleForBikes Green Lane Project: Boston
The nation's leading bicycle advocacy group, PeopleForBikes is implementing the second edition of their Green Lane Project. The program will provide financial, strategic, and technical assistance to build protected bike lanes in 6 new US cities; Atlanta, Denver,...
Women Leaders in the World of Cycling
International Women's Day is this Saturday, March 8th. No better time to recognize the women in this industry who are passionate about cycling and play a major role in the development of cyclists. There's always been something intriguing about powerful women who make...
What’s cool about cyclists? They don’t have to try.
Everyday I feel like I'm surrounded by people trying too hard to fit in or be 'cool'. We live in a world of superficial satisfactions and temporary trends. Nothing valuable seems to last. Kids and teens especially, are too focused on the latest iPhone release, how...
Keep Your Feet Warm: Winter Cycling
The biggest challenge to riding in the winter is keeping your extremities warm. We looked at some options for your hands last week, now let's talk about protecting those toes. It Starts With Socks It's the first thing you put on your foot. When you're riding in cold...
