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Author Archives: Tom
Boston’s Hub On Wheels Event – A Day of Cycling in The City
Last Sunday I rode in my first “Hub On Wheels” ride in Boston. The event has been around since 2005 and is designed to promote cycling and good health, showcase the various neighborhoods of the city, and to raise money … Continue reading
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The Fitchburg Longsjo Classic – gone for 2011; will it be back?
A sad time in Massachusetts cycling indeed. The famed Fitchburg Longsjo Classic, already reduced from a four day stage race to a single day event had to be canceled. There was a major fire at a building on the course, … Continue reading
CYCLE Kids fundraiser tomorrow
The First Annual Breakaway Bike Ride and luncheon is tomorrow. There are three routes to choose from: Metric Century: register at 7:30 am, ride departs at 8 am 36 mile ride: register at 9:30 am, ride departs at 10 am … Continue reading
A new kind of bike
I recently had the chance to try a new kind of bike from Travelon, a new company (disclosure: this is my friend’s dad’s company) that is aiming at utilitarian riders who want something simple and low-maintenance for riding around town, … Continue reading
It could have been YOU! (Seriously)
Well, my little experiment this weekend didn’t work out so well… Despite the fact that hundreds of visitors came to the site this weekend, nobody entered the little ride report contest I had setup for a free book giveaway. I … Continue reading
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Sun, Sun, Sun – and a free book!
To celebrate this weekend of sunny and warm weather in the Boston area, and the arrival of May (no more April showers!) I’m giving away a free signed copy of Road Biking Massachusetts to some lucky cyclist within reach of … Continue reading
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Spring training in New England
Fortunately my early season pace allows for plenty of reaction time, because the roads are rough out there right now – full of potholes and frost heaves. Take a look at this doozie I came accross today along a pond in … Continue reading
Cycle the Seacoast Charity Ride
On May 1, 2011 there is a one-day, multi=route charity ride out of Portsmouth, NH (great riding up there!) to benefit the American Lung Association. There are three route options: 25, 50 or 100 miles. All have panoramic views of … Continue reading
10th annual George Street Bike Challenge
Spring is here and summer will come before you know it. Have you set any goals for this season? This looks like a fun event to try. Now in its 10th season, the George Street Challenge, run by the Major … Continue reading
Wells Ave racing starts in one week
The Boston Road Club’s Wells Ave training race series has been going on since 1981 (30 years! wow!). It’s a criterium race series that is geared to help new racers get into the sport and seasoned racers sharpen up for … Continue reading
