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It’s Bike Week in Boston

Boston Bike Week kicks off a series of events designed to encourage riding in the city. Coordinated group commuting rides from all surrounding communities make it fun and easy to test out a bike commute, or to re-invigorate your commuting … Continue reading

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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 race to the Harpoon ride

The Harpoon Brewery to Brewery (or “B2B”) Ride is a New England Classic. It’s tough and fun. A serious commitment for serious cyclists. And when you’ve done it, you feel a sense of achievement (and you get free beer and … Continue reading

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MTB or fixie, you have my admiration

Boston is getting slammed by weekly snowstorms this winter. Total snowfall is approaching the height of Shaquile O’Neal – and he’s 7’1″! And, it’s only February 2nd… Many riders persist in commuting to work, or working, throught it all. I’m … Continue reading

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Bay State Bike Week: May 17th to 21st

Massachusetts is promoting cycling through a series of events taking place across the state during “Bay State Bike Week.” The effort is being spearheaded by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and MassBike. The City of Boston is running some events … Continue reading

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Harpoon Indoor Time Trial

Cycling and beer go well together. Nobody seems to know that better than the folks at Harpoon Brewery in Boston. The Harpoon Indoor Time Trial takes place two weeks from Saturday, providing a great mid-winter goal for many competitive cyclists … Continue reading

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Boston’s Stolen Bike Network

There’s a new Bike Sheriff in town! Well, not really, but something pretty darn close. The City of Boston has setup a pretty sophisticated system for dealing with bike theft. You can register your bike online at www.stolenbikesboston.com. Then, if … Continue reading

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Find A Safe Route Through Boston

Navigating the streets of Boston and Cambridge safely can be tricky, even for experienced cyclists and commuters. Many tips are shared via riding buddies, cycling clubs and around the water cooler. Now there’s another great “Web 2.0″ resource for getting … Continue reading

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Boston Cycling “State of the Hub” Annual Report

As you may be well aware, Boston has a dedicated, full-time “Cycling Czar.” Nicole Freedman, former pro racer with two U.S. National Championships and a spot at the 2000 Olympics under her belt, took on the role a few years … Continue reading

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Boston Mayor’s Cup Race

Exciting times for cycling in Boston… A great race this past Saturday around City Hall Plaza. It was very exciting to see pro peletons speed around the bend and up the hill by the old State House. Many vendors were … Continue reading

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