Monthly Archives: July 2012

Hubway Expands, Infrastructure System Continues To Grow

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Boston Biker

TweetGot this in the email, anyone seen these yet? Thanks John for the tip. ——————- I am sure you got the memo but Hubway is in Cambridge, Harvard, Central, and Lafayette squares. The build out will continue over the next … Continue reading →

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Cardboard Bike

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Boston Biker

Tweet Pretty awesome! Final cost 9-12$ per bike…plus a lot of labor. More info here.

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Ferris Wheels 30th Birthday

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Boston Biker

Tweetgot this in the email, looks like fun ————– You’re Invited! Please join us for our 30th Anniversary Celebration this Thursday, August 2, from 5-9pm! Happy Birthday to Ferris Wheels Bike Shop and Fresh Hair! Thank you for your patronage … Continue reading →

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Tri-State Trek

Posted on July 31, 2012 by urbanadventours

TweetStarting Friday, July 20th, intrepid bikers will begin to wend their way from Boston to Greenwich, CT. They’ll cover 270 miles in three days, starting in Newton, just outside of Boston, passing… Click the title above for full text of … Continue reading →

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Some longer rides for the longer days.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by urbanadventours

TweetSo it’s hot out.   Temperatures these past few weeks have been topping 90 degrees on a regular basis – so what’s a person to do to make the most of the days without wasting… Click the title above for … Continue reading →

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Run Ride at CambridgeSide

Posted on July 31, 2012 by urbanadventours

TweetOn July 29th, the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall is playing host to hundreds of Boston and Cambridge kids, ages 5-15, who will gallop and pedal furiously in and around the shopping center in the third… Click the title above for full … Continue reading →

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Not just for cyclocross, the Surly CrossCheck is the ultimate commuter bike.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by urbanadventours

TweetThis post is the second in a series about our staff and the bikes they ride and love. Stop by the shop so we can share the joy with you! When I wandered into the shop about a year ago, … Continue reading →

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Saying “steel is real” is annoying. Riding a steel race bike isn’t.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by urbanadventours

TweetThis post is the first in a short series about our staff and the bikes they ride and love. Stop by the shop so we can pass this joy onto you! My first three “real” bikes were all steel, from … Continue reading →

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Boston Pride Parade Photo Recap

Posted on July 31, 2012 by urbanadventours

TweetIf you wondered why Boston felt a little more fabulous yesterday, you clearly weren’t anywhere in the Back Bay or the South End. Saturday was the 42nd annual Boston Pride Parade and Celebration… Click the title above for full text … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Park Opening

Posted on July 31, 2012 by urbanadventours

TweetWith Memorial Day this year came a much-awaited moment – the opening of the Armenian Heritage park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, right next door to our shop. Over 18 months in the making, this… Click the title above for … Continue reading →

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