Monthly Archives: December 2013

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Boston Biker

Tweet   I am not big on the “traditional” holidays, but do find new years to be a good time to look back and look forward.  This has been an awesome year for cycling in this town, thanks to everyone … Continue reading →

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Do You Have 2 Minutes Before New Years To Help Make Cycling Better In Boston?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetThis message from MassBike, they do a lot for cycling, and ask so little in return 🙂  Give them a couple bucks if you got some laying around, its money well spent. ————   Dear MassBike Supporter, We greatly appreciate … Continue reading →

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Orion Constellation Head Badge

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Boston Biker

  The glory of the Orion constellation in brass, simple and elegant with a high shine to make it pop. Continue reading →

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Orion Constellation Head Badge

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Boston Biker

  The glory of the Orion constellation in brass, simple and elegant with a high shine to make it pop. Continue reading →

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Absurdity and Amateurism

Posted on December 30, 2013 by polonick

Tweet My name is Javier, and I am retiring my pro status. It’s interesting writing something about bike polo, posting it on Facebook, and then going home to New Jersey for the holidays and having to explain why you enjoy inflicting … Continue reading →

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Disheartening News About Cycling Heart Health

Posted on December 30, 2013 by IsolateCyclist

TweetCycling is always touted as a healthy activity. It exercises the legs, lungs, heart and the rest of the body to a lesser extent. Such activity provides a good way to lose weight and keep that weight off. But, as … Continue reading →

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Yes It Is Possible To Ride Your Bike All Winter, Even At The South Pole

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Boston Biker

TweetWhile I know its technically their summer down there right now…its all relative. But this lady rode her bike TO THE SOUTH POLE! Shortly before Christmas, we heard about 35 year-old British adventurer Maria Leijerstam’s planned attempt to ride to … Continue reading →

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Response to Joan Vennochi

Posted on December 27, 2013 by dotriderblog

TweetJoan Vennochi hit on some interesting points related to bicycling in the city and its position in the political landscape. While her auto-centrism shouts out from behind her attempt at neutrality, she’s right that cycling shouldn’t be a conservative or … Continue reading →

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A Cyclist Becomes The Deer In The Headlights

Posted on December 26, 2013 by IsolateCyclist

TweetWe’ve all heard of the proverbial deer in the headlights. This phrase is used to describe either a deer itself or someone who is staring mindlessly as if he or she was a deer in the headlights. Deer have an … Continue reading →

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A Polo Player’s Wishlist

Posted on December 24, 2013 by polonick

TweetMerry Christmas or Happy Festivus or Have a Pleasant Whatever-You-Celebrate! I know it’s relatively dreary outside, but that’s ok. It’s just another reason to catch up on polo content such as Mr Do Video and Lancaster Polo and all the other … Continue reading →

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