Monthly Archives: February 2014

Throwback Thursday: Before they were Beavers

Posted on February 27, 2014 by polonick

Tweet Before GQ, even the Beavers put their time in on the Allston Courts.                           Gus snapped this photo for legitbikepolo.com at ESPI IV in Boston, 2009. No nets, … Continue reading →

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Cycling Benefits Are Not Reserved For The Young

Posted on February 27, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetIn the U.S., cycling is generally associated with the young. Learning to ride a bike is a right of passage for kids. Young people ride bikes to school and around their neighborhoods before they are old enough to drive cars. … Continue reading →

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FEEDBACK: It’s Hard to Stay on Route if You Don’t Know Where You’re Going

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Steve Miller

MassDOT deserves enormous credit for trying to connect its investment decisions with the desired outcomes.  It’s a challenging and complicated undertaking, constrained in many ways by federal reporting requirements, limited data, and unverified impact-calculating methodologies. The fact that their first attempt, the very impressive WeMove Massachusetts: Planning for Performance tool, is deeply flawed (for example, […] Continue reading →

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FEEDBACK: It’s Hard to Stay on Route if You Don’t Know Where You’re Going

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Steve Miller

MassDOT deserves enormous credit for trying to connect its investment decisions with the desired outcomes.  It’s a challenging and complicated undertaking, constrained in many ways by federal reporting requirements, limited data, and unverified impact-calculating methodologies. The fact that their first attempt, the very impressive WeMove Massachusetts: Planning for Performance tool, is deeply flawed (for example, […] Continue reading →

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Merida "Courteous Mass"

Posted on February 27, 2014 by mark

Tweet Most cyclists have heard of critical mass where cyclists take back the streets.  Earlier this month I got to take part in a weekly bike ride in Merida Mexico.  Every Wednesday about 1000 people go on a 6 mile … Continue reading →

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Merida "Courteous Mass"

Posted on February 27, 2014 by mark

Tweet Most cyclists have heard of critical mass where cyclists take back the streets.  Earlier this month I got to take part in a weekly bike ride in Merida Mexico.  Every Wednesday about 1000 people go on a 6 mile … Continue reading →

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Merida "Courteous Mass"

Posted on February 27, 2014 by mark

Tweet Most cyclists have heard of critical mass where cyclists take back the streets.  Earlier this month I got to take part in a weekly bike ride in Merida Mexico.  Every Wednesday about 1000 people go on a 6 mile … Continue reading →

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Merida "Courteous Mass"

Posted on February 27, 2014 by mark

Tweet Most cyclists have heard of critical mass where cyclists take back the streets.  Earlier this month I got to take part in a weekly bike ride in Merida Mexico.  Every Wednesday about 1000 people go on a 6 mile … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Public Hearing For Game-Changing Cycle Track Loop In Downtown Boston

Posted on February 26, 2014 by greg

TweetGreg Hum plays drums on his bike, gets people together for really big midnight and monthly bike rides, and smiles too much. He shares stories and more on his personal blog, The Humble Cyclist. Tweet at him, bro: @thehum.  ____________________________________________________________________ Imagine being able … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Public Hearing For Game-Changing Cycle Track Loop In Downtown Boston

Posted on February 26, 2014 by greg

TweetGreg Hum plays drums on his bike, gets people together for really big midnight and monthly bike rides, and smiles too much. He shares stories and more on his personal blog, The Humble Cyclist. Tweet at him, bro: @thehum.  ____________________________________________________________________ Imagine being able … Continue reading →

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