Monthly Archives: February 2014

Are You Part Of The .05%

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Boston Biker

From the BCU: Bostonians making polite requests for a clear path on one of the city’s key bike routes were met with disdain from the state agency responsible for maintaining the paths. With a rapid-response social media campaign, Boston residents … Continue reading →

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Do You Bike To Work?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Boston Biker

Some students want to talk to you!   From the email: “We are a group of students taking a class called UOCD at Olin College, or “user oriented collaborative design” where we work with a people group to conceptually design … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Boston

Posted on February 19, 2014 by polonick

This is an open love letter to Boston and Boston Bike Polo. Some kids want to retire this logo, but personally I love it. Boston is probably one of the worst biking cities in North America. I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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The Use Of Vehicles For Sport

Posted on February 17, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

The 2014 Winter Olympics is well underway. Athletes from around the world have gathered in Sochi, Russia to test their skills and to try to become the best in the world in what they do. To me, sports has always … Continue reading →

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Bronze Gem Ring

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Boston Biker

Made this for someone special, really liked the way it turned out.  Bronze hand carved “gem” on a silver band.
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Still Better Than The Bus: Open Thread

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Boston Biker

Good lord the roads are proper shit today.  Layers of ice and slush and lots and  lots of rump braille snow.  I went slow, and steady, and rode straight upright and didn’t have any problems with slipping, but damn it … Continue reading →

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Should A Three Foot Passing Law Apply To All Road Users?

Posted on February 13, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

One of my readers is a strong advocate of the three foot passing law which requires motor vehicles to allow three feet, as a buffer zone, when passing bicycles. He often leaves comments to that effect. Generally speaking, I’m in … Continue reading →

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City Of Boston Hiring Cycling Instructors

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Boston Biker

And more, from their website: Boston Bikes employs a small team of part-time employees, primarily for Community Cycling Programs. Once you’re a part of our team, you’ll have opportunities to support all of our projects. We are actively seeking Cycling Instructor … Continue reading →

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GETTING MORE EGGS FROM THE GOLDEN GOOSE: “Nobody in this Country got Rich on their Own.”

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Steve Miller

It takes resources to run a city. Of course, the most important resource is people: the capabilities and creativity of its work force, the strength and resiliency of its families and neighborhoods, the civic engagement of its residents – and if Mayor Walsh is really smart he will find many ways to encourage city volunteerism […] Continue reading →

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Sidelining Bicycles

Posted on February 10, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

Once the calendar passes the month of January, I begin to think about the spring and how nice it will be to ride my bike without the hassle of contending with snow and frigid temperatures. This longing for spring encourages … Continue reading →

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