Monthly Archives: April 2014

Acorn Head Badge

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Boston Biker

      Copper over brass.  I have a thing for acorns, I really like the way such a big huge tree can come from such a tiny little package, there is also something pleasing about the shape of acorns. Continue reading →

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TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT SAFETY: Looking Beyond Traffic Lights

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Steve Miller

My tolerance may have been low because of the bicyclist who had been run over that afternoon, the 8th Boston-area death in the past two years – five by right-turning trucks, two by buses, one by a drunk driver – and I was thinking that it could have been me.   But there it was, the […] Continue reading →

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Thoughts About Virtual Bicycle Safety Lanes

Posted on April 28, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetNot long ago, I found myself bored while waiting in a waiting room. While this is no surprise in and of itself, my anti-boredom behavior was. On a side table, near my chair, was a copy of Hammacher Schlemmer’s latest … Continue reading →

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Livable Streets Launches Safer Streets Campaign

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Livable Streets: ———— You may have heard the sad news: Eoin McGrory was struck and killed by a truck while biking in Charlestown earlier this month. This tragedy highlights the dangerous conditions on our streets; streets that put cars first, to … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Bike Fest Date Change

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Boston Biker

Tweet DATE CHANGE DUE TO AN 80% CHANCE OF RAIN FOR SATURDAY, THE DORCHESTER BIKE FEST WILL BE HELD THIS SUNDAY 4/27.  Please spread the word. See below for things you could win in the free raffle. Hope to see you there.

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Proposed MBTA Fare Increase

Posted on April 25, 2014 by mattyciii

TweetThe MBTA needs to raise revenue. They have a proposal here: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567 and are soliciting feedback. I just sent them my thoughts via email. Anyone care to comment? ——————————— Greetings, For MBTA services that provide both transportation and parking (e.g., … Continue reading →

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BU Bikes Spring Update

Posted on April 25, 2014 by bubikes

TweetHELLO BU BIKES!   The school year is coming to an end which means some new things for our club. 3 of our 4 board members are graduating seniors (including myself). This means we need replacements! Hannah Gibson and Aloysius Kringen will be joining … Continue reading →

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Black Cat Heart Head Badge

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Boston Biker

  A Black cat with a heart of gold (brass). Give your bike 9 lives with this lovely addition.Copper, with brass accent. Continue reading →

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Swallow Heart Head Badge

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Boston Biker

    A copper swallow with a heart of brass. Traditional iconography to make your bicycle pop. This one of a kind decoration will make any bicycle look that much better.Copper swallow with Brass heart.  Continue reading →

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Crow Feather Head Badge

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Boston Biker

    Like my crow feather earrings, only way bigger.  Should look awesome on the head tube, top tube, or even some of the smaller tubes on a larger bicycle. Continue reading →

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