Monthly Archives: September 2014

Dear Boston Developers, Build These Awesome Bike Friendly Buildings

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetSeriously check these amazing bike friendly buildings out! from the WSJ: A bike valet will offer tuneups and tire changes to spandex-clad commuters and residents at Hassalo on Eighth, a multiuse residential and office complex in Portland, Ore., expected to … Continue reading →

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Silver Maple Forest Ride

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetThis looks pretty awesome, especially around this time of year. From the email: ———- Friends of the Alewife Reservation (main contact)www.friendsofalewifereservation.org617-415-1884info@friendsofalewifereservation.orgOctober 18th, 11 amMeet at the Alewife T entrance near Jerry’s Pond.Join the Friends of Alewife Reservation, Green Cambridge, and … Continue reading →

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Compass Rose Head Badge Attached

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Boston Biker

  Looks great!  I am still super impressed with how this came out.  Looks even better on the bike.  More here. Continue reading →

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Somerville Bike Lanes Get The Green Paint Treatment

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Boston Biker

Tweet   A whole bunch of bike lanes in Somerville are getting painted green.  I am not totally sure how I feel about this, but they do seem to be more visible.

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City Streets Are Not Bicycle Race Tracks

Posted on September 29, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetThere are times when city officials consent to closing city streets to traffic for the purpose of allowing a sanctioned bicycle race to take place. The purpose of closing the streets to traffic is to protect the safety of pedestrians, … Continue reading →

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Help DotBike Count Bikes!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Boston Biker

TweetGot this from DotBike, if you have some time and live in Dorchester give it a read!   —————– Hi DotBikers! Great news, Dorchester is on the map!  Please help keep us there! Dorchester has been included in the annual bike … Continue reading →

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Visibility When The Sun Is Low In The Sky In Autumn

Posted on September 25, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetVisibility is often a problem when driving a car. Many things can reduce visibility. Some of them are man-made and others are caused by nature. Driving in autumn is an example of the latter. Late in the day, the sun … Continue reading →

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Visibility When The Sun Is Low In The Sky In Autumn

Posted on September 25, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetVisibility is often a problem when driving a car. Many things can reduce visibility. Some of them are man-made and others are caused by nature. Driving in autumn is an example of the latter. Late in the day, the sun … Continue reading →

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Bicycles As Part Of A Business Model

Posted on September 22, 2014 by IsolateCyclist

TweetOver the summer, I read a series of articles written by a member of bicycle advocacy group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I was surprised to see how different Philadelphia was in terms of their approach to incorporating cycling into everyday life, … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Ave, Phase 2A: “to, through, or around”

Posted on September 20, 2014 by mattyciii

TweetA lot of bright people have been discussing the upcoming rebuild of Commonwealth Avenue lately, because the city plans to forge ahead blindly with a bad design.  The fundamental issues are these: The city is refusing to even attempt to … Continue reading →

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