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Boston Bike Commuter Report, June 2015

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Liam

I’m a slow biker. I’m a slow blogger too.  So, it’s almost the end of July and here is my bike report for June. I rode 22 days out of 30.  Highlights of the month include the Bikes Not Bombs … Continue reading →

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Boston Bike Commuter Report, June 2015

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Liam

I’m a slow biker. I’m a slow blogger too.  So, it’s almost the end of July and here is my bike report for June. I rode 22 days out of 30.  Highlights of the month include the Bikes Not Bombs … Continue reading →

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2015 Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Liam

On June 7th, I rode in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon for the third time.  I seem to participate every year, although it’s such a lovely event for a great cause that I need to commit to doing it annually.  I was … Continue reading →

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Support Bikes Not Bombs!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Liam

This Sunday, June 7,  I will be riding with my children, Kay & Peter, in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon! Peter will be riding his own bike and Kay will be the co-pilot on my bike.  The Bike-A-Thon is always a … Continue reading →

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Boston Bike Commuter Report, May 2015

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Liam

To my great shame, I am not a winter biker.  I’m always impressed by the photos and stories of Bostonians who bike all year long, even in the midst of record-setting snowfall! In my defense, I once had a nasty … Continue reading →

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Casey Arborway Construction Meeting, May 7

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Liam

I received an alert from the Boston Cyclists Union regarding a Casey Arborway Construction Meeting tomorrow May 7th, 7pm to 9pm at Boston English High School Auditorium, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain.  As I’ve written in the past, I live in the Forest Hills … Continue reading →

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The Fun Way to Fenway!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Liam

This summer Mass Bike introduced bike valet parking at Fenway Park for ticketholders attending weekend Red Sox games. My son is a devoted Red Sox fan and a biking enthusiast, so we decided to ride our bikes to the Red … Continue reading →

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Cycletracks on the Arborway

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Liam

Recently, the DCR laid down new bike lanes on the Arborway, part of the network of Emerald Necklace roads running through Jamaica Plain from Forest Hills to Jamaica Pond. While this should be a positive gain for city cyclists, unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Should Cyclists Be Allowed To Roll Through Stop Signs?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Liam

The following article is getting a lot of attention among bicycle circles and even among friends not into bicycling: Stromberg, Joseph . “Why cyclists should be able to roll through stop signs and ride through red lights.” Vox. Vox Media, 19 … Continue reading →

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Should Cyclists Be Allowed To Roll Through Stop Signs

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Liam

The following article is getting a lot of attention among bicycle circles and even among friends not into bicycling: Stromberg, Joseph . “Why cyclists should be able to roll through stop signs and ride through red lights.” Vox. Vox Media, 19 … Continue reading →

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