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Folding Bike Helmet

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Boston Biker

Hmmm…I never really had trouble figuring out what to do with my “old fashion” “non-folding” bike helmet. But this looks interesting. And they claim it will meet crash test standards as well. Before it can be sold in the U.S., … Continue reading →

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I Will Be At The Bike Craft Fair May 3rd Brooklyn Boulders In Somerville

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Boston Biker

Some of you may know that I occasionally dabble in metal working (see here and here and here, as well as on the right hand side of the page).  Well I am going to actually go out into the real … Continue reading →

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Power To The Pedals Screening

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Boston Biker

From the email:   Bikes Not Bombs (https://bikesnotbombs.org/) will host a free screening of “Power to the Pedals: Wenzday Jane and the Culture of Change”(http://powertothepedals.org/) at the Hub on Tuesday May 6th at 6pm (https://www.facebook.com/events/274292362749592/). This 30-minute film features the story of Wenzday … Continue reading →

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Bikes In Cuba!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Boston Biker

Regardless of why or how people came to use bikes in Cuba, they do, and they use them for just about everything. Charlie sent in these beautiful photos of his recent trip to Cuba, and the awesome way in which bikes are … Continue reading →

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Hubway Gets A New Support Number, And Installs Three New Stations

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Boston Biker

From Hubway: ———— Hello Hubway riders! We only changed one digit, but it’s an important one. Starting today, Tuesday, April 22nd, Hubway Customer Support has a new phone number. Hubway’s keys, docks, bikes, and stations are designed to be intuitive, … Continue reading →

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Oh The Irony

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Boston Biker

I was almost run over by a casket supply truck this morning…nice big box truck with “Mathews casket international” on the side.  I know this because I got a close look at it when it screamed by me with only inches … Continue reading →

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Boston To Ban Cars In Downtown

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Boston Biker

There were some big announcements at last nights 6th Annual Boston Bikes update.  I was impressed with the growth in the bike lane network, and the expansion of the bike share.  But what really floored me was the surprise appearance by Marty Walsh himself announcing that … Continue reading →

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Boston To Ban Cars In Downtown

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Boston Biker

There were some big announcements at last nights 6th Annual Boston Bikes update.  I was impressed with the growth in the bike lane network, and the expansion of the bike share.  But what really floored me was the surprise appearance by Marty Walsh himself announcing that … Continue reading →

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Boston To Ban Cars In Downtown

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Boston Biker

There were some big announcements at last nights 6th Annual Boston Bikes update.  I was impressed with the growth in the bike lane network, and the expansion of the bike share.  But what really floored me was the surprise appearance by Marty Walsh himself announcing that … Continue reading →

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Hubway Opens April 2nd!

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Boston Biker

You have probably been seeing the stations being put back out, thats because its almost time for Hubway to open for the season! More from Hubway Below. ——————— BOSTON, BROOKLINE, SOMERVILLE REJOIN CAMBRIDGE as Hubway reopens system-wide on Wednesday, April 2nd. … Continue reading →

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