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Register Today For Upcoming Bikeable Communities Training In Somerville

From MassBike: ——————- Do you ride in Somerville and want to make our roads safer for biking, but don’t know where to start? Or are you already involved in local projects, but want to become more effective? Sign up today … Continue reading

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Cycle Tracks Vs Parking Spaces: False Argument Continues In Somerville

The Boston Globe got it slightly wrong with its “Cycle Tracks Vs Parking Spaces” Headline, mostly because there is no reason that both can’t coexist. Assuming you reduce lane widths, lower speed limits, and in general design streets for people … Continue reading

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#bosnow, or “How Nemo found us”

After 13 months of living in New England, I got to experience my first real snow (thanks Nemo!). “Real” means 2 feet of snow (by official measure) and giant 4 ft. snowbanks due to freak winds, as opposed to the … Continue reading

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#bosnow, or “How Nemo found us”

After 13 months of living in New England, I got to experience my first real snow (thanks Nemo!). “Real” means 2 feet of snow (by official measure) and giant 4 ft. snowbanks due to freak winds, as opposed to the … Continue reading

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#bosnow, or “How Nemo found us”

After 13 months of living in New England, I got to experience my first real snow (thanks Nemo!). “Real” means 2 feet of snow (by official measure) and giant 4 ft. snowbanks due to freak winds, as opposed to the … Continue reading

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Somerville Homeless Coalition Sleigh Ride

Got this in the mail, looks like a great way to give back and still go for a ride.  Hope it doesn’t rain! ————– This ride will start Tuesday night at 6 pm in front of the Independent in Union … Continue reading

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Do You Support Cycletracks On The Full Length Of Becon St In Somerville?

If you want to see cycle tracks on Beacon street in Somerville click here. I support installing a cycletrack on the full length of Beacon Street in Somerville! I believe the community can work together to find creative ways to … Continue reading

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If I ever find you…

Last week my dear friend Kathleen was run down by a cyclist while she walked home on Highland at 12am. She was on the sidewalk, and whoever it was hit her from behind. She fell so hard that she blacked … Continue reading

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Volunteer For Somerville Event, Ride Your Bike, Get In Free!

got this in the email, great way to trade some bike hauling for free entry especially if you like food…which what cyclist doesn’t?! ————–   Unleash your inner bike messenger! The East Somerville Main Streets Foodie Crawl is an amazing … Continue reading

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SPOKES 2012: A Somerville Bike Fest

Ride, repair and relish in Somerville’s bicycle culture! SPOKES 2012 will feature free bike maintenance workshops, bicycle goods, info on bike activism/awareness, bike art and more. The evening will be topped off with an outdoor “bike-in movie” screening of Pee-Wee’s … Continue reading

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