Tag Archives: Weather

Hubway Shut Down For The Storm

TweetGood to know if you use Hubway to get to work: From Hubway: Due to a forecast of inclement weather, Hubway will temporarily close at 12PM noon on Saturday, January 7th, to protect the safety of our riders and staff. … Continue reading

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Cycling Weather Around The Globe

TweetThe title of this post is slightly misleading because I have been unable to review this issue around the globe. But, an article I saw about riding in the rain in The Netherlands made me wonder about how cyclists react … Continue reading

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Variations In Bicycling Weather Challenges

TweetIn New England, where I live, we have four distinct seasons. Spring and fall are similar with respect to temperature ranges, the main difference being that spring air has a hint of warmth while fall air holds an increasing coolness. … Continue reading

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Various Modes Of Transportation Pit Comfort Against Effort

TweetThe other day, I was talking to a neighbor about the large number of bitter cold days we have had in Massachusetts this winter. Naturally, the subject turned to heat and how much it was costing to heat our homes … Continue reading

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Winter Weather Doesn’t Deter Certain Cycling Families

TweetIt’s no secret to those who know me: I walk around with a camera most of the time. As the owner of more than one camera, I do not consider phone cameras to be real cameras. Sure, you can take … Continue reading

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Autumn’s Cycling Herds Thin Out As Winter Sets In

TweetBoston’s first snowstorm occurred about a week ago, in early December. Some years we get lucky and no snow falls until late December or early January. The timing of the first snow may not matter to some people, but it … Continue reading

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Searching For Motivation To Ride In Winter Weather

Tweet Sitting inside a heated room, in the dead of winter, can make one feel cozy. The warmth is enticing. Thoughts of frigid air make one leery of the outdoors, and procrastination in going out takes over. There is no … Continue reading

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Hubway Weather Advisory

TweetGot this in the email heads up: —————- Dear Hubway Member, With another early season storm bearing down on metro-Boston, we want to remind you to use caution when riding Hubway. While the system will remain open during this rain event, we … Continue reading

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Cycling As An Advantage In Hurricane Preparation

Tweet   At first glance, cycling and hurricanes seem to have nothing in common. Well, actually, they don’t have anything in common per se, but being a cyclist is an advantage when it comes to preparing for hurricanes. Over the … Continue reading

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Cycling As An Advantage In Hurricane Preparation

Tweet   At first glance, cycling and hurricanes seem to have nothing in common. Well, actually, they don’t have anything in common per se, but being a cyclist is an advantage when it comes to preparing for hurricanes. Over the … Continue reading

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