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Cyclist Alignment Chart
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 20Cyclostat has come up with possibly the greatest thing ever (if like me, you were a huge dork growing up)
click through for his bigger image.
This is simply amazing, good work!
Tags: amazing, cyclist alignment, cyclostat
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H.E.L.L. Is Back!
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 19H.E.L.L. (Helping Everyone Live Longer) is back!
http://www.myspace.com/hellhelmets
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=287753099269
From the myspace:
H.E.L.L.- Helping Everyone Live Longer is a non-profit organization that was started in response to the deaths of two bicyclists, Gordon Riker, and Kelly Wallace, and stands in memory of any friend or loved one who has lost their lives in a bicycle accident. H.E.L.L. works to distribute free bicycle helmets and lights to anyone who needs them. Safety is a right that everyone has regardless of money. This project and the people that this project was started for meant so much to so many people and I want to reach out to those people for their input, feelings and ideas for this project, where they would like to see this project go, and what they would like to see this do.
Who H.E.L.L would like to meet:
Anyone who would like to work on this project. Artists who would like to customize and paint helmets, people and bands who want to book benefit shows and fundraise to keep this project going, friends, bicyclists and businesses who want to help raise awareness. Everyone has something they can contribute and everyone is welcome to take part. This is a project for the Greater Boston community and should be driven by that community not just an individual. Donations are what H.E.L.L. runs off of so if you would like to donate send a message to the email, HELLhelmets@gmail.com and a paypal will be up and running in a little while
Tags: HELL, helmets, helping everyone live longer
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Tony Kornheiser Is A Moron
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 19Seriously? This is got to be the stupidest thing I have ever had to listen to. Guess the fight continues.
Tags: biking, espn, moron
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Street Talk: Transit 2.0
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 18Transit 2.0: The Developers Initiative
By Chris Dempsey, Director of Innovation, Mass Dept. of Transportation
Tues, April 6, 7-9 pm
@ LivableStreets office, 100 Sidney St, Cambridge [map…]
Open to the public. Suggested donation. Complimentary beer provided by Harpoon while supplies last.
Pull out your phone, check if your bus or train is on time, and come to the LivableStreets Alliance StreetTalk to learn how technology is improving public transit. The Mass. Dept of Transportation Developers Initiative is a ground-breaking program that hosts transportation data that can be used by third-party software developers to build websites, mobile applications, and other applications that deliver information more efficiently and effectively to users of the Commonwealth’s transportation system. Since the first developers meeting in the LivableStreets office, the initiative has led to the development of numerous innovative web and mobile applications. Chris Dempsey will describe how open source data and innovative collaborations are helping Massachusetts travelers better plan their trips or find the location of their bus.
Chris Dempsey is the Director of Innovation for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Before his current role, Chris was Deputy Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the Secretary of Transportation. Prior to joining state government, Chris was a staffer on the Patrick-Murray campaign, responsible for the campaign’s volunteer, student outreach and internship programs. He is a native of Brookline and currently resides in Boston.
Hosted by LivableStreets Alliance. For more information: events@livablestreets.info, facebook, 617-621-1746
http://livablestreets.info/event/streettalk/transit-20-developers-initiative
Tags: LivableStreets, Street Talk, transit 2.0
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Once Again Chicago Is Far Ahead Of Boston In Making Sweet Videos
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 18
Share the Road – Buses and Bicycles from Chicago Bicycle Program on Vimeo.
Dear MBTA, and Boston cyclists watch this. Do what it says. That is all.
PS. Lets make some of these for Boston.
Tags: bus, chicago, video
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
loving the East Bay Rail Trail from Providence to Bristol
From the blog: Westwood Biker On: 2010-03-20 23:05:46a beautiful 30-mile round trip ride alongside the Narrangassett Bay. just love it. fairly flat too, though with a reasonable # of road crossings. ...Read this article.
Cyclist Alignment Chart
From the blog: Boston Biker On: 2010-03-20 14:15:32Cyclostat has come up with possibly the greatest thing ever (if like me, you were a huge dork growing up) click through for his bigger image. This is simply amazing, good work! ...Read this article.
Cyclist Alignment Chart
From the blog: Cyclostat On: 2010-03-20 12:31:53Like any good fan of dungeons and dragons, I view the world through alignment charts. I've given this some thought, and below you will find definitive cyclist alignment chart. I'm betting that one already exists, but this is going to be my version. Click for the full jpeg. [caption id="attachment_338" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The Cyclist's Alignment Chart"][/caption] Breakdown: Lawful Good: we have a photo of a dorky commuter, upholding the law and wearing ridiculously bright clothing in the middle of the day. It is accompanied by a Shane quote. :) Neutral Good: Perhaps indicative of the more casual rider, who wants to do good in the world, might run a red light or two, might bike on the sidewalk, but is ...Read this article.
03.19.10
From the blog: 100psi On: 2010-03-19 16:55:44A kind of good songwriter once sang, “the waiting is the hardest part.” And how. I finally got to take my new (used) bike out for a proper spin today. I bought it in January, shoes arrived in February, the pedals came in the mail last week, water bottle cages yesterday, and I got fitted at IBC Newton today. It was a beautiful day to ride; I did about 45 miles, and I’m sore as hell. But in a good way. I want to send a shout out to Aleve. There's still flood water on the roads in the 'burbs. I waited for this car to pass: Then I waited for this cyclist to pass: Then I waited for this ...Read this article.
No News is Bad News
From the blog: Zero Combustion On: 2010-03-19 12:19:04After my interview with WBZ News and correspondence with John Houghton of the MBTA, I decided to lay low for a while and observe the outcome of this activity. It is with profound disappointment that I report absolutely no change in the illegal driving activity of the MBTA buses. In the last three weeks I have observed and reported numerous buses running red lights, buses offloading passengers in the middle of the street rather than a designated bus stop, and I have once again been hit by an MBTA bus that did not stop. It has become apparent that nothing is changing, and that accountability is a thing of myth and legend when it comes to the MBTA. What am ...Read this article.
Comments on the River Street and Western Avenue bridges
From the blog: Street Smarts On: 2010-03-19 08:09:06I ride the River Street and Western Avenue frequently on my way between Waltham and Cambridge. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation plans to reconstruct these bridges. The roadways need repair, and so do the sidewalks, which connect the paths on each side of the river. But also, there are many issues with connections to streets, paths and sidewalks. The Harvard campus expansion involves the construction of paths leading to the bridges, and the University and its consultants (Jacobs Consulting) should be involved in the discussion. General comments There might be the possibility of a through bike lane or shared-lane marking at the Cambridge end of the River Street bridge and Boston end of the Western Avenue bridge to ...Read this article.
Will Our River Crossings Be Bridges or Barriers?
From the blog: Steve Miller's Blog -- II On: 2010-03-17 17:19:42The Charles River is one of the defining features of our region. From the time humans first arrived, we have used it for sustenance, pleasure, and travel. While the basin feels like a refuge of nature in the midst of our urban lives, nearly every inch of the river – from the shore to the deepest channel – has been shaped by human activity. The river and the structures around it need to be managed to preserve their value to the life cycle while maximizing their human functionality. In particular, the bridges over the river can help connect our communities, provide access to the riverbank, and be an aesthetic asset. Or they can make travel difficult, even dangerous, block us ...Read this article.
1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Grey Ghost Krate
From the blog: Vintage and Used Bicycles in Cambridge On: 2010-03-19 03:33:00(Click for full photo) 1971 Schwinn Sting-Ray Grey Ghost Krate Just wanted to post a picture of my 1971 Grey Ghost Krate that I have recently "cleaned". I have had this bike in my possession since I was 5 years old. I haven~t touched the paint, just gave it a good thorough cleaning. All parts are original. What are my chances of getting this into a museum? ...Read this article.
CycleLoft and Co Comment on the “Transition” at NEV
From the blog: euphoria before total implosion On: 2010-03-18 12:40:41I sort of thought that this was more a PR sheet than an explanation, but perhaps you will read it and disagree. If you take the time to follow the link, I encourage you to leave a comment. I did. ...Read this article.
