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Safer Trucking For Cities

Written by Boston Biker on Nov 14

Most of the deaths of cyclists in Boston are because of large trucks.

more information from the Boston Cyclists Union here


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We Can Still Ride Our Bikes!

Written by Boston Biker on Nov 14

I was having a conversation with a friend on our ride to work after Trump was elected, and it was pretty grim. We talked about all the many many bad things that are likely to happen to our state, our country, our environment, our economy, and we were pretty hopeless. But then I just sort of blurted out “Well we can still ride our bikes!” A smile spread over both our faces and in the days since it has been our rallying cry.

WE CAN STILL RIDE OUR BIKES!

It has given us something to start with, something to work from, a place to stand while we figure out what we do next.

Today our lovely senator Elizabeth Warren let loose this barn burner of a speech and I feel even better!


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Insane Truck Commercials

Written by Boston Biker on Nov 05

I stumbled upon these two videos for Nissan’s “Titan” truck line.  If you are not familiar with these behemoths the titan gets a shocking 15 mpg…which I guess makes it pretty standard mpg for “male overcompensation” size trucks these days, but is still pretty miserable.

What struck me most about these commercials is that all the environmental troubles this truck is supposed to help you overcome, (forest fire, floods, extreme weather, droughts, boiling heat, etc) are also all the problems caused by driving giant gas burning trucks.  

This couldn’t possibly be purposeful could it?

Have these companies no shame?  Are they really using climate change imagery (a problem caused by their own inefficient vehicles), to sell more of their vehicles?


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Driving Cars Involves More Than Just Traffic

Written by Boston Biker on Oct 31

It’s well past time to rethink how we power our transportation system.

Change the way you live, change the way you vote, its time to save the planet for ourselves and our children.


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Unibicle…Just Watch It, I Can’t Explain

Written by Boston Biker on Oct 31

Because you don’t need the 13 minutes it will take to watch this.


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The Word On The Street

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    • Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023
      TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →
      jsallen
    • Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023
      TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →
      jsallen
    • It’s Finally Happening! 5th Annual Hot Cocoa Ride Feb 12! February 8, 2022
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    • It’s Finally Happening! 5th Annual Hot Cocoa Ride Feb 12! February 8, 2022
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    • Hello world! June 9, 2021
      Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Continue reading →
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    • Run The Jewels Lead Free Pewter Hand Carved And Cast Pin Set January 3, 2021
      Made these lovely RTJ fist and gun pin set. Hand carved in wax, and then cast in lead free pewter.  Because these are made by hand you can do fun things like add an extra small pin so that they sit just so (also means they have “customized” brass back plates to accommodate the extra […]
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    • My Work In The Wild: Feather Head Badge With Chris King Headset January 3, 2021
      One of my customers sent me this amazing picture of my feather badge installed on their (awesome!) bike.   Check out Manofmultnomah (here and here), apparently Chris King took some interest in it as well.  Want one of your own?  Buy it here, or here... Continue reading →
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    • Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020
      TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →
      greg
    • Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020
      TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →
      greg
    • Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020
      TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →
      greg