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Did You Ride Today? The Life Of A Daily Office Bicycle Commuter
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 08
I get asked the above question, almost every day. Nice sunny days, cold rainy ones, and today. And the answer is always the same “yes.” I am one of those crazy people who likes riding their bike to work no matter what the weather is doing outside. As they say, there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.
Now before you get your dander up, yes I know that my choice to ride every single day no matter what is not practical, or even recommended for everyone. There is no bar you have to meet in order to be a cyclist. If you only want to ride when it is nice, go for it!
With that caveat out of the way, let me just say this. ITS BEEN A BLAST! This whole week has been amazing for riding. It’s not too windy, the roads have been mostly in good shape, the whole city seems to have stayed home making the roads less crowded. The whole town is beautiful when hidden under a couple inches of snow.
Its been fun watching my coworkers look of surprise when I tell them I rode in. Plus I get to work an hour faster than them, and I didn’t have to shovel a car out.
I have been so happy with my commutes the last couple days, whistling and smiling the whole way in. Its gorgeous outside, and the temps are high enough that you don’t feel like your face is going to shatter.
Anyone else been doing the daily snow slog?
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Blizzard Day Open Thread
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 08
(Get your bike off the street, or it could end up like this poor soul)
Who rode into work today? Who is planning on doing a little snow biking? Any adventure, plans, parties? Want to talk about anything else? Blizzard day snowy open thread below, leave your thoughts in the comments.
I rode in today, and hope to escape before the real bad stuff starts. In case anyone is wondering the secret to riding in a blizzard, its to wait till a truck rolls down the street then ride in the tire track. Go slow, in a straight line, take the lane, and don’t lean into the turns.
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Snow Day Open Thread
Written by Boston Biker on Jan 12So yea there are a couple flakes outside. I announce this an open thread.
Anyone blizzard biking? Anyone got any snow related adventures? How are you dealing with the snow?
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- Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023TweetThe 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, 2023TweetThe 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
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- Run The Jewels Lead Free Pewter Hand Carved And Cast Pin Set January 3, 2021Made 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 […]Boston Biker
- My Work In The Wild: Feather Head Badge With Chris King Headset January 3, 2021One 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 →Boston Biker
- Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020TweetSometimes, 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, 2020TweetSometimes, 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, 2020TweetSometimes, 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
