Today, May 1, starts National Bike Month.
Let’s all hope the weather finally makes a turn for the better. MassBike has a whole slew of things to do this month, something almost every day, no matter where you live.
Don’t miss the 12th annual Par-tay at Redbones on Monday, May 19 (benefits MassBike and NEMBA). Barbecue, beer [...]
Patriot’s Day (sorry, Massachusetts and Maine only) is observed this year on Monday April 21. That’s also the day of the Boston Marathon. There is somewhat a tradition of cycling the marathon route before the race begins. We start at the finish line in Copley Square, go to Hopkinton, and return for a total of [...]
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Hello All, As many already know, there will be a Memorial Service for Sheldon this coming Sunday, March 2 at 1:30pm. It will be at the First Unitarian Society of Newton, across the street from Harris Cyclery.
Details and a map link are at www.harriscyclery.com
Prior to the service [...]
Riding into Boston may not hold much appeal for back country cyclists, but for city dwellers there’s nothing like cruising around town. And now there’s some hope that in the future, urban cyclists may face a lower risk of life and limb when pedaling the streets of the Hub.
The city’s Boston Bikes program has announced [...]
Quickrelease.tv talks to the pros. Pro thieves. And they come up with 10 tips for protecting your bike.
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Yield to Life is a new initiative founded by world class racer and cycling funny man Dave Zabriskie.
“Yield to Life is a non-profit organization devoted to creating a safer environment for cyclists and, by so doing, encouraging more people to ride for their own health, the good of the environment and the well being of [...]
Sheldon Brown has died.
From Harris Cyclery:
Sheldon Brown: 1944 - 2008
Dear Harris Cyclery friends and customers,
It is with heavy hearts that we convey to you the news that Sheldon Brown has passed away. Our thoughts go out to his family at this time. The cycling community has lost one of it’s most passionate members.
I, as I [...]