Bicycling
There’s No Costume too Weird for the Annual Boston Halloween Bike Ride
Greg Hum has mastered the art of wearing an astronaut costume while pedaling his bike—outfitted to resemble a dinosaur—through Boston. “The trick is, you have […]
City-Contracted Vehicles Will Soon Be Equipped With Side Guards
The City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday—the first of its kind in the country—that will help keep cyclists safe when traveling on the busy streets of […]
Learn How to Bike Through a New England Winter
Boston Cyclists Union executive director Pete Stidman believes there’s no such thing as bad weather when it comes to riding around New England on a […]
Cambridge Resident Is Biking 10,000 Miles Around the Country
After Peter Gorman finished reading Bill Bryson’s book A Walk in the Woods, which details the author’s travels along the Appalachian Trail, he knew it […]
Cambridge Is Also Looking at Installing ‘Side Guards’ on Large Trucks
Cambridge officials are following Mayor Marty Walsh’s lead in calling for all city-owned trucks, and trucks contracted out to perform certain services on the roads, […]
A Conversation with Outgoing MassBike Executive Director David Watson
A lot can change in eight years, especially when it comes to bike sustainability and infrastructure, and MassBike executive director David Watson has been a […]
Mayor Walsh Wants ‘Truck Side Guards’ on All Vehicles Contracted by the City
In late July, a Hubway cyclist traveling down Massachusetts Avenue in the South End was hit by a city-contracted trash truck as it went to […]
City to Add More Bike Lanes to Neighborhoods
Boston Bikes announced this week that parts of East Boston, South Boston, West Roxbury, and Mattapan will be retrofitted with new painted bike lanes to help […]
‘New Shop’ Wants to Bring the E-Bike Boom to Boston
Update: Boston’s first official electric bike shop, NextGen Bicycles, has opened in South Boston. The shop is focused on serving commuters who are considering alternative […]
A Vigilante Group Is Busting Bike Thieves from Behind a Computer Screen
From behind his desk more than 3,000 miles away, Bryan Hance is trying to lead a cyclist revolution in Boston to help bikers keep their rides […]
Somerville’s Streets Are Going Green
There’s more than one Green Line coming to Somerville. The city put out a bid on Friday seeking a company to lather up existing bike […]
Why Doesn’t Boston Have a ‘Bike Kitchen’?
Anyone who owns a bike knows that regular maintenance can get costly, especially in the summer months when cyclists are commuting through the city more […]
The Hub On Wheels Bicycling Event Registration Is Now Open
Registration for the 10th annual “Hub On Wheels” citywide ride, which takes place September 21, is now open. The ride provides cycling enthusiasts, families, and people of all […]
Boston Bikes To Host ‘Women’s Bike Ride and Festival’
Thanks to the city’s “Boston Bikes” program, local bicycle ridership has increased by more than 80 percent since 2007. Now, as part of the program’s […]
Help DotBike Raise Money for a ‘Fixit’ Bike Station
Some determined Dorchester cyclists are working on ways to bring bike infrastructure needs to the neighborhood, and they’re starting by raising money for a station to […]