CycleTrek
Crushed by an SUV
I had just left work and was biking home when I heard the sound of plastic hitting the pavement. With a sinking feeling, I pulled over and checked my derriere; sure enough, my taillight was missing. And there it was, lying in the middle of the traffic lane on Walnut Street. I walked over, anxious [...]
Cape Cod Century!
On my flight home from my Newfoundland vacation, I was really yearning to get back on the saddle and do some more bike touring. I was torn: perhaps a weekend tour the following week would be a good way to prolong the summer and ease me into the routine of the everyday— or perhaps what [...]
Massachusetts Bike Laws
I found this reference to Massachusetts Bike Laws. Some items of note:
You must have your headlight and taillight on if you are riding anytime from 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise. You must wear reflectors on both ankles if there are no reflectors on your pedals. You may ride your bicycle on any public [...]
Scrubdown!
I just finished cleaning my bike, using the handy new bike repair stand I bought as soon as I came back from my Newfoundland trip. The stand makes it much easier to clean and adjust the bike; it was $100 well spent.
Using degreaser, a cassette scraper, brushes, and old socks, I was able to degrease [...]
Bikes not Bombs gentrified out of a home
Bikes not Bombs is looking for a new location.
