Bicycling
Dump Truck Hits Cyclist in Cambridge at Mass. Ave. Bridge
A 10-wheel dump truck struck a cyclist at approximately 8:30 this morning on the Cambridge end of the Mass Ave Bridge. The cyclist, a middle-aged […]
Healthy and Scenic Commutes in Boston
Squeeze in a little extra exercise—and avoid those MBTA fare hikes—by walking or biking your commute.
GeoOrbital’s Electric Wheel Makes Bicycling a Breeze
No more breaking a sweat during your morning commute—a new type of wheel from GeoOrbital will give your standard bike some extra power. The Cambridge-based startup’s idea is […]
Get Ready for the 2016 Midnight Marathon Bike Ride
On the eve of the Boston Marathon, while the rest of the city sleeps in preparation for race day, a projected group of more than 1,000 […]
A.J. Moran: I Bike in the Snow
A.J. Moran Age: 27 Occupation: Architect. Passion: All-weather cycling, and we do mean all-weather: Last hellish winter, Moran commuted 10 miles, riding to and from […]
Cambridge Has the Best New Bike Lane in America
The seemingly never-ending construction on Western Avenue made that vital Cambridge thoroughfare nightmarish, but today the work is complete, leaving Cantabrigians with a vastly improved […]
City Officials to Back Bills Requiring More Protections for Cyclists From Trucks
City of Boston officials will testify Wednesday in favor of safety bills that would mandate equipment on all trucks of a certain size registered in Massachusetts, aimed at making roadways […]
A Battle Over Bike Lanes in East Boston
On the same day Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reaffirmed the city’s commitment to designing city streets to accommodate bikes and cars, a Change.org petition to remove bike lanes […]
Ticket To Ride: A Guide to Boston Bike Shops
Boston loves bikes. Well, maybe not all of us, but for a city that once had the rep of being a notoriously dangerous place for […]
Photos: Midnight Marathon Bike Ride 2015
Hours before runners were lacing up their sneakers to begin the 2015 Boston Marathon, the Boylston St. finish line played host to the last leg […]
On-Duty State Trooper Caught on Video Saying He Doesn’t Care About Bike Lanes [Updated]
Update, Friday, 12:08 p.m.: The State Police issued the following updated statement, noting that they will “counsel the trooper who spoke to the cyclist about […]
New MassBike Executive Director Wants to ‘Humanize’ Cyclists
To Richard Fries, the worst phrase coined when thinking about ways to increase bike ridership statewide is one that comes from the film Field of Dreams, starring […]
EVELO’s ‘Omni Wheel’ Gives Cyclists a Boost When They Need it Most
Two Cambridge companies are racing to become the preeminent supplier of a new technology that gives bike riders an extra boost during their commutes. But […]
Riders Can Now Strap a Car Horn to the Front of Their Bike
Obnoxious honking is no longer a luxury reserved strictly for those behind the wheel of a car or SUV. Beginning Monday, cyclists will also be […]
Allston’s Cambridge Street Gets Designated Bike Lanes
Biking along Cambridge Street became a bit safer on Saturday as the city started to install designated lanes for cyclists that will hopefully keep crashes […]