Biking Lifestyle

Everyday there’s more and more technology to keep us more connected… at work: …at home: …even during our commute: With “social media” connecting us, there’s something missing. The real world. And real people. You may not be able to change whether you need to work. But you can change how you get to work. Just […]

It’s always hard for me to figure out what to wear for each season. But this time of year, New England weather seems to change every 15 minutes (sometimes to extremes) and often wardrobe changes are required. So I’m either unprepared and soaked because I didn’t interpret that 10% chance of rain as a thunderous […]

When I had a car I wasn’t one of those people who loved their car. And my car was certainly not an extension of my personality. But since I started biking, I’ve been looking for that perfect bike. One that’s like a best friend who completes your thoughts… and has two wheels. Well, I’ve found […]

It’s spring, and there are many more bikes on the road. Others want to start biking. But changing to any new mode of transportation is a big lifestyle change and takes time. Just like learning to drive: When I finally started biking, it was intimidating because I didn’t know “how” to do it…. just like […]

Yeah, everybody knows traffic is bad. But sometimes it’s outright embarrassing.     Especially if you spent $60-90K on your car with the promise of speed, agility, and driver engagement. And have this taunting you the whole traffic jam.    

Now that biking is really picking up in my town, I’m noticing something interesting. I don’t need to check Yelp much anymore.

Riding bikes is fun, but sometimes it’s hard to get down the street. Especially in a neighborhood with so many restaurants. It’s so easy to be tempted to stop and eat everything. I’m personally keeping several restaurants in business that are on my route. But there’s danger in letting your stomach do the navigating. For […]

The other day I was biking home and a cyclist waved at me. Now, biking in Boston sometimes has the feeling of a biking in a small town. I’m always running into friends on the street. But in cold weather there are some social challenges. And I may not even recognize my best friends unless […]