Monthly Archives: July 2011

Rack of the Day: Help Me, Help You!?!?!?!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by bradmcnamara

In honor of this weeks launch of Boston’s Bike Sharing program I decided to focus on the racks that I want everyone in Boston, around Boston or traveling to Boston to look out for as they become active. Take a … Continue reading →

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Hubway Stations: Good or Bad?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by bradmcnamara

This was my initial reaction to my first bike sharing rack in Boston by South Station. In the hustle and bustle of all the commuters scurrying to catch their rides, I could have easily walked right by and never even … Continue reading →

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Metro – Hubway: The bicycles are coming! The bicycles are coming!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Here is a great article that outlines Hubway in Boston in case you didn’t have time to look it up already. It launches in less than 2 hours!!!! “Hubway will feature “swipe card” payments and will cost $5 per day … Continue reading →

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HUGE NEWS DAY!!!!!!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Today’s news was like watching your first-born getting drafted or win an olympic gold medal!  Ok, that’s way over dramatic but I need you to understand my enthusiasm.  I got out of bed this morning a bit tired and a … Continue reading →

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Traffic Ticket…..On a Bike!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by bradmcnamara

This is not the first time I’ve posted this but I still find it very amusing.  This is one problem I don’t have to worry about in Worcester because I’ve yet to ride in a bike lane in this town. … Continue reading →

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Can I get a loaner…….BIKE?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by bradmcnamara

I’ve run into an issue we can all relate to.  What to do when you have to bring your mode of transportation in for service? This is one area where the car people have a huge leg up on me. … Continue reading →

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Denmark Is Made For Cyclists « Ice Tubes

Posted on July 27, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Another instant bike fanatic due to a trip to Denmark.   Read this post and it pretty much sums up the response of any person who has been to there. Denmark Is Made For Cyclists « Ice Tubes. “Bikes are … Continue reading →

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Late to Bed, Early to Rise

Posted on July 26, 2011 by bradmcnamara

This week is shaping up to be a real grind and it’s only Tuesday morning!  I could tell it would go bad when I looked at my week and I would have to leave the house before sunrise and return … Continue reading →

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Solar Boating

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Like a lot of people this past weekend as the temperature rose and the heat wave settled in, I scrambled to find solice in the form of a body of water that led to two distinct aquatic experiences.  My initial … Continue reading →

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The Movement is Catching On…..

Posted on July 25, 2011 by bradmcnamara

There is no use in fighting it anymore, you can’t outwit fate.  We’ve all been wasting an afternoon and seen one of the seven Final Destination movies where a group of people cheat death but it was their time so … Continue reading →

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