Monthly Archives: August 2011

Cycles of Change……all of Worcester?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by bradmcnamara

I read an article yesterday and tried to post about it from my phone but it got lost aka. I forgot to save it! The gist of the article was focused on Boston’s transformation to a bike-friendly city with the … Continue reading →

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Starting your MBA this week? Read this first. (via infinite to venture)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Great advice that MBAs can actually follow and execute. As I enter my 2nd year, I couldn’t think of better thoughts to pass along to new students. General wisdom dictates that someone has usually said it better before me. It’s … Continue reading →

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Time + Goals = Networking…….but what about CarFreeBrad!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by bradmcnamara

It has been a tough writing week to say the least between being isolated in Upstate NY without internet,family issues and starting a new semester.  At this point, I’m emotionally drained and ready to get back to a life free … Continue reading →

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The worst part of the Hurricane falling on a weekend……

Posted on August 29, 2011 by bradmcnamara

The Hangover!!!!!  We didn’t lose power so the fridge stayed on and the beer stayed cold but you should still drink them all just in case the power goes out, right? I hope that the worst you are dealing with … Continue reading →

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CarFree Hurricane Benefit #1

Posted on August 28, 2011 by bradmcnamara

You almost never hear about someone missing work because their bike was crushed by a fallen tree! Unless of course your bike was chained to said tree, then it sucks for everyone!

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These are cycling fanatics!

Posted on August 28, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Andy Schleck was a huge part of my Tour De France fantasy teams domination of the CarFreeBrad.com league so I need to post this pic! Seriously, do these guys have nothing better to do?  These costumes took some serious planning … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Irene snarls New York highways, tunnels, sidewalks

Posted on August 28, 2011 by bradmcnamara

  When everything is shut down, all we have left is our bikes.  Gear up and get going(only when it’s safe of course)! Although the massive New York transit system — subways, buses and commuter trains — was shut down … Continue reading →

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Must Be Green Drinks Worcester!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by bradmcnamara

I went to Green Drinks- Worcester the other night and every pole within 2 blocks looked like this. It’s good to know that the CarFree movement has caught on with the “early adopters”, but I want to see this same … Continue reading →

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Definition of Insanity……

Posted on August 24, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein · It’s official, I’m insane! I learned my lesson on Monday or so I thought.  That lesson lasted until…….this morning! I showed up on campus … Continue reading →

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Note to Self………

Posted on August 24, 2011 by bradmcnamara

Let this be a lesson to all those who bike commute and a reminder to my future self because no matter how many times I learn this lesson, I never really learn it. Do NOT pound a huge cup of … Continue reading →

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