Tag Archives: Boston

Oops, my life choices! Living in the time of Covid-19

Posted on April 21, 2020 by bradmcnamara

A few days ago I sent this tweet inspiring a full post because this is an issue I’m going to need to put some brainspace toward and why not do that in public… I architected my life with a clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Free, carfreebrad.com | Tagged Beer, Boston, cityliving, coronavirus, covid-19, family, Lifestyle, quarantine, social distancing, trillium | 1 Comment

After 6 Months Off, It’s gotta’ be good! Right?

Posted on October 8, 2015 by bradmcnamara

I wish I could say that I’ve taken the last 6 months to build up a backlog of witty, insightful posts that will blow your mind and leave you changed forever but that would be a HUGE lie! I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, carfreebrad, freight farms | Tagged Bike, Bike-Friendly, Bike-to-Work Day, Boston, Brad McNamara, CarFree, CarFreeBrad, Freight Farms | Leave a comment

I’M BACK!

Posted on March 1, 2015 by bradmcnamara

Unfortunately, I let my domain lapse for a few weeks and just now have been able to get CarFreeBrad.com back online. It’s not “in action” yet. To actually create content is a bit more involved. But topics that are on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, bostonwinter, carfreebrad.com, Urban Bike | Tagged Bicycle, Bike, Bike Maintenence, Bike-Friendly, Bike-to-Work Day, Boston, Car-free movement, CarFree Movement, CarFreeBrad, CarFreeBrad.com, Winter biking | Leave a comment

Dharmesh Shah has OnStartups….

Posted on December 12, 2014 by bradmcnamara

I’ve Got CarFreeBrad & I love it! As a fan of Hubspot from a product/customer perspective, I’ve thought about Dharmesh’s founding story quite a few times, about how Hubspot got started partially out of his experience with his blog Onstartups … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, brad on a bike, Car Free, carfreebrad.com, freight farms, masschallenge, techstars, Uncategorized | Tagged Bicycle, Boston, CarFree, CarFree Movement, CarFreeBrad, Commuting, dharmesh shah, founding story, Freight Farms, hubspot, Kickstarter, Massachusetts, MassChallenge, United States | Leave a comment

What Hell Is That……a dinosaur?

Posted on October 14, 2014 by bradmcnamara

Sometimes in my carfree life journey, I wish my brain could just dump it all on the page because every time I try to write my fingers can’t keep up and it comes out as complete jibberish. I’ve been having … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, Car Free, freight farms, Urban Bike | Tagged Beer, Bicycle, Bike, bike rack, Bike-Friendly, Boston, Brad McNamara, CarFree, CarFree Movement, CarFreeBrad, CarFreeBrad.com, Freight Farms, timehop | Leave a comment

32 Hour Workday and I Shouldn’t Be Driving….

Posted on February 25, 2013 by bradmcnamara

In case you haven’t noticed, my posts have been few and far between lately. That’s no accident. Sure I’ve been pretty busy but who isn’t? It’s been more a result of “drivers remorse”. Last week, Freight Farms was in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, brad on a bike, Car Free, carfreebrad, carfreebrad.com, freight farms, techstars, Urban Bike | Tagged Bicycle, Bike Maintenence, Bike-Friendly, Bike-to-Work Day, Boston, Car-free movement, CarFree, CarFree Movement, Clark University, Lifestyle Choices, Worcester | Leave a comment

Better Late Than Never- My Appreciation of Cambridge!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by bradmcnamara

This post has been brewing for quite some time. Seriously over the last 3 months and in a more general sense over the last 4 years. I suppose as I’ve become more entrenching in technology and innovation my perspective on … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, brad on a bike, Car Free, carfreebrad, carfreebrad.com, Urban Bike | Tagged Boston, Business and Economy, Cambridge, Greater Boston, Massachusetts, Northeastern University, United States, Winter weather | 2 Comments

Commuter Rail Conundrum

Posted on January 10, 2013 by bradmcnamara

Anyone that rides the commuter has a strategy for getting the seat they want. I’m lucky in that I go end to end Worcester to Boston (and vice-versa) so the selection is usually wide open. In this regard, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, brad on a bike, Car Free, carfreebrad, carfreebrad.com, freight farms, masschallenge, Urban Bike | Tagged Boston, First world problems, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, MBTA Commuter Rail, South Station, WIFi, Worcester | 1 Comment

Ok, I Might Need A Car

Posted on December 29, 2012 by bradmcnamara

Today was a real challenge in the CarFreeBrad world, actually the last few days have driven me to question my resolve to remain CarFree for the foreseeable future. Ironically, this internal struggle has nothing to do with any of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, brad on a bike, Car Free, carfreebrad, carfreebrad.com, freight farms, masschallenge, Uncategorized, Urban Bike | Tagged Boston, Business, CarFree, CarFreeBrad, Lifestyle Choices, Massachusetts, Public transport, Worcester | Leave a comment

Parking Ticket!?!?!?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by bradmcnamara

Didn’t know this was/could be a real thing but I saw it with my own eyes the other day as I walked to the office in Boston. It’s a good thing they don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Bike commute, brad on a bike, Car Free, carfreebrad.com, masschallenge, Urban Bike | Tagged Bicycle, Boston, Cycling, Hubway, New Balance Hubway, Segregated cycle facilities, Worcester | 3 Comments