If you’ve been riding around Boston long enough, you’ve probably seen a man drumming and occasionally tapping a cow bell on his bike.
Well, here he is:
Meet Greg.
“I started drumming in Middle School with a Marching Band, then I ended up going to BU Bikes and seeing Galen, the creator of the group with a drum set on his bike. I thought, ‘I could do this!’ and I did. After the first few times of almost dying I got the hang of it. We would go to critical masses and even drum during the Midnight Marathon bike ride.”
If you’re into group rides, you’ve probably experienced Greg’s drumming.
“Group rides are great. It’s a cool way to explore the city and meet people who enjoy riding bikes. I really enjoy (and still frequent) Critical Mass. Sometimes people are suprised when they find out I really enjoy Critical Mass, but honestly a really big bike ride with 100 people is guaranteed fun no matter what. I also go out every Wednesday for the Wednesday Social Ride ”
(Photo Provided by Greg)
Greg’s love for group rides inspired him to create a special Boston Marathon Midnight ride.
(Photo by Albert Mena)
“There was a Thursday Midnight Ride awhile back where lots of people would show up, and I wanted to start something similiar again. I had friends who were talking about running the marathon the night before and that planted the idea in my mind to combine the marathon and bike ride. I brought it up to the BU Bikes meeting and told people about it and they all thought it was awesome.”
Check out video of 2011 Midnight Bike Ride
In its second year, the marathon ride is an incredible success.
“We had people get to the trains at 9 PM this year, there were 100 people at 9:30. Together we totaled 700 people who participated in the bike ride, and over 600 who used the MBTA system to get to Hopkinton. I want people to ride bikes and make friends. I guess it’s working!”
(Photo by Albert Mena)
For more information on the Midnight Marathon ride, click here
We just got some fabulous Cadence goodies in. As always, they do NOT disappoint.
Laminated Suede Double Straps in black and grey.
Three types of cycling caps!
Detail shot of two of the caps.
The Cozelman jacket: light weight, synthetic micro-loft filling, reflective detail at hood and chest for visibility purposes and equipped with pockets! Great for the weird synthesis of chilly-ish weather we’ve been having lately.
Stop by and check it out!
Tuesday
National Bike Month Begins!!
Photo Credit: Superb Bicycle
Wednesday
Wednesday Social Ride
Group Ride, mellow pace, geared towards meeting other bicycle oriented individuals whilst cycling. Departs from Toscanini general vicinity around 7 pm.
Bring a helmet, lights, light libations and snacks.
Thursday
For more information, check out this website
Black Falcon Criterium
Photo Credit: Black Falcon Facebook
7 PM, 1 Design Center. Bring your bike, helmet and lights!
MassBike Presents, “Beyond the Spandex” Fashion Show
Photo Credit: MassBike.org
Westin Waterfront Hotel MassBike present a fashion show of urban cycling fashion with garments from companies including Ibex, Swrve, Geekhouse and Club Ride (to name a very select few). The event goes from 6:30-9pm at the Westin Waterfront in Boston.
For more details on the event/how to purchase tickets click here.
Hey internet,
We’ve been making a lot of posts about the Superb Sprint as of late (How could we resist, with all of the lovely custom builds that have been designed?)
This week we wanted to shine a little light on one of our other available frames, the 2012 Cinelli Mash Histogram:
Columbus Airplane Aluminum frame.
It comes with a Carbon/Aluminum (blades/steerer) fork and an integrated headset. The fork is drilled for a brake but then the hole is plugged and painted over, this allows a clean brakeless look, or it is easily drilled out to accept a front brake.
Uhm…hello gorgeous.
The frame is equipped with stainless steel drop outs that can be replaced if need be.
We still have them in sizes 50, 53 and 58. and can order in other sizes with in a few days. Stop by and feel how light and fabulous they are!
Leo came in about a year ago with a bike that was far, far too big for him. He was looking to ride it all the way to Toronto, and to be honest we were a little concerned for him. But Leo wouldn’t budge from his choice of steel steed.
“The bike is my dad’s 1986 Univega, it had been in our shed before I was even born,” said Leo.
A few months later, he stopped by again, and told us that he had done it, on the vintage Univega.
(His bike, in all of its touring glory, at Niagra falls. Photo provided by Leo Lydon)
“I took the summer off from my last two semesters of school, I wanted to get out of here and do something ridiculous and I was scared if I didn’t do something, I was going to be totally unmotivated to finish my degree,” said New England Institute of Art graduate. ” I’m a musician and I wanted to write a record based on the experience; I did it for myself, and I did it for other people as a reminder to be passionate about their lives.”
Leo signed his bike with the names of everyone who donated money to his adventure.
The trip took eight days, and unfortunately a fall cancelled the return trip.
(Leo in the hospital. Photo Provided by: Leo Lydon)
“Honestly, I wasn’t looking forward to biking back, I fell a few miles away from the United States border in Canada, they wouldn’t admit me to a Canadian hospital because I was an American Citizen, and I ended up getting taken back to the United States to get treated for my injuries.” “The two EMTs stayed with me were very nice, one was a marathon cyclist, and the other one was a musician (like me), I thought it was pretty interesting how out of all the EMT’s I ended up with two so relevant to my interests.
So what is he up to now that he’s back?
“I’m hoping to get my music out there and start playing shows to get a bit of a fan base around the boston area, because ideally I’d like to somehow miraculously get signed to a label so i can bike from city to city to play shows. i think that would be outrageous and i feel like people would be more inclined to come see me. AND, i can start writing my 2nd album!”
Check out the album Leo created about his trip here.
