We almost forgot to add this event to our calender for this week! The Boston Bike Messenger Association (BBMA) is throwing a criterium as a benefit to send Boston messengers to compete in the North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC) in Richmond, VA this year. It is $10 race entry fee and there will be t-shirts for sale. The race will be a figure 8 criterium, Australian style. For those that don’t know what an Australian criterium is then you’ll just have to see for yourself. The race will be on a set course in Winthrop Sq. Downtown Boston starting at 9:30pm this Friday May 18th. Come out to watch, race, or just support your local bike messengers!
We have a few select models of bikes that we’ve decided to let go for less than their MSRP.
We have: Schwinn Willy, PK Ripper, Bianchi Cortina, Manhattan Green and the Bianchi Iseo all for 30 % OFF in a variety of sizes. Big to little, multiple speeds to single speeds, we have ‘em and they’re discounted.
Check ‘em out. While supplies last. They’ve been selling pretty well so swing by sooner rather than later!
Spring is the perfect time to start building up your dream bike. The weather is finally starting to come around and pretty soon you can show off your new whip. Ethan is on his way to having a classy ride for when the summer hits. This Cinelli Gazetta is getting the proper treatment. We’re fitting it with Paul brake leavers, Campagnolo brake calipers, and Nitto handlebars with matching brooks saddle and grips. Stop in and let us help you bring your vision of a new bike into the new season!
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.
Hey-o Internet.
It’s getting to that time of the year where more bikes are hitting the road (yay!) and group rides are cropping up (double yay!)
Some of you might remember last year when we started doing lady rides. That was fun. We should probably do it again. Don’t you think?
Let us know your thoughts. Comment on our blog post. say something on our Facebook page, write us an email, give us a call, tell your friends. Let’s make this year’s lady ride the best one yet!
