Dogs are great, but being an avid cyclist with a pooch could pose a potential problem. A fun ride about the city can be coated with fret and worry about a furry companion who is ever so dilligently waiting in his crate to be let out on his own adventure.
Our customer/friend Kate has it all figured out.
Dog plus bag plus bike equals perfect.
Kate’s had Nacho (full name: Nachito) for a few years. She rides with him basically everywhere. After a lot of patience (and not to mention treats), this aspiring dog trainer convinced her pup that her Freight bag wasn’t a bad place to be. Anytime you see them riding around town you can definitely tell that he is psyched on being on Kate’s back.
Hey Kate, thanks for being an inspiration to all of us small/medium dog owners, and see you around!!
Later this week the 2012 North Atlantic Cycle Courier Championships in Richmond, Virginia. We try and keep this calendar local but this is a pretty big event that gets domestic and international attention. A lot of Boston messengers and residents will be taking the pilgrimage down south. It’s a four day festivity of fun starting on Thursday with a Red Bull and ends next Monday with a Memorial Day Barbeque and some Bike polo. Scroll down to see the entire schedule!
Wednesday
Wednesday Social Ride
Photo provided by Juan and the Wednesday Social Ride Facebook page from last week’s ride.
7 PM. Toscanini’s. Bring a helmet lights and some snacks.
Thursday
Black Falcon Crit
Pictured: Lauren (of Pedal Power) and Milica (of Team Stampede) at last week’s Black Falcon Crit. Photo provided by Keith on the Black Falcon Crit Facebook page.
The Crit continues! Meet at 1 Design Center at 7:00 PM. Fixed gear, road bike or single speed. BRING LIGHTS AND A HELMET.
Here’s the schedule for this year’s NACCCs.
Thursday, as previously mentioned in the flyer, is Red Bull Art Attack and Welcoming Party at 7 PM.
2012 Official NACCC website
NACCC Facebook Page <–Great resource if you're trying to find a place to stay/get a ride!
Friday
Walk/Ride to work Day
People are encouraged to ride to work the last friday of every month. If you wear green you can also get discounts and freebies from a variety of sponsoring businesses throughout the region. For more information click HERE .
Bar Crawl Alley Cat
Friday Night. Meet at the Seals at the Aquarium at 8:30
Freshman run of this style of alley cat race in Boston. Competitors will meet up at the Aquarium, write down the names of some bars and then a bar will be chosen at random. From there, people will race to the chosen bar, the winner buys DFL a drink, draw again, repeat.
$10 max on drinks.
Helmets/lights/safety is REQUIRED. Drink and ride responsibly.
Friday NACCC Events:
11:00AM Group Ride
1:30PM Lunch
4:00PM Last Minute Registration at Lamplighter Roasting Co.
7:00PM Last Friday Alleycat and 1st Chance Qualifier
10:00PM Gold Sprints @ Strange Matter
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT!!!
Late Show with TrashHawk
Saturday
Saturday NACCC Events:
9:00AM “Bike Swap” @ Chimborazo
9:40AM Racer Orientation
10:00AM 2nd Chance Qualifier
Messenger Open Forum #1 2:00PM Non-Messenger Championships
4:00PM “Rush Hour” Championships
8:00PM The Cutthroats Bicycle Club invites you to…
“Get NACCC’d the Fuck Out!”: Family Dinner, Side Events, and so much more! Party!
NACCC Website HERE
Sunday
Sunday NACCC Events:
11:00AM Breakfast of Champions @ Shockoe Espresso
12:00PM Orientation
1:00PM Sprint Finals
2:00PM CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
NACCC Website HERE
6:00PM Messenger Open Forum
7:00PM Final Awards and After-Party!
CBS Racing, Sunday Group Training Ride Series
Meet at Community Bike Shop in Boston at 8:30 PM for some coffee and snacks. The ride departs at 9:00.
For more information, click HERE
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!
Good looking urban cycling clothes are hard to find. We’ve got some different options for you to check out if you want to wear jeans and jackets that can withstand the wear and tear.
You’ve seen some items in our store, but we wanted to show you what it looks like in action.
Our handsome mechanic Tom is rocking the Cadence Prism jacket, a 90s inspired nylon/fleece jacket that can withstand the wind and has a subtle drop to keep the small of your back coovered, and the Swrve Cordura Trim Fit Waxed Canvas pants. Perfect for this windy/rainy/overcast weather that seems to be making a cameo every few days in Boston.
The back pocket is the perfect size for a U-lock.
Close up of the Nylon/Fleece jacket. And, of course, Tom.
Interior pants detail.
We’ll be featuring more clothing every week, check back to see our suggestions as the weather changes!
Ben came to us today with a problem: his bike got run over while locked up on the side walk and he needed a new one. As a bike messenger and Boston Bike Messenger Association Vice President, obviously a bicycle is not only a means of transportation and a friend; it’s a necessity.
“I would borrow my friend’s bikes, but they were all custom, really nice bikes, I couldn’t ride how I normally do,” said Ben.
While Ben’s Budd frame is being repaired, he wanted a solution that was his.
That’s when he saw the Charge Scissor frame.
He was attracted to the frame for a variety of reasons.
“It looks nice, and I wanted something I could ride downtown and really beat on. I can go down stairs without a worry!”
Tom building up the Scissor with a Sugino crankset and Eastern Bikes BMX Pedals.
Ben took it out for a test spin and loved the geometry.
“It’s fast and comfortable, I’m going to have a lot of fun with this!”
For more information on the BBMA click here.
