Category Archives: biking

Armed, Coordinated Bicycle Convoys Converge on City Hall

I’m biking to work tomorrow, but I won’t be in the convoy. 6:45AM is . . . not my cup of tea.

bike convoy map

More info from the City of Boston.

RIDE INTO WORK WITH A POLICE ESCORT.

July 25 and August 22

WHAT: SAFE, GUIDED CONVOYS WITH POLICE ESCORT Lead by experienced cyclists and escorted by Boston Police, convoys follow a fixed schedule and route and originate at locations throughout metro-Boston. All convoys finish at City Hall Plaza Boston.

FREE BREAKFAST, BIKE EXPO AND MUSIC Whether you ride in with a convoy or ride along, join us at Boston City Hall for free food and fun, courtesy of 100.7 WZLX, Mass Commute, Mass Bike, and all our sponsors.

DATE: July 25th and August 22nd. Rain or shine.

SCHEDULE:

6:45 AM Meet at convoy start. See locations below.
7:00 AM Convoys depart. See locations below.
7:30-8:30 AM Convoys arrive City Hall Plz, Boston.
8:00-10:00 AM Free breakfast & fun. City Hall Plz, Boston.

WHERE: Rides start from various locations in metro-Boston. Cyclists can join the convoy at start location, or at any point along the route. See map for locations and times. Police escorts only available within Boston.

ROUTES:
Newton, Brookline, Watertown
Lexington, Arlington, Somerville, Cambridge
Dorchester
West Roxbury, Roslindale
Brighton, Allston
Jamaica Plain

Product Review: DeFeet Slipstream Bike Shoe Covers

This year I changed my bike from plastic toe “cages” to actual clip-in bike shoes. I’ve been liking it. However, last month I biked to work in 35 degree weather and my toes nearly froze off! The clip-in shoes are much better ventilated and therefore much colder than my regular sneakers were. So, I asked for some shoe covers for Christmas (thanks, Jeremy!). I took them out for a spin this long weekend. I did a review of them on Tabblo.

See my review