If you get it, you get it, if not, play more video games. This is truly amazing. ... More ...

Got this email today. I, like everyone else, was very sad when Sheldon Brown died. He was a giant in the bicycle world, and was widly known for knowing more about cycling than any man should. Seems his wife and a couple old friends are selling his old bikes (he had many) on ebay and craigs list. This is a sad sad day, but might be your chance to own a bit of history. Over the next few months, several of Sheldon Brown’s bicycles, and numerous components, will be for sale on EBay and Cra... More ...

Got this in the email today, I love Bikes Not Bombs, and so should you! They do great things and need your help! email below —– Hi Folks! Hope you’re enjoying Falltime in the city! Please check this out, and let me know… it’s a great way to help BNB’s work. Bikes Not Bombs Phone-A-Thon volunteers needed The annual grassroots fundraising favorite is rolling up in November and December: help raise money and talk to some other cool supporters of BNB! About 30 ... More ...

Street Talk! Bicycle Planning in the Netherlands Thursday Nov. 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm by Hans Voerknecht, International Coordinator of the Dutch Bicycle Council @ LivableStreets office space, 100 Sidney Street, Central Square, Cambridge [map… ] free and open to the public, donation suggested beer/sodas provided compliments of Harpoon Brewery! Learn about bicycle planning in the Netherlands from the International Coordinator of the Dutch Bicycle Council (Fietsberaad). The Dutch rel... More ...

If you have been concerned about the resent rather poor performance in the economy and want to change professions (who knew corporate banker had no job security!?), or maybe you are just looking for that first job out of school, look no further! Bostonbiker.org has teamed up with RealMatch to provide all your Boston area job needs! Either click on the Jobs link at the top of any page, or check out the fun widget on the side bar (on the right there) for the latest and greatest in gainful emplo... More ...

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has scheduled a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 17, at the Museum of Science to discuss the planned rehabilitation of the Craigie Dam Bridge and Craigie Drawbridge. The Craigie bridges carry Route 28 between Cambridge and Boston. The Dam Bridge lies directly under the roadway in Cambridge, adjacent to the Museum of Science parking garage, and carries Cambridge traffic that is heading to or from the Drawbridge. Structural elements ... More ...

Come learn the ropes of prepping and cleaning your Cyclocross bike with Matt Roy, MM Racing Team Mechanic. Price of admission gets you a custom mini-pit kit from Pedros with the stuff you need to keep your bikes running perfectly. The kit retails for $44.99 but if you come to the event, you’ll get the bucket and the know-how for $29.99. The clinic will be held behind Wheelworks Too - 22 Church Street, Belmont (just around the corner from Belmont Wheelworks). There will be tents, heaters, ligh... More ...

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND from the Major Taylor Association, in time for the holidays A custom-designed, limited-edition cycling jersey featuring a classic image of 1899 world champion MAJOR TAYLOR. $79 including shipping. A new batch has just arrived and the jerseys are selling fast. Available sizes as of Nov. 6, 2008: Men’s M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL Women’s M, L, XL Order online or mail a check. Pictures, size chart & ordering instructions: http://www.majortaylorassociation.org/jersey.... More ...

Free Beer, Free Food, BoldSprints Racing, Good Times! This years Annual Meeting, a fun open to the public event, will be held at Coogan’s Pub.. Come out and join us Wednesday November 19th at 6:30pm. The annual meeting will start at 6:30pm, this will be a 15 minute talk by Executive Director David Watson. Learn what MassBike has been up to, hear about our future plans, and in general stay up to date on all MassBike related activities. Once David is done the real fun starts! The first 1... More ...

Awww will you look at those smiling faces! How could you not want to buy a bicycle from this man. Marty is an amazing guy, and I suggest you all start saving up your money and get one of these bad ass bikes from him asap! Read all about him and other cool local bike biz in the most recent article in the Globe. It was late at night and I was riding home, tired. The mild slope of the Boston University Bridge seemed like a pothole-strewn mountain, and the curve of Putnam Street to Harvard Square... More ...

I had heard that this was an epic (read: drunken awesome fun) time. This video would seem to confirm it. I am so doing this next year. ... More ...

This looks like a good time…I might even race in this. This is an alleycat/scavenger hunt that is open to cyclists of all abilities. The race is pastry-themed and pageantry is encouraged. November 22. 1pm. MIT Stata Center (outdoor theater structure). No registration fee, but be ready to spend around 5-7 dollars on baked goods. (You may have to force down a Chinese bun.) Thanks for your attention, William Garre ... More ...

I have to admit I am much more into urban cycling than bike racing. However after I read A Dog In A Hat, the new book by Joe Parkin, I found myself much more interested in the crazy world of European Cycling. Written almost as a series of diary entries, Parkin takes us through the wild, hard working, and often crazy world of European cycling in the 90’s. Told from the perspective of a transplanted American in Belgium, Parkin reveals that cycling is not what it might seem to you and me o... More ...

So you know all them cool kids with their Iphones, this has got to be the best possible use I have seen yet for one. Using a simple ap, and a custom bag addition (more info to come soon), this intrepid biker has created what has to be one of the slickest safety lights yet. The best part is, the ap is customizable, want it to look like a fire truck, how about a police light, maybe you just want to the light to come on while you move (it can do that as well). I asked how it is on battery life, ... More ...

Tuesday, November 11 6:30 - 8:30 PM German International School Boston (formerly St. Anthony’s School) 57 Holton St., Allston Come to two presentations from the Green Space Advocates. The first presents design plans for a low impact development greening project at the St. Anthony’s site along Everett Street. We are excited about working with our partners at the German International Day School and St. Anthony’s on this project. The second is a presentation concerning the conn... More ...

Got this in the email today, looks like a cool movie. Plus BNB rocks my freaking socks off, so you should support them. —- GHANA FILM: EMMANUEL’S GIFT, with BIKES NOT BOMBS Thursday November 6 6:30-8:30 Screening at the City Year Headquarters 287 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116 Full info and a map at http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/node/419 With donated bicycles from Boston and the support of hundreds of local volunteers and donors, Bikes Not Bombs is co-sponsoring the development of a ... More ...

Ohh yea, the Nov. schedule for Bold Sprints is out! Nov 2, 16, 30 at the All Asia bar 334 Mass Ave. Cambridge. ... More ...

This Sunday 7pm at the All Asia Bar on Mass Ave. in Cambridge. BE THERE! ... More ...

Got this in the mail today. If you live in Allston or Brighton check it out. Hey A-Bbikerz… just a reminder that our next meeting is TONIGHT at 7pm!!! At an A-Bbiker’s suggestion, this month’s meeting will be in the Community Room at the Allston-Brighton Police Station. The agenda will include updates on the bike/helmet fleet recently placed at the West End House Boys & Girls Club, the details of the proposed helmet distribution program through the Joseph Smith Community C... More ...

If you are like a lot of people you might want to try a practice run at putting your bike on a bus bike rack before you do the real thing. Lucky for you they good people at the MBTA have a practice rack for you to try out. We now have a bus bike rack located at Alewife Station that can be used for practice purposes. Its located at the west bike cage on the ground level of the garage. Also, you should be able to practice at the Ruggles Station busway. Many buses sit idle for several minutes at a... More ...