Author Archives: crankycoffey

It has been a great month for biking around town, despite the greyness. I love the smells of the city – the unexpected perfume of so many flowering trees this time of year is fantastic!

Thanks to Broadway Bicycle School for the delish pancake breakfast this morning! (Wow! their website is looking so FANCY!) Come watch a great bicycle race movie at the HFA on Thursday evening at 7pm.  You can watch a second of … Continue reading →

I was stopped at a light on Mass Ave last night, ignoring the cyclists stopped around me.  Then a voice said something like “hey there, cyclists!”  The driver of a bicycle rickshaw was chatting us up in a friendly and … Continue reading →

Bells are important parts of bicycles.  Some may call them “accessories,” but I think they are more like “parts,” because no bike should be without one. When shopping for a bell, try out several until you find one that sounds … Continue reading →

I had a horrid ride from Roxbury to Somerville on Sunday – head wind the whole way and my tires were almost out of gas.  A reminder to you – a full tube of air is an easier ride. Speaking … Continue reading →

Mass Ave bridge is very slippery this morning.  Ride slowly & cautiously!

Please please don’t run across the street against the light. And when you do, do not run with your hands in your pockets! You can fall and break your face and I won’t feel that bad for you! Maybe you … Continue reading →