Do you know your rights and responsibilities when you’re bicycling in Massachusetts? We’ve gathered some helpful information about Massachusetts bicycle laws; especially as it relates to bicycle equipment, riding rules, safety standards, bicycle races, violations, and penalties. If you’d like to review bicycle laws in Massachusetts in more detail, you…

The criteria for the tents we chose was comfort in both fair and foul weather, ease of setup in windy or rainy conditions, excellent weatherproofing, and durability. We preferred lighter tents, but we didn’t exclude heavier ones since a tent is arguably a bikepacker’s most important piece of gear. Before…

Virtual Trek Across Maine, through June 30, 2020 The Trek Across Maine will celebrate its 36th anniversary in 2020 with a virtual event. As the largest fundraising event of its kind in the nation for the American Lung Association, the Trek has raised more than $29 million in the past…

While you may not associate Boston with world-class bicycle paths, there are numerous options in and around town that rival any other city in the United States. But, before you hop on a bike and pick a trail, don’t overlook a walking tour on the Freedom Trail in the North…

When thinking about a bike “trainer,” it’s hard not to think about someone yelling boisterously at you as you count down the reps. While bike trainers have widely varying price points, they all basically do the same thing; albeit in different ways with different levels of comfort. If you’re a…

Have you ever hit the road with your family (or group) and wondered whether you’ve successfully crossed everything off your car camping checklist? If that sounds familiar, this post might further complicate things for you as you realize all of the amazing gear you’ve been missing all along. But, don’t…

When you buy a road bike, there are numerous considerations that you need to take into account. In addition to finding the right type of bike, you also need to make sure you select the correct bike frame size. Since the stakes are high, you need to ensure you’re asking…

Kingdom Trails Guide When the snow thaws out and the only cold thing you’ll find in the area is craft beer, it’s time to head north to Burke, Vermont. The Kingdom Trail system consists of 120 miles of trails that cover the entire spectrum of trail type: rocky, steep, narrow,…

Our Recommendations Once you’ve put some serious miles on your bicycle, it might be time to replace your cassette. If the teeth in your most-frequently used cogs look more like sharp teeth rather than the rounded humps of your little-used cogs, it’s time to replace the cassette. Sometimes it’s possible…

Prolonging the life of your bicycle in the winter requires ongoing maintenance, but it also involves spending some extra time getting it ready for the cold, wet and slippery road conditions. We offer some helpful tips below. Safety checks It’s important that you check your bicycle before taking it out…