the beat bike blog

Can you think of a more fitting mascot than the Incredible Hulk for a bike shop? Wait, do bike shops sell eggs?

My long Easter weekend began by waking up at four a.m., possibly still drunk, to pack for Jersey. It is of little concern that I don't b...

Interstate 70 finds a way through the west side of the mighty Rockies via Glenwood Canyon , a beautiful drive many of us have prolly made dr...

That title above should read something like; Being critical of the lack of a mass in Columbus, Ohio. It was surreal. Freaky. Inexplicable. S...

My trip to the Radiohead concert was a smashing success. The music was great, the light show dazzling, and my seat was ridiculous. There ...

I established a sweet homestead last weekend at the beach for four days and nights and had a wonderful procession of friends drop by for a n...

Wow. Blue Shutters Beach is a long ride from Hartford! But a super short ride from Burlingame Campground...which makes me happy! really happ...

I've been off the bike for the past few days, unfortunately, because my dear wife is away doing research in Nicaragua until Monday the 2...

Ride of Silence. Lightening, thunder and downpours of cold rain didn’t deter nine riders from meeting in Elizabeth Park yesterday and riding...

grease your chains y’all cuz its gonna be a wet week and there’s much going on in the city. Progressive Happy hour at Kenny’s (red rock) 9:3...

CCBA Bike Everywhere Bike to Happy Hour. friday, may 16th I’m going to cut to the chase here, and give props ASAP to the core group that lau...

its sooo nice outside! don't be a fool...ride a bike! Wednesday, May 14: Bike to Dinner Lena's at 5:30pm. 2053 Park Street, Hartfor...

The Mark Twain House to the Spigot, a 25 mile ride? yep, if you do it Brendan's way via Avon's Rails to Trails! Check the ROUTE. Ou...

Critical Mass Movie Night at Alchemy/The Green Vibration The CCBA Bike Everywhere Program and Alchemy Present: Movie Night tonight at 7pm. ...

4.20 was a great day for an unexpected ride touring around the Collinsville/Nepaug area. Nice indeed! And well celebrated! Corey and I, with...

Wednesday was the perfect evening for a great bike ride to Manchester from Hartford along the streets and bike paths. Josh, Breandan, Krash,...