In conjunction with Bike Week – Door3 gallery is pleased to announce this month’s artist…
Kevin Porter
Millions of dead terabytes…
Opening Reception
Thursday, May 16th
7-9pm
Kevin Porter is a Boston cycling dynamo – and fantastic collage artist utilizing found images to create eye popping and often humorous interpretations of the world remixed through its own media. Stop by to meet Kevin and share in great company and conversation!
Do you ride a Peugeot, Motobecane or Gitane that was made in the 1970’s!?
If you have an older French bicycle – you may find it difficult to repair or replace certain components. The most common issues that come up are when your drivetrain or steering need some attention. French bikes from that era had their own standards that differ significantly from the modern parts that would be available in most bike shops today. (more…)
It’s in the air – Monday April 15th is the running of the Boston Marathon and it’s not just for runners.
Started in 2009 by Greg Hum, a recent Boston University graduate who came up with “a totally ad-hoc, spur-of-the-moment idea,” the Midnight Marathon was born and is quickly becoming a tradition among cyclists. Ridership further blossomed with interest from the Boston SOS – alternately known as the Societies of Spontaneity or a Society of Shenanigans (the group responsible for the annual no-pants subway ride on the T). Last year over 700 cyclists boarded the last train to Worcester from South Station to partake in the ride…
Perhaps that is why this year in a joint effort to keep the tradition going, the MBTA has opted to run a dedicated commuter train for these fun loving folks! Ticket sales were capped at 700 and cost double the usual price – but the train is just for bikers with a Midnight Marathon Ticket and travels nonstop direct to Southborough ( a short ride to the starting line). Tickets went on sale April 8th and quickly sold out – if you are interested in participating – you’ll have to find an alternative mode of transport to the starting line. I suggest riding your bike 🙂 Or find a convenient spot to join the pack closer to the city.
If you are a rider please make sure to stock up on snacks and water. Convenience stores may be scarce in the wee hours. Also make sure to carry a spare tube or patch kit and portable pump in case you get stranded with a flat. Ride in a group and stay safe – Streets may be empty but they are not yet closed to motor vehicles! Also watch out for railroad tracks. They are notorious for causing wipeouts, especially if it is raining. Slow down and cross at a 90 degree angle to avoid getting your tire caught in the rails.
This year the Midnight Marathon runs from Sunday April 14th to Monday morning before the official route is closed.
The Midnight Marathon Express leaves South Station at 10pm
People will arrive at the Starting Line between 10:50pm and 11:30pm.
Riders generally complete the course in 2 to 5 hours, depending on your type of bike, fitness level, etc. Most will reach the finish line between 1:30am and 2:30am.
Also plan how you’re getting home since the T doesn’t start operation till around 5am.
The historic course starts on Main Street in the rural New England town of Hopkinton and traverses Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley and Newton Lower Falls. Then follows Commonwealth Avenue through Chestnut Hill, Cleveland Circle and Kenmore Square to end up at Copley Square near the John Hancock Tower. It is a slight downhill track for most of the 26.2 miles (except for Heartbreak hill at mile 20-21!).
Door3 is very pleased to announce Neil Goodwin as artist in residence for the month of April. He has literally transformed our humble gallery into a river view of the Danube highlighting Graffiti art from Vienna and many other exotic locations. Come by this Thursday to meet Neil, share some wine and celebrate his show.
Spring is here and that means the return of Hubway bikes to the streets!
Effective Tuesday, April 2, the Hubway bikeshare network opened for the 2013 season! Nearly 75% of the system will be operational and full station deployment is expected by mid-April. There will be an official ‘Opening Day’ launch event on Monday, April 8. Stay tuned to the Hubway Twitter feed and Facebook page for event details.
In the next week 1100 bikes will be hitting the pavement at 112 convenient bike sharing stations across Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville.
The Hubway system is optimized for local trips that take less than 30 minutes from station to station. Three levels of membership make it a great option – whether your primary bike is in the shop for a few days or you need an affordable and reliable way to get from A to B.
Join as an annual member for $85 and get your own Hubway Key – you get 24/7 access to bikes throughout Cambridge, Somerville, Boston and Brookline.
If you have friends visiting for the weekend – go for a bike ride! Opt for the 3 day membership for only $12.
In a jam and need wheels quick – get a 24 hour membership for 5 bucks
The T has some stiff competition for those commuters who prefer getting some fresh air and exercise on their daily travels.
Super affordable – the Boston Hubway is a great asset to prove Boston and surrounding municipalities are actively promoting healthy, local self-sustaining commuter transit. And the response over the last two years since the Hubway was born has been huge.
Hubway is making bike sharing a viable option on multiple levels… The Boston Public Health Commission is providing subsidized annual memberships for low income Boston residents at $5.00/year, which includes a free helmet. Find out if you qualify and get your subsidy code from the Boston Public Health Commission, and redeem your code at TheHubway.com or by calling 1-855-(4 HUBWAY).
Hubway also offers a Corporate account – If you work for a company interested in promoting sustainable living – encourage them to add Hubway as an employee incentive.
Try something different – take a hubway bike round the block and join the ranks of Boston’s joy riders.
The All-City Space Horse is a do it all design with a really nice set of components out of the box.
The geometry of the frameset itself, is a mix of traditional road and touring geometry’s giving the bike agile head tube and seat tube numbers, a relatively short rear end, but with a lower than roadbike bottom bracket for increased stability while loaded.
This thing is rugged, can run whatever drivetrain you wish, haul crap, and take your cycling experience further. Standard with a 2×10 STI Tiagra Drivetrain and plenty of pep. Read More about the Space Horse
Comfort and aesthetics combine in this version of the step thru from Civia. Now with 5 speeds- internally geared for better performance and longevity. Comes with a painted rear rack and fenders to match! view the Twin city 5speed stepthru
Civia continues there line of elegant yet practical bikes with the North Loop, a commuter bike we are expecting to be a great fit for Cambridge. Comes with a custom rear rack painted to match the frame, kickstand and Continental Contact tires.
Set up as an 8 speed derailleured drivetrain – simple yet useful!
Door 3 had a brief winter break and now we are pleased to announce the first show of the 2013 Season…
Laurel Lhowe – Paintings inspired by Nature
Although Laurel Cook Lhowe has always painted, her career as a medical illustrator took precedence until about 10 years ago. She has illustrated many orthopedic and ophthalmic text books and completed hundreds of drawings for the American Heritage Dictionary series. Her paintings are in many private homes scattered around the USA and in the corporate collections of Berkshire Partners, Watertown Savings Bank and Cambridge Savings Bank.
