Scare Crow

Inside the Temple, the crow saw many great riches.

The natives emerged and offered him water. They were naked except for their AceCaps.

A tall one eyed his feathers covetously. There was an uneasy silence...

A Crow's Eye View

After landing to get a closer look, the crow was set upon by a muscular flock of brightly-plumed sentries. "Take me to your Leader", said the crow.

As the Crow Flies

The Crow circled. From above, he spied the glare of many shiny objects. His neck feathers bristled. Could this be it?

The Crows are Coming!

Its going down Saturday evening Dec. 8. Wear a white carnation and the crow will know.

Jamis Bikes in 2008!

The Hub is pleased to announce that Jamis Bicycles is on board for 2008. We're stoked to get their well rounded line of bikes including steel-framed commuters and road racers. Look for them here after the new year. Until then, we're gonna party like its Two-Thousand-Zero-Zero-Seven!

Know when to hold 'em...

Thanks to Chris Foster for donating this curious little gem. Peter thinks its Polish - I'm not sure why.

Hats

Who says you can't buy style? The Hub is now a dealer of Attleboro's own Ace Hats. Each of these locally made lids has two unique patterns, are reversible, and will make you (or that style-challenged loved one) look like a million for only 35 bucks. Come on by and try one on.

The Way it Used to Be

To all you nostalgic nature freeks out there the cold temperatures and shorter days have resulted in a used bike bloom at the Hub. Come on in check out the variety of species and colors that have blossomed over the past few days. Choose from road bikes and mountain bikes and even a folding bike originally purchased with coupons from Marlboro. Whether you're a chain smoker, lost your licence from that DUI, or just want to remember the way it used to be, there's something used for everyone here at the Hub.

We can get there from here

The "Getting There..." conference seems to have been a success. It wound down yesterday with a rally at the State House where 30 or so cyclists and transit activists showed up to make some noise about better alternatives to the ol' ball and chain. You know what I'm talking about: the coffins with cup holders that pollute our air and make us bomb oil rich nations into submission.
Now lets follow up. Word is that five letters on a particular issue to a State Rep or Senator is usually enough to get onto their radar screens. Lets shoot for 10.

For your state representative contact information, go here.

For your state senate contact information, go here.

Keep it simple. Let them know that bikes are good transportation and should get more consideration in future plans for our urban transportation network. Let them know that an adult on a bicycle equals one less car on our astronomically expensive highways and public road network. Let them know that you're a voter (you do vote don't you?).

Really Big Bike Rally

Alright. Listen up. If ever you wanted to make your voice heard regarding tax payer support for safe and effective bicycle infrastructure, ride your whip down to the State House next thursday (10/25) at 5:30 for a good, old fashioned rally. Make a sign, paint your face, or just get ready to be counted as one of the many that would like to see your tax dollars used to make our urban streets more bicycle friendly.

The event is the evening segment of a conference sponsored by the Sierra Club of RI on the future of sustainable transportation in our little state. The conference will feature discussions on the future of mass transit, creating more bike-friendly streets, and neighborhood walkability.

Following the evening rally at the State House, we will ride to Local 121 on Washington Street for more discussion and a film. (Major props to State Rep and Local 121 owner Josh Miller for hosting the event)

Hope to see you there!