Everybody wants a new single-speed bike this summer-- that's why we're putting our current stock of SE Drafts and Draft Lites on sale! If you're looking for a nice sleek one-speed to get you around town, the Draft is your best bet, marked down from $350 to $299 in orange/blue or matte black. If freewheelin' is still your thing but you'd like to try your feet at the whole fixed-gear thing, come test ride a Draft Lite (previously $400, now $349), available in candy apple red or brown/baby blue.

This sale is effective through July 17th and is limited to stock on hand.

Today marks the last day that our beloved friend and coworker Mary Arida will be working at Cambridge Bicycle. She's moving to New York City to pursue other endeavors, and as saddened as we are by her departure, we wish her nothing but the absolute best.


Over the past two-and-a-half years Mary has been one of our most skilled and trusted mechanics, with an attention to detail and an incessant drive to achieve the highest quality repair work possible. She has also been a great friend, a patient teacher, and an exceedingly kind soul...as I'm sure she will continue to be in her new home.

Stop by today to say goodbye to one of Boston's finest. We know that all of Mary's customers and all of you out there will miss her as much as we do!

An ancient Peruvian master, forty-years-versed in the lethal martial art of extreme bicycle maintenance...


A brave young challenger of unknown origin, fresh-faced and knobby-kneed, ready to risk it all for one shot at the impossible dream...

Who will be the victor in this, the ultimate Cambridge Bicycle test of endurance, cunning, agility, and brute force? Who will perish and who will survive-- crippled but heroic under the most noble of crowns?

Armed with an iron pipe typically reserved for increased torque on only the toughest bottom brackets, Ryan Stanis launches into his relentless assault on the reigning champion, Abraham Pinedo.


Abraham counters with a vicious crane-kick, sending young Ryan reeling in defense. Such form!


At the end of an epic duel, friends remain friends, and the true enemy--hatred--has been put to rest. Just another day at your friendly neighborhood bike shop!

Our mechanic Tom recently finished this custom build for the shop. It's the new Origin 8 Del Pesado frame built as a coaster brake single-speed, equipped with riser bars, DP-18 rims, and Odyssey pedals. It's a great bike for getting around and getting your sick skids on. Also: it's yours for $650! Get it for yourself before someone else does. (We also have a couple of these framesets available for purchase, or for a custom build. They're only $199 if you buy a crankset and wheelset, too!)


Just yesterday we got a shipment of Ortlieb bags straight in from Germany. Not only do we have their waterproof messenger bags in black, red, orange, silver, and yellow, but also smaller backpacks, pannier bags, and versatile office bags that can double as pannier bags. All of them are extremely durable and 100% waterproof. If you need an inexpensive bag that's perfect for your commute, these are for you. (Just look how good our employee Alex looks in one!)

Cambridge Bicycle rider Nick Mashburn set the winning time in the Category A 3000 meter Individual Pursuit .

The Cambridge Bicycle Summer Omnium Series at the New England Velodrome has seen some good racing so far this summer. Last Tuesday and Wednesday saw the second in a series of three events, and Pursuit Races were the feature omnium event. Racers competed for Omnium points in both the 3000 meter Individual Pursuit and the Australian Pursuit.


Gary Bavolar was only .14 seconds off the winning time.

With Omnium points up for grabs, both nights saw some fierce competition. Tuesday night had both Juniors and Womens fields, and many new riders showed up as well. If you've ever considered giving track racing a try, the track has a very accommodating atmosphere for new riders. Check the website for information of rideshares up to the track.

Here are the photo galleries from the races on Tuesday night and Wednesday night.


The Category B field warms up with a Scratch Race.

The final week of the Cambridge Bicycle Summer Omnium Series is coming up on July 21st and 22nd. Featured races for the final week will be the ever popular Miss and Out and Match Sprints. Mark your calenders now so you don't miss out on you last chance to score Omnium points to win some great prizes!

Results and Standings can be found here.

Want your bike to shoot lasers? Of course you do! While some may fantasize of this idea for more subversive means, the designers at Boston's own LightLane have more practical uses for bike-mounted laser projectiles.

Months ago their design for a self-contained, laser-projected bike lane for night riding made the rounds of the internet. Recently, they created a working prototype of their concept and a video documenting it in action. Compressed digital video and real-life experience are two different things, so I can't really say whether this prototype will live up to its potential. As a concept, though, it's pretty intriguing.

If the LightLane ever goes into production rest assured we'll be trying our best to get a few! [Video found via BikeHacks.]

This very morning a pack of three hundred cyclists are making their way up the Mt. Washington auto road in the yearly Mt. Washington Auto Road Hillclimb. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the annual hillclimb, it's roughly 7.9 miles of a 22% uphill grade. (Here's a breakdown of the ride, courtesy of North East Cycling.) Last week someone came into the shop and talked about his experience with the climb on his Bianchi Pista. He said he made it in one hour and 20 minutes, at a better time than his multi-gear rode bike. We sell Pistas at the shop, of course, and we also carry 22-tooth cogs and teeny-tiny chain rings. Inspired yet? [image from North Eastern Cycling.]