Posts by Jeff Rogers
This year will be the 52nd Annual Mt Washington Hillclimb, often rated as one of the best cycling events in New England and one of the best cycling hill climbs in America.
The public session had a diverse array of approx. 20 speakers, from age 7 (with her father) to 65 (at least), who spoke in favor of the Pine Street paving with the addition of a bike lane.
So much this week! Traffic Slowdowns, Bus Buddies, a Week Without Driving, Tour de New Hampshire, Bike to Work Day, plus Upcoming Group Rides.
Tucked away in a Portsmouth neighborhood you’ll find the true gem that is Liars Bench Beer Company — delicious fresh beer on tap, amazingly good food, and a beautiful biergarten under some golden shade sails.
Born near Mannheim, Baron Karl von Drais’ invention was sparked by hardships following The Year Without A Summer, which resulted from the explosion of Mount Tambora, halfway around the world.
Many topics this month! A bike-themed sci-fi anthology, call for volunteers, call for donated bikes, and a ride in Nashua. Plus more.
Cask Ale seems to be busting out all over. One festival in Derry, then another in south Boston. If you join in, I guarantee you’ll taste some flavors that you don’t often get at your neighborhood craft brewery.
Love the vernal equinox! Warmth, sunshine, longer days mean good bike riding days are not far off.
The beer you love, brewed nearby, uses ingredients from far away, many not even available locally. Some of those are from Canada.
Hooksett’s Tap House Grille played host last Saturday to an amazingly fun fund-raising event which included a stein hoisting competition. Sometimes the face says it all!
In downtown Nashua, look no further. Their food is amazing, their beer is fantastic. Space is comfortable, menus are large and diverse.
Hard to imagine today, but 100 years ago automobiles were viewed as dangerous toys owned by wealthy scofflaws, running down pedestrians with hardly a thought.
Clear skies at sunset Sat & Sun should allow great viewing of all the planets in the solar system!
A third public meeting reviewed designs for a skateboard & BMX park proposed for Wolfe Park on the city’s west side.
“When hopes seem hardly worth having, just mount a bicycle and go for a good spin down the road.” – A. Conan Doyle
A poker run is not really a race. At each stop you get a playing card, then at the end, you see who has the best poker hand. Even the slowest rider of the bunch can still win. YES!
Dervla Murphy, born in 1931, grew up in the tiny ancient town of Lismore in Ireland, where the local abbey was founded in the 7th century. For her 10th birthday, she received a second-hand bicycle.
The Brownies were a club dedicated to swimming outdoors. To qualify you had to swim outdoors every single day for 365 consecutive days.
The Packie is the brainchild of Jon Pinches and his wife Sarah, who’ve been in business now for seven years, with a huge selection of craft beers, ciders, wines, and meads, available in singles, packs, cases, and kegs.
When you use public streets you are responsible for the safety of yourself and of those around you. This is true whether you’re a walker, a rider, or a driver.