Tag Archives: Worcester

32 Hour Workday and I Shouldn’t Be Driving….

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

In case you haven’t noticed, my posts have been few and far between lately.  That’s no accident.  Sure I’ve been pretty busy but who isn’t?  It’s been more a result of “drivers remorse”. Last week, Freight Farms was in the … Continue reading →

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So That’s How That Works, Courtesy of a Would Be Light Thief

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

I decided to give myself a few days to calm down before posting about my latest bike debacle in order to gain perspective and avoid posting on emotion. I left my bike at the Worcester/Union Station T overnight last week. … Continue reading →

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Commuter Rail Conundrum

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

Anyone that rides the commuter has a strategy for getting the seat they want.  I’m lucky in that I go end to end Worcester to Boston (and vice-versa) so the selection is usually wide open.  In this regard, I have … Continue reading →

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Ok, I Might Need A Car

Posted on December 29, 2012 by

Today was a real challenge in the CarFreeBrad world, actually the last few days have driven me to question my resolve to remain CarFree for the foreseeable future. Ironically, this internal struggle has nothing to do with any of the … Continue reading →

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Parking Ticket!?!?!?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

Didn’t know this was/could be a real thing but I saw it with my own eyes the other day as I walked to the office in Boston.               It’s a good thing they don’t … Continue reading →

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It’s Over!

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

The search is OVER!  It took a while to find a bike to be the appropriate replacement for my old commuter that fit my budget as well.  In reality, I’ve got a list of bikes I’d love to get but … Continue reading →

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MBTA mTicket Experience- Quick Tip for Commuters!

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

After a much ballyhooed debut and trial at North Station routes, the MBTA mTicket app is available to me to get from South Station to Worcester! I downloaded it last night and tried it for the first time this morning … Continue reading →

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Safest Time to Ride…After 10pm!?!?!?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

I was on my way home last night and began to ponder this question as I buzzed through the streets of Worcester.  It was about 11 o’clock, cool but not cold and I found myself with a nice tailwind. Overall … Continue reading →

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Am I an Assh#le or misunderstood?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Apparently I’ve done a piss poor job communicating what I’m doing with this whole CaFreeBrad thing and making it clear that I’m “pro bike” not “anti car”. I thought by putting the car payment issues right in my list of … Continue reading →

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Serenity on Shrewsbury St

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

This will be the last time I apologize for not posting more.  I’m busy and my computer screen only works about 46% of the time. Anyway, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of not having time or money to fix my … Continue reading →

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