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MyRide, A Youth Led History Tour By Bike
Written by Boston Biker on May 29MYRIDE: A Youth-Led Bike Tour
Sunday, June 22nd
(this was rescheduled from june 15th due to rain)
MYRIDE, Multicultural Youth Riding in Diverse Environments, is a youth-led bike tour of Boston’s South End, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods, followed by a celebratory barbecue. Join us for a leisurely bike ride through the landscapes of Boston as we explore the history of people who have created the parks that we all enjoy in the Boston area. MYTOWN and Bikes Not Bombs youth leaders will lead the ride and the tour stops. Bring your friends and family and stick around for the BBQ post ride
More info and you can pre-register (not required) at http://www.bikesnotbombs.org/myride
Ages: Open to all (Riders under 13 must have an adult chaperone)
Distance: 8 miles, 6 tour stops
Cost: $15 per person for the ride and food, or $25 gets you ride, food, plus an awesome T-shirt
Starting Location: Bikes not Bombs Hub at 284 Amory Street
Registration: 9:30 – 10:00 am
Starting Time: 10:00 am
After the Ride: Barbeque!
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 617-536-8696 x13
Add to Reddit. Allston Brighton Bikes: First Meeting
Written by Boston Biker on May 27Got this in my email today:
5/27/08
7PM
smoken joes barbq
351 washington street, brighton
CONTACT: [email protected]our first meeting is informal…
proposed agenda: introduce ourselves, brainstorm, collect contact infothis meeting will be about 30 minutes, with time afterward to hang out for refreshments/networking/socializing
about bike issues in our community.
(we expect to meet regularly with a more structured agenda in the future)kinds of activities that have been proposed: local advocacy (racks, signage, lanes), rides (community, mountain, road); resources (information about inexpensive helmets, legal counsel with expertise w/r/t bike accidents and legal issues; other resources that may be helpful to the Allston/Brighton bike community); education (of bike community, business community, drivers, local EMS, fire and police). specific activities/issues/priorities of the group will be decided by those who participate.
Sounds like this could be another really cool local bike group. If you live in the area and ride bikes you should for sure check it out. More info at their website here. (they are also starting a site on BostonBiker!)
Add to Reddit. Bicycle Film Fest NYC
Written by Boston Biker on May 25Got this in the mail a couple of days ago. Looks to be really really really cool. The best part being that IT’S COMING TO BOSTON!
I am very happy to announce the EIGHTH ANNUAL BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL New York May 28-June1.
Get your tickets now!! http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com Many Festival Passes have already sold.
We are very happy to be back where we started New York City.
The BFF lineup is strong this year! I think this year will be a turning point for us. We have expanded very rapidly. This year we want to strengthen our base to manage another surge in the next few years. We have collaborated with BROOKS for a limited edition saddle. Only 100 will be made and they are green. Check out the site for information. http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com
We could use some volunteers in New York. Email Alona
[email protected]We have emails from folks all around the world that are coming out to New York.
Add to Reddit. Tri-State Trek: July 18-20, 2008
Written by Boston Biker on May 25Tri-State Trek: July 18-20, 2008
We Need More Cowbell! Join the cyclists of the Tri-State Trek and ride a beautiful 270 mile course from Boston to New York. The Tri-State Trek is a three-day event committed to raising money and awareness to find treatments for ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease. Please visit us online to learn more about riding, volunteering, or coming out to cheer at www.NeedMoreCowbell.org! This ride donates $1/rider to MassBike to support bicycling advocacy.
Add to Reddit. Rumble Through The Bronx 5
Written by Boston Biker on May 22
Rumble 4 from Michael Green on Vimeo.
Rumble through the Bronx 5 is this weekend, if you want to get out of Boston and go race your ass off in NYC then you should check it out. More info here.
My 24th 1300 hours.
Add to Reddit. The Word On The Street
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- Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →jsallen
- Where bicycles are prohibited in Massachusetts August 16, 2023TweetThe main issue you will confront if you get into a dispute with police over bicycle prohibitions is whether the prohibition is supported by law. Often it is not. Example: the ramp from Commonwealth Avenue to Route 128 northbound and … Continue reading →jsallen
- It’s Finally Happening! 5th Annual Hot Cocoa Ride Feb 12! February 8, 2022... Continue reading →commonwheels
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- Run The Jewels Lead Free Pewter Hand Carved And Cast Pin Set January 3, 2021Made these lovely RTJ fist and gun pin set. Hand carved in wax, and then cast in lead free pewter. Because these are made by hand you can do fun things like add an extra small pin so that they sit just so (also means they have “customized” brass back plates to accommodate the extra […]Boston Biker
- My Work In The Wild: Feather Head Badge With Chris King Headset January 3, 2021One of my customers sent me this amazing picture of my feather badge installed on their (awesome!) bike. Check out Manofmultnomah (here and here), apparently Chris King took some interest in it as well. Want one of your own? Buy it here, or here... Continue reading →Boston Biker
- Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →greg
- Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →greg
- Boston’s Invitation to Improve Biking in Boston: Draw on Some Maps! December 14, 2020TweetSometimes, the best way to gather ideas and feedback is to let people draw on some maps. Last night, at the Bike Network Open House, pedallovers unveiled a draft for their upcoming plans for a more connected biking network infrastructure … Continue reading →greg
