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Bike Week Is Upon Us!
Written by Boston Biker on May 14Do you hear that rumbling?! It is the sound of hundreds of bike week activities deluging my email box! There is zero chance I will ever be able to list them all, so instead you should check out the following calendars for the bike week goodness that you crave, nay, that you need!
Boston Bikes
Bay State Bike Week
If you know of any other event calendars/events/good times list them in the comments, I am going to leave this post stickied at the top till bike week is over, get out there and ride!
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Tour Of Somerville Parks
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 18Got this in the email, looks like fun
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The Somerville Bicycle Committee and Somerville Historic Preservation Commission team up to lead a bicycle tour of Somerville’s parks.
Many of them used to be something other than parks. Ride with us to learn more.
We’ll meet on Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm at Somerville City Hall, leaving promptly at 2:15. The 8-mile ride will go at an easy pace with several stops, and should be finished by around 4:30.
Please bring a $3 donation to support the activities of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission.
A tentative map of our route is at http://g.co/maps/kyuzt .
This event is part of Bay State Bike Week.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/243519835728948/
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Tour Of Somerville Parks
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 18Got this in the email, looks like fun
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The Somerville Bicycle Committee and Somerville Historic Preservation Commission team up to lead a bicycle tour of Somerville’s parks.
Many of them used to be something other than parks. Ride with us to learn more.
We’ll meet on Sunday, May 20 at 2 pm at Somerville City Hall, leaving promptly at 2:15. The 8-mile ride will go at an easy pace with several stops, and should be finished by around 4:30.
Please bring a $3 donation to support the activities of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission.
A tentative map of our route is at http://g.co/maps/kyuzt .
This event is part of Bay State Bike Week.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/243519835728948/
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Bike To Work Month Right Around The Corner!
Written by Boston Biker on Apr 29Get ready for the deluge people, I am sure you have already noticed the massive increase in the number of new riders over the last couple weeks/months, with bike to work month only days away expect that number to increase even more!
Be sure to smile to all the new riders, they might be a little nervous and could do to see a friendly face.
from MassBike
There are already a bunch of events planned!
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With Bike Month and Bay State Bike Week both right around the corner, MassBike will be out and about during all of May. We need your help to be out in full force representing bicyclists.
By volunteering with MassBike, you can support your state-wide bicycle advocacy organization and help to make Bike Month and Bay State Bike Week huge successes. You can also volunteer to earn a MassBike membership. Plus, MassBike volunteers have a lot of fun and get a free Bay State Bike Week T-shirt.
MassBike relies on volunteer support to reach out to bicyclists throughout Massachusetts. Whether you’d like to help spread the word about bicycling at a table, get your hands dirty cleaning chains, park bicycles out by the Charles River, or just give away free stuff, we’ve got an event where you can help out. Visit our volunteer calendar and check out the list below.
If you would like to help out with an event or have questions, please email [email protected].
Here are the events:
May Fair – Sunday, May 1, Harvard Square; 12pm-6pm
MassBike will joining this year’s May Fair in Harvard Square. We’ll be tabling to let people know what is going on in bicycling in Massachusetts, hand out some safety info, and let them know more about MassBike. Volunteers will help out for two hour shifts. Come down to help out MassBike and then enjoy the rest of the fair!
Urban AdvenTours’ Bike Month Kickoff – Sunday, May 1, Christopher Columbus Park; 12pm-5pm
We’ll be out with Urban AdvenTours to help kick off Bike Month. We’ll be tabling, handing out safety info and letting people know more about MassBike. There will be free coffee and snacks. Plus a raffle for a new bike, proceeds of which go to MassBike. Volunteer shifts are 2:30 hours.
New England Bike Expo – Saturday, May 7 & Sunday, May 8, Somerville Armory (191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA); 5/7 & 5/8: 9:00am-5:00pm
The first ever New England Bike Expo will be coming to Somerville this year and MassBike will be there. We need volunteers to help table. Plus, we’ll be leading rides throughout the event and will need volunteers to lend a hand on the rides. Volunteers get into the Expo for free!
Bay State Bike Week! – Saturday, May 14-Friday, May 20, Various Locations
MassBike will be handing out t-shirts and ankle bands at various locations throughout Bay State Bike Week. More details on locations to come soon. Dates and times will be up soon on our volunteer calendar or email [email protected] to get the schedule as soon as it is ready.
Brookline Bikes Beacon – Sunday, May 15, Amory Park, Brookline; 12:45pm-2:45pm
We’ll be tabling at the annual Brookline Bikes Beacon. We’ll be giving out safety info and letting riders know more about MassBike.
Bike Friday – Friday, May 20, Boston City Hall Plaza; 7am-9am
Help greet bicycle convoy riders coming into City Hall Plaza at this year’s first Bike Friday. MassBike will be tabling. Free breakfast for volunteers.
Radio 92.9 Earthfest Bicycle Valet – Saturday, May 21, Charles River Esplanade by the Hatch Shell; 10am-6:00pm
MassBike will once again be providing bicycle valet at Radio 92.9′s annual EarthFest. Volunteers help to park bicycles throughout the day, or they can help out with set-up or tear-down.
Bicycle valet is a fun way to spend some time outside, while meeting bicyclists and seeing lots of different types of bicycles. Volunteers help process bicycles as they come in, wheel them to a parking spot, and then bring them back when their owners return. It is a simple way to support your statewide bicycle advocacy group.
We’ll have 2 and 1/2 hour shifts, going from 10am-12:30am, 12:00am-2:30pm, 2pm-4:30pm, 4pm-6pm.
Please volunteer with MassBike to help make Bike Month a success! You can find out more about our volunteer-to-member program here.
If you can help out with an event or have any questions, please email [email protected].
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Go For A Bike Ride Wit Da Mayor (Bay State Bike Week Kickoff Event)
Written by Boston Biker on May 06Just got this in the email. Seems I am a friend of Bay State Bike Week…aww shucks guys thanks.
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Dear Friends of Bay State Bike Week,
On behalf of the city of Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Bay State Bike Week organizing committee, I would like to cordially invite you to the Bay State Bike Week Kickoff Press Announcement and mini-bike ride.
• Monday, May 11, 2009
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM; departing City Hall at 12:00 sharp.
• Start @ 1 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA (at flagpole on Cambridge Street side).
• Finish @ Christopher Columbus Park, Boston, MA
Together we will bike 1 mile from City Hall Plaza to Christopher Columbus Park for the speaking portion where Mayor Menino and members of the Mass Commute team launch Bike Week. Thank you T-shirts provided to first 50 arrivals and water bottles to all who join.
R.S.V.P preferred but not required: [email protected].
Sincerely,
The Bay State Bike Week Team
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
- 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
