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Free Events And Classes At Ferris Wheels
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 06Learn to Fix A Flat this month!
Free class!
Flat-Fixing Demo
Thursday, August 15, 7-8pm
at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop (66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130)
Watch and learn as we demonstrate how to fix a flat tire. Questions are welcome. This is a FREE lecture/discussion class. You can RSVP to the Flat Fixing Demo here.
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Intermediate Mountain Bike Rides
To join our Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride, call 617-524-2453 or email Biagio. The ride meets Sundays at 4:00pm.
Is this the right ride for me?
This is an intermediate ride. The main goal is to get out in the woods and have some fun on our bikes. We expect at least a basic familiarity with trail riding. . . (READ MORE)
Road Bike Rides
Training for a triathlon or charity ride? Want to learn to get more out of your fitness ride? Join us for bi-weekly road bike rides. We leave from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at7:00am SHARP every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Our usual route goes out to a 4-mile loop, so you can ride just 4 miles or go for 8 miles, 12 miles, etc. Take it at your own pace!
Next ride is Thursday, August 8th.
For more info, stop by the shop or call 617-524-2453.
Women’s Road Training Rides
“This Sunday ride is a 20-mile fitness loop from Cutler Park in Needham, starting at 4:30pm sharp. Most riders are on road bikes (skinny tires, drop handlebars) and are wearing bike shorts and jerseys. I require that riders feel comfortable riding in traffic and know basic safe riding techniques and turn signals; riders must also bring a spare tube that fits their bike, plenty of water, and a helmet. If you don’t have a computer on your bike, I recommend getting one before the ride so you have an idea of whether the ride is a good fit for you. The group is paced between 14 and 17mph.” -Kate
The next ride is Sunday, August 11th.
For more info about the Women’s Road Ride, please visit our website or email: [email protected]
Pancake Breakfast for Bike Commuters and Friends
Join us on Friday, August 30th at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop ! Come by for slapjacks, real maple syrup, O.J. and chit-chat from 7:00-9:00am.
This is a great way to get yourself out of bed early and meet your J.P. cycling neighbors.
Pancakes just like these could be in your mouth!
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New Classes At Ferris Wheels
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 06Got this in the email, not bad if you need the knowledge. The wheel truing one/adjusting the derailleur stands out to me as the most valuable.
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Hands-on repair classes are back.
Repair Classes are Thursday nights, 7:15-10:15pm. $30/person.
October 13: Flats! Absolutely everything you’d ever want or need to know about fixing flat tires.
October 20: Brakes! Achy-brakey bike? We’ll cover fixing various brake issues and learning about different kinds of brakes.
October 27: Gear Fear? No more. Demystifying your derailleur,adjusting your gears.
November 3: Bearings wearing? Learn how to adjust your hub and bottom bracket.
November 10: Wheels! Become well-“spoke”n with this in-depth exploration of wheel tension and opportunity to practice spoke replacement and wheel truing.
Register in the shop or call 617-524-BIKE (2453).
All classes are at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop (66 South Street, JP) on Thursday nights, 7:15-10:15pm.
Classes are $30 each, but when you buy 4 you get 1 free.
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The Word On The Street
Here is what people are saying
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- 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
