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Boston Bike Fridays
Written by Boston Biker on May 03More great bike events!
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Bike Fridays
June 25, July 30, August 27
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Ride into work with the help of some friends–join a bike commuter convoy from one of dozens of locations throughout the Boston metro area. Head to Boston City Hall for free breakfast courtesy of Boloco and a Bike Expo featuring tons of great gear from local bike shops. Safe, guided convoys meet at 6:45AM and arrive at City Hall Plaza by 8:15. Give the car a day off, enjoy free breakfast and fun with fellow cyclists, and still get to work on time.
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Bike Friday Part 2
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 20The first bike Friday was so much fun (and such a success) that they are doing it again! Get yo ass on one of these sweet convoys, and get down town. You will be greeted by a whole host of smiling faces, free coffee, free breakfast (pastries bagels, and other ultra-carbs).
BOSTON BIKE FRIDAY – This Friday August 22nd is the second Boston Bike Friday of the Summer. In a build up to the Hub On Wheels Ride scheduled for September 21st the city is sponsoring a ride into City Hall Plaza and a free breakfast and expo.
WHAT: SAFE, GUIDED CONVOYS WITH POLICE ESCORT Lead by experienced cyclists and escorted by Boston Police. The police escort will regulate traffic at intersections so this will be a virtually non-stop ride at an easy 10 mph pace. If you aren’t used to riding on city streets this is a perfect opportunity to get more experience.
FREE BREAKFAST, BIKE EXPO AND MUSIC Whether you ride in with a convoy or ride alone, join us at Boston City Hall for free food and fun, courtesy of 100.7 WZLX, Mass Commute, MassBike, and all the sponsors.
For more information and to register see http://www.cityofboston.gov/bikes/bikefridays.asp
They are still looking for ride leaders (Dorchester and Allston Brighton). You will get a free t-shirt. If you are interested contact Daniel Hoagland at Daniel.Hoagland.bra
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Bike Friday A Great Success!
Written by Boston Biker on Jul 28
In another world far far away from the internet (the “real” world), I played a small part in helping to organize Boston’s first Bike Friday. It was a smashing success, with hundreds of people showing up to city hall (which I might add is completely deserted at 5am when you are trying to put a tent up). It was wonderful to see so many people riding in from all over town (see map below). The goal of this event was to show people just how easy it is to ride your bike to work. Hopefully this kind of thing can grow and spread and we can be doing our own little bike Fridays all over the city, all year round, every Friday!
Here is a bit of video one participant made (from the excellent VeloFellow blog)
If this looks like it would be fun, be sure to check out the next one in August 22 (for this and other events take a look at the event calendar over there on the right) . For more info see the Boston City website for Bike Fridays here. Also be sure to check out the nice picture gallery that Boston.com put on here.
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The City Of Boston Presents, Bike Fridays!
Written by Boston Biker on Jul 10The City of Boston is going to extend Bay State Bike Week all summer long. In this first of a kind event the city is going to be actually escorting people from all over the city to downtown. If you missed the very fun and very cool bay state bike week bike to work day you really should check this out.
Bike to City Hall Plaza with DotBike and others on Friday July 25th and again on Friday August 22.
City of Boston Bike Fridays
WHAT: SAFE, GUIDED CONVOYS WITH POLICE ESCORT Lead by experienced cyclists and escorted by Boston Police, convoys follow a fixed schedule and route and originate at locations throughout metro-Boston. All convoys finish at City Hall Plaza Boston.
FREE BREAKFAST, BIKE EXPO AND MUSIC Whether you ride in with a convoy or ride along, join us at Boston City Hall for free food and fun, courtesy of 100.7 WZLX, Mass Commute, Mass Bike, and all our sponsors.
SCHEDULE:
| 6:45 AM | Meet at convoy start. | See locations below. |
| 7:00 AM | Convoys depart. | See locations below. |
| 7:30-8:30 AM | Convoys arrive | City Hall Plz, Boston. |
| 8:00-10:00 AM | Free breakfast & fun. | City Hall Plz, Boston. |
WHERE: Rides start from various locations in metro-Boston. Cyclists can join the convoy at start location, or at any point along the route. See map for locations and times. Police escorts only available within Boston.
See the link above to register for free and more information including route maps.
Thanks for the heads up DotBike.
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The Word On The Street
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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
