Got this in the email from the city of Boston. Looks like a great family friendly event!

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At R.O.C.K. Roll and Ride, there is something for everyone including bike rodeos, bike safety lessons, hands-on bike maintenance workshops, giveaways and trail rides as well as music and free food. Free bike rentals will be available!

Franklin Park (07/18/09)
Dorchester
143 Seaver St
Dorchester, MA 02121
10am-2pm
Park at the Playstead parking lot adjacent to the back of the Zoo

Joe Moakley Field (07/25/09)
South Boston
600 William J. Daly Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125
10am-2pm

William E. Smith Playground (08/08/09)
Brighton/Allston
250 Western Ave
Boston, MA 02134
10am-2pm

Want to Bike in Boston with the Whole Family?
Come R.O.C.K., Roll and Ride!

WHAT: FAMILY BIKE FUN IN FRANKLIN PARK
Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Boston Bikes, WGBH, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) invite you to come learn about the exciting world of biking in Boston at the first-ever “R.O.C.K., Roll and Ride”

FREE GAMES, RIDES & ACTIVITIES
Including bike rodeos, bike tours, Boston Pedicab rides, bike safety workshops, hands-on bike maintenance workshops, free bike valet, giveaways, contests, trail rides, tune-ups, safety and riding tips, music, & free food. No bike? No problem! Free rentals are available.
WGBH, Urban Adventours, Knuckle Bones, Mass Bike, Boston Parks & Recreation Department, Boston Pedicab, Bikes Not Bombs, Boston Society of Vulcans, BPHC, and Trips for Kids are our sponsors for this event.

DATE: Sunday, September 7th. Rain or shine.

SCHEDULE: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fun activities for the whole family take place all afternoon on a rolling schedule, so that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy them!

WHERE: Playstead Field in Franklin Park – located across from the entrance to the Franklin Park Zoo, behind White Stadium.

WHY: You might just love biking so much that you will never have to worry about high prices at the gas pump again!

More info here.

BLUE HILLS MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY 2008 (click on the link for more info)

Fun for the whole family.  At Houghton’s Pond in the Blue Hills.  Skills courses, Trail rides, vendors etc.

Sunday, June 15, 2008 10:00am – 3:00pm Houghton’s Pond Blue Hills Reservation Milton, Massachusetts

1. Skills clinics to learn and practice riding techniques and bike repairs

2· Trail rides for all ability levels from beginner to advanced

3· The MTB Day Very Famous Bike Limbo Competition

4· Special kids bike riding area and obstacle course

5· Local bike shops and industry vendors will showcase latest bikes and gear

6· Connect with NEMBA representatives and learn about great places to ride

NEW THIS YEAR!! There will be a food vendor on-site grilling up some tasty bites! (thats the only thing you’d need money for, otherwise the event is FREE!)

DIRECTIONS: TAKE HOUGHTON’S POND EXIT 3 OFF ROUTE 93/128 IN MILTON

THEN FOLLOW MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY SIGNS TO HOUGHTON’S POND
Questions? Call Blue Hills Headquarters at 617-698-1802