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Ferris Wheels Indoor Training Night
Written by Boston Biker on Nov 21Got this in the email, looks like something fun to do with your fellow cyclists in the winter.
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Starting December 1, 7:15-9:00pm. Break out your road bike and ride indoors with us! Free trainer ride with training videos and movies. Bring your own trainer or try one of ours. Space is limited, so please RSVP to John by emailing [email protected] or call us at 617-524-BIKE (2453).
We hope to run Indoor Trainer Nights every Thursday night until it’s warm enough to ride outside again. Take a look at our online calendar for exact dates and times or give us a call.
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Ferris Wheels Ride Schedule
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 11Also got a list of rides leaving from Ferris Wheels in JP, some of these look kind of fun.
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Ongoing Rides UPDATED
Looking for an easygoing neighborhood bike ride? Check out the Sundae Roll from JP Bikes. This ride meets Sundays, 8pm, at the Monument in JP and ends around 10pm with ice cream at JP Licks!
Rides leaving from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop:
Mountain Bike Rides – Sundays at 4 pm. These are intermediate-level rides. Ask John in the shop for more information. Beginner rides and night rides are also available by request!
Paceline/Road Training Rides – Tuesday and Thursday mornings, leaving from Ferris Wheels at 7 am sharp. Varied pace. 3-5 repeats of a 4-mile loop circling Brookline’s golf courses.
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Ferris Wheels Tax Free Weekend Sale
Written by Boston Biker on Aug 11Ferris wheels in JP is having a tax free weekend sale. From the email.
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The Massachusetts legislature has declared that the weekend of August 13 and 14 is free of sales tax for all purchases up to $2500!! We are so excited that we are going to give you an additional 6% discount on all new merchandise* in the store, and if you pay with cash or check we’ll add an additional 2% discount, so our retail price is discounted 8%.
Tax-free: 6.25%
Our discount: 6%
Discount for cash: 2%
TOTAL SAVINGS
if you use cash: 14.25%
So whether you need a pump, a helmet, or a bicycle, come on down and enjoy the savings.
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Tour De France Party Nights
Written by Boston Biker on Jul 05From the email
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Jeanie Johnston Pub (144 South Street, Jamaica Plain) is Tour de France 2011 headquarters! Every night through July 24 you can watch the Tour there, from 8-11pm.
In addition, Ferris Wheels hosts two special party nights at Jeanie Johnston to watch grueling high mountain stages of the 21-day race on Friday, July 15 and Friday, July 22, 8-11 pm. On July 22nd riders ascend L’Alpe d’Huez! Party nights feature:
+ Trivia contests for seasoned Tour fans
+ “Tour de France 101” – how to watch the Tour, the teams, the strategy
+ Raffles, Jeanie Johnston Pub food & beverage, and FUN!
For more information, call Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at 617-524-BIKE.
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Ferris Wheels Bike Week Breakfast
Written by Boston Biker on May 17got this in the email, lots more bike week events here.
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Wednesday, May 18, 7-9am
Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Riding your bike? Stop by Ferris Wheels for free pancakes!
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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
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- 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
