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Ferris Wheels Bike Classes
Written by Boston Biker on Feb 21Got this in the email. Looks like some interesting classes.
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Headset and Bottom Bracket Overhaul Class
Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Thursday, March 3, 7-pm
Go beyond adjustments and see what’s going on inside these moving parts.
$30 per person, limited to 7 participants. To register, call 617-524-BIKE
or stop by the shop.
www.FerrisWheelsBikeShop.com
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Hub Bearing Overhauls Class
Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Thursday, March 10, 7-pm
Go beyond adjustments and see what’s going on inside these moving parts.
$30 per person, limited to 7 participants. To register, call 617-524-BIKE
or stop by the shop.
www.FerrisWheelsBikeShop.com
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Flat Fixing Class
Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Thursday, March 17, 7-pm
Absolutely everything you’d ever want or need to know about fixing flat
tires, learned hands-on. $30 per person, limited to 7 participants. To
register, call 617-524-BIKE or stop by the shop.
www.FerrisWheelsBikeShop.com
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Ferris Wheels Sale And Costume Contest
Written by Boston Biker on Dec 12Got this in the email, might be a good time to pick up some Christmas presents for cyclists.
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You’re Invited to Ferris Wheels Bike Shop Holiday Party & Sale
Sunday, December 19, 12-4pm NE DAY ONLY
Everything in the Store is ON SALE Come in and see!
Gift Certificate Sale
Add a 20% bonus to any gift certificate of $50 or more.
Spend $50 and get a $60 gift certificate!
Spend $100 and get a $120 gift certificate!
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Party! Live DJs, food, and fun.
Select Bikes on Sale – up to 40% Off!
Click here for a pdf with details.
Do you know Jeffrey Ferris? Then come with your best Jeffrey Ferris impersonation to win a special prize! Contest from 2-3 pm.
Jeff and Stan impersonate each other, October 2009
Above: Jeffrey Ferris and Stan Marmysh swap identities for the 2009 Halloween Bike Ride.
Jeffrey Ferris, 28-year owner of Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, is a beloved character in the JP community known for his cycling advocacy and community outreach.
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Winter Bike Repair Classes At Ferris Wheels
Written by Boston Biker on Jan 22Got this in the email today, looks like it might be fun.
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66 South Street, Jamaica
Plain, MA 02130. 617-524-BIKE (2453).
Thursday Nights, 7 pm
$30/class
Take one, take them all!
Buy 4, get 1 FREE.
10% discount on an accessory purchase for every class you buy.
JAN. 28: Brakes
FEB. 4: Gears
FEB. 11: Bearing Adjustments
FEB. 18: Wheels
FEB. 25: Headset & Bottom Bracket Overhauls
MAR. 4: Hub Bearing Overhauls
For more info or to register, call 617-524-BIKE (2453).
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Repair Classes At Ferris Wheels
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 12Got this in the email today, if you are in the market for some repair classes, check out Ferris. Has anyone taken these classes want to leave impression in the comments?
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Take one, take them all! Repair classes are hands-on and limited to seven
people. All classes are led by experienced cyclists and mechanics.
Repair Classes – $30
Monday 10/12: Brakes
Monday 10/19: Gears
Monday 10/26: Bearings
Monday 11/2: Wheels
Lecture/Discussion – $5
Wed 10/14: Flat-fixing demo
Wed 10/21: Riding safety
Wed 10/28: Bike advocacy
Wed 11/4: Winter riding
Get 10% off your next accessory purchase at Ferris Wheels after you enroll
in a class. Call 617-524-BIKE to register.
All classes listed at http://www.ferriswheelsbikeshop.com/
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Bike Movie Nights At Ferris
Written by Boston Biker on Mar 16Got this from JP Bikes
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Jeff Ferris of Ferris Wheels bike shop is hosting Bike Movie nights every other Friday, starting March 27th! I have no idea what movies he’s showing, but I am sure they will be awesome! Here are the dates – all movies start at 6:30 pm:
March 27th
April 10th
April 24th
May 8th
Again, all are Fridays, and all for now are taking place at Curtis Hall in JP.
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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
