Police Give Out Hundreds Of Free Helmets And Lights

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Police officials from BU, Boston, and Brookline are teaming up this week to give away hundreds of free helmets to cyclists riding in the Commonwealth Avenue area, to prevent accidents and spread awareness about biking safety.

Boston University Sgt. Larry Cuzzi said Monday afternoon that police officers had handed out nearly 75 helmets that morning. He estimated that they would donate hundreds by Wednesday evening, when the giveaway ends.

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These sort of events are just as important as the ticket stings, and I hope they do this more often.

I have been stuck in so much bike traffic lately get your helmets and lights and join us!

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Free Pancake Breakfast Tomorrow!

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Bike Safety Classes

Massbike is offering some free bike safety classes, check em out!

From MassBike:

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We hope you made it safely through the (sometimes hectic) return of students to the Boston area. There are certainly a lot more cars on the road, a lot more pedestrians everywhere, and a lot more bicyclists trying to squeeze between other users, including other bicyclists. If you need a little refresher course on the rules of the road, how to stay safe, riding skills, or just want to feel more comfortable getting from A to B, check out the classes below. Though these classes are all free and open to the public, we kindly ask you to register here. Stay safe!

Biking For Everyone Workshops

Urban Cycling Workshop (Sponsored by the City of Newton and Harris Cyclery)
Thursday, September 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Newton City Hall, Room 202
1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton

Hubway Workshop
Friday, September 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Boston City Hall

Hubway Workshop
Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Boston Public Library Main Branch, McKim Conference Room
Boston

Basics of Better Biking (On-Bike Workshop)

Saturday, September 15, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Boston University
Meets at the Corner of Agganis Way and Commonwealth Avenue

Sunday, September 16, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Boston University
Meets at the Corner of Agganis Way and Commonwealth Avenue

These classes are made possible through the generous support of the Boston Collaborative for Food and Fitness. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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Free Classes From Massbike

From Massbike

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Knowlege Is Power: Register Now For Free Classes!

Basics of Better Biking (On-Bike Workshop)

Meets at the Corner of Agganis Way and Commonwealth Avenue

Meets at the Main Entrance of South Station

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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Beginner Road Racing Clinic At Wells Ave

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Beginner Road Racing Clinic at Wells Ave
Sunday June 24th at 7:15 am-9:30am
Presented by the Broadway Bicycle School/Igleheart Frames Racing Team

Are you interested in trying road racing? Don’t know where to start? The Broadway Bicycle School/Igleheart Frames Racing Team wants to help you learn the basics of road racing. Riders will receive instruction in racing safety and technique and then have the opportunity to try out their new skills in a beginner-only race. Woman and junior racers will have a separate race to compete in.

Riders will receive:
1. Water, coffee and Snacks
2. 30 minutes of oral instruction on the basics of group riding and road race safety.
3. 30 minutes of group riding instruction with expert racers.
4. The opportunity to race in a Beginner-only race
5. Instruction DURING the beginner’s race at Wells Ave

Notes:
· There is no cost for the clinic.
· Entry to the beginner’s race at Wells costs $20 ($10 for one day license + $10 race fee)
· Juniors’ race fees will be paid by Mike Keough (Bay Hill Capital). Thanks Mike!
· All riders must have a helmet, a working road bicycle with drop handlebars (no aero bars or clip ons) and a jersey with sleeves (per USAC regulation)
· Minor must bring a USA Cycling release form signed by a parent or guardian (http://www.usacycling.org/forms/rider_release.pdf)

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E Ink Local Film Fest, With My Own Two Wheels Screening

Got this in the email, looks fun, and With my own two wheels, looks pretty awesome.

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We are hosting the local Wild and Scenic Film Festival, an all-day event of film, foods, and festivities, on Saturday, March 31st. We hope that you will be able to come, especially since our evening program will feature two films, one of which is “With My Own Two Wheels” (a film by Jacob & Issac Seigel-Boettner & Ian Wexler about “the bicycle as a vehicle for change around the world”).

More details on the days’ events can be found here:
http://www.e-action.us/wsfilmfestival/
http://www.facebook.com/events/244742755593954/

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Free Winter Workshop

Via Ferris Wheels

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Jumpstart Your Season! workshop

When: Sunday, February 12, 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Where: Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, 66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

What: Laura Smeaton, a League of American Bicyclists LCI (League Cycling Instructor) presents a free workshop for those who want to get out on their bikes earlier this year. Stubborn patches of ice, chilly breezes, and cold spring rains will be no match for you once you’re equipped with the knowledge from this workshop! Winter? What winter?!

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Winterize Your Bicycle (Snacks And Free Beer!)

From the email.

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Free and open to all cyclists – Winterize with the Boston Cyclists Union and Giant Cycling World at 11 Kilmarnock Street across from the Landmark Center in Boston. Sunday Dec. 4th from 5-7pm. Learn how to extend your riding season with a collection of great tips for year-round cyclists. We’ll teach you the basics of: how to maintain your bicycle through the sleet and snow, how to ride safely on icy & slush-filled roads, how to stay visible in the dark, and how to stay warm and toasty. Hosted by Giant Cycling World with free snacks and beer for those of age.

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