SPOKES 2012: A Somerville Bike Fest

Ride, repair and relish in Somerville’s bicycle culture! SPOKES 2012 will feature free bike maintenance workshops, bicycle goods, info on bike activism/awareness, bike art and more. The evening will be topped off with an outdoor “bike-in movie” screening of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure complete with snacks/dinner available from food carts. Come share your love of all things bicycle and all things Somerville!

When: Saturday, September 8th [5-9pm]
Where: Union Square Plaza, Somerville

3:00-5:00pm: The Somerville Bicycle Committee will lead a “Tasting Tour of Somerville”. Donation of $10-20 per bike, with all proceeds to benefit The Welcome Project (http://www.welcomeproject.org/). RSVP to [email protected] to hold your spot (20 bike maximum).

5:00-7:00pm: Workshops, vendors, cool stuff.

7:30-9:00pm: Free screening of “PeeWee’s Big Adventure”/picnic blankets encouraged.

9:00pm: S.C.U.L. invites civilian bike craft to come along for a post-event night ride through the city. There will be music.

SPOKES 2012 is brought to you by ArtsUnion and the Somerville Arts Council. To participate or for more info email: [email protected].

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Play On Green Street Sunday July 15th

COME PLAY ON GREEN STREET
SUNDAY, JULY 15th

This Sunday Boston Bikes will be at one of Boston’s first Open Streets events – Circle the City in Jamaica Plain.

From 11am-4pm Green Street –

from Franklin Park to Jamaica Pond – will be open to bikers, walkers, runner, skippers, rollerbladers, tomfoolery-makers, yogis, and general enthusiasts of livable communities.

Come join us for our bike rodeo and bike rentals next to the Green Street MBTA Station or visit one of the dozen of other partners providing everything from yoga, to face painting, to obstacle courses – all happening on Green Street.

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Lucas Brunelle’s Line Of Sight DVD Trailer

I know most people will think this is stupid, and dangerous, and it is. But its also a bunch of crazy bikers doing crazy things on film. Before you post your tirade in the comments do know I don’t endorse this sort of behavior, and am posting this because Lucas is from Boston, and this is bike related, and the trailer is awesome. Sometimes other people can do stupid things so you don’t have to.

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Get the DVD at: http://www.lucasbrunelle.com
LINE OF SIGHT is the inside story of underground bike racing — a rare view into the riding of the best urban athletes in a sport that has become a global phenomenon. The “edge of your seat” footage, all filmed by the controversial Lucas Brunelle will leave you astonished. LINE OF SIGHT presents a view of urban landscapes that never existed before Brunelle put on his customized helmet cams and followed the worlds’ fastest bicycle messengers who use their intimate local knowledge and vehicle-dodging expertise to set an exhilarating pace.

60 min. feature film of the best Lucas Brunelle footage plus extras, outtakes, and a 40 page art book, featuring artwork by Futura 2000, photography and spoke cards from a decade of Alleycat races around the world.

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“It’s A Lot Faster Than Taking The F$*&^ing Bus”

Love it. Any film makers in Boston want to make some PSA’s like this?

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Bike Fashion Show To Support MassBike

From MassBike

Bike Night 2012 is just around the corner and tickets are now on sale on the MassBike website. Get your friends together and purchase a table (10 Tickets) for $10 off each ticket.

This year at Bike Night, we will be having a fashion show highlighting the best in functional, stylish urban bike fashion. The event will be held May 3^rd, from 6:30-9pm at the Westin Waterfront in Boston. The Westin Waterfront has graciously provided us with a beautiful space that is not only perfectly designed for the fashion show but also boasts exquisite views of historic Boston Harbor. The night will begin at 6:30 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by Bacardi and Sam Adams. Each ticket holder will be given two free drink tickets and any additional drinks can be purchased for $5.

After cocktail hour those in attendance will be ushered into the dining room for a seated three-course dinner including salad, entrée, and dessert.  Entrée options will include chicken, beef, or vegetarian.  Dinner will wind down around 8:30 and the night’s entertainment will begin.

The fashion show will focus on clothing that goes “Beyond the Spandex” and will include garments that highlight bicycling as a practical, fun, stylish transportation option for all types of people. This year in the fashion show you will see items from Ibex, Hincapie, ModRobes, Swrve, Nuu-Muu, REI, Brompton, Rudy Project, Defeet, Geekhouse, Club Ride, EMS, and many more!

During the entire evening attendees will have a chance to buy raffle ticket to win one of three urban commuter bicycles from Specialized and Giant. In addition to the raffle there will be a silent auction with a number of premium items from Bailey Works, Hubway, Sam Adams, Grey Goose Vodka, ZipCar, Road ID, Mavic and more.

This should be a really special night for all in attendance – not only will it provide a chance to show your support for MassBike, but it will also provide you with a high-end night of bicycle themed entertainment.  From the sponsors and location to food, drinks, and entertainment, this year’s Bike Night is sure to be the bike event that everyone is talking about. So get your tickets today!

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