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April Ghouls Day Ride April 30th!

Written by Boston Biker on Apr 25

Unbeknownst to me there is another holiday at the end of April called April Ghouls day…or at least that is what the good folks at Dot Bike would have us believe.

From the email:

You heard it here first! — April Ghoul’s Day, that overlooked holiday on the other side of the month  😉  And we’re celebrating with a bike ride!
Join us on Saturday, April 30th for a scenic tour of some of Dorchester’s most famous burying grounds. Ride will be led by David Duncan, departing from home.stead café at 10am sharp. Event is rain or shine. For more details see flyer attached.April Ghoul's Day Edits-1

 


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Fairmount, Neponset And Green Links Ride On Saturday (Canceled)

Written by Boston Biker on Sep 30

From the email:

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This Saturday we will have a bike ride on the Fairmount Greenway route, along the Neponset Greenway, and learn more about how the City is working to connect Franklin Park to the harbor through the Green Links initiative.  We will leave from the Let’s Get Moving event (like a play street event), so if get there early feel free to check it out. 

 
The Details

  • Saturday, Oct 3rd from 3 PM to 5 PM
  • Leave from the corner of Southern and Darlington near Codman Square
  • The route is about 5 miles
  • RSVP to Michelle de Lima at [email protected].  That way if it does actually rain and we need to cancel we can let you know.
 
And please tell your friends. The more the merrier.  Details here (pdf).
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Update:
The ride has been canceled due to weather.

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Bike In Movie!

Written by Boston Biker on Aug 05

Got this event forwarded to me, looks like a great time!
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Summer is here, and the time is ripe for outdoor viewing of classic 70’s cycling movies!
Join us Saturday night, August 8, at the Somerville Bike Kitchen at 339R Summer St (sprout). We’re showing the epic movie, Breaking Away, starting at 8PM and food and drinks starting at 7PM. There is also a pre-ride hosted by Femmechanics, more info on their Facebook event page here!
Somerville Bike Kitchen is a bike repair co-op near Davis Square with all the tools, know-how, elbow grease, and grease grease that an amateur bike mechanic needs. You can currently join us Tuesday nights from 6-9PM for open shop. Come fix, build, or poke-at your bike and become a member!

Femmechanics is a group of FTW (femme/trans/women) cyclists in the Boston area. They organize open shop nights (Grrrease Time), rides, and events to promote an encouraging, supportive atmosphere for people to teach and learn from one another. They’re awesome!

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Boston Green Links Ride Along Columbia July 29, 5:15 PM

Written by Boston Biker on Jul 27

Got this in the email, if you live in the area go for a ride and help improve the road for cyclists!

Here is the link to the PDF with the map mentioned below

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Please plan on attending this ride this Wednesday 7/29 from downtown (5:15pm from the Federal Reserve,5:50 at Edward Everett Square) to Franklin Park.  This event has been put together by BTD and Livable Streets.  People with local knowledge are needed to point out the shortcomings in the current roadway designs and to push for better walking, biking and transit in this corridor.  More info below.  Refer also to attached map and flyer.
Thank you,
Ben
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Friends and neighbors along Columbia Road:
Please join us for a community bike ride on Columbia Road next Wednesday, July 29, starting at 5:15 downtown (if you are ambitious!) or at 5:50 at Edward Everett Square. We will be making stops along the way, including the wonderful place-making benches that the Four Corners Stop along the Fairmount Line. There are Hubway Stations at both ends of the route if you start at Edward Everett Square.
The ride is part of a series of rides convened by the Landlines Network and is co-hosted by LivableStreets Alliance and the city’s Boston Green Links initiative. I am happy to explain more about Green Links and all of these initiatives, but the basic idea is to connect people to greenways along fun and low-stress walking and biking routes.
Attached is a very nice description of the ride by Amber Christoffersen of LivableStreets Alliance.
Please let me know if you think you can make it.
All my best,
Charlotte
 
Charlotte Fleetwood
Transportation Planner
Boston Transportation Department
Boston City Hall, Room 721
Boston, MA 02201

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Ferris Wheels Mega Update:

Written by Boston Biker on Jul 08

From The email:
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Get to know your bike with these free workshops

We’re offering two free classes this month at the shop (66 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130):

 

Get to know your bike! class

Thursday, July 11, 7-8pm
We’ll review the basics of how your bike works to help you become a more confident cyclist. We’ll cover brake adjustments, gear use, proper tire pressure, and chain lubrication, plus anything else you have questions about that we have time to answer! This is a FREE lecture/discussion class. You can RSVP to the class online.
Flat-Fixing Demo
Thursday, July 25, 7-8pm
Watch and learn as we demonstrate how to fix a flat tire. Questions are welcome. This is a FREE lecture/discussion class. You can RSVP to the Flat Fixing Demo here.

 

Jeffrey shows class how to check tires.  

 

Click here to forward this email to someone you know who might be interested in these free classes.

MTBIntermediate Mountain Bike Rides 

To join our Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride, call 617-524-2453 or email Biagio. The ride meets Sundays at 4:00pm.
view from a helmet cam on one of our mtb rides
Is this the right ride for me?
This is an intermediate ride. The main goal is to get out in the woods and have some fun on our bikes. We expect at least a basic familiarity with trail riding. . . (READ MORE)

Ride Paceline/Road Training Rides 

Leaving from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at 7:00am SHARP every Tuesday and Thursday morning are our paceline/road training bike rides, usually led by Jeffrey Ferris. This ride goes out to a 4-mile loop and starts at a slower pace. You can ride just 4 miles or go for 8 miles, 12 miles, etc.

 

Next ride is Tuesday, July 9.

 

For more info, stop by the shop or call 617-524-2453.

Ride2 Women’s Road Training Rides 

“This Sunday ride is a 20-mile fitness loop from Cutler Park in Needham, starting at 4:30pm sharp. Most riders are on road bikes (skinny tires, drop handlebars) and are wearing bike shorts and jerseys. I require that riders feel comfortable riding in traffic and know basic safe riding techniques and turn signals; riders must also bring a spare tube that fits their bike, plenty of water, and a helmet. If you don’t have a computer on your bike, I recommend getting one before the ride so you have an idea of whether the ride is a good fit for you. The group is paced between 14 and 17mph.” -Kate

 

Women on the ride.

 

The next ride is Sunday, July 7. 

 

For more info about the Women’s Road Ride, please visit our website or email: [email protected]

YummyPancake Breakfast for Bike Commuters and Friends   

Join us on Friday, July 26 at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop! Come by for slapjacks, real maple syrup, O.J. and chit-chat from 7:00-9:00am.

 

This is a great way to get yourself out of bed early and meet your J.P. cycling neighbors.

Pancakes just like these could be in your mouth!

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