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Free Bicycle Clinics Every Thursday

Written by Boston Biker on Jul 22

Boston’s Ski Market (they sell bikes) is offering free bicycle clinics every Thursday. These look like a good one hour way to learn a simple bicycle task. Check it out, hey it’s free!

Free Bike Clinic
Every Thursday – 7-8 pm

* July 24: General Maintenance
* July 31: Basic Flat Repair
* August 7: Shifting 101

Call 617-731-6100 for details!

Boston Ski Market
860 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-731-6100
Fax: 617-232-4004

Store Hours:
Monday – Friday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 9:30am – 6:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm


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Ski Market Bike Swap

Written by Boston Biker on May 10

Ski Market Bike Swap: Saturday, May 17

Come buy or sell bicycles at the Annual Boston Bike Swap. Bike sales benefit the seller and help support local bicycling groups including Bikes Not Bombs, Hub On Wheels, NEMBA, MassBike, and Bay State Bike Week.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

9am-6pm

Ski Market

860 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

To sell a bike:

* Beginning Monday, May 12, bring your bike between 10am and 5 pm to Boston Ski Market
* $15 Bike Swap Registration Fee includes free bike inspection and consultation with Ski Market bike technicians to determine selling price. Proceeds from the $15 Registration Fee will be donated to support the efforts of Hub On Wheels, Bay State Bike Week, and MassBike.
* Fill out the Consignment Bike Form.
* Leave the bike. Ski Market sells it on Saturday, May 17.
* You receive 100% store credit or 80% cash back.
* Unsold bikes must be picked up by 6pm on Monday, May 19. After this time, Ski Market will donate unclaimed bicycles to Bikes Not Bombs.

To buy a bike: Just show up between 9am and 6pm on Saturday, May 17. Ski Mark bike technicians will be available to help you find the bike that works for you!

Questions? Contact Boston Ski Market at 617-731-6100 or email [email protected].


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