Monthly Archives: May 2017

Sponsor Us for the 2017 Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Liam

TweetOn Sunday, June 4,  I will be riding with my kids Kay and Peter in the Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon!   The Bike-A-Thon is always a fun event and it raise money for a terrific cause. This will be our fifth time participating. Based … Continue reading →

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Hubway Expanding To 70 More Locations

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetVia U-Hub: Hubway will add more than 70 bike-rental stations over the next two years to the 127 it already operates in Boston, under a new contract with the city of Boston, Mayor Walsh’s office said today. Currently unserved areas … Continue reading →

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New U-Lock Holsters

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetSome of you might know that I make stuff.  Here is my newest creation, a U-Lock Holster.  Not an original design, but I wanted something easy, devoid of logos, black (although I could put reflective fabric on in the future), … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fire With Funny

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetWhat do you do when you finally manage to get the city to install buffered bike lanes, but people keep parking in them anyway?  Get some awesome cartoons drawn by bikeyface, and use them to good effect! For those still … Continue reading →

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Ride On City Hall Today For Action On Bike Safety!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetOn Wednesday, Mayor Walsh made public comments suggesting that safety on our streets is the responsibility of the most vulnerable – people walking and biking. This is contrary to the Mayor’s declaration of the City’s commitment to Vision Zero, which is based on … Continue reading →

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Boston’s Bike To Work Day Festival, Women’s Classes, And Public Meetings

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Boston Biker

Tweet BOSTON’S NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK DAY FESTIVAL ONFRIDAY, MAY 19TH! A collage of photos from last year’s Bike to Work Day festival. Celebrate Bike Month at Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival! This year’s event will again be … Continue reading →

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Passport To Summer Bike Fun!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: Would you like to get to know more of your biking neighbors and their favorite sites and streets this summer?    Join Dot Bike, Roxbury Rides, Mattapan Food & Fitness, Quincycles, and  Rozzie Rides for the 2017 Neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Two Actions This Week! Brattle St./Mass. Ave. (Mon), Cambridge St. (Wed)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: Protected bicycle infrastructure is moving ahead in parts of Cambridge, and there will be two opportunities this week to show strong community support for safer streets through the Brattle Street/Mass Ave (Mon) and Cambridge Street (Wed) projects. … Continue reading →

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Two Actions This Week! Brattle St./Mass. Ave. (Mon), Cambridge St. (Wed)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: Protected bicycle infrastructure is moving ahead in parts of Cambridge, and there will be two opportunities this week to show strong community support for safer streets through the Brattle Street/Mass Ave (Mon) and Cambridge Street (Wed) projects. … Continue reading →

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Bike Jobs: REI Bike Shop Hiring

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Boston Biker

TweetBike Shop Mechanic – FT and PT roles  REI Reading, MA http://rei.jobs/careers/JobDetail/Bike-Shop-Mechanic/7718   Bike Shop Technician – PT roles  REI, Hingham, MA http://rei.jobs/careers/JobDetail/Bike-Tech-Specialist-I-Bike-Shop-Hingham/7633  

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