Monthly Archives: July 2019

Most Somerville Residents Surveyed Wanted Protected Bike Lanes On Powder House Blvd

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: City staff just released their survey data and it shows that, according to online survey results, more than 70% of Somerville residents wanted protected bike lanes on Powder House Blvd as their most preferred option. That’s right — not … Continue reading →

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When We Fight We Win! Support the Boston Cyclists Union In There Important Work!

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the Email: It’s been an incredible year so far for the Bike Union, with major victories stacking up all across Metro Boston. Will you help us carry that momentum on to the big fights ahead? DONATE TODAY! Scenes from … Continue reading →

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Bikes Not Bombs July Update

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Boston Biker

Tweet SPECIAL UPDATE: 2 BNB events happening next week you don’t want to miss! Get Into Gear with BNB on Thursday, July 25th 6-7:30pm @Flat Top Johnny’s in Cambridge Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) will be at Flat Top Johnny’s at 1 Kendall … Continue reading →

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Somerville Says NO To Protected Bike Lanes On Powder House Blvd

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: The city published an update Friday evening saying that Powder House Blvd will not get protected bike lanes this year. Instead they will paint a single painted bike lane in only one direction and that’s it. This decision unacceptably … Continue reading →

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Feedback For Memorial Drive

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Cambridge Bike Safety: Thanks to everyone who came out to protest DCR’s plans despite the pouring rain! Almost 100 of us attended the rally where speakers advocated for more space for people walking and biking and more trees and … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Two Opportunities This Week To Stand Up For Cyclists On DCR Roadways

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetTell DCR: Protect cyclists on your roadways Last Thursday, we sent a powerful message to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) that we need more protected spaces for cyclists on our roads — and we need them now. Around … Continue reading →

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Countdown To The Major Taylor Hill Climb!

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email (I did this one year on a fixed gear, it was totally stupid and I loved it!): George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor A storied summit George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor From Major Taylor’s … Continue reading →

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Countdown To The Major Taylor Hill Climb!

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email (I did this one year on a fixed gear, it was totally stupid and I loved it!): George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor A storied summit George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor From Major Taylor’s … Continue reading →

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Countdown To The Major Taylor Hill Climb!

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email (I did this one year on a fixed gear, it was totally stupid and I loved it!): George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor A storied summit George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor From Major Taylor’s … Continue reading →

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Memorial Drive Protest Ride and Rally July 17th, Plus Write In Campaign!

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom Cambridge Bike Safety (But I fully agree, protest works!  Lets get in the streets for justice!) In summary: Rally and protest ride Wednesday July 17th at 5:30 at JFK and Memorial Drive. RSVP on Facebook, make a plan to … Continue reading →

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