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Buca Boot: Local Entrepreneur Creates Fashionable Secure Storage

From Kickstarter: Looks pretty cool, and they are pretty close to their goal. I am digging this movement towards fashionable, city bike based, transportation oriented cycling. I am thinking in a couple years we will start seeing cargo bikes, city … Continue reading

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Helmet Hub Launch Postponed

Bummer, I was looking forward to this…will keep you in the loop.  From the city:   HelmetHub Launch Postponed Due to a technical glitch tomorrow’s HelmetHub launch has been postponed. A new launch date has yet to be scheduled. Please stay tuned for more … Continue reading

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Free Events At Ferris Wheels

Check these awesome events out, free classes, and free refreshments!: ————–   On Thursday, September 12, we’re hosting an event with Elevate Destinations at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop from 7:00-8:00pm. Please join us for light refreshments and a presentation about Elevate’s amazing Cycle & Service trip happening this … Continue reading

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Boston Bikes Update, Volunteer, Helmet Hub, And More!

Below is the update from Boston Bikes (the city), I am pretty stoked about the HelmetHub vending machines, I got to see them being made, and the final product looks pretty damn amazing. ———-             … Continue reading

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Boston Bikes Update, Volunteer, Helmet Hub, And More!

Below is the update from Boston Bikes (the city), I am pretty stoked about the HelmetHub vending machines, I got to see them being made, and the final product looks pretty damn amazing. ———-             … Continue reading

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Man…That’s A Pretty Bell

Seriously the metal worker in me is drooling over this thing…and made in the USA to boot! more info here.

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Ferris Bike Shop Offering A Tax Free Weekend Sale

Saw this in the email, if you are looking for a deal this might be a good one:   The Massachusetts legislature has declared that the weekend of August 10 and 11 is free of sales tax for all purchases up to … Continue reading

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Ferris Wheels Mega Update:

From The email: ————— 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, … Continue reading

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Holy Hubway: Hubway Set To Break A Million Trips

Hubway had a good year last year, with half a million trips before shutting down for the winter. They reopened the service April 2, and as of May 7th had already logged 85,000 trips. If they keep up this pace … Continue reading

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Italian Bicycle Tire Brand, Vittoria Industries, Opens Boston Office

Got this in the email today.  Vittoria makes great product, and has been very supportive of local builders.  Check out their press release below.  Nice to see the growth in cycling bringing industry (and jobs) to the area.  I might … Continue reading

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