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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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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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Action Alert: People-Protected Bike Lane on Fenway THIS THURSDAY

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the email: Tell DCR: Protected Bike Lanes Save Lives New bike lanes coming soon to the Fenway area will leave cyclists vulnerable unless the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) tweaks plans to include some form of physical separation. … Continue reading →

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The Boston Neighborhood Bike Organizing Leadership Institute

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Boston Biker

TweetGot this sent to me, looks awesome! ——————— The Boston Neighborhood Bike Organizing Leadership Institute. It will be held on Saturday April 13 and 27 from 10am-4pm at 550 Dudley Street in Roxbury. Participants are expected to attend both days so please sign up with that goal … Continue reading →

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World Remembrance Day This Sunday Nov 18th

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom The BCU: Sunday is World Day of Remembrance. Will you join the Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition in honoring victims of traffic crashes? World Day of Remembrance Sunday, Nov. 18 // 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Learn more + RSVP The … Continue reading →

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Boston Cyclist Union Still Fighting For Improvements To Longfellow

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetAnyone who has ridden over the new Longfellow bridge knows…its not good.  Even with the new “improvements” it still is pretty bad, especially considering how much better it could be.  But the BCU and a lot of other people are … Continue reading →

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BCU Fighting To Get Better Bike Lanes On Longfellow

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Boston Biker

Tweet   Call your city rep and let them know you want this!    

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Boston Cyclists Union Is Hiring!

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom their website: Director of Organizing About the Boston Cyclists Union The Boston Cyclists Union (BCU) is helping Bostonians lead healthier lives by promoting the everyday use of the bicycle for transportation. Among other things, we teach bike repair, educate … Continue reading →

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Save The Date: Biketoberfest 2016!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Boston Biker

TweetFrom the BCU   Thursday, October 13th in Somerville! It’s that time of year again! Join us for a celebration of local breweries, bike-powered businesses and a year of victories for safer streets and better biking in the Boston area! … Continue reading →

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The Longfellow Bridge Sucks For Cyclists, Let MassDOT Know We Are Pissed

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Boston Biker

TweetThe longfellow bridge has gone from pretty awesome (one lane of traffic and two lanes of bikes), to bad (wrong side bike path on the pedestrian walkway), to atrocious (one very narrow bike lane, and a bike/pedestrian traffic heading north). … Continue reading →

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