Cambridge Celebrates Bike Month in Style


4/11/2016 • 8 years ago

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Cambridge Bike Committee Ride

The City of Cambridge is proud to invite you to dozens of FREE bicycle activities throughout May to thank you for supporting sustainable transportation in our community.  

Walk/Ride Day Corporate Challenge Kick-off

  • Friday, April 29, 7:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
  • Cambridge Rindge and Latin School plaza
  • Join us for lots of tasty snacks and fun giveaways as we launch this year's Corporate Challenge

PARK(ing) Day 2016 registration due!

Bicycle Outreach Event

  • Monday, May 2, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
  • Join CDD and the Cambridge Police Department in Vellucci Plaza and get coffee, treats, and awesome giveaways to THANK YOU for riding in Cambridge

Bicycle Outreach Event

  • Monday, May 2, 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
  • Join CDD and the Cambridge Police Department in Central Square and get treats and awesome giveaways!

Bike/Walk to School Day

  • Wednesday, May 4, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
  • Cambridge Public Schools
  • Walk or ride to school and get great prizes!

On-Bicycle Refresher Course

  • Saturday, May 14, 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
  • RSVP to jlawrence@cambridgema.gov required
  • Location sent upon registration
  • This class is an on-bicycle course, outside, rain or shine. 
  • Please bring your own bicycle in working order. 
  • You must know how to ride a bicycle.

Charles River TMA Bicycle Breakfast

  • Monday, May 16, 7:30 A.M to 9:00 A.M.
  • University Park
  • Stop by on your commute in and grab some tasty breakfast and hot coffee!

City of Cambridge Employee Bicycle Tune-ups

  • Monday, May 16, 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • 344 Broadway, outside
  • City of Cambridge employees get free bicycle tune-ups this week!
  • City of Cambridge employees should reserve their spot by emailing jlawrence@cambridgema.gov. 

Charles River TMA Bicycle Breakfast

  • Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
  • Alewife at the Minuteman Path
  • Stop by on your commute in and grab some tasty breakfast and hot coffee!

Harvard University Bicycle Breakfast

  • Wednesday, May 18, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
  • Harvard University staff and students
  • Stop by on your way into school and grab some tasty breakfast and hot coffee!

City of Cambridge Employee Bicycle Tune-ups + Free Community Bicycle Tune-ups

  • Wednesday, May 18, 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • 449 Broadway, outside
  • City of Cambridge employees should reserve their spot by emailing jlawrence@cambridgema.gov.
  • Community members drop in and get a quick 10 minute safety tune-up (this is not a full tune-up, but will adjust brakes, fill tires, and make sure your chain is ready to go!). First-come, first-served.

Introduction to Hubway / Urban Cycling Basics Workshop

  • Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
  • Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway
  • Free
  • All participants get one free helmet per year.
  • All RSVPs to Jennifer Lawrence, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov, 617/349-4671.

Charles River TMA Bicycle Breakfast

  • Thursday, May 19, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
  • Kendall Center
  • Stop on your commute in and get some tasty breakfast and hot coffee!

Healthy Aging and Bicycling - ages 50+ 

Urban Cycling Basics Workshop

  • Thursday, May 19, 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
  • Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue
  • Free
  • All participants get one free helmet per year.
  • All RSVPs to Jennifer Lawrence, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov, 617/349-4671.

Healthy Aging and Bicycling - ages 50+

Urban Cycling Basics

  • Thursday, May 19, 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
  • Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue
  • Free
  • All participants get one free helmet per year.
  • All RSVPs to Jennifer Lawrence, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov, 617/349-4671.

City of Cambridge Employee Bicycle Tune-ups + Free Community Bicycle Tune-ups

  • Friday, May 20, 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
  • 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, outside
  • City of Cambridge employees should reserve their spot by emailing jlawrence@cambridgema.gov.
  • Community members drop in and get a quick 10 minute safety tune-up anytime between 2:30 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. (this is not a full tune-up, but will adjust brakes, fill tires, and make sure your chain is ready to go!). First-come, first-served.

Cambridge Bicycle Ride

  • Saturday, May 21, 10:00 A.M
  • Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway
  • Discover new places and interesting routes between them on rides organized by the Cambridge Bicycle Committee. Most tours are themed, with brief talks and an informational brochure of images, text and map. The tours are accessible to all bike riders, moving at an easy pace in a group escorted by the Cambridge Police bicycle patrol. The rides are free of charge and end with free refreshments!

Bicycle Maintenance Basics

  • Wednesday, May 25, 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
  • City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway
  • Free
  • All participants get one free helmet per year.
  • All RSVPs to Jennifer Lawrence, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov, 617/349-4671.

Beyond Maintenance Basics

  • Wednesday, May 25, 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
  • City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway
  • Free
  • All participants get one free helmet per year.
  • All RSVPs to Jennifer Lawrence, jlawrence@cambridgema.gov, 617/349-4671.

Bicycle Outreach Event

  • Thursday, May 26, 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M.
  • Join CDD and the Cambridge Police Department in Porter Square and get coffee, treats, and awesome giveaways to THANK YOU for riding in Cambridge

Walk/Ride Day Corporate Challenge Celebration

  • Friday, May 27, 7:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
  • City Hall Concourse
  • Join us for lots of tasty snacks and fun giveaways as we celebrate this year's Corporate Challenge
  • Don't forget to log your commute! 

River Festival Bicycle Bonanza

  • Saturday, June 4, 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
  • Cambridgeside Galleria - outside
  • Join us as we celebrate all things bicycle!  We'll have valet, Hubway, tune-ups, trivia, lots of amazing giveaways, and fun for the whole family.