Boston Bikes
Boston Bikes is part of Mayor Menino's vision for a vibrant and healthy city that benefits all its citizens. It seeks to make Boston a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for all residents and visitors. Bike Boston focuses on improvements in all five universal bike planning areas: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Encouragement, and Evaluation.
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Giant Bike Store Ribbon Cutting Boston
Giant Bikes Store Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Mayor Menino joined members of the Boston bicycling community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Giant Cycling World store. Giant Bicycles is the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer and this new location will be its second store in the United States.
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Mayor Menino Kicks Off Boston Bike Week and Celebrates Opening of Commonwealth Ave Bike Lanes
"We continue to make progress in making Boston a safer place for cyclists. These new bike lanes, along with other improvements and conveniences, will allow all Boston residents and visitors to enjoy safe passage through our beautiful city, as well as encouraging a healthy lifestyle," said Mayor Menino.
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Bicycling Magazine's BikeTown is coming to Boston
Win a bike to change your life! BikeTown, MetLife and Jamis Bicycles will be giving away 31 new bicycles on Friday, August 27 at Boston City Hall Plaza during Bike Friday. Submit a 50-word essay about how a bicycle could change someone's life for a chance to win.
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Rock, Roll, and Ride This Summer
Come learn about the exciting world of biking in Boston at "R.O.C.K., Roll and Ride". FREE GAMES, RIDES & ACTIVITIES, including bike rodeos, giveaways, trail rides, tune-ups, safety and riding tips, music, & free food. No bike? No problem! Free rentals are available.
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Boston Employee Bike Pool Returns!
Escape the cubicle! Check out a bike for an errand around the city. Bike helmet and lock all included.
Get a BOLOCO gift card if you’re one of the first 30 people to register and ride!
Learn more about the Employee Bike Pool.
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Summer Events: Hub On Wheels, Bike Fridays, R.O.C.K. Roll and Ride
Want to bike a car-free Storrow Drive. Looking for fun for the whole family? Just learning to commute by bike. We have events for you.
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Stolen Bikes Boston: Community Alert Program
Stolen Bikes Boston increases the chances of finding your stolen bike. Our Twitter, Facebook and Email feeds instantly announce your stolen bikes to police, peers, bike shop owners, and more so all of these people can be on the look out for your bike.
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Boston Bikes Map: Now Online and In Print
The first ever complete Boston Bike map is now online and in print. Pick up a copy for free at shops in town or email us for a copy.
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Bike Rack Installations
Mayor Menino's bike programs installed 250 bicycle racks in 2009 and is in the process of installing 250 more this year. You can request an installation, see where rack locations and find out what's in store for 2009 and 2010.
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Boston Bikes Updates
The Boston Bikes annual report and e-newsletter keeps you abreast of all the news and activities surrounding Mayor Menino's exciting new bicycling initiative.
Reports and Publications
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See a listing of upcoming Boston Bikes events.
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Announcements
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Boston Bike Share Receives $3m
Boston's Bike Sharing Program will receive $3million in federal funding to support one of the first municipal bike-share programs in the United States.
Kerry, Menino Announce $3 Million For Boston Bike Share Program
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Get Involved!
Here are a few ways you can get involved with the Boston Bikes Initiative ...
Video & Multimedia
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Bicycling Safety Summit
Mayor Thomas M. Menino joined city officials and area bicyclists at the 1st ever Bicycling Safety Summit.
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Bike Friendly Business Awards
Mayor Menino presents the third annual Mayor's Bike Friendly Business Awards during National Bike Week.
News & Press Releases »
- Boston Globe: Cyclist is killed by car in Brighton
- Mayor Menino Kicks Off Boston Bike Week, Celebrates Opening of Commonwealth Ave Bike Lanes
- Mayor Menino Convenes First-Ever Bicycling Safety Summit
- Mayor Menino Announces Bike Pool for City Employees
- Mayor Menino Kicks Off Bike Week with "250,000 Mile Pledge"
- Privacy & Security
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