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RIDE INTO WORK WITH A POLICE ESCORT.
July 25 and August 22
WHAT: SAFE, GUIDED CONVOYS WITH POLICE ESCORT Lead by experienced cyclists and escorted by Boston Police, convoys follow a fixed schedule and route and originate at locations throughout metro-Boston. All convoys finish at City Hall Plaza Boston.
FREE BREAKFAST, BIKE EXPO AND MUSIC Whether you ride in with a convoy or ride along, join us at Boston City Hall for free food and fun, courtesy of 100.7 WZLX, Mass Commute, Mass Bike, and all our sponsors.
The first Bike Friday on July 25 is also Walk/Ride Day, a region-wide celebration of green transportation on the last Friday of every month! Just wear something green for the ride that day, check in at the Green Streets booth and be rewarded by retailers across the region. http://www.gogreenstreets.org/.
DATE: July 25th and August 22nd. Rain or shine.
SCHEDULE:
| 6:45 AM | Meet at convoy start. | See locations below. |
| 7:00 AM | Convoys depart. | See locations below. |
| 7:30-8:30 AM | Convoys arrive | City Hall Plz, Boston. |
| 8:00-10:00 AM | Free breakfast & fun. | City Hall Plz, Boston. |
WHERE: Rides start from various locations in metro-Boston. Cyclists can join the convoy at start location, or at any point along the route. See map for locations and times. Police escorts only available within Boston.
ROUTES:
| Newton, Brookline, Watertown | |||||||||||
| Lexington, Arlington | |||||||||||
Dorchester | |||||||||||
| West Roxbury, Roslindale | |||||||||||
| Brighton, Allston | |||||||||||
| Jamaica Plain | |||||||||||
| Belmont | |||||||||||
| Cambridge |
WHY: It’s a great way to kick gas, beat gridlock, meet new friends and have fun. Plus, learn the best routes and tips for city riding and bicycle commuting. Bike Fridays. A fun way to end the week or start the weekend! And get in gear for Hub on Wheels coming on September 21st.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Dan Hoagland at 617-918-4463 or via email daniel.hoagland.bra@cityofboston.gov







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