I’m beginning to think I should call this the Lazy Bike Commuter Blog as lately I’ve neither been blogging nor biking with any regularity. I can blame the latter on wet weather and sinus infections that make me feel exhausted more often than not, but really I should just ride. This is a good time to get back in the saddle as a number of Bike Week and Bike Month events are planned in Boston and the surrounding areas.
I all likelihood if you’re reading this you’re probably aware of a number of these events but you can never have too much promotion (mostly cribbed from JP Bikes).
Boston Bike Week – the City’s schedule
Boston Cyclists Union – a nice mix of their own events, those of neighborhood groups, and those by the City
MassBike – events local and statewide
Here are some events I plan to participate in:
Wednesday, May 18 7:30-9:30am – CommuterChoice’s Annual BICYCLE BREAKFAST
Au Bon Pain, Holyoke Center. For Harvard University employees. Helmet = free breakfast, safety tune-ups, raffle prizes & giveaways. (Remember: Please bring a reusable mug to save a tree!)
Friday, May 20 7:00-9:00 am – Mayor Menino’s Bike Festival
City Hall Plaza, Boston. Give your car the day off. Enjoy a guided bike convoy to Boston’s City Hall Plaza, where you’ll be met with a free breakfast from Boloco, a bike festival and expo with music. I’m going to try to join the convoy that picks up at Forest Hills if I can wake up that early.
Sunday, May 22, 10:00-1:00 3rd Annual JP Bikes Spring Roll!!!
This year we’re back at the South Street Mall (South and Carolina), which has been tastefully redesigned and refreshed. Come at 10:00 for check-in, bike decorating, and more. Please spread the word!
