Events
We’re raffling off fresh, local beer to enjoy with the Golden Cog Awards!
The Golden Cog Awards (next Thursday!) are a celebration of leadership and biking. So to add another celebratory note to the occasion, everyone who RSVPs will now be entered to win a complimentary beer delivery from Somerville’s Remnant Brewing! The Golden Cog AwardsThursday, Dec. 3rd7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. All you have to do to enter is…
Read MoreAnd the winners of the 2020 Golden Cog Awards are…
The Boston Cyclists Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Golden Cog Awards, which honor leadership and contributions to promote biking in Boston: The Ride for Black Lives (Organizers: Alex Joachim, Tiffany Cogell, Elijah Mandela Evans, Laura Gray, Greg Hum, Chris Aileen Ditunno, Saskia VannJames, Noah Hicks and Peter Cheung) Vivian Ortiz (Super Volunteer,…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: Golden Cog Awards 12/3
The Boston Cyclists Union cordially invites you to join us for a celebration of local leadership and contributions to promote biking in Boston: The Golden Cog Awards! The Golden Cogs recognize outstanding efforts by advocates, allies and volunteers that support the BCU’s work or advance its vision for Boston. Normally presented during our fall gala,…
Read MoreAnother reason to ride your bike this weekend
We’re headed into the final weekend of Bike Month. Are you playing #BCUBikeBingo yet? Bike Bingo is free to play. All you have to do is ride your bike. Complete spaces on your Bingo board to get 5 in a row, and you could win limited edition BCU swag and other prizes. Invite your friends to play, and…
Read MoreBike Month: New membership model, Bike Bingo + more!
Bike Month is one of the most important opportunities every year to connect with our members, grow our movement and raise funds for our work. Usually held in May, this nationwide celebration of biking was moved to September this year due to COVID. Unfortunately, the pandemic continues to complicate how we connect with the bike…
Read MoreURGENT ACTION: Curb policing + invest in communities
Tell City Council: Vote NO on the budget Over the past several years, our Boston Bike Budget campaign has led to significant changes to Boston’s transportation priorities. Now, we’re asking you to join us in supporting a different budget demand that could have critical street safety implications for Black Bostonians and people of color. TODAY,…
Read MoreBos/treal 2020: Registration is now live!
Do you dream of biking through the gorgeous Green Mountains? Do you want to help make biking better in Boston? If the answer to both questions is yes, then we want you to join our team for the fifth-annual edition of Bos/treal! On Bos/treal, you’ll pedal 400 miles from Boston to Montreal over five days, traversing…
Read MoreI biked 400 miles to Canada from Boston — and you can too
By: Shavel’le Olivier *Me awkwardly sitting with a group of people thinking about how to start a conversation* No one: Literally no one: Me: “I biked 400 miles to Canada from Boston!” And I say this with a smile every time I mention or think about it. A bike tour from Boston to Canada seemed…
Read MoreA Major Opportunity to Improve Boston’s Bike Network
The Southwest Corridor Extension Project Needs Your Input! Do you want to see a connected, low-stress bike network all the way from JP to the Longfellow Bridge? Then participate in Boston’s Southwest Corridor Extension Project! As you can see in the study area on the map below, the City is considering building out this bike network — while also…
Read MoreThere’s strength in numbers — and our numbers are growing
It’s with joy and gratitude that we can call last Thursday’s Biketoberfest a resounding success. At our annual party this year, we: Topped our fundraising goal and brought in more than $35,000 — our largest tally ever Met many new members and first-time attendees, a rewarding sign that our community (and clout) continue to grow…
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