Celebrate Bike Month
with Commuter Services
Spring is in full bloom! The days are longer, tulips are popping up, and if you have allergies, you might be sneezing a bit more. But there's good news for cyclists: the warmer weather means it's time to get back on the road. May is National Bike Month, and there's plenty to be excited about for bike enthusiasts in Massachusetts.
Ride Into Bike Mania!
Join the Bike Month Mania Challenge using the links below. If your company is part of the Alewife TMA, Middlesex 3 TMA, Neponset Valley TMA, or Watertown TMA, they will be on the new GoMassCommute platform. All other companies and residential buildings will be on the eCommuter platform.
Worth and Colette from NEMO explain practical tips to help you ride safely and confidently throughout the winter season.
Key Topics Include:
Why Bike in the Winter
Dress for the Ride
Cold – Weather Gear Essentials
Bike Setup and Equipment
Salt, Snow, and Bike Care
Safety and Confidence
Who's Participating?
And more! Not sure if your company is participating? Contact your transportation coordinator!
Bike Events Open to the Public
Saturday, May 2nd
Bike and Bird
Sunday, May 3rd
National Ride a Bike Day
Thursday, May 7
Boston's Bike to Work Day Festival
Monday, May 11-17
Bike to Work Week
Friday, June 19
Kitty Knox Juneteenth Ride
Wish for Wheels
Wish for Wheels is a nonprofit organization that provides brand new bikes and helmets to second-grade students in underserved and Title I school communities. Their mission is centered on giving children not just a bike but also confidence, freedom, and access to a healthier lifestyle.
A big part of what they do is organize corporate team-building “Build & Give” events. Companies partner with them, and employees come together to assemble bikes as a volunteer team activity. Those bikes are then gifted directly to local second graders, often the same day, creating an immediate and meaningful community impact.
Resources
About Bike Month:
List of Services
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Bike Use Sets a RecordList Item 1
Growth in biking over 20 years crosses many groups, including commuters and kids.
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Two-Wheeled Commutes: Building a Bike-Friendly WorkplaceList Item 2
Here are five things employers can offer to help encourage employees to bike to work.
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Bicycle Safety TipsList Item 3
No one learns to drive a vehicle safely without practice and experience; safely riding your bike in traffic requires the same preparation.
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Statewide Electric Bicycle Incentive Program
Massachusetts is taking a significant stride towards sustainable and accessible transportation with the launch of the Massachusetts Statewide Electric Bike Incentive Program.
Bike Paths:
List of Services
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Trails and Bicycle Paths in Massachusetts
Check out the list of bike trails in the area and surrounding areas.
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TrailLink
Browse and save your favorite bike routes to your profile, making it easy to pick up right where you left off.
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Explore Your Next Adventure
Whether you are looking for a weekend hike, an afternoon stroll, or a new place to bike, paddle, ski, or ride, explore Trail Finder's growing database of four-season trails in Vermont and New Hampshire.
