BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bikes Not Bombs - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bikes Not Bombs X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bikes Not Bombs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20250730T190135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T190135Z UID:6001-1756317600-1756324800@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Community Advisory Council Meeting [August 27th] DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch our 2025 series of Community Meetings & Transportation Forums at Bikes Not Bombs! This is your chance to share your insights on biking\, infrastructure\, and safety in Boston. Guiding this work will be a team of advocates\, leaders\, and community members comprising our Community Advisory Council (CAC). As we continue this work\, we’re looking for prospective CAC members to come learn more. If you already know that you want to join\, apply here today! \nJoin us at Bikes Not Bombs on Wednesday August 27th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for our next CAC meeting. We’ll get to know each other\, reflect on our campaigns\, talk about our advocacy work planned for 2025 and beyond\, and have some dinner (think salad and pizza). Please RSVP to give us an accurate head count. \nOn the agenda: \n\nBNB will share out updates on our programs and campaigns: Bikes For All\, Wheels to Wellness\, and Safer Streets\nMore details coming soon!\n\n——- \nWhat is the Community Advisory Council? \nThe CAC will serve as a platform for community members to share their insights\, experiences\, and ideas regarding biking\, infrastructure\, and safety in our city. Council members will work alongside Bikes Not Bombs staff to provide feedback on our projects\, identify key issues affecting our community\, and help guide our advocacy strategies. \nCommunity Advisory Council (CAC): Why Join?  \n\nWork alongside youth and young adults training to become bike advocates\nLearn about local biking policies\nCollaborate with community advocates\nShare your experiences and ideas\n\nRSVP: Please let us know if you can attend! Everyone is welcome to learn more and consider joining our Council. Attendees will be invited to formally join the Council on a personal basis based on interest\, experience\, and availability.  \nQuestions? \nLearn more on our application form here or email BOCA@bikesnotbombs.org with any questions. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/community-advisory-council-meeting-august-27th/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/enews-Community-Meetings-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20250428T203010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T173213Z UID:5638-1757831400-1757865600@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Century Challenge [9/14/2025] DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 14th\, we will host the “Century Challenge” fundraiser! This includes the metric century (100 kilometers) and imperial century (105-mile) routes you know and love! \nView the Event Page here for full details! \nStay in touch \nSign up for our monthly e-newsletter to stay up to date on registration\, route details\, training rides\, and more! URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/century-challenge-9-7-2025/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Rides END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20250827T212826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T213448Z UID:6082-1758736800-1758744000@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Community Advisory Council Meeting [September 24th] DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch our 2025 series of Community Meetings & Transportation Forums at Bikes Not Bombs! This is your chance to share your insights on biking\, infrastructure\, and safety in Boston. Guiding this work will be a team of advocates\, leaders\, and community members comprising our Community Advisory Council (CAC). As we continue this work\, we’re looking for prospective CAC members to come learn more. If you already know that you want to join\, apply here today! \nJoin us at Bikes Not Bombs on Wednesday September 24th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for our next CAC meeting. We’ll get to know each other\, reflect on our campaigns\, talk about our advocacy work planned for 2025 and beyond\, and have some dinner (think salad and pizza). Please RSVP to give us an accurate head count. \nOn the agenda: \n\nBNB will share out updates on our programs and campaigns: Bikes For All\, Wheels to Wellness\, and Safer Streets\nMore details coming soon!\n\n——- \nWhat is the Community Advisory Council? \nThe CAC serves as a platform for community members to share their insights\, experiences\, and ideas regarding biking\, infrastructure\, and safety in our city. Council members will work alongside Bikes Not Bombs staff to provide feedback on our projects\, identify key issues affecting our community\, and help guide our advocacy strategies. \nCommunity Advisory Council (CAC): Why Join?  \n\nWork alongside youth and young adults training to become bike advocates\nLearn about local biking policies\nCollaborate with community advocates\nShare your experiences and ideas\n\nEveryone is welcome to learn more and consider joining our Council. Attendees will be invited to formally join the Council on a personal basis based on interest\, experience\, and availability.  \nQuestions? \nPlease RSVP to give us an accurate head count. Learn more on our application form here or email BOCA@bikesnotbombs.org with any questions. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/community-advisory-council-meeting-september-24th/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/enews-Community-Meetings-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20250814T194446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T194446Z UID:6073-1758902400-1758913200@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time [9/26/2025] DESCRIPTION:Tool Time is a DIY bike kitchen space at Bikes Not Bombs. No experience is necessary as long as you’re willing to do the work and learn! If you need a new part\, component\, or accessory\, our Bike Shop has new & used options available for purchase. \nPlease note that we are returning to our usual hours for Tool Time: 4pm to 7pm. \nBikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist Tool Time participants during this time\, but we are not providing free bike repair. We welcome anybody who wishes to explore their curiosity in how tools and bicycle components interact. You bring the bike and the supplies\, we have the tools and the space. \nFor questions or more information\, please reach out to the Director of Community Engagement\, Julia Karr: julia@bikesnotbombs.org \nWhere: Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 \nWhen: Last Fridays of the month from 4 to 7pm \n  \nUpcoming 2025 Tool Time Dates: \n\nSeptember 26\, 4 to 7pm\nOctober 24\, 4 to 7pm URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-9-26-2025/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20251001T133145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T174034Z UID:6126-1759669200-1759676400@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Century Challenge Celebration [October 5th] DESCRIPTION:Please join Bikes Not Bombs for a celebration of our biggest supporters: riders from the Century Challenge and Bike-A-Thon\, volunteers\, community members\, supporters\, and staff. Due to our rain date and venue accommodations\, please note that our new date is Sunday October 5th. Don’t forget to RSVP here! \n\nLocation: Spontaneous Celebrations\, 45 Danforth St in Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130\nDate and time: Sunday October 5th\, from 1pm to 3pm\n\nRSVP here\n\nWhat to expect\nWe’ll celebrate with food\, drinks\, and cake! Think hors d’oeuvre / appetizers\, soda and seltzer. Mingle with your fellow riders & volunteers before a short program highlighting some of our accomplishments and celebrating our long-time employee\, Angela Phinney\, on her departure from BNB. Come by and send her off in style!\nQuestions? \nEmail julia@bikesnotbombs.org with any questions. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/century-challenge-celebration-october-5th/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20250930T223841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223919Z UID:6118-1761760800-1761768000@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Community Advisory Council Meeting [October 29th] DESCRIPTION:Please join Bikes Not Bombs for a special Community Advisory Council meeting focused on our Alumni & Youth Apprentices! \nAs we undertake our Strategic Planning process for 2026-2030\, we want hear directly from the youth we serve and from alumni of our youth programs. This meeting will focus on hearing the perspectives of youth and program alumni to gather your critical input as we plan for the future. \nJoin us at Bikes Not Bombs on Wednesday October 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for our next CAC meeting. We’ll get to know each other\, reflect on our work\, talk about our plans for the future\, and have some dinner (think salad and pizza). Please RSVP to give us an accurate head count. \nAlso on the agenda: \n\nBNB will share out updates on our programs and campaigns: Bikes For All\, Wheels to Wellness\, and Safer Streets\nSave the Date for next meetings\, including our Holiday Party\n\n——- \nWhat is the Community Advisory Council? \nThe CAC serves as a platform for community members to share their insights\, experiences\, and ideas regarding biking\, infrastructure\, and safety in our city. Council members will work alongside Bikes Not Bombs staff to provide feedback on our projects\, identify key issues affecting our community\, and help guide our advocacy strategies. \nCommunity Advisory Council (CAC): Why Join?  \n\nWork alongside youth and young adults training to become bike advocates\nLearn about local biking policies\nCollaborate with community advocates\nShare your experiences and ideas\n\nEveryone is welcome to learn more and consider joining our Council. Attendees will be invited to formally join the Council on a personal basis based on interest\, experience\, and availability.  \nQuestions? \nEmail BOCA@bikesnotbombs.org with any questions. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/community-advisory-council-meeting-october-29th/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20251112T234214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T234608Z UID:6187-1763596800-1763942399@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Container Loading to Ghana [11/20/2025 to 11/22/2025] DESCRIPTION:Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner Village Bicycle Project in Ghana from Thursday November 20th to Sunday November 22nd and we need your help! \nJoin us on Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday (and possibly Sunday) at our warehouse in Dorchester (10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124) to help us with this extremely important work. Volunteer roles will consist of stripping bikes\, sorting parts\, inventory tracking and counting\, and much more. Bikes Not Bombs staff will be present to guide and direct volunteers. More information can be found below. Sign up here to volunteer! \nLocation: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester\, MA 02124. \n  \nTypical scene at a container loading\, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container \nDate and Times: \nThursday November 20th: \n\n10 AM to 1 PM (no container present yet\, but critical preparation!)\n\nFriday November 21st and Saturday November 22nd: \n\n9:30 AM to 1:00 PM\n12:30 PM to 4 PM\n\nSunday November 23rd (as a back-up shift; this may be cancelled if we finish early) \n\n10 AM to 2 PM\n\n  \n  \nWhat to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles. Most roles will require lifting bicycles throughout the day. Please note that shifts on Sunday may be canceled\, as we have finished container loadings quickly in the past and might wrap up on Saturday. We welcome all people to help for any amount of time\, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available. \nWe advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress appropriately for the weather as the warehouse does not have climate control and work will be performed outside. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Coffee and donuts will be provided for volunteers in the morning and pizza in the afternoon. \nWho are we shipping the bikes to? Learn more about Village Bicycle Project! \nQuestions? Reach out to the team: containerloading@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/container-loading-to-ghana-11-20-2025-to-11-22-2025/ LOCATION:BNB Warehouse\, 10 Harvard St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0882-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20260306T201647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202408Z UID:6456-1774094400-1774105200@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Dominoes Tournament: Learn about our work in Vieques! [March 21st] DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the registration for our Domino Tournament in support of the Vieques project! Join us for an afternoon of community\, connection\, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a domino master or just looking to hang out and support a great cause\, everyone is welcome. \nDate: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nLocation: Bikes Not Bombs Hub\, 284 Amory St. Jamaica Plain\, MA 02130 \nPlease fill out this quick form so we can get a solid headcount\, organize the brackets\, and make sure we have enough tables and sets for everyone! \nQuestions? Reach out to Sara Parra for more info: sarap@bikesnotbombs.org URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/dominoes-tournament-march-21/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/f6e983b4-de4e-449e-ae10-5555f50ed06a.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20260330T162515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T163741Z UID:6472-1777111200-1777125600@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Great Commuter Challenge [April 25th] DESCRIPTION:Join Bikes Not Bombs & friends on Saturday April 25th to explore Boston and compete in a multi-modal scavenger hunt: the Great Commuter Challenge! \nTeams of 2 to 5 people will pick a mode of transportation (car\, MBTA\, or bike) and compete against each other — and the clock — to rack up points on a scavenger hunt challenge en route to Carson Beach in Dorchester. \nTeams will be given a list of scavenger hunt challenges to pick from\, creating & navigating their own path through the city. Points will be awarded for each challenge completed as well as arrival times. As teams arrive\, we’ll tally up the points to determine our winners. \nNEW for 2026: We’ve updated our scoring system to make it a more stream-lined and straightforward process — and removed ourselves as competitors. Each team will be accompanied by a BNB staff member and at least one Youth Apprentice to help you work through any challenges and to document your scavenger hunt points! \nPrizes include biking accessories and a BNB gift card. At the end location\, join us for lunch and ice cream while we share our journeys\, compare our scavenger hunt points\, and hand out prizes to our winners! \nStarting point: Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory St in Jamaica Plain \nEnd point: Carson Beach\, 165 HarborWalk in Dorchester \nRSVP required: Let us know if you can make it! Everyone is welcome to join. Please RSVP by Thursday April 23rd so that we can order enough food for everyone. \nSchedule: \n\n10:00 am: Meet up at BNB\, form your teams\, and review the rules. Each team will be given a list of scavenger hunt tasks & scoring rubric\, a basic map\, and a copy of the rules. \n10:30 am: Let the scavenger hunt begin!\n1:00 pm: Teams arrive at Carson Beach to submit their photos & routes\, hang out with pizza and ice cream.\n1:45 pm: Winners are announced and prizes are given out!\n2:00 pm: Close out at Carson Beach; or head back to BNB on a group bike ride\, transit convoy\, or carpool.\n\nQuestions? \nEmail hakim@bikesnotbombs.org with any questions. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/great-commuter-challenge-april-25th/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Rides END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20251106T153618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T153618Z UID:6168-1779004800-1779037200@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:39th Annual Bike-A-Thon [5/17/26] DESCRIPTION:The Bike-A-Thon is our biggest annual fundraiser\, bringing together more than 500 riders and 100 volunteers in a ride for social change. Choose one of our three scenic routes\, enjoy a supported ride alongside friends and family\,  and finish your ride with a community oriented after party! \nWhen you ride with us in the Bike-A-Thon\, you’re not just making memories — your fundraising efforts are directly supporting our local and global work. Make sure you sign up for our E-News to be the first to register! \nPlease refer to our main Bike-A-Thon webpage for all event details\, including registration\, route\, and arrival time details. We look forward to riding with you! URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/39th-annual-bike-a-thon-5-17-2026/ LOCATION:Stony Brook Field\, Southwest Corridor Park &\, Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Drives,Bike Rides,Special Events,Volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T140417 CREATED:20260225T234207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T234207Z UID:6435-1791095400-1791133200@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Century Challenge Ride [10/4/26] DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Bikes Not Bombs’ Century Challenge Ride is BACK on Sunday October 4th 2026! \nJoin BNB for our Century Challenge Ride – a long-distance fundraising ride that celebrates the best components of cycling in New England\, without the crowds or high fundraising commitments of other charity rides. Registration coming soon! \nThe Century Challenge is a low-key\, semi-supported ride with two staffed rest stops (one on the 63 mile route\, two on the 105 mile route) and a roving mechanic for support; plus suggested cafe\, water\, and bathroom stops along the route for you. Rise to the challenge on October 4th! \nLooking for ways to train before the ride? Sign up for the Bike-A-Thon on Sunday May 17th to kick off your training plan! Check out the full details here and register to ride. \nMake sure you also check out local cycling groups Women on Wheels and Brothers on Bikes to find more ways to ride. \nChoose your Century Challenge! \nMaking your training plans for 2026? Set your sights on our Imperial (100 miles) or Metric Century (100 kilometers) routes! Stay posted for details on group training rides this summer – sign up for our monthly E-News to make sure you stay in the loop! \nWhat’s Included? \nYour small registration fee covers the costs of putting on the event\, while every dollar raised goes towards funding our local and global programs. Our top fundraisers ($1\,500+) will receive a custom long-sleeved cycling jersey! \nWhy Ride? \nRide with like-minded cyclists on some of the best roads for cycling in the Boston area with our tried-and-tested routes. You’ll be contributing to a great cause\, positively impacting lives locally and globally. \nRiders who raise $1\,500 before ride day will receive a custom long-sleeved jersey! We’ll have these delivered directly to you\, just in time for fall cycling in New England. \nBeyond bragging rights of saying you conquered a century ride\, your fundraising efforts contribute directly to our work locally and globally. Because of riders like you\, we’re able to: \n\nRefurbish and distribute used bicycles to those that need them the most;\nAdvocate for safe and equitable transportation options in Boston;\nShip 1\,500 bikes to our partners in the Global South; and\nEmpower young people in Boston as paid Youth Apprentices\, giving them a foundation for economic mobility\n\nRide with Bikes Not Bombs — ride for change! \nTo keep in touch with Bikes Not Bombs and get updates on our Century Challenge and more\, sign up for our monthly E-newsletter\, and/or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. \n  URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/century-challenge-ride-10-4-26/ LOCATION:Stony Brook Field\, Southwest Corridor Park &\, Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Rides,Special Events,Volunteer END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR