Chain Reaction: Egleston Farmers Market [8/19/2023]
2023-08-19 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Date: August 19th, 2023
Location: Community Servings, 179 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Are you in need of basic bike repair? Visit our Chain Reaction mobile bike repair pop-up. This is a free service that is an initiative of our Bicyclists Organizing for Community Action (BOCA) program designed to help communities in need of bike repairs, resources, or accessibility to nearby bike shops.
We bring all of our tools with us which allows us to travel between communities in need. In addition to bicycle repair we also bring information about all of Bikes Not Bombs’ programs.
For more information or to request Chain Reaction at your next event, email Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi at montell@bikesnotbombs.org.

Chain Reaction: East Boston Farmers Market [8/23/2023]
2023-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
Date: August 23rd, 2023
Location: Central Square Park, 216 Border St, Boston, MA 02128
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Are you in need of basic bike repair? Visit our Chain Reaction mobile bike repair pop-up. This is a free service that is an initiative of our Bicyclists Organizing for Community Action (BOCA) program designed to help communities in need of bike repairs, resources, or accessibility to nearby bike shops.
We bring all of our tools with us which allows us to travel between communities in need. In addition to bicycle repair we also bring information about all of Bikes Not Bombs’ programs.
For more information or to request Chain Reaction at your next event, email Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi at montell@bikesnotbombs.org.

Chain Reaction: Mattapan Farmers Market [8/26/2023]
2023-08-26 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
Date: August 26th, 2023
Location: Mattapan Farmers Market, 75 Fairway St, Mattapan, MA 02126
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Are you in need of basic bike repair? Visit our Chain Reaction mobile bike repair pop-up. This is a free service that is an initiative of our Bicyclists Organizing for Community Action (BOCA) program designed to help communities in need of bike repairs, resources, or accessibility to nearby bike shops.
We bring all of our tools with us which allows us to travel between communities in need. In addition to bicycle repair we also bring information about all of Bikes Not Bombs’ programs.
For more information or to request Chain Reaction at your next event, email Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi at montell@bikesnotbombs.org.

36th Annual Bike-A-Thon [9/17/2023]
2023-09-17 06:00 - 18:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
36th Annual Bike-A-Thon
RESCHEDULED: Sunday, September 17th, 2023
Stony Brook Field, Jamaica Plain

View our official Bike-A-Thon event page here.

Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [9/22/2023]
2023-09-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
When: Every second and fourth Friday from 4-7 PM
Where: Bikes Not Bombs Bike Shop & Vocational Training Center
284 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Every second and fourth Friday from 4-7 PM at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub (284 Amory St. Jamaica Plain) our doors are open to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle, use our tools, or get more familiar with bicycle components.
Bikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! 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.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org).
2023 Tool Time Dates:
March 10
March 24
April 14
April 28
May 12
May 26
June 9
June 23
July 14
July 28
September 22
October 13
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 8

Container Loading to El Salvador [10/12/23 to 10/14/23]
2023-10-12 - 2023-10-14 | BNB Warehouse, 10 Harvard St., Boston, MA, 02124, United States
When: Thursday October 12th to Saturday October 14th
Where: Bikes Not Bombs Warehouse in Dorchester
10 Harvard St
Dorchester, MA 02124

Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner, El Centro Salvadoreño de Tecnología Apropiada (CESTA) in El Salvador, next Thursday, October 12th through Saturday, October 14th and we need YOUR help!
Join us on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or 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 flattening bikes, sorting parts, counting bikes, and much more. Bikes Not Bombs staff will be present to guide and direct volunteers. View more information about what to expect and sign up here.
Volunteer Shifts: Thursday October 12th to Saturday October 14th during the following times, depending on the day:
9 AM to 12 PM
12 PM to 3 PM
3 PM to 5 PM
Please note that if we do have shifts available on Sunday the 15th as an extra date. We plan to finish the loading on Saturday the 14th, so please note that shifts on Sunday may be cancelled. We welcome all people to help for any amount of time, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available.
What to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles . Some roles will require lifting bicycles throughout the day. We advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress appropriate for the weather as the warehouse does not have cooling/heating and work will be performed outside. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Food and coffee will be provided for volunteers!

Questions? Contact Sam Archer at sama@bikesnotbombs.org

Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [10/13/2023]
2023-10-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States

Bike Drive in Lynnfield [10/15/2023]
2023-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Lynnfield Middle School, 505 Main St, Lynnfield, 01940, United States
When: Sunday October 15th, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Lynnfield Middle School
505 Main St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
In an effort to help Lynnfield reduce, reuse and recycle, Lynnfield Recycling Committee has partnered with Bikes Not Bombs (BNB) to host a bike drive on Sunday, October 15th from 10 AM – 2 PM at Lynnfield Middle School. The goal of the event is to help collect and repurpose bikes for marginalized people in Boston and the Global South.
Please review our bike donation guidelines here for details on what we do and do not accept.
Any interested parties from Lynnfield and the surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the Bike Drive. Bikes Not Bombs suggests an optional donation of $20 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas. All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions through Bike Not Bombs 501(c)3 non-profit.

Questions? Contact Sam Archer at sama@bikesnotbombs.org

Bike Drive in Easton [10/21/2023]
2023-10-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 143 Lincoln St, North Easton, MA, 02356, United States
When: Saturday October 21st, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
143 Lincoln St
North Easton, MA 02356
The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Easton is hosting a bike drive on Saturday, October 21st from 9 AM – 1 PM at Lynnfield Middle School. The goal of the event is to help collect and repurpose bikes that Bikes Not Bombs will use in local programming and for shipment to our international partners in the Global South.
Please review our bike donation guidelines here for details on what we do and do not accept.
Anyone from Easton and the surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the Bike Drive! We suggest an optional donation of $20 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas. All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions and Bike Not Bombs is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Questions? Contact Sam Archer at sama@bikesnotbombs.org

Bike Drive in Ayer-Shirley [10/21/2023]
2023-10-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, 1 Hospital Rd, Shirley, 01464, United States
When: Saturday October 21st, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
1 Hospital Rd
Shirley, MA 01464
The Towns of Ayer and Shirley are hosting a bike drive on Saturday, October 21st from 9 AM – 1 PM at the Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, as part of their Recycle Your Reusables event. By collecting bikes at this event, Bikes Not Bombs will be able to repurpose them for use in local programming and for shipment to our international partners in the Global South.
Please review our bike donation guidelines here for details on what we do and do not accept.
We suggest an optional donation of $20 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas. All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions and Bike Not Bombs is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
You can view more details about the Recycle Your Reusables event here: https://www.ayer.ma.us/home/news/recycle-your-reusables
Questions? Contact Sam Archer at sama@bikesnotbombs.org

Red Line Shutdown Group Ride: Ashmont to JFK/UMass and City Hall [10/27/23]
2023-10-27 07:30 - 09:30 | Droser Plaza, Ashmont MBTA Station, Corner of Dorchester Ave & Ashmont St, Boston, 02124, United States
Time: 7:30 to 7:45 AM meet-up, 8:00 AM ride departs
Ride distance: 2.8 miles from Ashmont to JFK/UMass or 7.2 miles from Ashmont to City Hall Plaza
Location Start: Droser Plaza at the Ashmont MBTA Station, located at the corner of Dorchester Ave and Ashmont St. The plaza is located between the Bluebikes station and the Dorchester Ave entrance to the Ashmont MBTA Station, and you can find it on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UEt3xSoprpbPvcBz5
Location End: JFK/UMass MBTA Station OR City Hall Plaza (your choice!)

Have you been affected by the Red Line Shutdown? Are you interested in commuting from Ashmont to JFK/UMass or downtown by bike? Join Bikes Not Bombs and the City of Boston’s Chief of Streets for a group ride this Friday, October 27th as we make a morning commute from Ashmont to JFK/UMass by bike.
Our convoy will meet outside of Ashmont Station between 7:30 and 7:45am, with our ride departing at 8:00am sharp. We will then ride to the JFK/UMass MBTA Station, about 2.8 to 3 miles. Riders may stop here to take the Red Line, or can join us as we continue downtown and ride a further 3.5 miles to City Hall Plaza.
You may ride your own bike or use Bluebikes! If you are a City of Boston resident affected by the Red Line shutdown, you may be eligible for a Free Bluebikes Pass. Interested Boston residents should fill out the form at this link to sign up for a free pass while these passes last.
Questions? Email Julia Karr, Director of Community Engagement: julia@bikesnotbombs.org

Tool Time at Roxbury Hub [10/27/2023]
2023-10-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
When: Every second and fourth Friday from 4-7 PM
Where: Bikes Not Bombs Roxbury Hub
520B Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Every second and fourth Friday from 4-7 PM our doors are open to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle, use our tools, or get more familiar with bicycle components.
Bikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! 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.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org).
2023 Tool Time Dates:
March 10
March 24
April 14
April 28
May 12
May 26
June 9
June 23
July 14
July 28
September 22
October 13
October 27
November 10
November 24
December 8

Ringing in the Fall: Unity in Community Ride [10/28/23]
2023-10-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
Unity in Community ride series presented by Bikes Not Bombs
Ride #5: Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM social, 11:30 AM ride departs
Ride distance: 5 miles (route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44713450)
Location (start/end point): Bikes Not Bombs Hub & Bike Shop (284 Amory St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130)
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Join us for the last ride in our Unity in Community series! This short ride builds on the theme of building community while taking riders on a scenic route through Jamaica Plain, the Arnold Arboretum, and Franklin Park to experience beautiful Fall colors.
Questions? Email Montell Khaldi, Youth Organizer at montell@bikesnotbombs.org.

Bike Drive in Andover [11/4/2023]
2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | South Church, Andover, MA, 41 Central St, Andover, 01810
When: Saturday November 4th, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Where: South Church in Andover
41 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
The South Church in Andover is hosting a bike drive on Saturday, November 4th from 9 AM – 12 PM. The goal of the event is to help collect and repurpose bikes that Bikes Not Bombs will use in local programming and for shipment to our international partners in the Global South.
Please review our bike donation guidelines here for details on what we do and do not accept.
Anyone from Andover and the surrounding communities are welcome to participate in the Bike Drive! We suggest an optional donation of $20 with every bicycle donated to assist with tools and parts needed for repairs, as well as transportation costs associated with sending refurbished bikes overseas. All donated bikes are eligible for tax deductions and Bike Not Bombs is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Questions? Contact Sam Archer at sama@bikesnotbombs.org

Tool Time at Roxbury Hub [11/24/2023]
2023-11-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States

Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [12/08/2023]
2023-12-08 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States

Tool Time at Roxbury Hub [12/22/2023]
2023-12-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs Roxbury Hub, 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, 02119, United States
When: Every second and fourth Friday from 4-7 PM
Where: Bikes Not Bombs Roxbury Hub
520B Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Every second and fourth Friday from 4-7 PM our doors are open to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle, use our tools, or get more familiar with bicycle components.
Bikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! 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.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org).
December 2023 Tool Time Dates:
December 8: Jamaica Plain
December 22: Roxbury

Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [1/12/2024]
2024-01-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
Every second Friday at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain and every fourth Friday at the Roxbury Hub, our doors are open from 4-7 PM to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle, use our tools, or get more familiar with bicycle components.
Bikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! 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.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org).
Jamaica Plain Hub: 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Roxbury Hub: 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Winter 2024 Tool Time Dates:
January 12th in JP
January 26th in Roxbury
February 9th in JP
February 23rd in Roxbury
March 8th in JP
March 22nd in Roxbury

Boston Bikes Community Ride
2024-01-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
Interested in trying out winter biking? Join Boston Bikes for a family and beginner friendly bike route through Jamaica Plain, ending with free hot chocolate!

The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is organizing a series of four winter group rides between January and April. Each ride will follow a beginner and family friendly bike route through the neighborhood.

Join us on Saturday January 20th for the first ride, starting & ending at Bikes Not Bombs in Jamaica Plain! The Bikes Not Bombs Bike Shop will be open from 10am to 5pm, so stop by for any bike related needs before or after the ride. Check out the event webpage here for more info & links to the other three winter group rides with Boston Bikes.

Interested in joining a ride? Please fill out this form or email Boston Bikes at bostonbikes@boston.gov for more info.

Tool Time at Roxbury Hub [1/26/2024]
2024-01-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs Roxbury Hub, 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, 02119, United States
Every second Friday at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain and every fourth Friday at the Roxbury Hub, our doors are open from 4-7 PM to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle, use our tools, or get more familiar with bicycle components.
Bikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! 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.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org).
Jamaica Plain Hub: 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Roxbury Hub: 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

2024 Tool Time Dates:

January 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
January 26 (Roxbury Hub)
February 9 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
February 23 (Roxbury Hub)
March 8 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
March 22 (Roxbury Hub)
April 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
April 26 (Roxbury Hub)
May 10 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
May 24 (Roxbury Hub)
June 14 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
June 28 (Roxbury Hub)
July 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
July 26 (Roxbury Hub)
August 9 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
August 23 (Roxbury Hub)
September 27 (Roxbury Hub)
October 11 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
October 25 (Roxbury Hub)
November 8 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
November 22 (Roxbury Hub)
December 13 (Jamaica Plain Hub)

Winter Group Bike Ride: Dorchester & Roxbury [2/3/2024]
2024-02-03 10:45 - 13:00 | Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA, United States
Interested in trying out winter biking? Join Boston Bikes for a family and beginner friendly bike route through Dorchester & Roxbury, including delicious free hot chocolate!

Join us on Saturday February 3rd for the winter group bike ride in Roxbury & Dorchester! Choose the full route for 6 miles, or the 3 mile half-route. The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is organizing a series of four winter group rides between January and April. Each ride will follow a beginner and family friendly bike route through the neighborhood.

Full route: 6 miles

For a 6 mile loop, riders can join us at 10:45am in Franklin Park Zoo. We will depart at 11am and make our way to Fields Corner, pausing at 12pm for free hot chocolate and for additional riders to join us. Then we will continue back towards Franklin Park, ending at the same starting location around 1pm.

Starting and ending location: in front of Franklin Park Zoo (1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121)

Half route: 3 miles

If you’re looking for a shorter ride, then join us when we stop in Fields Corner at home.stead bakery & cafe at 12pm. We will start with some free hot chocolate, then the ride will then head to Franklin Park, arriving around 1pm.

Starting location: home.stead bakery & cafe (1448 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122)
Ending location: in front of Franklin Park Zoo (1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121)

More info:
Check out the event webpage here for more info & links to the other two winter group rides with Boston Bikes.

Interested in joining a ride? Need a voucher to use a Blue Bike on the ride? Please fill out this form or email Boston Bikes at bostonbikes@boston.gov for more info.

Container Loading to Nevis [2/8/2024 to 2/11/2024]
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-11 | BNB Warehouse, 10 Harvard St., Boston, MA, 02124, United States
Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner Nevis Earn-A-Bike in St. Kitts & Nevis, Thursday February 8th through Sunday February 11th and we need your help!
Join us on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 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!
Typical scene at a container loading, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container
Location: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester, MA 02124.
Date and Times: Thursday February 8th through Sunday February 11th, during any of the following times:

9 AM to 12:30 PM
12:30 PM to 4 PM

Please note that if we do have shifts available on Sunday the 11th as an extra date. We plan to finish the loading on Saturday the 10th, so please note that shifts on Sunday may be cancelled. We welcome all people to help for any amount of time, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available.
What to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles or to perform specific tasks. You will be lifting bicycles throughout the day. We advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress warmly (preferably in layers) as work will be performed outside and the warehouse does not have heat. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Food will be provided for volunteers!
An Earn-A-Bike session in Nevis
Who are we shipping the bikes to? Nevis Earn-A-Bike
Nevis Earn-A-Bike is a grassroots youth bicycle program that provides mechanics training, leadership development and bicycles to young people throughout the island of Nevis in the Eastern Caribbean. Nevis Earn-A-Bike is modeled after BNB’s Boston-based Earn-A-Bike Program in which young people learn to fix bikes, go on group rides, develop community together, gain leadership skills and earn bikes through their active participation in the program. Read more here!

Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [2/9/2024]
2024-02-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States

Tool Time at Roxbury Hub [2/23/2024]
2024-02-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs Roxbury Hub, 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, 02119, United States

Tool Time at Jamaica Plain Hub [3/1/2024]
2024-03-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130, United States
Every second Friday at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain and every fourth Friday at the Roxbury Hub, our doors are open from 4-7 PM to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle, use our tools, or get more familiar with bicycle components.
Bikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! 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.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org).
Jamaica Plain Hub: 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Roxbury Hub: 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Upcoming 2024 Tool Time Dates:

March 1 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
March 22 (Roxbury Hub)
April 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
April 26 (Roxbury Hub)
May 10 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
May 24 (Roxbury Hub)
June 14 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
June 28 (Roxbury Hub)
July 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
July 26 (Roxbury Hub)
August 9 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
August 23 (Roxbury Hub)
September 27 (Roxbury Hub)
October 11 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
October 25 (Roxbury Hub)
November 8 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
November 22 (Roxbury Hub)
December 13 (Jamaica Plain Hub)

Winter Group Bike Ride: Allston [3/2/2024]
2024-03-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Corner of Western Ave & South Campus Dr, 253 Western Ave, Boston, 02134, United States
Interested in trying out winter biking? Join Boston Bikes for a family and beginner friendly bike route through Allston, including delicious free hot chocolate! We will also be offering free bike adjustments before and after the ride from Bikes Not Bombs mechanics!

Join us on Saturday March 2nd for the winter group bike ride in Allston! The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is organizing a series of four winter group rides between January and April. Each ride will follow a beginner and family friendly bike route through the neighborhood.

Details

Riders will meet at 10:30am at Smith Playground in Allston, located at 253 Western Ave. Our exact meeting point will be at the plaza in the southeast corner of the park, at the intersection of Western Ave & South Campus Drive.
The ride will depart at 11:00am for a 3.5 mile loop in Allston, taking it great views of the Charles River. We will also stop for hot chocolate!
We will end the ride around 12:30pm, in the same location as the starting point.

More info:
Check out the event webpage here for more info & links to the other two winter group rides with Boston Bikes.

Interested in joining a ride? Need a voucher to use a Blue Bike on the ride? Please fill out this form or email Boston Bikes at bostonbikes@boston.gov for more info.

Tool Time at Roxbury Hub [3/22/2024]
2024-03-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Bikes Not Bombs Roxbury Hub, 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, 02119, United States
Every second Friday at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain and every fourth Friday at the Roxbury Hub, our doors are open from 4-7 PM to anyone who wants to work on their bicycle, use our tools, or get more familiar with bicycle components.
Bikes Not Bombs’ trained Youth Mechanics will be able to assist any Tool Time participants during this time. No experience is necessary! 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.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Bikes Not Bombs Youth Organizer, Montell Khaldi (montell@bikesnotbombs.org).
Jamaica Plain Hub: 284 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Roxbury Hub: 520B Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119

Upcoming 2024 Tool Time Dates:

March 22 (Roxbury Hub)
April 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
April 26 (Roxbury Hub)
May 10 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
May 24 (Roxbury Hub)
June 14 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
June 28 (Roxbury Hub)
July 12 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
July 26 (Roxbury Hub)
August 9 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
August 23 (Roxbury Hub)
September 27 (Roxbury Hub)
October 11 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
October 25 (Roxbury Hub)
November 8 (Jamaica Plain Hub)
November 22 (Roxbury Hub)
December 13 (Jamaica Plain Hub)

Winter Group Bike Ride: East Boston [4/6/2024]
2024-04-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Central Square Park, Border St @ Liberty Plaza Shopping Center, 216 Border St, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Interested in trying out winter biking? Join Boston Bikes for a family and beginner friendly bike route through East Boston, including delicious free hot chocolate! We will also be offering free bike adjustments before and after the ride from Bikes Not Bombs mechanics!

Join us on Saturday April 3rd for the winter group bike ride in East Boston! The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is organizing a series of four winter group rides between January and April, and this ride is the last of the series! Each ride will follow a beginner and family friendly bike route through the neighborhood.

Details

Riders will meet at 10:30am at Central Square Park (Liberty Square)
The ride will depart at 11:00am for a ride around the neighborhood, including a stop for free hot chocolate!
We will end the ride around 12:00pm, in the same location as the starting point in Central Square Park (Liberty Square).

More info:
Check out the event webpage here for more info & links to the other two winter group rides with Boston Bikes.

Interested in joining a ride? Need a voucher to use a Blue Bike on the ride? Please fill out this form or email Boston Bikes at bostonbikes@boston.gov for more info.

Cargo Bike Test Drive Event [4/7/24]
2024-04-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Danehy Park, 99 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Are you curious about cargo bikes? Stop by Family Bike Ride’s 5th Cargo Bike test event on Sunday April 7th!
Bikes Not Bombs will be present with a range of cargo bikes for you to test drive, with the benefit of test driving in a setting that is easier for beginners to navigate. This event is designed especially for parents considering cargo bikes to transport their children by helping them to be able talk to a variety of current cargo bike owners and try out a variety of bikes.
Bring a helmet for any adult that is going to test drive and any child that is going to test ride. Shoppers will have to leave their state or federal photo IDs with the owners of the bike while test driving. Please view the event host’s page here for more details, including a link to register here.
Danehy Park is large, so make sure you note that the meeting place is the central Danehy Playground, circled in the map below.

Container Loading to Rwanda [4/11/2024 to 4/13/2024]
2024-04-11 - 2024-04-13 | BNB Warehouse, 10 Harvard St., Boston, MA, 02124, United States
Bikes Not Bombs is scheduled to ship a container of bicycles and parts to our partner Learn, Work, Develop in Rwanda Thursday April 11th through Saturday April 13th and we need your help!
Join us on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 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!
Typical scene at a container loading, as volunteers help load bikes into the shipping container
Location: The Bikes Not Bombs warehouse at 10 Harvard Street in Dorchester, MA 02124.
Date and Times: Thursday April 11th through Saturday April 13th, during any of the following times:

9 AM to 12:30 PM
12:30 PM to 4 PM

We welcome all people to help for any amount of time, and volunteers may register for as many shifts as they are available.
What to Expect: Volunteers will arrive and be assigned certain roles or to perform specific tasks. You will be lifting bicycles throughout the day. We advise you wear closed-toed shoes and clothing you are not worried about getting dirty. Dress warmly (preferably in layers) as work will be performed outside and the warehouse does not have heat. Bring your own work gloves if you have them. Food will be provided for volunteers!
Volunteers at a bike mechanic training session at LWD
Who are we shipping the bikes to? Learn, Work, Develop (LWD)
Learn, Work, Develop (LWD) is a nongovernmental organization founded on November 5th, 2013 and operating in Rwanda. LWD’s mission is to promote effective work and sustainable employment for youth and women. Over the decade since its founding, LWD has established a number of educational and vocational training programs for local youth, with the goal of connecting them to sustainable job opportunities.
In October, 2018 LWD initiated their bicycle social enterprise in partnership with Bikes Not Bombs, an initiative called Support Safe Rides in Africa (SSARAF). SSARAF provides internships and vocational training to local youth. LWD imports, repairs, and sells used bicycles (such as the ones BNB ships to them) with the intention of addressing social issues in their community. The young people involved with this program participate in the various stages of this process and gain valuable experience. Additional goals of this program are as follows:

Increase access to bikes as an affordable form of transportation for Rwandans, especially women and girls
Create a sustainable enterprise which generates income, provides jobs, and supports other social projects
Organize community-based cycling events to raise awareness about the rights of youth, including in particular sexual and reproductive health and rights with the goal of reducing rates of both pregnancy and early marriage among teenage girls

We are looking forward to seeing how our reclaimed used bikes continue to make a difference in the lives of girls and other youth in Rwanda’s Kayonza district!
