BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bikes Not Bombs - ECPv6.15.20//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T103857 CREATED:20250703T205040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T184153Z UID:5976-1754049600-1754074800@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time [8/1/2025] 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. \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: most Fridays in July & August: July 11th\, 18th\, 25th & August 1st\, 15th\, and 22nd \nFrom September onwards: monthly on the fourth Friday of the month\, from 4 to 7pm \nUpcoming 2025 Tool Time Dates: \n\nAugust 1\, 12 to 7pm\nAugust 15\, 12 to 7pm\nAugust 22\, 12 to 7pm\nSeptember 26\, 4 to 7pm\nOctober 24\, 4 to 7pm URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-8-1-2025/ 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/Tool-Time-Social-Media-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T103857 CREATED:20250728T184417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T135350Z UID:6007-1755259200-1755284400@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time [8/15/2025] 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 August hours for Tool Time are 12pm to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm. We will not be able to assist you during the 2 to 4pm break. \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: most Fridays in July & August: July 11th\, 18th\, 25th & August 1st\, 15th\, and 22nd \nFrom September onwards: monthly on the fourth Friday of the month\, from 4 to 7pm \nUpcoming 2025 Tool Time Dates: \n\nAugust 15\, 12pm to 2pm; 4pm to 7pm\nAugust 22\, 12pm to 2pm; 4pm to 7pm\nSeptember 26\, 4 to 7pm\nOctober 24\, 4 to 7pm URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-8-15-2025/ 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/Tool-Time-Social-Media-5-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T103857 CREATED:20250718T141805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T141944Z UID:5989-1755338400-1755352800@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Great Commuter Challenge [August 16th] DESCRIPTION:Join Bikes Not Bombs & friends on Saturday August 16th 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 our final destination.  \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\, with bonus points awarded for extra efforts along the way. Photograph each stop with your team for judges to confirm your points! \nAs teams arrive\, we’ll tally up the points to determine our winners. Prizes 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: Final location will be revealed at the event\, but we will be ending in East Cambridge at a location accessible by car\, public transportation\, and bike.  \nRSVP required: Let us know if you can make it! Everyone is welcome to join. Please RSVP by Friday August 15th 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 our End Point 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 our End Point; or head back to BNB on a group bike ride\, transit convoy\, or carpool.\n\nQuestions? \nEmail BOCA@bikesnotbombs.org with any questions. URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/great-commuter-challenge-august-16th/ LOCATION:Bikes Not Bombs\, 284 Amory Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States CATEGORIES:Bike Rides ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bikesnotbombs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GREAT-COMMUTER-CHALLENGE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T103857 CREATED:20250728T184536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T184301Z UID:6009-1755864000-1755889200@bikesnotbombs.org SUMMARY:Tool Time [8/22/2025] 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 August hours for Tool Time are 12pm to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm. We will not be able to assist you during the 2 to 4pm break. \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: most Fridays in July & August: July 11th\, 18th\, 25th & August 1st\, 15th\, and 22nd \nFrom September onwards: monthly on the fourth Friday of the month\, from 4 to 7pm \nUpcoming 2025 Tool Time Dates: \n\nAugust 22\, 12pm to 2pm; 4pm to 7pm\nSeptember 26\, 4 to 7pm\nOctober 24\, 4 to 7pm URL:https://bikesnotbombs.org/event/tool-time-8-22-2025/ 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/Tool-Time-Social-Media-5-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T103857 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 END:VCALENDAR