Family Bike Day
On Saturday, April 27, join Boston Bikes for a Family Bike Day in Franklin Park!
The event includes on-bike skills building for children and adults, free bike checks, and a family-friendly bike ride. The rain date is Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Here is the plan for the day:
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m. On-Bike Educational Programs & Free Bike Checks by Bikes Not Bombs
Location: tennis courts near Shattuck Picnic Grove
- Learn-to-Ride workshop for adults (all genders) - Basic Skills Level 1 & 2. Bikes and helmets provided. Registration required.
- On-bike activities for children (ages 5-12). Bikes and helmets provided.
- Bring your bike for a free bike check by Bikes Not Bombs
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Prep for the ride
Location: Shattuck Picnic Grove
- Stop by our bike decoration station or get your bike checked so you’re ready for a great ride!
- Anyone joining the ride should check in by 12:20 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Family-friendly Bike Ride
Ride departure location: Shattuck Picnic Grove
Ride end location: William J Devine Clubhouse, Maggie's Grill, 1 Circuit Drive Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
- We will lead a 3.5-mile family-friendly bike ride around Franklin Park!
- Limited number of bicycles are available. You must register for the ride, and request a free bike rental.
1 p.m. Lunch by Maggie's Grill
Location: William J Devine Clubhouse, Maggie's Grill, 1 Circuit Drive Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121
- Free lunch provided to participants who registered and attended any part of the day’s events. Registration will be limited to 100 participants.
The rain date for the event is Sunday, April 28, 2024.