Bike-to-Live

08/15/2013

Long-time Bike-to-Live participant documents his multi-modal trip into Boston.

Matt Howell joined the Bike-to-Live program in 2007 and has since commuted over 15,000 miles by bicycle. For years, Alewife Station has been our gateway to Boston. So accessible from Route 2, we could get on the T (Red Line) into Beantown, and avoid city…

07/17/2013

Young people working with MassBike to conduct a Bikeability Assessment in Springfield and make a recommendation to the city. Check it out:

Back in March, Programs Director Price Armstrong went to Renaissance High School to provide training to the students on how to undertake a Bikeability Assessment. The purpose of this project was to examine Carew Street as a pathway from the Liberty Heights neighborhood to the Connecticut Riverwalk a...

07/15/2013

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/one-million

Help us close our gap to reach one million people for bikes and represent your state at the same time! At the end of July we'll let you know which state leads the supporter count. Show us your community is for bikes, and join the movement for a better ride.

07/03/2013

Summer Commuter Challenge

Update: We have extended our commuter challenge, and are excited to offer additional sponsorship. Ride 40 miles by the end of July to receive a $25 gift certificate from The People’s Pint, a certificate for a jar of sauerkraut from Real Pickles, and a…

05/22/2013

Sign up now for our Bike Workshop! Saturday, June 8th, from 11 am - 2 pm.

With bike week over, here’s what we have coming up next: A Summer Bike Workshop at The People’s Pint! Saturday, June 8th, from 11 am – 2 pm. Email franklincountybikes [at] gmail.com to sign up, or for more information.

05/22/2013

Bike Week was great! Check out pictures here.

Bay State Bike Week 2013 was a big success in Franklin County! With events throughout the week, Franklin County Bike Week events brought a large number of people together to celebrate bicycle commuting and recreation. Thanks to everyone who came to one or…

05/17/2013

Join us for lunch to celebrate Bike to Work Day today! We've got burgers, snacks, and fun giveaways! 12-2 pm at Bicycle World on Federal St.

05/14/2013

Announcing our June Commuting Challenge! Ride 40 miles in June to receive a $25 gift certificate. This offer is for new riders, so tell your friends!

We are excited to announce the 2nd year of our June Commuting Challenge. Ride 40 miles in the month of June and receive a $25 gift certificate to The People’s Pint restaurant in Greenfield. Simply print out the sheet below, fill it in, and either bring it…

05/14/2013

Bike-to-Work Friday and Commuter Lunch

Join us this Friday (5/17) to celebrate Greenfield’s Bike-to-Work day! We’ll be at Bicycle World Inc. on Federal St. from 12 – 2 pm with burgers, sandwiches, chips, fruit and more! Anyone who comes with their bike will also be entered into a raffle for…

05/14/2013

Remember to come out Friday for our big commuter lunch. 12 - 2 pm at Bicycle World Inc. on Federal St. We will have burgers, sandwiches, chips, fruit, and more!

05/04/2013

Just got T-shirts, Bells and Reflector Arm-Bands. Come out May 11-19 for some fun give-outs!

04/30/2013

Happy to begin announcing Co-Sponsors for our Bike Week Events! First up is 2nd Street Baking Co. of Turners Falls, who will be contributing something delicious for our (FREE) breakfast on Monday! Thanks!

http://biketolivefranklincounty.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/bay-state-bike-week-2013/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/2nd-Street-Baking-Co/114697713555?fref=ts

We're excited to announce our series of Franklin County events for Bay State Bike Week, May 11-19. Please share this calendar with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors! If you are interested i...