Monthly Archives: June 2008

WANTED: bikes and helmets for middle school bike apprenticeship program

Posted on June 27, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

A-B bikes is assisting with soliciting donations of bikes and helmets for some youth programming planned for the fall at Edison Middle School in Brighton Center. If you are interested in donating or helping to solicit donations, please post a … Continue reading →

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Edison Middle School/A-B bikes Partnership – Bike “Apprenticeship” this fall

Posted on June 27, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

Hey Folks, Just an update from the last meeting. Before and after the last meeting I spoke with John and Bob about creating some youth programming around Bikes at the Edison Middle School in Brighton Center. The program is a … Continue reading →

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rack, saddle, shockblade for barter/sale

Posted on June 27, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

Misc. bike accessories offered for barter/sale: Rack – used blackburn Mtn Rack, with reflector, hardware. Saddle – planet bike anatomic relief saddle, very light use – maybe 10 times tops – over a year. SKS Shock Blade 26″ MTB (front … Continue reading →

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Grand Theft Bike! (Boston Herald 6/23/08)

Posted on June 24, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

Boston bike thieves in high gear By Jessica Van Sack / The Beat | Monday, June 23, 2008 Photo by Mark Garfinkel Article URL: http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/general/view.bg?articleid=1102538

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REMINDER – our next monthly meeting is Tuesday 6/24/08 at 7pm!

Posted on June 23, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

Our next meeting is Tuesday 6/24/08 at 7pm at the Jackson Mann Community Center Auditorium All interested in working toward a more bike friendly and safe Allston-Brighton community are invited to join us! Agenda… – welcome/overview of A-Bbikes – update … Continue reading →

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A-Bbikes youth ride(s) – ideas/planning/participating

Posted on June 20, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

Excerpts from string on our Google Group: I’ve been trying to get Bikes Not Bombs out here for years to work with local youth. Ringer Park is large, we’ve got the kids from the West End House, Fanueil Gardens, Fidelis … Continue reading →

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A-Bbikes “Ride Home”?

Posted on June 20, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

Hey all, Sorry to flood your inboxes but I just had an idea (well, no, I’m actually just going to steal an idea from the Dot Bike group). So Dot Bike does a “Ride Home” thing on the second Wednesday … Continue reading →

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A-Bbikes YOUTH!

Posted on June 20, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

If you’re interested in learning more about this program, please post and/or contact Chris directly… Hey guys, I found this group looking for Brighton biking groups and am excited to see how vibrant this group is. My name is Chris … Continue reading →

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wanted: basket/panniers

Posted on June 20, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

an A-Bbiker contacted me asking… “any chance you have a basket or panniers? my 70-year-old mom has decided to shop by bike (yay mom), but doesn’t have the proper attachments on her 3-speed” if anyone has a basket/panniers they’re looking … Continue reading →

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don’tcha just luv it when…

Posted on June 20, 2008 by A-Bbikes (aka Allston-Brighton bikes)

someone steals the water bottle off your parked bike… who would want a used plastic water bottle anyway?

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