What the heck is wrong with whoever got tasked with clearing these Blue Bikes stations? 😠
I called Blue Bikes a couple of times and they said they'd send someone out, but of course they didn't.
I hope they get fined, at least. Three different stations were like this.
Join the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative, City of Boston, and Bluebikes for a 3.5-mile Bluebikes-only community bike ride on Saturday, July 19 at 11:00am. The route and pace are beginner friendly, particularly for folks new to biking and/or new to Bluebike-ing. We'll spend a good amount of time in the beginning going over how to use the Bluebikes and get you comfortable using them in safe environment before venturing out to the neighborhood. We will meet at the Herter Park Bluebikes station. Free Bluebikes coupons will be provided. The ride is expected to take around one hour and will end at Herter Park. Pizza will be provided after the ride. Free bike helmets are also available upon request. Detailed route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50144638 You must register to participate. Thank you and see you there!
This Wednesday March 25th we ride again to get the word out about NO KINGS 3 rally, sure to be the largest protest in US history, Saturday March 28th! We will gather in Galaxy Park at the intersection of Main St, 3rd St, and Broadway in Kendall Square at 5pm. From there we will ride on the streets from Cambridge, Somerville, and Arlington. Everyone have at least one large sign with "No Kings 3 SAT" attached to your bike or person! "No War" and "No ICE" signs would be great too! No Kings 3 Boston: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible-ma/event/901135/ ------------------------------------------------------ Ride for Our Republic is a recurring pro-democracy bike ride held on the last Saturday of each month that was held April-October 2025. In the spirit of Paul Revere and on the 250th anniversary of the first American Revolution, we ride to sound the alarm of tyranny and fight for our democracy. Fascism cannot flourish where joy and solidarity thrive. That truth is the heartbeat of Ride for Our Republic: a growing community of cyclists reclaiming Boston’s streets and bike paths as spaces of protest, hope, and joyful resistance. Please follow our facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088170471304 Our monthly #Ride4Republic bike protests will restart in April 2026. We’ll ride a 12.7-mile route (bike paths + roads), but you’re welcome to join or leave at the waypoints where we rally and connect. Route: Boston → Davis Sq (3.9 mi) Davis Sq → Arlington Center (3.8 mi) Arlington Center → Lexington Center (5 mi) 10:00am – Meet at Paul Revere Park near the playground (North Washington St., Charlestown) – rain or shine 10:45–11:00am – 7 Hills Park, Davis Square, Somerville behind the T station 11:30–11:45am – Uncle Sam Statue, Arlington Center Ending Point – Lexington Center, Minuteman Bikeway Bring: bright colors or neon, pro-democracy costumes or signs (bike frame, basket, shirt, or bag), American flags, and No Kings signs. Don’t forget water, snacks, packed lunch, sunscreen, bike lock, and other ride supplies. Yours in Solidarity and Joyful Resistance, Ride for Our Republic --------------- And if you see ICE, CALL LUCE HOTLINE: 617-370-5023 and keep our neighbors safe!
The #Bluebikes system is giving away $25 ride credits (or membership discounts) to celebrate 25 million rides. Get the promo codes here:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/10/02/bluebikes-celebrates-25-million-rides-with-25-credits
The following brief is a lightly edited version of a Bluebikes press release. At some point during the day on Wednesday, someone took the 25-millionth ride on the Bluebikes regional bikesharing system. Since its launch in summer 2011, the Bluebikes system has expanded to a network of 4,500 bikes and 500 stations across 13 municipalities […]
The latest Red Line closure that starts in a few hours is going to be particularly long and disruptive, so #Bluebikes will once again 5 free unlocks to help you get around. Use the code MBTAREDJULY in the Bluebikes app.
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2024/07/12/bluebikes-offers-free-rides-during-red-line-shutdown
This article is adapted from a Bluebikes press release. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will once again sponsor free Bluebikes unlock codes to provide people with an alternative method of transportation during this month’s MBTA Red Line closure. The unlocks are available to non-members of Bluebikes, and can be redeemed for both traditional pedal […]
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