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There is a great opportunity on Tuesday, June 28 for anyone who feels like getting their hands a bit dirty for an outstanding bike cause. Roll it Forward (http://rollitforward.blogspot.com/) is the branch of Boston Bikes that rescues and rehabs old bikes in order to give them away to needy members of the community. RIF gave bikes to groups in Dorchester last year and has planned three more upcoming bike giveaways for Dorchester community groups this summer. RIF needs some help fixing up the bikes which have been collected from donors, and Dot Bike has volunteered to round up a crew for this coming Tuesday, June 28th, starting at 6 pm. Food, and beer from the conveniently located Harpoon Brewery, will be provided!  

Bring your bike and helmet! Play fun bike games and take agility tests while learning bike safety and grabbing some free, while supplies last bike gear! On Saturday, June 11, 2011, the Boston Police Department, along with The Boston Society of Vulcans (Safety Town), the Suffolk, County Sheriff’s Department and Dot Bike, is hosting a summer safety day for local families. Local children will have the opportunity to learn valuable safety skills and important bicycle safety tips. Children ages 4-12 years and parents welcome. Free raffle for two 20” kids bikes!  The show goes down from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the I.B.E.W. Local 103 Parking Lot, 256 Freeport Street, Dorchester, MA 02122. For more info, call the C-11 Community Service Office at 617-343-4524. >> Read More

To close out Bike week join Dot Bike, Boston Cyclists Union and Boston Natural Areas Network for a Dorchester Coast Trail exploration ride on Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. The group will look at the options for connecting the Neponset Greenway to the Harbor Walk outlined in a report produced by Tufts University UEP graduate students for the DCR. Meet at Pope John Paul II park at the parking area near the playground.

Also on May 21st from 12 – 4 p.m. is the first Bikes-not-Bombs Open Bicycle Repair Clinic at BNBs new warehouse space in Dorchester's Four Corners area (10 Harvard Street). This will be a recurring event every third Saturday of the month per month time for you to get free mechanics time and bike advice.  >> Read More

The next Dot Bike meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Bike Week (May 15 - 21) is just around the corner and while there are great events planned by the city of Boston and other big groups, Dot Bike would like to make bike week fun right here in Boston's best neighborhood. There are a few ideas for rides and gatherings, and, whether you can attend or not, Dot Bike wants any and all ideas you may have for bike week - a contest, outreach to another Dorchester group, participation in another event, anything "bikey," it would be great to include your idea for bike week - or beyond! Email dotbike@bostonbiker.org. >> Read More

Please join your neighbors and elected officials Saturday, April 16 for the grand opening of three grand new businesses: Ashmont Cycles, Fisher & Associates, and Sea Breeze Mexican Grill! The formal ribbon-cutting events begin at 10:45 a.m. at Ashmont Cycles (551-A Talbot Ave, next to Ashmont Grill), but the bicycling fun begins much earlier.  A morning ride to the Blue Hills, workshops on choosing the right bike, bike maintenance, and city riding tips; a family ride; and a charity "velosprint" challenge make this a day not to be missed! Come and support this great new shop and get a one day only 10% discount on a new bike or accessories. For more information, contact Ashmont Cycles by calling them at 617-282-6552, or emailing jack@ashmontcycles.com. >> Read More