(3.24) The Providence Bike Jam (PBJ) is back this Friday for a purple, Prince-fueled odyssey through the streets of the city — route to be announced. Dress code: purple. Purple Rain bike jam event on FB. Providence Bike Jam is a monthly party typically held on the second-to-last Friday each month. (I happen to have …
At Red Shed Bike Camp, kids ages 8-13 spend a fun-filled week in the summer exploring the watershed on two wheels. Sign up now for one-week sessions at the Red Shed Summer Bike Program. Through the week, campers enjoy daily bike rides. They also learn safe riding skills, basic bike maintenance, and watershed stewardship. After …
(11.2) Back by popular demand: Tour de Tentacle: Part V kicks off Saturday afternoon from the Arcade. (Facebook event.) Inspired by the arcane writing of H.P. Lovecraft, this bike-based quest around the city of Providence will require you and your teammates to solve puzzles, fight (or help) monsters, and ultimately, to save the city from …
(10.30) The ‘Tour de Tentacle,’ a bike-based quest game inspired by the writing of H.P. Lovecraft, starts off and ends up, Sunday at the Arcade Providence. (From the Facebook event page.) Inspired by the arcane writing of H.P. Lovecraft, this bike-based quest around the city of Providence will require you and your teammates to solve …
(6.25) Recycle-a-Bike in Olneyville is holding a bike sale Saturday. Refurbished Bikes Discounted Prices All Makes and Models Space still available in the July Build-a-Bike class, an 18-hour course with 6 class dates. (Starts 6/30) Class Content: – Bike parts overview, bike assessment & diagnosis – Patching a flat, replacing tubes and tires – Overhauling …
(10.6) The 2013 New England Bike-Walk Summit starts today, October 4, from 9am to 5pm. This regional conference returns to the Providence Biltmore for a full day of sessions on compelling topics, field sessions, networking, and national leaders in the pro-bike movement. Organized by Providence resident Eric Weis the ProJo reports, From a small downtown …
(3.31) Spring is coming! Time to dust off those old cranks, pump up those tires, and tighten those breaks! its time to get that booty back on that steel/aluminum/carbon (if ya fancy) steed! FIVE BUCKS A TABLE, so get 5 friends and its a buck a spot. Or come on down and grab a table …
Are you worried about toe/tire overlap? Do you even know what the hell toe/tire overlap is? If you answered yes, keep reading. This weekend Providence will host the New England Builders Ball, a handbuilt bike show featuring New England-based framebuilders. Local exhibitors include Chapman Cycles (seen here), Circle A Cycles, and Cleverhood (apparel). Then there’s …
The bike tours are back! Gallery Night Providence launches the 2012 bike tours with photographer and avid cyclist Peter Goldberg and artist Lani Stark. The tour starts at 5:30 and leaves from Two Regency Plaza on Washington Street in downtown Providence. They will visit several galleries including the Krause Gallery and the Bell Gallery. Bring …
This is just one of the fascinating Fall courses being offered at the Steel Yard. Tall bikes, freak bikes, clown bikes, customs, mutant bikes, cargo bikes, Franken bikes, choppers, rat bikes, chunk bikes, scraper bikes (seen here). The goal of this class is to get everyone riding a beast of their own creation. Students will …
Hey folks, it’s back and uglier than ever! The Providence Bike Swap, today @ as220! Bikes, accessories, parts, and things bicycle related for sale or swap. It’s like a yardsale for bike stuff! TODAY May 15th 12-4 Admission is free. Vending is free. Vendors please arrive at 11:00 to load in. Table space is limited …
Providence Community Library will be presenting two free bike-themed films this Wednesday for Earth Week at Knight Memorial Library. Join us in watching “Return of the Scorcher” and “Critical Mass“, both by director Ted White. Providence Bike Coalition will be on hand with information about biking in Providence and to answer any related questions that …
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Saturday April 17th — come and celebrate Dash’s first anniversary! A full day of fun all over the city of Providence. 1pm ‘Here To Stay’ alley cat race starting at DASH. Come and ride all over Providence in our messenger style checkpoint race. Bag and lock required, 1pm sharp, $5 entry fee, prizes TBA. 4pm …
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Winter blues got you snowed under? Just think — this is only the beginning. We have a cure for those winter blues. Announcing, the RI VeloSprints Winter Series! RI VeloSprints is Rhode Island’s winter series for cyclists, spinners, commuters and hipsters frustrated by Mother Nature’s cold shoulder! RI VeloSprints is 500 meters of full out sprinting …
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Bike Yard Sale — Those interested in finding a new inexpensive bike, or getting parts for the one they already own should check out the Recycle-A-Bike yard sale on Saturday. Find a metal accoutrement for artistic inspiration, a quality vintage piece, a hard-to-replace part, or a new bike to fit your life. There is a …
What better way to start the summer early than by heading over to McCoy stadium and watching the Pawtucket Red Sox CRUSH the Scranton Yankees? Celebrate the $6 tickets with a huge group of people. We’ll be biking from the East Side to The Bucket via Hope Street. Meet up outside Amy Street around 6:15pm. …