CommuterChoice Events
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Bay State Bike Month - September 2021
From Cape Cod to the Berkshires and everywhere around and in between, riders in the Commonwealth organized bike-centric events to bring out new riders and raise awareness about bicycling for transportation, fitness, and fun.
- Find an event to join on our Events Calendar - there are events happening all across Massachusetts all month long!
- Participate in a Bicycle Challenge - ride your bike for a chance to win prizes!
- Get ready for Mass Commute Bike Challenge (MCBC) joining your Transportation Management Association's (TMA) trip logging platform or MassBike's Love to Ride Group today. Get ready for the challenge by checking out the 2021 MassCommute Bicycle Challenge page and stay tuned for more information to come.
Flexible Commuting Presentations
CommuterChoice has embarked on a roadshow across the university to present on new and flexible commuting options for employees who are returning to campus. A recording of their presentation with the Harvard Green Teams on July 16, 2021 is available here.
Bay State Bike Month - September 2020
Every year, Massachusetts residents and bike commuters come together to celebrate biking during Bay State Bike Month. As you may recall, CommuterChoice hosted a virtual bike month this May in lieu of the postponed event. We are excited to announce that Bay State Bike Month has officially been moved to September this year, encouraging bicycling from Cape Cod to the Berkshires and everywhere in between.
This year, the MassCommute Bicycle Challenge asks riders to log ALL of their trips for commuting, recreation, fitness, errands and fun. Follow these simple steps to participate:
1. Create a profile on the "MassBike Network" by clicking "Register to join".
2. Join the Harvard University Team for the first challenge. You must first join the "MassBike Network" before you can sign up for the Harvard University Team.
3. Find local events
4. Compete in challenges and win prizes!
For each challenge that you participate in, you will need to re-join the Harvard University Team.
Virtual Bike Workshop Series
View workshop recordings here.
A virtual workshop on "Bike Touring - Routes, Resources & Recommendations" will be on October 28, 2020 at noon. RSVP here.
Virtual Bike Month
Celebrate unofficial bike month while you are at home. Visit the webpage to find out more ways to get involved during COVID19 pandemic. Download your digital bike badge below by right-clicking the image, select "Save Image As", save the graphic, and then add it to your email signature. Collect your digital badge for each month that we are working remotely!
International Winter Bike to Work Day
February 11, 2020
Please RSVP for ten-minute bike tune ups here. Raindate: February 13
Commuter Coffee and SecuriTea
January 29, 2020
You can sign up for a free ten minute tune up here.
Bling Your Bike and Ten Minute Tune-Ups
November 4, 2019
Learn How to Bluebike
October 9, 2019
Members of the Harvard community stopped by the Science Center Plaza and earned about the Bluebikes Bike Share program and tried out the bikes. After, they rode through an obstacle course while receiving tips on the spot by Galen Mook from MassBike.
Annual Bike Appreciation Breakfast
May 15, 2019
Bicycle commuters were celebrated in this annual event that included bike tune ups, campus and community groups and a prize wheel!
DIY Bike Tune Ups
April 22, 2019 from 12-2 pm
Bikers stopped by the Harvard Sustainability Fair to learn how to perform minor repairs and checks on their bikes.
Carpool Formation Event
April 1, 2019 from 7:30-9:30 am
Drivers stopped by 52 Oxford Garage to find a carpool match!
Spring Bike Commuting Tips/Tune Up Thursday
March 7, 2019
Attendees learned how to prepare for bicycle commuting this spring and had their bikes tuned up for free!
International Winter Bike to Work Day
February 7, 2019
Winter bikers stopped by the CommuterChoice table in the Science Center Plaza to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day! They warmed up with hot cocoa and handwarmers and picked up their honorary reflective winter bike commuter badge.
Winter Bike Commuting
Dec 6, 2018
CommuterChoice, MassBike and Common Spaces teamed up to educate the Harvard community about winter bike commuting with a lunch-time seminar and free bike tune-ups toprep riders for the winter weather.
Winterize your bike tune-ups from 9-11 am, Safra Plaza outside of Smith Campus Center
Winter Bike Commuting seminar from 12-1 pm in the Smith Campus Center, Isaacson Room (2nd floor)
Bling Your Bike
Nov 8, 2018 - Science Center Plaza. 4-6PM.
Evening bike commuters geared up for short winter days by picking up free LED blinking front and back lights, and decking out their bike or helmet with reflective stickers, tape and spoke covers.
CommuterChoice was featured in the League of American Bicyclists blog for our Bling Your Bike event. Check it out!
2018 Bike Week Breakfast
May 17, 2018 - Dudley House
Celebrating bike commuters during Bay State Bike Week & MassCommute Bicycle Challenge
Spring Bike Check-Ups
April 17, 2018 - Science Center Plaza
bicyclists stopped by to get the squeak out of their chains and the grime off their gears with a free after work check-up from a skilled local mechanic on the Science Center Plaza
Bike Maintenance Basics Class
April 10, 2018 - 124 Mt. Auburn
Participants learned about the basics of bike maintenance and what techniques can be used to keep your ride rolling smoothly.
International Winter Bike to Work Day
February 9, 2018 - Science Center Plaza
Dozens of intrepid winter bike commuters stopped by on this freezing morning to pick up hand warmers, hot chocolate and coffee, and reflective winter bike commuter helmet badges.
Boston Area University Sustainable Transportation Summit
December 7, 2017 - 28 Travis St
CommuterChoice hosted the third annual event bringing together industry leaders and university sustainable transportation professionals to discuss best practices and improve access in the region.
News Coverage:
Sustainable Transportation Experts Descent on Harvard
Bling Your Bike!
November 6, 2017 - Science Center Plaza
On the first commute day home after daylight savings ended, CommuterChoice was on the Science Center Plaza to help bike commuters and pedestrians stand out a little more in the dark; we gave out hundreds of LED blinking front and back lights, and decked out bikes and helmets with reflective tape and spoke lights.
Winter Bike Commuting Workshop
November 8, 2017 - 124 Mt. Auburn
A local, knowledgeable cyclist led the discussion of what to expect and how to plan for bike commuting through the winter - clothes, gear, safety, and route planning were all covered and attendees shared their own experiences, advice, and favorite piece of winter commuting gear.
Bike Maintenance Basics
Traffic Skills 101
October 14th and 15th, 2017 - 28 Travis St
MassBike and Landry’s Bicycles hosted Traffic Skills 101 at Harvard University’s Allston campus on October 14-15. Twelve attendees from across Massachusetts learned basic bike information, discussed safety and how to handle certain scenarios with on-bike practice and a road ride throughout Boston to experience the variety of bike infrastructure. This class is the pre-requisite for anyone considering becoming a League Cycling Instructor through the League of American Bicyclists.
Green Transportation Celebration
October 14, 2017 - Science Center Plaza
Our annual celebration brought together many of the sustainable options provided to the Harvard community for traveling to, from, and around campus. Attendees could practice loading their bikes on a Harvard shuttle, register their bikes with HUPD, get a free bike safety check, help update our commuter map, talk to Hubway, the City of Cambridge, MassRIDES, Office for Sustainability, CommuterChoice, and Transportation Services. And, everyone enjoyed the cider donuts!
PARK(ing) Day
September 15, 2017 - Oxford St
Lunchtime Bike Ride
June 15, 2017
Cycling instructor led ride from the Kennedy School to Allston and Watertown Park&Pedal lots
2017 Bike Commuter Breakfast
May 17, 2017 - Dudley House
Celebrating bike commuters during Bay State Bike Week & MassCommute Bicycle Challenge
Intro to Bike Commuting Workshop
May 5, 2017 - 124 Mt. Auburn St
An overview of urban bike commuting presented by Galen Mook, Landry's Bicycles Marketing and Advocacy Associate
May the Fourth be With You(r Bike) Tune-up
May 4, 2017 - Science Center Plaza
Bicycle Appreciation Breakfast
May 18, 2016 - Wasserstein Crossroads
Celebration of sustainable commuting as part of Bay State Bike Week
Green Transportation Celebration
October 8, 2015 - Science Center Plaza
Celebration of sustainable transportation choices with over 600 attendees featuring university and community stakeholders, helmet giveaways and seasonal treats.
Bicycle Appreciation Breakfast
May 13, 2015 - Smith Campus Center
Celebration of bicycle commuting as part of Bay State Bike Week.
Boston Area University Sustainable Transportation Summit
March 19, 2015 - Lamont Library
CommuterChoice hosted event bringing together industry leaders and university sustainable transportation professionals to discuss best practices and improve access in the region.
Presentations:
University Sustainable Transportation Summit Overview
News Coverage:
Collaborating on Sustainable Transportation
Green Transportation Celebration
September 17, 2014 - Science Center Plaza
Celebration of sustainable transportation choices with over 400 attendees featuring university and community stakeholders, helmet giveaways and seasonal treats.
Hubway Unicorn Bike Unveiling
October 23, 2014 - Harvard Information Center
Launch of the Emerald Explorer, a one-of-a-kind, "unicorn" Hubway Bike designed by Harvard employee Amy Fater, winner of the #HubwayEveryday Bicycle Design Contest