Scootie Tuesdays
In addition to our regularly scheduled service hours, the folks from Boston Pro Scooter will be on hand Tuesday afternoons from 4-6 through the month of December. Roll on over to them for diagnosis and service of whatever ails your scooter. While scooters are always welcome at the BUCK, our experience with them is limited, […]
Update your Bluebike app before 11/27
Follow these instructions to update your Bluebike app. Your bike key and app will not work after 11/27 unless this update is completed.
November Happenings
The leaves have mostly fallen, and so too has the pressure in your tires! Be sure to come by the BUCK to check and make sure you have enough air to combat flats. Speaking of road conditions, the street surfaces are getting slipperier between the rain and all the fallen leaves. Stop in Saturday 11/4 […]
Dude, where’s my bike/scooter?
As the fall semester is in full swing, we’re seeing more and more bicycles and scooters all over campus. When you lock up for meals, class, or social time, please remember to park your transportation locked ONLY to bicycle racks, parking meters, or sign posts. When you leave, tuck your wheels out of the way […]
Bluebikes Travel Pattern Survey!
Hi Friends! Do you use Bluebikes to get around town? Will you help us study travel patterns for Bluebike Riders? Central Transportation Planning Staff (CPTS) is working with the city of Boston, City of Cambridge, and City of Somerville to better understand who is using the Bluebikes system. The information you provide will be used […]
October Haunted Bike Ride- Cancelled
October’s haunted ride is cancelled for this weekend, and we weren’t just spooked by the crowds at Head of the Charles. If you’d like to check out the most decorated street in Somerville, Ma, visit some well known Massachusetts residents at Mt Auburn Cemetery (be sure to walk your bike), or sample the eerily good […]
Happy 10/19!
Our upstairs neighbors in the 1019 Dormitory are celebrating “10/19 Day” so we figured we’d join in by sharing this pic of 1019 Commonwealth Avenue back in the day when you could buy a Buick from what’s now our office. These days the same building is where you can get a parking permit for your […]
Coffee for Bike Commuters
For all you early birds, the BUCK opens at 7am every Thursday. For our night-owl staff, that’s going to require coffee. Being polite people, they’re willing to share. So if you want to meet some fellow bike commuters while enjoying some FREE coffee, swing by Bike Commuter Coffee. And while you’re there, maybe put some […]
Let’s Party!
Join us for an opening celebration for our new bicycle center, the BUCK! BU Cycle Kitchen Opening Party 1019 Commonwealth Ave Friday, September 29th 4pm-7pm Don’t miss: food stickers music fun prizes bike tools bikes bikes bikes balloons?
Tips for commuting during the MBTA shutdown (8/19 – 9-18)
The upcoming shutdowns on the MBTA Orange and Green Lines between 8/19 and 9/18 are likely to severely impact Boston-area commuters — even those who do not use the MBTA. Here are a few things to know during the month-long shutdown: The MBTA’s “A Rider’s Guide to Planning Ahead” outlines what to expect, including alternate […]