News & Updates

Daylight Fading

By Jay Diengott October 31st, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Yesterday campus was filling up with eager new and returning students, and now, in a blink, midterms! If you're starting to feel a little crispy around the edges, now is a great time to take a study break and give your bike some TLC before heading home for the holiday. Sometimes the weather turns suddenly and it might be a while before you ride again, so at the very least, pumping your tires, oiling your chain, and parking your (registered) bike in the closest bike room will go a long way to being ride ready again in the spring. Where to park inside? 10 Buick St and Warren Towers bike rooms both have lots of space!

Speaking of protecting yourself from the weather, now that there are as many leaves on the ground as on the trees, its a good time to remember that wet leaves are slippery! Puddles, wet leaves, train tracks and other wet metal in the pavement are all hazards to be avoided and steered around. Aside from puddles, treat all the above hazards as if they are ice- no abrupt stops or turns, to keep yourself upright. How else can you keep yourself dry, you might ask? Well, read on!

The Events:

11/4      Tuesday      6:00 - 7:00PM
Inclement Weather Workshop
Take cover from election day! Tips and tricks to keep you dry and warm all winter long (and maybe some ideas for your holiday wish list?)

11/7      Friday     5:30 - 7:00PM
Movie Night! Klunkerz
Fall is for riding in the woods! Come check out this film about early mountain biking!

11/12       Wednesday      6:00 - 9:00PM
Femmechanics: Thanksgrrreasetime!
Public open shop time for and by women, trans, and nonbinary friends to learn and connect around bike repair.

11/18       Tuesday      5:30 - 7:00 PM
Norway Bikepacking Review
Curious about bikepacking planning? Join BUCK Alumni Alex and Katie and hear about their experience planning a trip and bikepacking around Norway.

11/22      Saturday      11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Turkey Tracking
Join the BUCK to hunt turkeys in Brookline! Party pace, 6 miles.

Weekly:

Lights:      Tuesday         5:30 - 6:30 PM
Distribute free lights, lube, air on Comm Ave. Hot drinks provided on request.

BUrbanists!      Wednesday     6:30 - 7:30 PM 
Weekly meetings for those interested in city planning, policy, urban design, and mobility justice.

Coffee:      Thursdays     8:00 - 11:00 AM
Drink coffee, make friends, talk about bikes. Sometimes screening major cycling events

Errata:

• BUCK will be open 11/11, Veterans Day, normal hours.
• BUCK will be closed for Fall Break from Weds 11/26-Mon 12/1
• Questions? ID not working on the bike rooms? see a cute bike on campus? go on an epic ride? shoot us an email!
• Saturdays are all walk in! Come on in!

Dried leaves and pumpkins and group rides, oh my!

By Jay Diengott September 26th, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Happy fall from the BUCK! Its been so busy here! I say that every time, but it just keeps getting busier, which means more friends are riding bikes, and more importantly, learning how to repair them! In fact, it's so busy, if you haven't noticed, we have expanded hours! Starting in October the BUCK will be open Thursday until 7pm. That's right. We're open evenings every day this fall!

The Events:

10/9      Thursday     
Messenger Appreciation Day
Bike messengers bring us stuff in all weather, all year round! Celebrate working bikes and riders!

10/9      Thursday      5:00 - 7:00PM
Sustainable Architechture Ride
Ride along with Dennis Carlberg of Sustainability as he highlights actions the university is taking for a green future. Short, party pace ride, lots of stops. Bring your lights and your questions.

10/18       Saturday      10:00 AM
Pumpkin Patch Ride
Drew will lead riders on a 12 mi, party pace trip to our local pumpkin patch! Pick the best gourd at Allandale Farm, then load up his cargo bike and let him haul your harvest back to campus!

10/24        Friday      5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Halloween Movie Night
Join us for a terrifying train ride during the zombie apocalypse.

10/28      Tuesday      5:00 - 6:30PM
Flat Fixin'
Practice taking wheels on and off and patching tubes, so you'll be ready to change your tubes quickly if needed, in addition to tips to flat prevention!

Thursdays:

Coffee: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Drink coffee, make friends, talk about bikes. Sometimes screening major cycling events

Urban Cycling: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Did you know BUCK teaches a class?

Errata:

• Questions? ID not working on the bike rooms? see a cute bike on campus? go on an epic ride? shoot us an email!
• Saturdays are all walk in! Come on in!

Won’t you be my neighbor?

By Jay Diengott September 4th, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Happy Move In, friends!! We're so glad you're here. If you or your bike or scooter are new here, bring your wheels on by for a safety check. We'll get you registered for bike room access and ensure you have a prescription for any work you might need. Your bike must be here to register. Got a flat or something minor? We can fix it on the spot. For more major work, you can make an appointment on the spot and ensure you get the help you need to roll safely up and down Comm. And remember! Closed toed shoes required inside the BUCK. Protect your feet from sharp and falling objects!

While the word about the BUCK is getting out there, we're still largely dependent on our best advertisers- you! Have an event you need a space to host (for about 25 people)? Want to partner with the BUCK for a class, movie night, group ride? Let's chat, and speaking of events...

The Events:

9/10      Wednesday      6:30 - 7:30PM
Urbanism Club
Interested in city planning, policy, and mobility justice? Join the Burbanists for weekly meetings at the BUCK.

9/13       Saturday      10:00 AM
Comm to Cannoli Group Ride
Join Jerry for a 10 mi, party pace ride to his favorite bakery in the North End.

9/17        Wednesday      11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sustainability Fest
The BUCK, the Burbanists and other guests will be celebrating sustainable transit, food, and more at GSU

9/20      Saturday      12:00 - 1:30PM
How to Buy a Used Bike
What should you look for in a (used) bike? Come to class and find out. Bring some online listings and we'll look together.

9/21      Sunday      2:00 - 4:00 PM
Allston Brighton Slow Roll with Commonwheels
Take a tour of your neighborhood with local community leaders! 6 mi, party pace, and finish at Coffe Turco to grab a drink with new friends. Sign up for the ride today!

Thursdays:

Coffee: 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Drink coffee, make friends, talk about bikes. Sometimes screening the Grand Tours and other major cycling events

Urban Cycling: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Did you know BUCK teaches a class?

Appointments:
After class, the BUCK is open by appointment only for in depth work!

Errata:

• Bike room access expires annually on May 31st. If you parked inside last year, renew your access online anytime. Please give us a little time to update things on the back end.
• Thanks in advance for your patience, BUCK is especially busy this time of year and we are training new staff!

BUCK Midsummer Update

By Jay Diengott June 18th, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Happy Juneteenth and happy Solstice, friends! This summer has been much busier so far than imagined. You all listened when we suggested that you bring your in-depth projects. We've been doing dual tire swaps, rebuilding bottom brackets, and overhauling drivetrains left and right. So much so that your fearless PQ needs a little break. To that end, the BUCK is reducing its hours from now (mid-June) through mid-August.

Look for us at 1019 Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-7pm and Thursday from 8am-2pm. Coffee will continue as normal from 8-11 on Thursdays, and 11-2 will continue to be appointment only. You may continue to walk in on Tuesday and Wednesday OR book a slot to make sure a stand is available for you.

We also have TWO events coming up to close out Pride month!

Saturday, June 28th, 10am- 1pm. Big Gay Pride Ride. Meet at the BUCK for a ~10 mi, party pace group ride. Helmets required, and please also bring sunscreen and water bottles.

Sunday, June 29th, 12:30- 5pm. Babes Bike Boston 2025. Start at the BUCK, end at Somerville Bike Kitchen (Properzi Way, Somerville). This is an alley cat for and by women, trans, and non-binary cyclists. Ride as fast or slow as you choose for a variety of prizes.

Starting next Tuesday, and every other week following, from 6-8pm, the BUCK will be hosting work nights to restore bicycles for a program in conjunction with the Somerville Bike Kitchen. Come by and help us out!

Thanks for your patience and understanding. In the meantime, get out there and RIDE!

Summer 2025! Bike Room Closures and more.

By Jay Diengott May 22nd, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Tomorrow, Friday May 23rd is the last day to park at Warren Towers Bike Room. Due to construction, there will unfortunately be a gap in parking availability at Warren. Folks may park instead in the bike shelter at the corner of Cummington Mall, or in nearby CCDS.

All remaining bike room access expires May 31st! Please renew your access HERE if you haven't. Bike rooms will be audited June 2-6, don't risk getting your lock cut. Park outside your usual bike room, make sure to attach your approved bike sign, or stash your bike in West Campus bike room. In case the worst happens though, contact us at the BUCK and we'll get your bike back to you.

Now, if only it would stop raining.

Whatever the weather, the BUCK will be here to support you all summer. BUCK is open Tuesday- Thursday, with the ability to book appointments nearly any time we're open. You may still walk in if you need something casual such as registration, lights, a helmet, or air or lubricant for your chain. Appointment slots booked? Feel free to drop by anyway, but you may have to spend some time enjoying our couch and library. You may notice a few dates don't have any available slots- those are days PQ is out of office. The BUCK should still be available for casual walk ins, but more in depth repairs may not be available. Thanks for understanding.

As for summer events, got any requests? May was incredibly busy, so we don't have anything planned yet, but keep your eyes peeled. Want to learn to ride a bike? Email bikes@bu and schedule some time. Pre-BUCK rides? Lets do it. Deep dives into your lesser maintained parts? Come on in. Volunteer to help us rebuild some bikes? We'd be thrilled.

It’s Gonna Be May

By Jay Diengott April 26th, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Winter, which felt 1000 years long, is finally over, and exam season is here. While Saturdays have been pretty consistently rainy, the rest of the week has been gorgeous. If you haven't taken your bike out since Thanksgiving, swing by the BUCK to lube your chain and air your tires, so you can make the most of the next few weeks. And just because the end of the school year approaches, doesn't mean the BUCK stops here.

BUCK is open Tues- Saturday with its current hours, until the end of May. After that, from June-August, we will be open Tues-Fri for all your maintenance needs. If you're going to be here for the summer and want to use your bike, you'll need to renew your bike room access, which expires for everyone on May 31st. Howard Thurman Bike Room closes on April 30th; West Campus Bike Cage and Racks at Nickerson and Claflin will be unavailable starting May 11th.

Going home for the summer? Want to leave your bike on campus? Leaving campus? Don't just ditch it on a random rack or some bike room- it's likely to get impounded. Instead, check out SaSS, our Storage and Surrender Service, for summer storage at a low cost, or to give your bike a new home.

In the meantime, we've cooked up a few more events to get you through the end of the semester:

The Events

5/3        Saturday     10:00AM-Noon
Plant Swap
With BU Zen; got some cuttings you want to trade? Leaving for the summer? Moving out of the dorms and into an apartment? Office feeling lonely? Leave or take some plants today!

5/10        Saturday     11:00AM-2:00PM
Olm-Steady Ride
Exams are done and you deserve a break! Take a deep breath with Project Leafcare and the BUCK. Leaf your worries behind and enjoy the sight of fresh greenery on the city's Emerald Necklace. This party pace group ride will be about 8 mi long.

5/16        Friday     7:00-9:00AM
Bike to Work Day
Boston Bikes to Work! Join a group ride from your area to City Hall Plaza for free breakfast and a celebration of micromobility.

Thursdays:

now with two reasons to visit.
Coffee: 8-11 am
Appointments: available 11-2
For those longer, more in depth repairs that need individual attention, or group workshops. Schedule in advance by email, or come for an assessment during other open hours.

Surrender and Storage Service (SaSS)

Bikes: Reminder: do not leave bicycles or scooters in BU bike rooms over the summer. Unauthorized bikes left in bike rooms will be impounded.

Any bikes or scooters left in these spaces after the above dates will have their locks cut and they will be impounded. Summer bike room use is only for those living or working on campus over the summer (email bikes@bu.edu for details).

For those who wish to leave their bike or scooter at BU over the summer, the BU Cycle Kitchen offers a Storage and Surrender Service (“BUCK SaSS”).

• Bring your bike or scooter to Booth Theater Plaza (820 Comm Ave) on one of the following dates:

• • Friday, May 2, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• • Saturday, May 3, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• • Friday, May 9, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• • Saturday, May 10, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Pay $50 via credit card

• Pick your bike/scooter up on September 5, 6, 12, 13 and receive $25 back

If you’re not returning to campus, surrender your bike at the same days and times and the BUCK will make sure it gets put to good use. Visit the BUCK SaSS page for more details.

Ringing in Spring

By Jay Diengott April 4th, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Just like that, it's bike riding weather! If you haven't yet, swing by the BUCK to clean and lubricate your chain, pump up your tires, and just generally look at your bike if it's been parked all winter. Expect April to be on the rainy side, so come see us for help installing fenders or tightening up brakes so stopping feels easy instead of scary. Speaking of which... If you haven't been to the BUCK all winter, things have changed a little.

• The BUCK is now open 2-7 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and 2-5 on Saturday
• Thursday morning hours have coffee and walk in service from 8-11, and appointment only from 11-2
• Want to guarantee a stand at the BUCK instead of waiting in line? You can book a 45 minute appointment (or two if you need a lot of time)
• Still want to walk in? That's okay, but you might be asked to wait.

To improve service at the BUCK, we're limiting the number of visitors we can work with at any given time. If only one staff member is present, we can accept no more than two guests at a time. That increases to three if we have a second employee. If you're not sure what service or parts you need, come in for an assessment and someone will help you make a shopping list. Anyone can walk in for registration, air, lube, lights, and helmets any time.  Feel free to check out our library while you wait. Thank you for your patience as we streamline our service.

The Events:

4/8        Tuesday          5:00-7:00PM
Intro to Route Planning
Kilo3, route planner for Critical Mass, shows us how to get from point a to point b. Deep dives into route planning software, considerations, and navigation tools. Handout provided!

4/19        Saturday     Noon-2:00PM
Bringing in Spring
April group ride with BCU. Starting at the Grove in Lower Allston, and ending at the BU Cycle Kitchen, this route will tour some local community gardens!
Route available here!

4/22      Tuesday        5:00-7:00PM
Intro to Bikepacking
Andrew from Queers on Wheels teaches us how to outfit + pack a bike and plan a trip!

4/23      Wednesday    6:30-7:30PM
Transit Letter Writing w/ BUrbanists
The Boston University Urbanists will host a letter writing event to our elected officials to show them how much safe streets and transit matter to students.

4/26      Saturday    10:00AM-2:00PM
Babes Bike Books
The BUCK and Femmechanics join forces again for independent bookstore day. All folks of marginalized genders are welcome to ride in this scavenger hunt to celebrate the written word, and keep information in the hands of the people.
Pre-register for Babes. Books. Boston!

Thursdays:

now with two reasons to visit.
Coffee: 8-11 am
Appointments: available 11-2
For those longer, more in depth repairs that need individual attention, or group workshops. Schedule in advance by email, or come for an assessment during other open hours.

Bike Room Closings

Spring just started, but it's not too early to start thinking about the summer! The BUCK is offering our summer storage service once again, as our bike rooms will close for the summer on the following dates:

• Howard Thurman Bike Room: April 30^th
• Harry Agganis Way Bike Cage, Rich Hall Racks, Nickerson Field Racks: May 10^th
• All remaining Bike Facilities: 5/31

Bikes: Reminder: do not leave bicycles or scooters in BU bike rooms over the summer. Unauthorized bikes left in bike rooms will be impounded.

Any bikes or scooters left in these spaces after the above dates will have their locks cut and they will be impounded. Summer bike room use is only for those living or working on campus over the summer (email bikes@bu.edu for details).

Surrender and Storage Service (SaSS):

For those who wish to leave their bike or scooter at BU over the summer, the BU Cycle Kitchen offers a Storage and Surrender Service (“BUCK SaSS”).

• Bring your bike or scooter to Booth Theater Plaza (820 Comm Ave) on one of the following dates:

• Friday, May 2, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Saturday, May 3, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Friday, May 9, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Saturday, May 10, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

• Pay $50 via credit card

• Pick your bike/scooter up September 5, 6, 12, 13 and receive $25 back

If you’re not returning to campus, surrender your bike at the same days and times and the BUCK will make sure it gets put to good use. Visit the BUCK SaSS page for more details.