News & Updates

Holiday Dreamin’

By Jay Diengott December 1st, 2025 in Bicycling, General

Another semester has passed so quickly! Before finals sneak up on you, and everyone heads home for break, there's just a few quick notes. Due to some staffing changes, starting in December, BUCK will go back to closing at 2pm Thursdays. We will remain open on Saturdays for the time being, though project scope will be limited to what our all student crew feel like they can handle! They reserve the right to ask you to return with your complicated project during a different time. Thanks for respecting their boundaries.

Have you registered your bike yet? If not, now is the time. Why? Because the best thing you can do for your bike when you head home for the holidays is to park inside. Warren Towers, Stuvi 1, Howard Thurman, and Fenway Campus (Peabody and Pilgrim) bike rooms all have plenty of space. Protect your bike from the weather, rogue plows, and opportunistic disappearances. The BUCK closes for break at 7pm on Friday 12/19, so come see us quick to take advantage!

For faculty, staff and grad students: It's time to apply for bike benefits! Follow the link to read our FAQ and find out if you qualify. Haven't maxed out your spending? There's still time to squeeze in a few more accessories for the year, and now's the time when having extra lights or a new pair of fenders could really go a long way. And to celebrate your choosing to commute by bike, we'll be having a little party next week! More details after the jump.

The Events:

12/2      Tuesday     4:00- 6:00 PM
BUCK x Transfer Student Office Craft Night
Cookies, cocoa, crafts, community.... maybe even cartoons?

12/5      Friday      4:00 PM
Movie Night!
Don't ever let go! Take a break from last minute projects and studying and watch Titanic with us.

12/6      Saturday      10:00 AM
Babes Bike Bakeries       Start at BUCK, Finish at Flour, Harvard Sq location
Join BUCK x Femmechanics for a festive, party pace, 15 mi ride with other FTWNB bikers. Ugly sweaters may be optional, but enough layers to remain comfy through the ride are imperative. We'll be biking to all the Flour Bakery locations throughout the city to participate in their annual Holiday Window Challenge. Expect a brief stop at each location for group selfies, with two longer stops for snacks. We'll compile the selfies and share on Instagram. Reshare the collage to receive a box of pastries from Flour in January.

12/9        Tuesday      4:00- 6:00 PM
Employee Commuter Benefit Party
If you get to BU by bike, even a little, come hang with your fellow bicycle commuters! Join us at the BUCK for an afternoon of drinks, snacks, socializing and maybe prizes?

12/12      Friday      5:00 - 7:00PM
How To Spot a Problem
My bike is making a funny noise! How do I diagnose it? Let's chase down some of the most common causes of funny sounds.

Tuesdays:

Lights: 5:30-6:30 PM

Pass out lights, lube, and info about the BUCK on Comm, every Tuesday from Nov-Spring Break. Hot Cocoa and tea available for volunteers. Sign up here!

Thursdays:

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

Errata:

• BUCK will close for the holidays at 7PM on Friday 12/19
• 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!
• BUCK hours will be limited Jan 5-16

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.