Tufts Bikes

Good News Everyone!
Tufts Bikes has new Mechanic Hours!

New Mechanic Hours:
Sunday: 7-10pm
Monday: 7-10pm

“Give me your tired, your poor, your broken bikes yearning to ride free” -Tufts Bikes Mechanics

Hello Tufts! In some recent weeks, we’ve gotten a few e-mails asking about the status of the bike share opening.  Unfortunately, we cannot re-open until later this semester due to variant weather (coldness or the possibility of snow /ice) and our bikes needing necessary repairs.  We recognize that on days like today, when the weather is incredibly nice, it would be convenient to have the share open.  Unfortunately, since the logistics of opening the bike share as a “one-day only” or through temporary opening is incredibly difficult to carry out between our group, the library, and the University, we cannot do such a thing.  Additionally, since the University is ultimately liable for any injuries that a student incurs on one of our bikes, they have asked that we keep the bike share closed until weather remains consistently nice in the spring.

Our eventual opening will likely occur sometime in late February / March.  As always, we will keep you updated on the status of this re-opening.

Thanks again Tufts, and enjoy the rest of your winter!

-Tufts Bikes

Due to the approaching New England winter weather, Tufts Bikes will be closing the bike share starting December 3rd.  But have no fear! As soon as all the snow melts, and the roads are once again safe to ride, we will be open once again!

Until then, Tufts Bikes will be planning some winter activities (possible bike-related movie night, for example).  Stay tuned for more updates!

Happy biking (until December 3rd)!

This Saturday, Tufts Bikes will be leading a trip into Harvard Square to watch the Head of the Charles Regatta rowing race! In addition to watching the race, we will be exploring Harvard Square, grabbing lunch (or bring your own for a picnic!), and perusing race booths to look for free stuff!

We will be meeting to ride over at 12:30 outside of Tisch. If you have your own bike, please bring a helmet! If you need to check out a bike from the library, please be sure to arrive a few minutes earlier to do so! We will most likely be back to Tufts around 4:30.

More info can be found on our facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/tuftsbikes?ref=hl#!/events/423281284385722/?context=create

Hope to see you there!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to ride a bike, but have never had the opportunity? Come learn with Tufts Bikes in a judgment-free environment – in the Hillel Parking lot! Our one-on-one teaching session will be open to any student of any class year who is inexperienced riding a bike.

Bikes and helmets will be provided by Tufts Bikes, but we will not be able to provide elbow and knee pads. If it makes you feel more comfortable, please feel free to bring your own!

There will be 12 slots open – first come, first serve!

Sign up here!
http://doodle.com/h9smyrgcc4qw96x6

If you’ve had a hankering to get your bike fixed at the Tufts Bikes Bike Shop (in the Crafts Center, basement of Lewis Hall), but unfortunately, none of the hours have worked for you, have no fear! We have just extended our Monday shop hours past 8:30 to 10:00pm!  The new and improved Mechanic Hours are:

Sunday 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Monday 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Thursday 7:00 – 8:30 pm

As always, if these times do not work for you, you can try to schedule an appointment by emailing our volunteer mechanics at tuftsbikesmechanic@gmail.com.

Happy biking, and remember that wearing a helmet is all the rage right now!

Do you like learning a thing or two about the Medford? Are you a fan of those photosynthesizin’ machines called “trees”? Would you be interested in taking a bike ride combing these two lovely things, next Saturday, for only $5???

GREAT NEWS! The Medford Historical Society is hosting an awesome bike tour on September 22nd!  The 4th annual Medford Historical Society Bike Tour will begin at Whole Foods at 10:00a.m.

Please wear a helmet! They are both safe AND snazzy looking!

More information can be found on the flyer below: