Boston Bicycle Belles

We are so looking forward to the Boston CycloFemme Ride this Sunday!  When we started Boston Bicycle Belles, it was really just a way to have supportive friends to ride with—for some of us, it had been many years since we’d been on a bike, and the first time we’d tried to ride in an urban setting.  Since starting the group, our confidence and our numbers have grown, but the focus around fun, casual rides in a supportive environment has remained the same. And now, we get to share that support with a whole new group of people. Awesome!

If you plan to join the ride, please RSVP on Facebook so we know how many people to expect. And check out the few updates/thing to know/etc. below:

A few updates about the ride.  The full ride route and the two (yes, two!) starting points are now detailed on the Facebook event page. We’ll be meeting in Cambridge at 11:30, and we will have a 2nd starting point in Boston at 12:30, for those not wanting to start in Cambridge, or who prefer a shorter ride. Look for the ride leaders in white CycloFemme tees. And get there early to snag some Mass Bike/Bike Week and CycloFemme goodies.

What to wear and bring.  The weather gods seem to be with us, and the forecast calls for a partly sunny afternoon with temps in the upper 60s/70s. But, there is a chance of rain in the evening, so we recommend preparing for anything. Murphy’s law dictates that if you bring a rain jacket, it won’t rain, but if you dress for sunshine, it surely will.  Layers are your friend!  Also, please bring water and lunch to enjoy at the picnic, and a towel or blanket to sit on. Helmets are encouraged but optional, but please note that we will be riding with traffic in a few places—however, most of the ride will be on bike paths.

Girl.Bike.Love. and CycloFemme are also asking for your help to document the ride.  If you use Instagram or Twitter to share updates and pictures about the ride, please use the hashtags #CycloFemme and #bikeBOS. There will be an interactive map posted on http://CycloFem.me on May 13th that will keep everyone updated about what is happening around the world.
 
If you have any questions about the ride, shoot us an email at bostonbicyclebelles AT gmail DOT com.

See you all on Sunday! (And don’t forget it’s also Mother’s Day!)

xoxo,
The Belles