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UID:882-1725793200-1725811200@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Victorian Fair Bike Corner
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be tabling alongside our friends at The Ride Cafe\, at the corner of Main and Emerson. \nHere’s what’s in store:\n Free Bike & Stroller Valet: Let the Melrose Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee take care of your wheels while you enjoy the fair!\n Kids Bike Rodeo (1-3 PM): Saddle up\, little riders! Join the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School and the Melrose Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee for an afternoon of biking and street safety fun. Register for Rodeo now!\n $5 Bike Tune-Ups (1-3 PM) Need a quick fix? The Ride Cafe has you covered with 15-minute tune-ups. Book your tune up to save your spot! Register for one or both here: https://theridecafe.com/…/bike-corner-at-the-melrose…/The Ride Cafe will also have helmets and other bike and scooter goodies for sale.\n Bike to the Sea Maps & Giveaways: Grab your Northern Strand map and other cool goodies while learning about the Mystic Highlands Route through Melrose.\n Horace Mann Bike Bus Info: Learn all about upcoming Bike Bus dates and how to start your very own!
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/victorian-fair-bike-corner/
LOCATION:Melrose YMCA\, 497 Main Street\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T153158Z
UID:860-1717837200-1717849800@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Kids Bike Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our Friends at The Ride Cafe are bringing back their great event\, Kids Bike Fest\, for 2024! \nLearn more about the event and get your tickets here! \nEvent details: \nFree bike valet provided by the Melrose Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee9am coffee at registration sponsored by Atomic Coffee9:30-10:30 rides10:30 Music by Matt HeatonHelmet decorating & coloring11am-12:30pm LunchCargo ebike test rides throughout the event
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/kids-bike-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Melrose High School\, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20240530T230504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T021541Z
UID:868-1717315200-1717333200@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Bike to the Sea Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Bike to the Sea Day is one of the biggest regional biking events of the year! \nAttendees departing from Melrose are encouraged to meet at the YMCA on Main Street at 8:00am\, to ride together to the start of the route in Malden. \nEvent details below\, and at the link. \n  \nRoute & Length: The ride begins at the Bike Kitchen and ends at 3 Amigos Bar and Grill at 375 Main St. in Malden. There will be 2 route options for each participant to choose from. The long ride going all the way to Nahant Beach and back will be ~19 miles round trip\, and includes both trail and on-road riding. The on-road segment in Lynn will have a police detail escorting riders. The short ride will be ~13 miles round trip\, will be fully on the trail\, and will turn around at Marsh View Park in Lynn. \nMinimum age for riders is 8 years old\, unless on a tag-along\, trailer\, or bike seat. \nFood and Drink Tickets for the post ride lunch at 3 Amigos Bar and Grill must be ordered at registration. It will feature a build-your-own taco bar with carnitas\, chicken\, and vegetarian options\, plus a salad bar. Lunch prices include: $25 per adult. $12.50 per child. Bike Parking will be available with temporary bike stands right outside the restaurant. Bring your lock! \nOther Details \nBike to the Sea T-Shirts and additional merchandise will be available for purchase on Bike to the Sea Day\, while supplies last. Helmets are required to be worn by all riders. We have a limited number of helmets that can be provided to you at check-in should you need one. Bring water\, a flat repair kit\, and sunscreen. And be sure to check the weather forecast ahead of time so you are well prepared for whatever it may bring. Registration closes on Friday\, May 31st at 8pm. Bike to the Sea Merch is only available for purchase on Bike to the Sea Day.
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/bike-to-the-sea-day-2024/
LOCATION:Melrose YMCA\, 497 Main Street\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20240513T235235Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Bike to Work Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, we’re leading a convoy from Melrose to participate in Boston Bike to Work Day 2024! Join us at 7am outside the YMCA\, where we’ll depart as a group to the northern strand and then into Boston.\n\nRoute and event details here: https://www.boston.gov/departm…/boston-bikes/bike-work-day\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/boston-bike-to-work-day-2024/
LOCATION:Melrose YMCA\, 497 Main Street\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20240419T151043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T151043Z
UID:857-1714208400-1714226400@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Nosy Crow North of Boston Bookstore Ride
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the launch of the North of Boston Book Trail\, John Mendelson\, President of Nosy Crow Inc\, is planning to ride his bicycle to all 15 participating stores over the weekend of April 26th and 27th — including our very own Molly’s Bookstore! \nHere is the Day 1 route\, which includes a stop at Molly’s around 11:30am or 12:00pm. All are invited to join along the ride! \nContact pr@nosycrow.com for more information. \n 
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/nosy-crow-north-of-boston-bookstore-ride/
LOCATION:Molly’s Bookstore\, 667-669 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20240419T144900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T150044Z
UID:851-1714208400-1714219200@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Bike Swap & Tune-Ups (with Rep KLG)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be at Rep Kate Lipper-Garabedian’s third annual Recycling & Sustainability Event\, alongside The Ride Cafe offering a free bike swap and 15 minute tune-ups. \nCome take a new-to-you bicycle or leave one you no longer need (no scooters please)! \nSign up for a 15-minute tune up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084CA4AF2BA2F5CE9-49093871-15minute
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/bike-swap-tune-ups-with-rep-klg/
LOCATION:Melrose High School\, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian":MAILTO:info@kateforrep.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T203000
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CREATED:20240419T144106Z
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UID:848-1713987000-1713990600@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-april-2024/
LOCATION:Leading Edge Real Estate – Community Space\, 536 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20231002T233709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T233709Z
UID:826-1710961200-1710964800@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-march-2024/
LOCATION:Leading Edge Real Estate – Community Space\, 536 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20231002T233553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T003314Z
UID:824-1709233200-1709236800@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: February 2024
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nFEBRUARY MEETING IS VIRTUAL – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-february-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20240215T004829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T004829Z
UID:842-1708538400-1708542000@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Streetwise @ Aeronaut
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Streetwise Talk at Aeronaut Brewery features Melrose’s own Jonah Chiarenza. Jonah is former chair of the Ped/Bike Committee and the current Executive Director of Bike to the Sea. In his daytime role\, he’s a Transportation Planner at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. Jonah is going to give a talk that is a mash up between his two jobs. Jonah is amazing!
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/streetwise-aeronaut/
LOCATION:Aeronaut Cannery & Taproom\, 199 Ashland St\, Everett\, MA\, 02149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20231002T233424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T233424Z
UID:822-1705518000-1705521600@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-january-2024/
LOCATION:Leading Edge Real Estate – Community Space\, 536 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20231002T233246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T233246Z
UID:819-1703098800-1703102400@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: December 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-december-2023/
LOCATION:Leading Edge Real Estate – Community Space\, 536 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20231002T233010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T233010Z
UID:817-1700074800-1700078400@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-november-2023/
LOCATION:Leading Edge Real Estate – Community Space\, 536 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20231002T232830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T232830Z
UID:814-1696446000-1696449600@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: October 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-october-2023/
LOCATION:Leading Edge Real Estate – Community Space\, 536 Main St\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230818T152432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T152432Z
UID:812-1694026800-1694030400@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-september-2023/
LOCATION:The Loop\, 171 Tremont St\, Melrose\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230725T003907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T003907Z
UID:808-1690916400-1690920000@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: August 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMeetings are hybrid format – message us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-august-2023/
LOCATION:The Loop\, 171 Tremont St\, Melrose\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230601T012151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T162742Z
UID:795-1689274800-1689278400@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: July 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMessage us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-july-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230601T012426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T012426Z
UID:797-1685865600-1685883600@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Bike to the Sea Day Ride 2023
DESCRIPTION:See below details from our friends at Bike to the Sea. \nA group will be leaving from the Melrose YMCA at 8am to head down to Malden to join in on the fun! Don’t miss it! \n  \nRide Details\nOur annual Bike to the Sea Day ride from Everett\, through Malden\, Revere\, Saugus\, and Lynn to Nahant Beach is our all-ages party on wheels\, on a route almost entirely on the paved Northern Strand Trail separated from roads! See the current status of the trail. \nThis has consistently been our biggest event of the year! \n8am-registration/9am-ride start \n  \nRoute & Length: The ride begins at the Madeline English School. There will be 2 route options for each participant to choose from. The regular ride going all the way to the beach and back will be ~19.1 miles round trip\, and includes both off-road and on-road riding. The on-road segment in Lynn will have a police detail escorting riders. The shorter ride will be ~12.8 miles round trip\, will be fully on the trail\, and will turn around before the beach. Minimum age for riders is 8 years old\, unless on a tag-along\, trailer\, or bike seat.
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/bike-to-the-sea-day-ride-2023/
LOCATION:Melrose YMCA\, 497 Main Street\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T130000
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UID:763-1685782800-1685797200@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Kids Bike Fest 2023
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Our friends at The Loop are throwing the city’s first-ever KIDS BIKE FEST! Featuring obstacles\, bike rides\, music\, food\, and more! \nThis event will give kids the opportunity to explore their community on two wheels and participate in family-friendly\, non-competitive riding. This event helps to build riding skills while having fun. The whole family and community can celebrate after with food\, music & more. \nEvent Features: \nThere will be two different event categories\, and we encourage all kids— regardless of their size and ability — to join in. \n\nBalance Bike & Scooter Events – Short ride on the Melrose High School (H.S.) Athletic Complex paths with optional obstacle course.\nKids Pedal Event led by Bike to the Sea – A few loops around the Melrose H.S. paths with obstacle courses. This event is best for kids who can confidently ride a pedal bike on their own\, and are between the ages of 3-10. The obstacle courses will have optional ramps\, noodle tunnels and more!\n\nOther event features include: \n\n9am coffee at registration sponsored by Atomic Coffee\n9:30-10:30 rides\n10:30 Music by Matt Heaton\n10:30am-12:30pm La Qchara offering make your own tacos and rice bowls – vegan\, vegetarian and GF available\nHelmet decorating & coloring\nCargo ebike test rides + free bike valet organized by the Melrose Pedestrian & Bicyclist Committee\n\nThe goal of this event is to inspire families from Melrose\, Malden\, Wakefield\, and the surrounding communities to bike and roll more\, to ultimately get #morekidsonbikes. \n(Steady morning rain will reschedule the event to Sunday\, June 4th.) \nMinors must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets are required. Show your kids event registration to receive 10% off a helmet purchase at The Ride Cafe before the event. \n  \nThe Ride Cafe is a bike repair & family travel shop. We provide repair\, rentals and retail with coffee and more. We want to help make your trips fun and easy\, whether near or far\, while fostering bike and transit culture. The Ride Cafe is a proud member of The Loop – a collective of three small businesses who are mom-owned\, local to Melrose\, MA\, and sustainability-focused.
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/kids-bike-fest-2023/
LOCATION:The Loop\, 171 Tremont St\, Melrose\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events,Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230601T012048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T012048Z
UID:792-1685646000-1685649600@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: June 2023 (IN PERSON!)
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-june-2023-in-person/
LOCATION:The Loop\, 171 Tremont St\, Melrose\, 02176\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T080000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230505T145010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T145010Z
UID:771-1684479600-1684483200@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Boston Bike to Work Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Even if you don’t work downtown\, we’d love to have you join us on Friday\, May 19th\, for one of our favorite events of the year! We depart from the Melrose YMCA (Main Street) at 7am\, head to Malden\, connect to the North Strand\, and then meet up in Everett with a group from East Boston to finish our ride into downtown Boston! The City of Boston puts on a festival with free breakfast and coffee for riders. \nGenerally\, a group of folks will stay downtown\, with other riders choosing either to head back to Melrose. Whatever your plan\, this is a great group event and tons of fun! \nIf you are planning on riding\, you are encouraged to register here\, so event organizers can keep track of participation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbyk5yHVk9nsa3QaBgHOm0l4dqEqZxveS8idNkDMKVruMvAw/viewform
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/boston-bike-to-work-day-2023/
LOCATION:Melrose YMCA\, 497 Main Street\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230415T123154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T123154Z
UID:768-1683367200-1683379800@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Melrose
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking to add some fun\, healthy\, social activities into your life in 2023\, there’s no better choice than switching from driving a car to riding an ebike for getting around Melrose! Join us at this year’s Healthy Melrose event where we’ll be offering ebike test rides and sharing our tips for getting around Melrose car-free with the whole family!
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/healthy-melrose/
LOCATION:Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School\, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230104T203700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T203700Z
UID:751-1683226800-1683230400@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMessage us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-may-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230104T202428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T141844Z
UID:749-1681412400-1681416000@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: April 2023
DESCRIPTION:** MOVED TO APRIL 13TH DUE TO PASSOVER ** \nDo YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas! \n\nMessage us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-april-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230307T023258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T023927Z
UID:760-1680346800-1680352200@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Bike to the Sea: April Fool's Ride!
DESCRIPTION:Join Bike to the Sea on their annual April Fool’s Ride! This ride is intended to highlight both the Northern Strand Community Pathway and a number of other existing or in-development bike routes that connect to the trail. Registration details TBD! \nROUTE PREVIEW HERE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42148054
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/bike-to-the-sea-april-fools-ride/
LOCATION:Bike to the Sea: Bike Kitchen\, 139 Canal St\, Malden\, MA\, 02148\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230224T142215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T152026Z
UID:755-1680343200-1680354000@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:BIKE SWAP @ Melrose Recycling & Sustainability Day
DESCRIPTION:State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian is hosting the second annual Melrose Recycling & Sustainability Day in the MHS parking lot. Our Committee will have a table set up and will be hosting a bike swap\, rain or shine! BIKES ONLY PLEASE\, NO SCOOTERS! Have an old bike you want to donate? Or are you interested in picking up a new-to-you bike? Come by on Saturday! Free for everyone!
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/melrose-recycling-sustainability-day-2023/
LOCATION:Melrose High School\, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway\, Melrose\, MA\, 02176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian":MAILTO:info@kateforrep.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230307T022708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T022708Z
UID:757-1678388400-1678392000@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Melrose in Motion! Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The City of Melrose and the Melrose Pedestrian & Bicyclist Committee are partnering to deliver a free webinar\, Melrose in Motion!\, about the sustainable\, people-focused transportation options in Melrose on Thursday\, March 9 at 7 p.m. Register in advance for this webinar today: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMoc-qpqjgvGNyiUk878IEg9-FRuXgCTGbB \nDuring the webinar\, residents will hear from the state’s leading people-focused transportation advocacy groups–MassBike\, TransitMatters\, and Bike to the Sea–on the latest in public transit investments\, e-Bike news\, and connecting communities through safer infrastructure. \nOther key topics will include: \n\nHow the state’s new e-bike rebates will work.\nHow we might improve transit through an electric\, modern Haverhill line.\nThe Northern Strand Community Pathway.\n\nLearn more about ways to take action locally to reduce your carbon footprint at the Melrose Energy Challenge homepage. \nAbout MassBike \nThe Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) promotes a bicycle-friendly environment and encourages bicycling for fun\, fitness\, and transportation. MassBike works statewide to help improve conditions for all bicyclists focusing on the six E’s of bicycle advocacy: engineering\, encouragement\, enforcement\, evaluation\, equity\, and education. We work through several programs and initiatives to support every community\, age group\, interest level\, and type of bicyclist. \nAbout TransitMatters \nTransitMatters advances people-focused and data-driven solutions to advocate for better public transportation and mobility that provides access and opportunities for everyone across the Commonwealth addresses climate change and inequality and strengthens our economy. Their vision is to help make a sustainable\, equitable\, and reliable public transportation system accessible to everyone in the Metropolitan Boston area by advancing proven best practices as well as high-impact\, low-cost initiatives. \nAbout Bike to the Sea \nBike to the Sea (B2C) Melrose connects communities by building and improving shared-use paths and promoting safe and happy trail use for all ages and abilities. B2C has been working since 1993 to create the Northern Strand Community Trail: a trail free of cars from Everett to the beaches in Lynn and Nahant.
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/melrose-in-motion-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Local Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230104T202301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T202301Z
UID:746-1677783600-1677787200@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: March 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMessage us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-march-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230104T202153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T202153Z
UID:744-1675364400-1675368000@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: February 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMessage us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-february-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T153836
CREATED:20230104T202044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T202044Z
UID:742-1672945200-1672948800@pedbikemelrose.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: January 2023
DESCRIPTION:Do YOU have an interest in helping make the streets in your neighborhood\, and around the city\, safer and friendlier for people of all ages and abilities? Then you belong! Please join us at our monthly meeting to learn what we’ve been working on and to share your ideas!\n\nMessage us for Zoom details\, or sign up to receive meeting notices at our website: https://pedbikemelrose.org/contact-us/
URL:https://pedbikemelrose.org/event/monthly-meeting-january-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom (contact us for details)
CATEGORIES:Ped/Bike Monthly Meetings
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