Where:
Christian A. Herter Park
1255 Soldiers Field Rd
Boston, MA 02135
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Food, Innovation, Kid Friendly, Music, Social Good, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
http://www.parkandpedal.org/launch/
Please join us for the historic launch of America’s first official Park&Pedal program – right here in Boston! The launch event will be on Friday July 31st, starting at 7:30am in our flagship Park&Pedal lot location in DCR’s Christian-Herter Park at 1255 Soldiers Field Rd.
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton and Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Carol Sanchez will say a few words to kick off the event.
Park your car for free and ride your bike into work along the Charles River, or join us by bike! Amidst the introduction and excitement, there will be:
• FIVE new bicycles given away to attendees!
• Free bike service by Belmont Wheelworks
• Free bagels from Iggy’s Bread
• Free donut holes from Union Sq Donuts
• Free coffee from Crema Café
• Free food from Whole Foods Market
• Mix 104.1 Street Team with prizes and giveaways
• Group rides into Boston led by Urban Adventours
• Walk/Ride Day Check-In and Rewards by Green Streets Initiative
• Support by Boston Bikes, MassBike, & Boston Cyclists Union
• Free Park&Pedal water bottles
• Giveaways and info from other local transportation groups & vendors
Park & Pedal is a free network of parking lot hubs conveniently located cycling distance from employment centers, allowing would-be car commuters to park for free, and pedal their bike to work, avoiding “last-mile” congestion.
Join us and make part of your commute fun, healthy, and green! We hope to see you there!
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