Cold? Rain? Snow? No Problem!
February 8, 2019
Just because the weather outside is frightful doesn’t mean riding a bike isn’t still delightful! All you need is the right equipment, a positive attitude, grit… and a flat kit probably wouldn’t hurt, either! All winter long the shop is still open serving Boston’s growing bike commuter community, and we still happily run tours for…
Read More »Super Bowl LIII: GO PATS!
February 1, 2019
The New England Patriots are asking folks across the state to show off banners, lights, jerseys, hats, you name it, to show their spirit this Friday all through the weekend as the Patriots try to bring home another Super Bowl win! And who are we to protest? Although our staff and tour guides come from…
Read More »Backpack vs. Messenger Bag vs. Panniers vs. …?
January 22, 2019
Ah, the old debate: what’s the best way to carry stuff by bike? A backpack? Panniers? Messenger bag? While there are pros and cons to each approach, and plenty of options over at the bike shop (and even more in the physical shop), we thought it would be useful to some of our commuters to…
Read More »Closed MLK Weekend
January 17, 2019
We’ll be closed Saturday, January 19 through Monday, January 21. If you need service, please try us prior to the Wednesday before so we can do our best to get you your bike back before the long weekend — we’ll see you out on the trails!
Read More »Our Favorite Guides to Winter Cycling Apparel
January 11, 2019
We’ve already shared some of our favorite winter cycling tips, and you may have noticed that #1 on that list is about dressing for the weather: it’s really that important. And so, to help aid you in your search for winter cycling comfort and bliss, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite winter cycling apparel…
Read More »2019 Early Bird Special!
January 4, 2019
Take Advantage of our “Early Bird” Special and Explore the Best of Boston by Bike! From January 1st to February 14th, use code EarlyBird to take 20% off any tour or rental for 2019 at checkout. We offer daily tours, two-hour, 24-hour, or long-term bicycle rentals, including city hybrids, mountain bikes, road bikes, tandems and…
Read More »Getting Your Charity Ride Calendar Set for Next Season?
January 2, 2019
Lock in 2018 Rental Pricing Today! Hop on 2018 rental pricing for this summer’s charity rides before the prices go up on January 30! 
This is a great opportunity to upgrade your ride to an Ultegra Performance bike or to take an electronic-shifting Di2 bike out…
Urban AdvenTours/Urban Cycles Holiday Hours
December 21, 2018
**Please note that we will be closed for the winter holidays from Dec 22 through January 1**
Read More »A Bike Under Every Tree
December 17, 2018
Looking for a great gift for your little ones this winter? Maybe one that will start them on the path of a fun, healthy, and “absolutely rad” path to two wheeled freedom? Over at Urban Cycles, we’ve got a full range of new and used kids bikes to make Christmas morning extra special: because nothing…
Read More »Biking at Night: Choosing a Bike Light
December 14, 2018
It’s been getting darker earlier every day, and we’ve still got a few weeks to go until the winter solstice — and even after that, a few more months until our commutes home will be in the sun! Lights for your bike are not only critical for safety: they’re required by law in Massachusetts and…
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