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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General News • Group tours/rides
November 30, 2018
As the weather cools, we’d like to take a moment to tell you about one of our favorite places to go for rest, relaxation, nordic skiing, fat biking and more… our sister company, Camp Wapanacki! The camp is a four-season camp for adults and families, with a number of cozy, heated cabins to enjoy as…
Read More »#OptOutside and Thanksgiving Hours
November 22, 2018
We’ll be closed November 21 and 22 for Thanksgiving, and we’ll be closed on Black Friday in support of #OptOutside. Go outside and play!
Read More »Boston Winter Cycling Tips
November 16, 2018
We got our first snow last night in Boston, and as we enjoyed some good food and company over at the Beantown Pub while watching the snow fall down on the city, we also got to thinking about what promised to be (and were!) our cold, wet commutes in the morning! So, after we pulled…
Read More »Indoor Trainer Sale at Urban Cycles
November 9, 2018
Although most of us here at Urban AdvenTours and Urban Cycles do ride all year round — with some of us even opting for fat bikes in the winter — we recognize that cycling through the cold may not be for everyone, or every bike. Got a sweet ride you don’t want to ruin when…
Read More »What Tire Size Should I Ride in the City?
November 2, 2018
Ah, riding in the city: some of the most fun, and most… excitement, you can have on a bike. Everyone here at the shop rides their bike in the city (at the very least: we all ride in to work!), and almost all of us commute by bike all year round. Because of this and…
Read More »Winter Hours at Urban AdvenTours and Urban Cycles
November 1, 2018
As the weather starts to change along with the leaves, so do hour hours! From Nov 1 until March 1, our hours will be as follows: Tuesday: 9am – 6pm Wednesday: 9am – 6pm Thursday: 9am – 6pm Friday: 9am – 6pm Saturday: 9am – 6pm We will be closed on Sunday and Monday.
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It’s the End of Season Used Bike Sale!
October 26, 2018
As the season comes to a close, our rental bikes continue through their lifecycle and go up for sale as used bikes! You can check out all of our used hybrid, road, mountain, and electric bikes online at urbancycles.com or swing by our shop at 109 Atlantic Ave to take a look for yourself! Our…
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General News • Group tours/rides • New Bikes
October 19, 2018
As the weather begins to cool, we’re already starting to set our sights on next summer. And you know what that means….new bikes! While one of our favorite things about a bicycle is its longevity: in addition to helping protect the environment by providing a human-powered transportation method, quality bicycles also reduce the waste cycle…
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