Huge thanks to Councilor Benjamin Weber (@ben4district6 ) for taking on the “Bike Flattening” Challenge and, more importantly, engaging in a vital dialogue with our Youth Leaders. 🚲 Beyond the mechanics of prepping bikes for shipment, our youth led a roundtable on the Boston TRUST Act, sharing the legitimate fears their neighbors face regarding ICE targeting. At Bikes Not Bombs, the bicycle is a tool for liberation—and that starts with ensuring our community feels safe and heard. We’re grateful to Councilor Weber for centering youth voices! ⚖️
Want to visit us? Email me: [email protected] to set up a tour.
#BikesNotBombs #YouthAdvocacy #BostonTRUSTAct #SocialJustice #District6
BIKING IS FOR EVERYONE‼️
The youth mechanics at @bikesnotbombs let us know what got them into biking and why they keep on pedalling.
Who do you want to hear from next?
#BikeStories
“I was a young Black girl who didn’t yet understand the systems working against me, but I quickly found a community that did.”
— Tamirah Brown, BNB Sales Coordinator & Northeastern University Senior.
At Bikes Not Bombs, we don’t just fix bikes; we cultivate the leaders who will fix our systems. Tamirah’s journey—from a 16-year-old Youth Apprentice to a graduating Northeastern senior and future Social Worker—is the power of that mission in action. Her goal is to ensure the youth in her community have the resources and voice they deserve.
This is why we ride.
Join Tamirah and hundreds of others as we raise $175,000 to fuel the next generation of social change leaders. These funds support our strategic work to dismantle systemic barriers like “Mobility Apartheid.”
Date: May 17th, 2026
Goal: 400 Riders, $175,000
Join the Movement: Link in Bio!
Help us give 500 more youth the same opportunity Tamirah found at BNB.
#BikesNotBombs #BikeAThon2026 #YouthLeadership #SocialJustice #MobilityJustice BostonImpact CommunityChange NortheasternUniversity
Shameless promotion of my husband Jonathan who is riding his ⭐️22nd annual⭐️ @BikesNotBombs bike-a-thon TOMORROW, May 17. Please help him be their top fundraiser for the 💫21st year💫 in a row! He is riding with the @bostoncyclistsunion team.
With so many things going wrong in the country right now, supporting grassroots nonprofits like #BikesNotBombs helps counteract the local and international impact of this administration’s policies.
Please read more about the #BNB mission at bikesnotbombs.org
Here is the link for donation: tinyurl.com/jsm-bnb2026
Thank you for reading and hopefully supporting! #JamaicaPlain #JonathanMcCurdy #BAT2026
🚲 Bikes Not Bombs: The 2026 Bike-A-Thon & “The Future is Bike Fête”
We are thrilled to share an invitation from our friends at Bikes Not Bombs (@bikesnotbombs ) for their flagship event of the year. This isn’t just a bike ride—it’s a powerful day of community action, systemic liberation, and economic mobility.
Bikes Not Bombs is aiming to raise $175,000 to support their Youth Apprentices and Global Partnerships. Every pedal stroke helps reclaim bikes and empower the next generation of leaders.
🗓️ Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
The Ride: Scenic routes for all levels—10, 25, or 50 miles.
The Fête: A high-energy community block party from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
This will include:
🎷 Live Music: Featuring the high-energy sounds of JP Honk.
🚚 Local Food Trucks: Delicious eats from across the neighborhood.
🎤 Activist Hub: Guest speakers discussing transportation and community justice.
🎈 Kid Zone: Fun activities for the whole family.
📣 How You Can Get Involved
1. Ride with the Community: Challenge yourself on one of the three routes: /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR6ZeU6tcYwg7C6R5BfTkwBBQAfVAZZcTbiUSc6nqJ7zmPqA/viewform?usp=send_form
2. Become a Community Partner: Connect with hundreds of neighbors at the finish line. Note: Submissions are due by April 24th: /event/bike-a-thon2026/
3. Lend a Hand: It takes over 100 volunteers to make this day a success: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=gd9vrwrosy3pr2
Let’s show up in force to support sustainable transportation and the incredible young people served by Bikes Not Bombs. We can’t wait to see you at the finish line.
The Bike-A-Thon is almost here! Looking to save time on the big day? Stop by our Early Ride Check-In (and social!) at Sam Adams Brewery in JP this Friday.
The weather forecast is looking great for Sunday - we hope you'll join us! There's still time to sign up and ride - check the link in our bio to register or volunteer today.
🎳✨ MJE Youth Bowling for Peace Event
Our youth peer leaders hosted their annual Gun Violence Prevention event at Lucky Strike, centered on this year’s theme: “Bowling into Peace.”
The event brought together youth from our partners at @mosaicaction , @bostondayandeve , and @bikesnotbombs for a powerful day of connection, reflection, and positive recreation. We explored de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and self-care—tools essential for building safer communities.
A meaningful reminder that peace-building can start with simple moments of connection—and a shared lane! 🎳🕊️
May is MA Bike Month 🚴♂️
Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers and MassBike are teaming up all month long to support cyclists across Boston and beyond.
From Lights Brigade to Bike to Work Day and everything in between, we’ve got a full lineup of events you won’t want to miss.
Check out what we have planned and come ride with us. See you out there! 😎🤘
#gottagetglassman #massbike #boston #bikemonth #cycling
Our 39th Annual Bike-A-Thon is right around the corner and we can't wait to ride and celebrate with you! Join us for an unforgettable day of community, empowerment, and celebration. Starting and ending in the heart of Jamaica Plain, this year’s event features amazing routes, and a community celebration you won’t want to miss. Sign up to ride, volunteer, or donate today!
Fund the Future: Support Jobs for Youth Today
We need your help now to advance opportunities for youth and young adults as they build their careers.
This spring, we're highlighting three of our own changemakers: Youth Pathways alumni Antonio, Tamirah, and Sam. All three are program alumni who currently work at BNB, supporting the same programs that first brought them into BNB years ago.
Check the link in our bio to read more!
🚲 Bikes Not Bombs (@bikesnotbombs ): The 2026 Bike-A-Thon & “The Future is Bike Fête”
We are thrilled to share an invitation from our friends at Bikes Not Bombs for their flagship event of the year. This isn’t just a bike ride—it’s a powerful day of community action, systemic liberation, and economic mobility.
Bikes Not Bombs is aiming to raise $175,000 to support their Youth Apprentices and Global Partnerships. Every pedal stroke helps reclaim bikes and empower the next generation of leaders.
🗓️ Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
The Ride: Scenic routes for all levels—10, 25, or 50 miles.
The Fête: A high-energy community block party from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
This will include:
🎷 Live Music: Featuring the high-energy sounds of JP Honk.
🚚 Local Food Trucks: Delicious eats from across the neighborhood.
🎤 Activist Hub: Guest speakers discussing transportation and community justice.
🎈 Kid Zone: Fun activities for the whole family.
📣 How You Can Get Involved:
1. Ride with the Community: Challenge yourself on one of the three routes: /forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR6ZeU6tcYwg7C6R5BfTkwBBQAfVAZZcTbiUSc6nqJ7zmPqA/viewform?usp=send_form
2. Become a Community Partner: Connect with hundreds of neighbors at the finish line. Note: Submissions are due by April 24th: /event/bike-a-thon2026/
3. Lend a Hand: It takes over 100 volunteers to make this day a success: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=gd9vrwrosy3pr2
Let’s show up in force to support sustainable transportation and the incredible young people served by Bikes Not Bombs. We can’t wait to see you at the finish line.
#BikesNotBombs #BikeAThon #SustainableTransit #BikeBoston
Huge thanks to the team at Bikes Not Bombs for showing me around last week. They’re proving every day that social justice and sustainability belong together. Whether it’s through their repair shop, community classes, or international aid, this team is doing the heart-work of building a better future.
What really struck me is how they bridge local impact with global solidarity. In one corner, youth from Dorchester and JP are gaining the mechanical skills and confidence to lead. In another, you see the massive effort it takes to ship thousands of bikes a year to partners across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
