The KIT for Kids Bike Day event is back for 2022!

Keep It Tight Cycling, with the support of Boston Police and Hope Worldwide, are pleased to announce the 3rd annual KIT for Kids Bike Day Event to be held on Saturday June 4th, 2022 the English High School in Jamaica Plain.

In its third year, the event is expanding the number of participants, volunteers and activities.  This year there will be a focus skills, safety and basic bike maintenance.  Upon completion of all stations and activities, the kids will receive a Bike Safety Certificate. The kids will learn how to ride bikes, use hand signals, corner, balance, and even go over a bike ramp!  To get a feel for the event, check out this video on YouTube and this article in the Jamaica Plain Gazette.

What is KIT for Kids Bike Day?  The goal is to get kids on bikes, teach them how to ride safely, and perform basic maintenance on their own.  The event serves a community of children, ages 7-12 years old, who have not had the opportunity to learn to ride.  It is free and will incorporate several bike activities focusing on learning to ride, safety, and skills.  Bikes and helmets will be provided.

Each child who completes the entire event will go home with a brand-new bike, helmet, and lock. 

As such, we are actively seeking donations.  Any amount is greatly appreciated.

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Covid-19 precautions will be in effect and social distancing will be maintained as much as possible. The event is capped at 25 kids.

The KIT for Kids Bike Day event is back for 2021!

Last year’s inaugural edition of the event was a big success. The weather was perfect and spirits were high. COVID restrictions made it a bit of a challenge but we taught kids how to ride bikes, use hand signals, corner, balance, and even go over a bike ramp!  A truly amazing day. In case you missed it, here’s the video from last year and an article in the Jamaica Plain Gazette.

The 2^nd annual KIT for Kids Bike Day event will be held on June 5^th, 2021

What is KIT for Kids Bike Day?  The goal is to get kids on bikes and teach them how to ride.  The event serves a community of children, ages 5-12 years old, who have not had the opportunity to learn to ride.  It is free and will incorporate several bike activities focusing on learning to ride, safety, and skills.  Bikes and helmets will be provided.

The event is a true collaborative effort and will involve volunteers from Keep It Tight, Hope Worldwide, Boston Police, Boston Church of Christ, and Landry’s Bikes of Boston.

Covid-19 precautions will be in effect and social distancing will be maintained as much as possible. The event is capped at 25 kids.

Given all that’s been going on in the world with racial inequality, I had been thinking about how KIT can help out or make an impact in the world.