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Apr
25

The 2025 (5th Edition) KIT for Kids Bike Day

by ikeepittight in Blog, Event 0 comments
We’re thrilled to announce that the 5th Edition of the KIT for Kids Bike Day Event is rolling your way this June! Hosted by Hope Worldwide & Keep It Tight Cycling — in partnership with the Boston Police Department  — the event returns Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at English High School in Jamaica Plain. Five years strong, and this event keeps getting better. KIT for Kids isn’t just a bike day — it’s a movement built on the simple but powerful idea that every child deserves the freedom and joy of riding a bike. This year, we’re expanding even further: More Participants: Welcoming over 25 children ages 7-12. More Volunteers:  We’re upping the ratio of volunteers to kids to 2:1…over 50 volunteers! More Activities: A full skills course, bike safety drills, “bike adventure” challenges, and face-painting   What to Expect Each child will move through a series of interactive stations where they’ll: Learn how to ride, balance, corner, and signal safely Perform basic bike maintenance like inflating tires and checking brakes Navigate fun ramps and obstacle courses Tasty snacks and a full lunch! After mastering all activities, participants will earn their Bike Safety Certificate — proof that they’re ready to […]
Apr
15

The 3rd Annual KIT for Kids Bike Day

by ikeepittight in Blog, Event 0 comments
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, […]
Apr
22

KIT for Kids Bike Day is Back!

by ikeepittight in Blog, Event 0 comments
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 2nd annual KIT for Kids Bike Day event will be held on June 5th, 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 […]
Oct
09

KIT for Kids Bike Day

by ikeepittight in Blog, Event 0 comments
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.
Aug
03

Nova Scotia Fundy Park 1000k brevet report

by Henry van den Broek in Blog, Event, Lifestyle, Race report 0 comments
A brevet is a predetermined route that needs to be completed within a certain time limit, typically on a bike. The routes are approved by RUSA (Randonneurs USA) or in Canada by Randonneurs Canada. Along the route, at strategic points, are controls with their own time limit. Note, you can also be too early and will have to wait. At these controls you need to get your brevet card time-stamped and initialed as prove you made it.