Ferris Wheels Bike Shop
Jamaica Plain's Favorite Bike Shop Since 1982

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midnightBoston By Bike...At Night 
Sat., August 16, Midnight 'til Dawn 

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop is proud to continue its long tradition of ride support for this tour.

 

****NEW ROUTE!****
Twenty-sixth Annual Tour of Architectural and Historic Sites  

Meet at 11:15pm in front of Trinity Church in Copley Square 
Bring a bicycle with a light and wear something reflective; helmet recommended.
Commemorative T-shirts available.
Bring something for pot luck breakfast Sunday in Christopher Columbus Park.
->Please bring a spare inner tube that fits your tires!<-

 


Sponsored by the Back Bay Midnight Pedalers
For information call 617-522-0259!

community Women's Bike Festival
Saturday, August 16 

From Boston Bikes:

"A celebration of women on bikes, the Boston Women's Bike Festival & Ride features scenic10, 30 and 50 mile rides, workshops taught by some of the best professionals in the area, family activities, music, food and fun. The event is part of Boston Bikes women's initiative, encouraging women to experience the joys and benefits of biking and is perfect for everyone from new riders to seasoned cyclists."

 

For more info on all the fun activities planned or to volunteer, please visit the website: 

Boston Bikes Women's Bike Festival.  

 


editorialShutting down bike park an Emerald pity, says Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham. [biker flies over a dirt jump; photo from Boston Globe]
Click here to read the recent editorial, including a video of bike jumps! .  

 

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop
Sales & Service

66 South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-BIKEhours  

 

Summer Hours
Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm

Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 11am-4pm

 
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caseyBridging Forest Hills Update

   

We have FREE "Bridging Forest Hills" hats available at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop, and "Bridge-It the Bulldog" buttons available for $3 each.
Bridge-It Button
Visibility is important! Keep advocating for all modes of transportation!

Visit BridgingForestHills.com for more information.

 
 

The Massachusetts legislature has declared that the weekend of August 16 and 17 is free of sales tax for all purchases up to $2500!!  We are so excited that we are going to give you an additional 6% discount* on all new merchandise in the store, and if you pay with cash, check or debit card we'll add an additional 2% discount*, so our retail price is discounted 8%

 

 

Sat.-Sun., Aug. 16-17
Tax-free: 6.25%
Our discount: 6%
Discount for cash: 2%
TOTAL SAVINGS
with cash/check/debit: 14.25%

 

So whether you need a pump, a helmet, lights, or a bicycle, come on down and enjoy the savings.

BEAT THE RUSH - PLEASE! Come shop any time this week to pick out your new bicycle.  Come in this weekend to complete your purchase, get your discounts, and take home your new bike!  It's as simple as that.
    

If you can, pick OUT a bike through Friday . . .
 
 
 
Pick UP your new bike Saturday or Sunday and still get it tax-free and discounted!  

*Discounts apply to all new, regularly priced merchandise. But everything is tax-free, of course! 

Looking forward to seeing you in the shop this weekend!

 

 Best wishes,

Jeffrey T. Ferris

 

 

 

Jeffrey Ferris  

and the Staff at  

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop 

 

P.S.  

 

MTBIntermediate Mountain Bike Rides  

  

To join our Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride, call 617-524-2453 or email Biagio. The ride meets Sundays at 4:00pm.
view from a helmet cam on one of our mtb rides
Is this the right ride for me?
This is an intermediate ride. The main goal is to get out in the woods and have some fun on our bikes. We expect at least a basic familiarity with trail riding. . . (READ MORE)


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Road Bike Rides  

  

Training for a triathlon or charity ride? Want to learn to get more out of your fitness ride? Join us for bi-weekly road bike rides. We leave from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at 7:00am SHARP every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Our usual route goes out to a 4-mile loop, so you can ride just 4 miles or go for 8 miles, 12 miles, etc. Take it at your own pace! 

 

Next ride is Tuesday, August 12th.

 

For more info, stop by the shop or call 617-524-2453617-524-2453.

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Women's Road Training Rides  

  

Ashley is leading this ride which usually leaves from Ferris Wheels Bike Shop every other Sunday. 

Women on the ride.  

 

  

 

 

More info on this ride: 

  • 20-mile fitness loop from Cutler Park in Needham
  • Geared for road bike riders (skinny tires, drop handlebars, bike shorts and jerseys)
  • Feel comfortable riding in traffic, know basic safe riding techniques and turn signals.
  • Bring a spare tube that fits your bike, plenty of water, and a helmet.
  • Group is paced between 14 and 17mph (Not sure if you can keep up? Ask us in the shop about getting a computer for your bike to track your speed.)

Next ride date/time TBA! Email Ashley@FerrisWheelsBikeShop.com to get on the Women's Ride email list if you're interested, or join the Women's Ride group on facebook

 

YummyPancake Breakfast for Bike Commuters and Friends     

  

Join us on Friday, August 29th at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop! Come by for slapjacks, real maple syrup, O.J. and chit-chat about bicycles and bike-related issues from 7:00-9:00am.

 

This is a great way to get yourself out of bed early and meet your J.P. cycling neighbors. 

Pancakes just like these could be in your mouth!