Saturday, September 30, 2006

Urban Wilds Bike Ride

3RD ANNUAL WILD RIDE
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14
Presented by EarthWorks and Bikes Not Bombs

Join Bikes Not Bombs and EarthWorks for a biking and hiking fall foliage tour of some of Boston's best urban wilds and public orchards. Visit several unique natural areas and stop for guided walks. Discover beautiful places in Boston you never knew existed. Learn about the importance of urban natural areas, see an amazing variety of plants, wildlife, and fruit, and hear about what's being done to preserve these priceless places.

Check-in begins at 10 am.
Come early for Equal Exchange coffee and to have your bike checked over by a BNB mechanic! Ride and hike tour starts promptly at 11 am and ends at about 2 pm with cider pressing and socializing at the Shirley Eustis Historic House, 33 Shirley Ave, Roxbury.

Pre-Registration Required. Limited to 50 riders.
To sign up, call or email:
Annie at EarthWorks, 617-442-1059, ext. 5, annie@earthworksboston.org
Jasmine at Bikes Not Bombs, 617-442-0004, jasmine@bikesnotbombs.org

URBAN RIDING SKILLS NEEDED & HELMET REQUIRED
Helmets available for loan or purchase, but you must come early. Mechanics provided, but please bring your bike in good working order.
Suggested Donation: $10 to benefit Bikes Not Bombs and EarthWorks.

ALSO: Contact Jasmine@bikesnotbombs.org if you are interested in volunteering as a designated corker or mechanic!

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