Welcome to Bike Town
“Biking is more than just a fun way to stay active, it’s a great way to get around and a crucial life skill - one that all of our young people deserve the opportunity to develop”
- Mayor Michelle Wu
Biking Basics
Teaching Someone To Ride A Bike
This video is packed with tips for helping a child or adult learn to balance and pedal!
Helmet Fitting
This video teaches you how to check that a helmet is properly adjusted and fitted for safe riding.
Safety Check And ABCQ Checklist
This video runs through the ABCQ checklist to make sure you've taken all of the necessary steps ahead of riding and that your bike is safe to ride!
Plan a biking route
Use this resource to plan a biking route around Boston
Build a Bike Town
You can use this guide to create a pop-up Bike Town in your community.
Learn more about biking in Boston
More about BikingBike Towns in Boston
Visit this page to read more about what Bike Towns are, and plans to develop more around the city.
Boston Bikes
We run bike programs and other events throughout the city. Visit our site to learn more.
Biking Events Calendar
Want more biking near you? We host Learn to Ride events, bike repair clinics, and more all around the city.
Find a Bike Town
Find a Bike Town
Moakley Park
Boston's first Bike Town opened at Moakley Park in August, 2024.
City Hall Plaza
The newest Bike Town opened on City Hall Plaza for International Day of Play, 2025. It is now available for anyone to use! Find it near the playground on the Northwest side of the plaza.
Coming Soon...
- McKay School in East Boston
- Jackson/Mann Community Center in Allston
- Ross Playground in Hyde Park
