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Community Pedal Power

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communitypedalpower.org A Boston-area non-profit expanding oppourtunities to use bikes for transportation, especially for families. E-Bike Lending Library, Family Bike Ride, and more!

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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 03/10/2026
TOMORROW!
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 26/09/2026
RAIN DATE! RAIN DATE! RAIN DATE! We know you’ve got cargo-curious neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Invite them to our last Test Drive of the year! Register ahead of time at www.familybikeride.org/testdrive
Event Flyer
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 22/09/2026
Did someone say BLOCK PARTY!?
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 11/09/2026
You’re going to do great!
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 10/09/2026
We have seen a dramatic increase in European folks using cargo bikes in our area. Many are here for 9-12 months and they’ve decided that the infrastructure and community are both developed enough to support them and their families.
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 06/09/2026
That’s right, we’re expanding! Got friends w/kiddos in Brookline or Newton? Send ‘em our way
A cargo bike with a pink milk crate advertising new E-Bike Lending Library locations
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 01/09/2026
Local to Boston? Got kiddos? We’re bringing the best of Copenhagen to the Boston area! The Ibex is a compact cargo trike with a Shimano EP6 mid drive motor. It fits two kiddos + a small grocery run. We’ve imported one, so you don’t have to! Take it for a spin or sign up to borrow it for a week.
Electric trikeKids seatsMotorRear wheel of electric trike
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Dero Bike Racks @derobikeracks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We’re excited to officially launch Dero’s new line of Bike Bus racks in partnership with Bike Bus! Designed to support the growing Bike Bus movement and make bike parking easier for young riders. Check out the new product: www.dero.com/product/bike... #DeroBikeRacks#BikeBus#BikeBusWorld
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Bike Bus Rack
Get on the bus! By offering greater security, stability, and ease of use, the Bike Bus Rack encourages more kids to ride confidently to school. Based on the trusted inverted-U design, the Bike Bus Rac...
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 19/08/2026
youtu.be/GTaqGYFAJaE?...
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I’m helping kids bike to school—here’s why | Sam Balto | TEDxPortland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 11/08/2026
Can’t find us at an event? Look for the big pink tent
Pink tent with cargo bike underneath it. The tent has the website communitypedalpower.org
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 10/08/2026
We have data on this. About 50% of our cargo bike borrowers are women.
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 01/08/2026
Agree with above. 30 minutes for experienced riders. Probably a few hours for newer folks
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 29/07/2026
Thanks for coming! Got questions about e-cargo bikes? Shoot us an email at hello@communitypedalpower.org
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 22/07/2026
Sign up at www.familybikeride.org/testdrive
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Family Bike Ride - Cargo Bike Test Drive
Register Location: Somerville City Hall Somerville This is our recurring crowd sourced event to benefit parents searching for information on cargo bikes to transport their children {"searchers") by he...
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 22/07/2026
Our next event is this weekend! Sunday, July 26th from 10-noon at Somerville High School
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 22/07/2026
Every quarter, @familybikeride.bsky.social organizes a group bike ride aimed at families to help expose them to safe routes to destinations across the Boston area. This year's summer/ice cream ride went from Belmont High School to Cambridge Common, utilizing off-street infra across Cambridge!
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 14/07/2026
Get it
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 12/07/2026
We’ll see you and your kiddos tomorrow!
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 04/07/2026
Storrow Drive has never been so quiet 😌
Two front loading cargo bikes on an empty highway
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 30/06/2026
That’s a lot of e-bikes! Did you know we have a second branch of our E-Bike Lending Library? It’s in Roslindale! All these bikes went out to families this afternoon. This is WE do politics #ebike #cargobike #nonprofit
Cargo bikes in a grassy backyard
Cargo bikes in a grassy backyard
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 28/06/2026
The longtail? It’s a fantastic bike but we don’t see very many in the Boston area. Maybe just one. The new EP6 Shimano is solid. Even the older E6100 and EP8 models still hold up. Used cargo bikes are definitely a seller’s market
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 26/06/2026
“Borrowers can try a bike for up to one week, taking casual rides, commuting and making grocery runs. Many of the cargo bikes come with kids’ seats installed, a benefit many bike shops can’t offer.” #ebike #cargobike
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Borrow an e-bike, from folding models to family cargo haulers, from Community Pedal Power - Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Trying before buying is a common tip for people considering an e-bike. They can range in price from $2,000 to $9,000 and require a lifestyle adjustment. Community Pedal Power, a nonprofit founded in 2...
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Cambridge Somerville Independent @csindie.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Borrow an e-bike, from folding models to family cargo haulers, from Community Pedal Power
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Borrow an e-bike, from folding models to family cargo haulers, from Community Pedal Power
Trying before buying is a common tip for people considering an e-bike. They can range in price from $2,000 to $9,000 and require a lifestyle adjustment. Community Pedal Power, a nonprofit founded in 2023 by Cambridge-Somerville area bike advocates, has a backyard e-bike library with 30 vehicles... The post Borrow an e-bike, from folding models to family cargo haulers, from Community Pedal Power appeared first on Cambridge | Somerville Independent.
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 23/06/2026
We're also in need of additional marshals for this event: - Paid position, $75 for 2 hours (9am-11am July 12th) - No previous experience needed - You will stand at an intersection and ensure that there are no conflicts with traffic for the ride. If you know anyone who can help, get in touch!
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 23/06/2026
Sunday, July 12th, @familybikeride.bsky.social will be hosting our 6th annual summer ice cream ride! We'll be riding on protected routes from Belmont High School to Cambridge Common, where we'll have ice cream, face painting, and more! Learn more, and register at www.familybikeride.org/summer
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 23/06/2026
There doesn't appear to be official guidance from WMATA like there is from other transit agencies, but the photos I can find look like they're Sportworks Veloporter models, with a max weight limit of 55 pounds per bike (consistent with the bus racks here). static1.squarespace.com/static/6411e...
Screenshot of a transit-bus oriented bike rack, with a "Veloporter" model pictured and a table of compatibility with different bike weights, listing 55 pounds as the max for the Veloporter model.
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 06/06/2026
Some people park a car in their driveway, but Ichabod would rather see you park 10 bikes with a carrying capacity of 23 people. This is part of the fleet of bikes we’ll be loaning out today to help families learn whether e-bikes are the right answer for their transportation needs!
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 22/05/2026
A very exciting delivery is heading our way. Can you guess what it is?
Deliveries status update page
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 12/05/2026
Some people wear raincoats, and some people wear cars
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 02/05/2026
Our Cargo Bike Test Drive is on for tomorrow! Sign up at Familybikeride.org/testdrive
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 01/05/2026
We are watching the weather very closely for our cargo bike test drive event this Sunday. Stay up-to-date by registering at family bike ride.org/test drive.
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 27/04/2026
Our next Cargo Bike Test Drive is this Sunday at Cambridge Common from 10am-12pm. Will you join us? Signup up at FamilyBikeRide.org/TestDrive
familybikeride.org
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 25/02/2026
Cargo e-bike or e-cargo bike?
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 17/02/2026
Tiles and AirTags are great for finding your stolen keys, but not for recovering your stolen bike. They both rely on pings from passersby. We know of only a handful of people with the Tile app. By contrast, there are more iPhones in the US than any other platform
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 16/02/2026
Unfortunately the Tile network is unreliable, as is the android network. We recommend Find My compatible tags without ultra-wideband
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 15/02/2026
4. File a police report
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 15/02/2026
AirTags and other Find My compatible tags have an anti-stalking feature. A thief will be notified that a tag is following them. The difference is that ultra-wideband allows them to pinpoint exactly where the tag is hidden on the bike.
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 15/02/2026
Stolen GSD —> Recovered GSD If you don’t do these three things, you have no way of recovering your stolen cargo bike 1. Register on @bikeindex.org 2. Install at least 2 bluetooth trackers that DO NOT have ultra-wideband (not AirTags) 3. Actually replace the tracker batteries when they’re dead
Facebook marketplace listing of a blue tern GSD cargo BikeA blue tern GSD cargo bike at a police station
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 01/02/2026
As a non-profit, we don’t endorse political candidates. However, we do join our neighbors and biking communities around the world in saying “JUSTICE IN ICE OUT”
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 01/02/2026
Cambridge, MA is in there twice
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 14/01/2026
What are your transportation and storage needs?
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 10/01/2026
It ain’t that cold, so come ride bikes with us tomorrow! We’ll be exploring some safe, family-friendly bike infrastructure.
Two snow men on bicycles. A poster for Family Bike Ride tomorrow
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 07/01/2026
Cycling is a sport. We promote riding bicycles 😉
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 06/01/2026
We do have shareable documents for starting a library. However, things change SO QUICKLY so it’s difficult for us to keep them updated. The best place to start is emailing librarians@communitypedalpower.org to schedule a Zoom meetup with Drew 😊
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 24/12/2025
What are you waiting for? Call out the missing states
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 19/12/2025
We’ll see you soon! Details at familybikeride.org
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 10/12/2025
Date night is better on a cargo bike, even in the cold 🥶
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 08/12/2025
It’s pretty cool that @ridebluebikes.bsky.social had 75% of the ridership of OV Fiets. 4.5 million compared to 6 million
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 06/12/2025
Cargo bike test drives are a terrific way to expose people to the many advantages they offer. Learn more in this cute video. 🎥 by the very talented Monty Khaldi
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Community Pedal Power @communitypedalpower.org · 06/12/2025
Welcome to the coolest club on planet earth! You’re going to do great things. Poke us if you need any guidance librarians@communitypedalpower.org
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