The 14th Annual Bike Party and Benefit for MassBike and the New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) at Redbones is almost here! On June 6th, bike, walk or drive to Redbones in Davis Square to celebrate and support cycling with two advocacy groups and a block party outside the restaurant that includes great food, drink, live music and an amazing raffle.
Date: Monday, June 6 (rain date: June 13)
Ride By for the Biggest Bike Party of the year!
Time: 5 - 9 pm, raffle drawing @ 7:30 pm
Place: Redbones, 55 Chester Street, Somerville
Information: 617.628.2200 & www.redbones.com
Entertainment: Live music by The SAPS - Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band: We aim to please if the cause is true and the time is right.
Tickets: $15.00 includes bicycle valet parking, a Redbones sandwich, soft drink or beer & a raffle ticket. All tickets purchased on site. No advance sales.
Additional raffle tickets: 1 for $2.00 & 3 for $5.00
Proceeds from entry & raffle ticket sales go to: MassBike & NEMBA
Sponsors & Raffle Prizes:
The Grand Prize, a custom made cargo bike, is being donated by returning lead sponsor, Alternative Needs Transportation (ANT). Many additional sponsors have donated awesome prizes for the raffle including bikes, gear & lots of swag.
For a complete list of sponsors, please click here.
Bike Party Background:
Previously held in May during Bike to Work Week, the party moved to June three years ago to benefit from warmer weather, additional daylight, and more cyclists on the road for the season. The June date has proved to be a popular choice, attracting more people and proceeds every year - each of the last two, over $11,000 was divided between MassBike and NEMBA.
Redbones first Bike Party was conceived in tandem with Redbones free Bicycle Valet parking introduced in 1996. Robert Gregory, co-owner of Redbones and a mountain biker initiated the valet parking for the cyclists who ride to the restaurant, as well as other destinations in Davis Square. Success of the parking lead to the Redbones Rib Rider, a custom designed cargo bike from ANT, used for free dinner delivery in neighborhoods surrounding the restaurant.
Fifteen years later, the party is eagerly anticipated by cyclists, sponsors, and beneficiaries alike.
For more information regarding NEMBA or MassBike, please visit their websites.
Redbones, 55 Chester Street, Davis Square, Somerville, is open 7 days for lunch, dinner, and late night dining plus Sunday brunch. Redbones is known for its authentic, real pit barbecue, carefully chosen selection of draft and bottled beer and full bar. Take out, delivery and catering available.
