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The Joy of Getting More Kids on Bikes
There is a joy like no other – helping a child learn how to ride a bike. Watching them pedal on their own for the very first time—after hours of practice to get to that moment—is pure magic. They learn, they try, they wobble, they fall, they get frustrated… then they try again. They make…
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A Parent’s Guide to Safe & Legal E-bikes for Teens
Thinking about getting your teen an e-bike?You’re not alone—e-bikes are the ride of choice for today’s teens. But with so many options (and legal gray areas), we want to provide some helpful information for e-bike specifications, the current policy, and what’s not being talked about enough in the teen e-bike discussion. At The Ride Cafe…
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We’re hiring!
Want to help kids learn how to bike? Want to lead our service center? The Ride Cafe is looking to hire:
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How to Start a Bike Bus
Are you interested in starting a bike bus at your local school? Join us on Saturday, March 1st at The Ride Cafe to learn more about bike buses! We will talk about important steps to take when starting a bike bus and hear from bike bus organizers from Melrose, Lexington, Andover, and West Roxbury. This…
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What Trump tariffs may mean for your ebike purchase
Hint: If you’re thinking of buying an ebike in 2025, buy it in November. “A second Trump administration will spell disaster for the boom-and-bust bike industry as importers and domestic manufacturers have to deal with more import tariffs, making it more difficult for the industry to help create viable alternatives to cars, advocates say.” –…
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Holiday Gift Guide, Shop Small and Local at the Ride Cafe
Unique Gifts from The Ride Cafe – Your Local Bike and Family Travel Shop This holiday season, there’s no better way to find unique, meaningful gifts than by supporting your local small businesses. Here at The Ride Cafe, a woman-owned, community-focused bike shop in the heart of Melrose, we’ve curated a holiday gift guide perfect…
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October rides
Join us for October Rides , including Mystic Highlands Greenway Ride & Fells Mountain Biking Intro Bikes Aren’t Spooky/ Mystic Highlands Greenway Ride, October 30, 3pm Stoneham > Wakefield> Melrose > Malden Have you seen these signs around Stoneham and Melrose yet? They’re wayfinding signs marking the Mystic Highlands Greenway route. The Mystic Highlands Greenway is a plan and…
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Open House Sept. 28, 10am
Join Us for The Ride Cafe Open House this Saturday in Melrose, MA! Looking for things to do in the Boston area? The Ride Cafe, your local Melrose bike shop, is excited to invite you to our Open House event! Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, family biker, or new to riding, this event is the…
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Aventon Soltera ebike for $999
Looking to invest in an electric bike? During the month of September, while supplies last, invest in an Aventon Soltera.2 for only $999.99, a $200 savings. Buy an ebike from The Ride Cafe and earn a free annual membership, saving you money all year. Shop now. With the Aventon Soltera, enjoy:20mph350W Motor PowerIntegrated Turn SignalsUp…
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Bike Corner at the Melrose Victorian Fair
Join us for Tune Ups, Kids Bike Rodeo, Free Bike Valet and more Roll on Over for a Day of Fun at the Melrose Victorian Fair 2024! Get ready for a wheelie good time at the Bike Corner—right where Main St meets East Foster St—on Sunday, September 8! Here’s what’s in store: 🚲 Free Bike…