Bike, Sing, and Eat for homeless children!

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Hi all,

Here's a very fun and laid-back holiday bike ride. There's some singing, some biking, and a lot of eating and drinking - and it all raises funds for Horizons for Homeless Children (or you may donate a bike to Bikes Not Bombs). No need for any talent in the singing or biking - only enthusiasm is needed!

Warm regards,
Karin T

PS: Yes, it's the same day as the Jingle Bell Run - both are great events, so just choose if you'd rather sit on your butt or run :)

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On Sunday, December 14th, bring family and friends to Arlington for the 18th Annual Ciclismo Classico Jingle Ride, a leisurely and festive bike parade to Boston and back. This 22-mile ride rolls through Harvard Square, the Esplanade, Boston Common, and Newbury Street – we stop and sing carols for passersby, and just parade along showing some creative holiday spirit.

There will be free hot mulled cider and freshly-brewed coffee and pastries thanks to our starting-point hosts at the Kickstand Café. We’ll also enjoy hot cocoa and cookies at Harvard Square, courtesy of the Harvard Square Business Association!

It’s a parade, not a race – so if you have a bicycle, we’d love your holiday spirit along for the ride!

New this year: Crowded garage? Bring a used adult or child-sized bike to donate to Bikes Not Bombs and ride for free! Bicycle donation guidelines are here.

Join the Jingle Ride!
Date: Sunday December 14th, 2014 (ride will be cancelled if there is extreme weather)
Time: registration opens at 10:15 AM, ride leaves promptly at 11 AM
Distance: 22-mile leisurely loop from Arlington to Boston and back
Starting point: Kickstand Café, 594 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington Center, MA
Cost: Suggested donation of $25 (children under 18 are free if accompanied by an adult). All proceeds go to Horizons for Homeless Children.
RSVP is preferred but not required. Please RSVP at https://jingleride2014.eventbrite.com or contact Marc at 781-646-3377.
Or – join the event on facebook!