Cyclists' Rights and Resources

Cycling can be a struggle. We sympathize. Too many cars, too many pedestrians walking in the bike lane, too many vehicles parked illegally in bike lanes, bike lanes that should be protected bike...

We're here to help you. We want you to be a more knowledgeable biker, and the motivation starts with you! Cyclists realize the importance of more bicyclists getting out there and voicing their concerns with their city governments; that is how cycling infrastructure becomes a priority. We shouldn't stop until cycling is safe for people from six to sixty years old!

These resources are for you. We hope that you will find them useful, helpful, and some of them are certainly life saving. If there is a resource that does not exist, notify us.

Keep Calm & Pedal On
PN2K

Find out how you can get more involved with MIT PN2K here.

For: Cyclists at MIT 

If you are part of the MIT community, visit the MIT Facilities Commuter Connections website for some information and biking resources on the following:

• Bicycle registration with MIT Facilities
• Bike Safety tips brochure (PDF)
• MIT Bike Map (shows indoor/outdoor bike cages, bike repair stations, bike routes)
• Subsidized annual Hubway membership for MIT members ($25/year, regular $85/year)
• Getting Around By Bike (PDF) (shows map and safety tips & etiquette while riding)
• Log of Bike Thefts

For: All Cyclists 

• Understand how the raised/protected bike lanes work on Vassar Street (in Cambridge, Mass)
• Mass. General Law concerning bicycles
• Rules of the road via: Cambridge Police website
• Rules of the road via: Cambridge Development Department
• Know your rights and responsibilities as cyclists: Mass Bike bicycling laws
• Properly fit your helmet by downloading Seattle Children's "Quick-Fit Check" guide
• Register your bike with the National Bike Registry
• Locking your bike securely to keep it from getting stolen (*tip: use a U-lock! Cables can be easily cut)
• Kryptonite's 2-minute videos on Proper U-Lock lock up and Proper Chain lock up

Bike Safety Videos

You will only truly realize the importance of advocacy once you get on a bike and cycle through crazy busy city streets. Be knowledgeable about safe street design. These videos will show you that our streets are not the only option.

• For: Adventures

  • Visit 15 of the world's most bike friendly cities (and then write to tell us how it went)

  For: Extras (things you don't need but want to have) 

  • Have you tried clipless pedals?