Bay State Bicycle Week in Boston

SONG OF THE DAY: "Unbelievers" by Vampire Weekend

Good morning, Beacon Hill! Here are five things you need to know today, Tuesday, May 14:

1. BAY STATE BIKE WEEK: Did you know this week is Bay State Bike Week? Check out our post on the week, including where you can find events happening in your area.

2. BOSTON BITES BACK: The Fenway neighborhood will play host to a large-scale fundraising event for the One Fund next week, known as Boston Bites Back. It takes place at Fenway Park from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. More information available here.

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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1804, one year after the United States doubled its territory with the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition leaves St. Louis, Missouri, on a mission to explore the Northwest from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Information courtesy of History.com.

5. TODAY'S FORECAST: Sunny with highs in the lower-60s. Mostly clear tonight, with lows around 42.