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Join us for our first group ride of the year!  And this is a special ride we are calling the “Noodle Ride”.  We’re going to tie swimming noodles (or similar) to our bikes to help make drivers aware of the new Pedestrian and Biking Safety Law that was passed by the Mass. Legislature in January 2023, and goes into effect on April 2nd!  Follow the link above for details of the new law, however one major stipulation in the law is that all vehicles must give at least a four-foot clearance when passing bikes, pedestrians, wheel chairs or any other non-motorized traveler in the [...]

The classic Chinatown ride is back!   A nice ride along the Charles River, past the Public Gardens and through a bit of downtown Boston to Chinatown for a bite to eat.  We'll go for a taste of Dim Sum at the large and airy Empire Garden, or similar venue.  Riders have the option of either biking back to Newtonville with the ride leader or putting their bikes on the commuter rail from nearby South Station.  An outbound Framingham/Worcester train leaves at 1:00 pm. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 10:00 am. This is [...]

Newton celebrates Earth Day Sunday April 23, 12:00-4:00pm at Newton City Hall.  This festival event is presented by Green Newton: full details here.   Due to rain, the festival will be located indoors at the War Memorial Auditorium, with some activities still outdoors.  Unfortunately, the group bike ride to the Auburndale Cove has been cancelled.

Join us for a morning ride to Weston and Waltham, using, in part, the very nice Mass. Central Rail Trail (MCRT), as well as local streets in MetroWest.  (Note that we could optionally stop at Taqueria Mexico for lunch on Charles St. in Waltham on the way back, if the group would like. TBD) Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 10:00am.  This is a family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride and all ages are invited, but all young children must be accompanied by an adult. Bike helmets are required.  13 miles roundtrip.   Be sure to check bikenewton.org [...]