Newton Group Bike Ride

Join us for a nice ride from Newtonville to Fresh Pond in Cambridge using the Watertown Branch rail trail, around much of the Pond, then to Harvard Square and back along the river to Newton.  We could stop for coffee in Harvard Sq. if the group would like to on the way back. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 9:30 am.   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.   15 miles roundtrip.  Masks required for [...]

Join us for a Bike Newton WinterFEST ride on Sunday at 4PM! This will be a short loop 3 mile loop from Newton Centre to Newton Highlands and back. This is part of Newton Community Pride's first annual WinterFEST next weekend! See below for more details on the ride and the weekend. Ride: We will meet Sunday 4PM at the Newton Centre Green (corner of Centre and Langley). As always, helmets are required. In addition, lights are required. This is for both safety and also for fun. Please make sure you have at least a front and a back light. The more lights the better - contribute [...]

Join us for a tour via bicycle of the 2022 Newton PorchFest.  We'll start at the Newton Free Library at 330 Homer St., Newton Center at 3:00pm, drop in to check out four bands in three villages (Waban, Auburndale, Lower Falls) and then return to the library.  Here is a listing of stops and approximate times if you'd like to join enroute: 1.  3:00pm:  Depart from Library, 300 Homer St. 2.  3:15-3:45:  702 Chestnut St., Waban -- Band #2 Brian DeStoop and The Old Haunts who play from 3:00-4:00 3.  4:00-4:20:  114 Windermere Rd. Auburndale -- Band #35 Lock Bolt and Key who play [...]

A loop from the Library via Parker St, Dedham St and Nahanton St to the Newton Community Farm (just a ride-by) and returning to the Library via the Upper Falls Greenway.  And we'll take in a little of Crystal Lake as well.  A Monday evening ride:  Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave promptly at 6:00pm. 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.  9 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route: [...]

Join us for a revisit ride of the traditional Tour de Newton route -- and a preview of the next T-de-N coming up in the Fall!  We'll ride through several Newton villages in this 20.5 mile tour.   Meet at the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville and we'll leave at 9:30am, heading towards West Newton first.  Total should be about 2.5 hrs. 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.  20.5 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Route:   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12367166

Flowers are blooming, so what better time for a bicycle ride to the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain through Newton, Brookline and West Roxbury.  Return trip via Jamaica Pond and some of the Jamaicaway bike path.  We will stop for lunch in JP Center, or bring a picnic lunch,  Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave promptly at 10:00 am. This is a family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride and all ages are invited, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. Bike helmets are required. 14.5 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute [...]

A nice ride from Newton Center through south Newton, Brookline and West Roxbury to Millennium Park, by the Charles River.    Meet at the Newton Free Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 9:30 AM.   The group can decide how much exploring around the park they'd like to do once we get there.  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 for last-minute changes. Approximate Route:   https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7667038

It's Summer in the City!  Join us for an evening ride along the Charles River to the Hatch Shell.  The Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be performing Beethoven's 9th Symphony and several other shorter works.   Details here:  https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-landmarks-orchestra-beethoven-s-9th-symphony .   Bring a picnic supper if you'd like.  Program is scheduled from 7-9pm, though the group can return earlier if we'd like.  And have lights on your bike, as we may be coming back after dark. Meet at the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we'll leave at 6pm.  This is a family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride and all ages are invited, but all young children [...]

Bike riders from BikeNewton and BikingBrookline will join forces this Saturday for a ride around the Charles river through Newton, Waltham and Boston.  BikingBrookline departs at 9:15am from Brookline High School.  Details here: https://www.bikingbrookline.org/grouprides The Brookline contingent will then cycle up Commonwealth Ave and meet the Newton group at the corner of Comm Ave. and Walnut St. at 10:00 am.   Whether you are joining the ride in Brookline or Newton, please register here.  (If starting in Newton at 10am, answer "yes" to the related question.)     So let's meet up in the carriage lane at the corner of Comm. Ave. and Walnut by 10am [...]

"Double-Header" of group bike rides this weekend.  Join us for one or both! Sunday Morning   8/28, 9:30am we are going to Drumlin Farm in Lincoln.  We'll be leaving from Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville.   The ride should be 18 miles round trip. and Monday evening, 8/29, 6:00pm we are going on the Heartbreak Hill-Chestnut Hill Reservoir loop of 6.5 miles.   A fairly short ride, but there a couple of hills.  This ride will leave from the Newton Library on Homer St. in Newton Center. These are family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride and all ages are invited, but all young children must be accompanied by [...]