Newton Group Bike Ride

Join us for a nice harvest-time ride past the farms and fields of Needham, Dover and South Natick.  Starting at the Newton Main Library in Newton Center, we’ll make a loop that winds through several scenic back roads and trails, and along parts of the Charles River, with a few stops here and there to check out the view. Meet in front of the Newton Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 1:00 PM.   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. [...]

Join us for a nice fall ride through the countryside and back roads of Lexington and Belmont.  We'll hit parts of the Minuteman trail in Lexington and some of the Charles River trail, with a few stops here and there to check out the view. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 10:00 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.   19 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route here. [...]

This is not a long ride, but you'll get some good exercise going up and down those hills on Commonwealth Ave. and Beacon St.,  as we ride from the Library on Homer St., around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir at Cleveland Circle, then back to Newton Center before heading to the Library. Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave promptly at 1:00pm.   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.   7.5 miles roundtrip.   Be sure to [...]

Walk, Bike, Roll, or Take the Bus on February 1 (and Every Day) Show your New England spirit by walking, biking, rolling, or taking the bus in the winter! Join students across Massachusetts in celebrating Winter Walk, Ride & Roll Day on February 1. Newton families, please do your part by keeping your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Learn more on the Newton Safe Routes to School Facebook page.

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 [...]

Join us for a cycling tour to Jamaica Plain through Newton , Brookline and West Roxbury, passing through the Arnold Arboretum and  returning via Jamaica Pond and some of the Jamaicaway bike path.   On the way back, we can stop at JP Licks in JP Center for some ice cream!   Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 1:00pm. 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.   13.5 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for [...]

Visit a museum on your bike!  Join us for a ride to the Rose Art Museum on the Brandeis University campus in Waltham.  We'll ride down Comm. Ave in Newton and through the Auburndale Cove, and South St., and on the return, through the Mt. Feake Cemetery and more of the Blue Heron Trail on the Charles River.   The Museum opens at 11am, and admission is free, but you should register beforehand.    As a group we can decide how long to stay at the museum, but probably something like an hour. Meet in front of the Newton Main Library on Homer St. [...]