Newton Group Bike Ride

Join us for a ride to Fresh Pond in Cambridge using the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway.  We will loop around the pond and head back on the Greenway, or if the group would like, we can extend the ride a bit by going through Harvard Square, take a short break for a cold drink or cup of coffee,  and then continue along the Charles River paths back to Newton.  You will see how easy and fun it is to get to these delightful places on your bike! Meet in front of the Star Market at 33 Austin St, in Newtonville, and we’ll leave  at 9:30am. This [...]

This is a great ride for kids, families and folks of all ages.  And a good warm-up for your ride with Dad on Father's Day!    From the Newton Library, we'll go down the Commonwealth Ave. Carriage lane to Auburndale, through the Cove north and along Charles river path in Waltham, to Newtonville and back to the Library. Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 10:00 am Saturday morning.   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 [...]

We're riding to the USS Constitution at the Charlestown Navy Yard!    We'll ride along the Charles River on the Cambridge and Boston sides, past the Museum of Science, under the Zakim Bridge and through Paul Revere Park to check out Old Ironsides.  We'll stay for a short visit and a bite to eat, then return.  Tours of Old Ironsides are free.  You can also visit the USS CASSIN YOUNG, a Fletcher Class destroyer docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard while you are there.  Bring a picnic lunch or snack to eat dockside! Meet in front of the Star Market at 33 Austin St. [...]

Honoring the life of Louisa Gag We are all still heartbroken of the loss of Louisa Gag last week. The Massachusetts Vision Zero Coalition is holding a vigil honoring the life of Louisa Gag and calling for immediate, urgent action to create safer streets for all. Hear from those who worked and partnered with Louisa about her profound impact as a transportation leader and cherished colleague. Then join us in demanding changes to help prevent further deaths from traffic violence. DATE: Thursday, July 16, 2026 TIME: Gather at 5:30 p.m.; speaking program starts at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203 [...]

Join us for a summer morning ride through the back roads of Waltham, Wayland, and Weston,  along some of  the Charles River Trail and the Mass Central Rail Trail, to Mark and Celia's house in Lincoln.  We'll stop for a little rest and chat with our friendly hosts, have something to drink and some cookies.  We might also be able fit in a stop at Dairy Joy on way back, as well! Meet in front of the Star Market at 33 Austin St. 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 [...]

The classic Chinatown ride is back!   Join us for a nice ride along the Charles River to the Hatch Shell, 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 a 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. Meet in front of the Star Market at 33 Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 11:00 am. This is [...]

Join us for a ride that brings together two of life's pleasures:  Biking and Banh Mi sandwiches!   We'll ride from the Newton Free library on Homer St. in Newton Center down the Commonweath Ave. carriage lane, around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir in Brighton and back to Newton Center on Beacon St.  Not a long ride, but there are a couple of good hills which should improve your appetite.  In Newton Center we'll stop at Pho Viet for a take-out Banh Mi sandwich for lunch, and enjoy it at the Newton Center Green.  (Or, for those who would prefer a slice of pizza, Sweet Tomatoes [...]