Newton Group Bike Ride

We will bike down Route 117 through Waltham, Weston and Lincoln to the Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at the Verrill Farm in Concord - a special event to celebrate the blueberry harvest. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 8:30 AM.  (A little earlier than usual to try to beat the heat.)  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.   23 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6804096

We'll be following the course of the "Classic" Tour de Newton ride through all 13 villages (or most of them, anyhow!) Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly at 9:00 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.   About 20 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30419074

Join us for the first Bike Newton Taco Ride!  We will start in Newtonville, do a 9 mile route toWatertown, along the Charles River to Waltham, then back to Newton, and hit four Mexican restaurants along the way: Ixtapa in Watertown Square, Taqueria Mexico and Paisano's in Waltham, and La Tate in West Newton. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 5pm.   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 [...]

"The Magical Mystery Tour Continues” We had so much fun last year with the mysteries along the way and the rally at city hall.  Tour de Newton 2019 will have routes starting in 4 villages – Newton Centre, West Newton, Newtonville and Waban + City Hall. All routes will rendezvous at Newton City Hall on Commonwealth Ave to celebrate.  In addition, there will be a Petite Tour and Contra Tour leaving from City Hall. All routes will begin at 9AM and travel to several other villages, experience fun surprises, see hidden Newton treasures and then lead to an 11AM rally at Newton City Hall [...]

Join us for a pleasant ride around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir; a loop starting at the Library in Newton Center, heading out on Commonwealth Ave. to Cleveland Circle, around the reservoir and returning on Beacon Street.  A scenic ride, especially if you like the challenge of a couple of hills! Meet in front of the Newton Main Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave promptly at 6pm.   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, and please bring a mask or face covering. [...]

It's Father's Day -- the day we'd traditionally be cycling in the Tour de Newton.   However, the 2021 Tour de Newton has been re-scheduled for September 19 this year (stay tuned for details), but this ride will start getting you in shape for that!  We will follow the route of the 2018 Tour de Newton "Contra tour", through many of the villages of Newton.    Meet in front of the Newton Free Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 2:00pm.   This is a family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride and all ages are invited, but all young children must be accompanied [...]

An infinity-shaped loop starting in Newtonville, stretching west to Auburndale and east to the Chestnut Hill reservoir . Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 10:00 am. On the way back, the group is invited to stop at Pho Viet on Langley Rd for tasty Banh Mi sandwiches. 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. Masks required for all riders who are not vaccinated.  13.3 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route [...]

TOUR de NEWTON 2021: Tour de Doors September 19, 2021 “Tour de Newton is Back!” REGISTRATION is now OPEN!   Go to:   https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-newton2021 Mark your calendars for the 2021 Tour de Newton on September 19! This will be live and in-person and we look forward to riding together. Further details or any changes:  look here, on twitter, and in our  email newsletter . QUESTIONS? Email us at:  [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @BikeNewton