Newton Group Bike Ride

Join Mothers Out Front & Bike Newton for a ride through Newton's scenic neighborhoods and see firsthand what happens to trees near gas leaks.  Learn more about the harmful effects of methane on tree health, and show your support for a healthier Garden City and  greener world.  Meet in Newton Centre on the Green across from Panera Bread.  The ride will last approximately 2 hours. Co-sponsored by Green Newton,  Newton Tree Conservancy, League of Women Voters Newton,  350 MASS Newton Node,  HEET (Home Energy Efficient Team)  Rain date:  Sunday June 25th.  Check www.bikenewton.org for updates.

A loop from the Library via Parker St, Dedham St and Nahanton St to the Newton Community Farm (just a ride-by) and then through Nahanton Park and returning to the Library via Winchester and Walnut Sts.   And we'll take in a little of Crystal Lake as well.  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.   8 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for [...]

A nice ride along the Charles River and Western Ave to the Middle East Corner Bar in hip Central Square Cambridge for jazz lunch – American or Middle Eastern –   $8-10, while being entertained by the Nate & Dave Dynamic Duo (Nate can’t lead this ride ’cause he’s on stage!) Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St, in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly at 12 noon.   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 [...]

A pleasant Loop on the Comm. Carriage lane to Auburndale, through the Cove north to the Charles river path in Waltham, along the river 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 promptly at 6 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.   9 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for any last-minute changes. Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6804080

Do you like biking and tacos?  Our friends at the Boston Cyclist Union are running the 2nd Annual Taco Tour this Sunday, September 10th starting at 1PM in Copley Square.  See link below for ticket information.  PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.   BikeNewton will lead a group of riders from the Star Market in Newtonville to the starting point of the taco tour in Copley Square.  Meet at the Star Market in Newtonville at 11:45 am.   The leaders will be doing the Family route (3 taquerias + 1 choco taco @ Flat Top Johnny's-a leisurely ride of (8 mi) -https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24823453) and then returning home.  You may sign [...]

A pleasant Loop on 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 promptly at 10 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.   10 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6804080

Artful Pianos is proud to partner with Bike Newton for The Piano Pedal! This bike ride goes from piano to piano. Bikers may join at any location: 10 am Newton Center 10:25 am Newtonville 10:50 am Nonantum 11:15 am West Newton 11:35 am Auburndale 12:15 pm Waban 1 pm Newton Highlands 1:30 pm Newton Upper Falls 2 pm Newton Center 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. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.

TOUR DE NEWTON 2018 Sunday, June 17th, 2018 start 9:00AM - finish 12:30PM Tour de Newton 2018 will have NEW! 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 at the Cycle Village. New for kiddos: #BikeHappyKids bike rodeo for our not yet road ready cyclists. New for everyone: Cycle Village with cycling and lifestyle vendors ________________________________________ Want to cycle? Pre-registration is required for all riders, see below. Want to volunteer? Opportunities on the 4 cycling routes and/or at City Hall, see below. ________________________________________ [...]

Leisurely ride along the Charles River and city streets to Inman Square in Cambridge.  Jazz brunch at Ryles, no cover charge, $10-12 for brunch.  Note that this will be the final Jazz Brunch at Ryles ever, as Ryles is closing at the end of June!  Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly at 10 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.   14 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route: [...]

We will ride through Waltham, Weston and Lincoln on Rt. 117 to the Mass. Audubon's Drumlin Farm.  Bring a picnic lunch, or buy one en route.  We can tour the farm if the group would like to.  Return via the same route, with an optional stop at Dairy Queen on the way back!   Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly at 10 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.   18 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check [...]