Would you like to join Bike Newton’s Team for the 32nd Annual Bikes-Not-Bombs Bike-a-thon?   The Ride takes place Sunday morning June 9th, starting and ending in Jamaica Plain.    Also, registration is half-price ($15) until March 31.  When you register, be sure to join the ”Bike Newton” team!   10, 30,  50 and 100 mile rides are available. Full details for signing up at:   https://bikesnotbombs.org/bike-a-thon. The Bike-A-Thon is Bike Not Bombs largest community gathering and fundraiser of the year, with over 700 riders and volunteers! Bike-A-Thon participants like you are ambassadors of BNB's mission to promote environmental sustainability and social justice, and all fundraising goes directly [...]

A trip to the Asian food court at Packards Corner in Allston though Brighton and Brookline for an exotic supper of your choice, and returning to Newton Center.  Group may agree on additional exploration in the neighborhood.  Advise bringing night equipment such as lights and reflective vest in case it is beginning to get dark when we return.  Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave promptly at 6:00 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.   [...]

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 [...]