Bike Newton Monthly Steering Committee Meeting
Bike Newton's monthly Steering Committee meeting. Public is invited to attend. Please email Alicia at [email protected] for location. 7pm-8:30.
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Bike Newton Monthly Steering Committee Meeting
Bike Newton's monthly Steering Committee meeting. Public is invited to attend. Please email Alicia at [email protected] for location. 7pm-8:30.
Bike Newton Monthly Steering Committee Meeting
Bike Newton's monthly Steering Committee meeting. Public is invited to attend. Please email Alicia at [email protected] for location. 7pm-8:30.
Transforming Washington Street into a Village Street
We have much to discuss. Office hours, Video from the Riverside Greenway Forum, City of Newton looking for input on Draft 2 of Hello Washington Street Planning Project. Office Hours - Let's Chat! Sunday March 10th drop by between 11am - 1pm Newton Innovation Center 124 Vernon St Newton Corner Join Bike Newton steering committee members to talk about the opportunities to create a more livable Washington Street including bike lanes, trees. wider sidewalks, parks, businesses, safer crossings and yes driving and parking and how you can advocate for this. This is an important topic to talk about RIGHT NOW as we have just confirmed [...]
“Why We Cycle”: Documentary Film Screening & Panel Discussion
To the Dutch, cycling is as normal as breathing. They don’t think about it, they just do it. Perhaps the fact that they don’t think about it, is the key to the bicycle’s success in the Netherlands. Through conversations with ordinary cyclists and specialists from a variety of disciplines, the Dutch filmmakers uncover some obvious, but even more hidden effects of cycling on people, on societies, and on the organization of cities. Screening begins at 6:30pm Join us for the exclusive Boston area premiere of “Why We Cycle”, exploring the hidden effects of cycling on our cities and ourselves. The one-hour film will be [...]
Memorial Day Parade!
Bike Newton has been invited to join the City of Newton Memorial Day Parade on Sunday May 26. This should be a fun event for kids of all ages. Decorated bikes are much appreciated! Route goes down Walnut St. to Watertown St. ending at Coletti-Magni Park. Meet in the Newton North parking lot corner of Elm and Walnut Street at 2:30 to line up for 3:00 start.
Group Ride – Newton Porchfest Tour
Newton does Porchfest for the 2nd year! We will tour porches starting in Waban, then going to Lower Falls and then Auburndale and take in some of the great music between 1pm and 4pm! Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center at 12:45pm and we'll map our exact route. Each rider can pick a porch to stop at; see the link below. One porch you won't want to miss is porch #70 at 21 Fern St. in Auburndale where the fabulous Eclectics will be appearing from 2-4pm, led by Bike Newton's own Nate Aronow. They will perform [...]
Bikes Not Bombs Bike-a-thon: Join the BikeNewton Team
Bikes Not Bombs 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MAWould 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 [...]
Group Bike Ride – Allston / Asian Food Court
Newton Library 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, United StatesA 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. [...]
Group Ride – Verrill Farm Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, United StatesWe 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