Bike Newton

Public Meeting: Carriageway Improvements
2020-07-14 19:00 (America/New_York) | MA
The City of Newton is requesting CPA funding to redesign a critical compromised segment of the Commonwealth Avenue Carriageway from Lyons Field to the Charles River Bridge, in the process creating new green space and adding a continuous walking and bicycle path by rerouting vehicular traffic to the south side of the median. The project will increase the overall amount of green space, link myriad trail networks including the Charles River Path, the Riverside Greenway trail network (in development), and Weston’s planned shared use path (currently at 25% design), increase visibility and access to the historic boathouse on the Charles River, and improve transit access in the area by upgrading bus stops. The agenda and meeting packet are now available.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82487026774

Quinobequin Road and Trail Improvements Concept Design Listening Session
2020-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
DCR is hosting a virtual meeting for community advocates to introduce the project, share the schedule and plans for public involvement and to hear your thoughts on project goals and key elements.
Register in advance for this webinar here:
https://vhb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8STGP-0FTJiEtW4Ht_yUPQ
This meeting will be followed by a robust public process to provide all members of the public with meaningful opportunities to share their input throughout the project.
We ask that you register for the event by close of business on Wednesday, June 24. Should you have any trouble registering for the event, please feel free to contact Peter Sorensen, psorensen@vhb.com.

Bike Newton Monthly Steering Committee Meeting
2020-06-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Bike Newton’s monthly Steering Committee meeting. Public is invited to attend. Please email Brendan at brendan@bikenewton.org for Zoom link. 5:30pm-7:00pm.

Community Meeting on Extending Beacon Street Bike Lane
2020-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Bike Newton invites the public to attend the following community meeting, on Zoom, Weds. June 24 5:30-7pm:
Overview: The City of Newton is planning to update the pavement markings on Beacon Street between Centre Street and Washington Street. The City is looking to incorporate a painted bike lanes on both sides of the street which would eliminate on-street parking in certain locations.
Project goal: 
Extend bike accommodations in Newton  Increase safety and comfort for all users  Decrease likelihood of crashes
Using paint and signage the project will: 
Extend bike lanes on both sides of Beacon Street  Maintain parking in high-demand areas (e.g. Waban Center, Four Corners, Cold Springs Park, Angier, Newton Centre approach)
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Meeting ID: 842 7253 3389 Password: [REDACTED]
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Contact: Nicole Freedman, Director of Transportation Planning, Nfreedman@newtonma.gov, (617) 879-8148.

Bike Newton Monthly Steering Committee Meeting
2020-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Bike Newton’s monthly Steering Committee meeting. Public is invited to attend. Please email Brendan at brendan@bikenewton.org for Zoom invite. 7:00pm-8:30.

Bike Newton Monthly Steering Committee Meeting
2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Bike Newton’s monthly Steering Committee meeting. Public is invited to attend. Please email brendan@bikenewton.org for Zoom invite! 7:00pm-8:30.

The 2019 Tour de Newton
2019-09-08 09:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | MA
“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 with all the riders. Return with ride leader to your start location to finish by 12:30PM. This year’s celebration, we are working on live musical entertainment and some bike equipment demos as well. Note: Landry’s Bicycles will be doing a free bike safety check for any rider from 9-11 a.m.!
Just for little kiddos: #BikeHappyKids bike rodeo for our not yet road ready cyclists.
Want to cycle? Pre-registration is required for all riders. Full Details.
Want to volunteer? Opportunities on the 4 cycling routes and/or at City Hall, see below.
Are you a vendor interested in promoting your gear or service? Contact us about setting up at City Hall.
TdN attracts 700+ riders and 80+ volunteers
BikeNewton.org is a 501c3 organization promoting bicycling as viable transportation in Newton. [IRS EIN: 80-0317410].
#BikeHappyKids BIKE RODEO! New last year #BikeHappyKids, our bike rodeo at Newton City Hall from 9AM-noon aimed at kiddos from 0 – 10 years. BikeHappyKids is for bicycle skills and street smarts, building confidence and having fun on balance bikes, adaptive bikes and all kinds of bicycles.

Group Bike Ride - Jazz Lunch @ Middle East
2019-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Star Market, 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460, United States
A nice ride along the Charles River and Western Ave to the Middle East Corner Bar in hip Central Square, Cambridge for lunch with live musical entertainment. No cover charge, and the menu is excellent and inexpensive; either American or Middle Eastern. 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 bikenewton.org for any last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7059403

Taco Ride!
2019-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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 check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7386839

Tour de Newton Retro Ride
2019-07-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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

Group Ride - Verrill Farm Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
2019-07-20 08:30 - 12:00 UTC | Star Market, 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460, United States
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

Group Bike Ride - Allston / Asian Food Court
2019-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Newton Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, 02459, United States
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. 12 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7059416

Bikes Not Bombs Bike-a-thon: Join the BikeNewton Team
2019-06-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bikes Not Bombs, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
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 to making Bikes Not Bombs’ programs possible!

Group Ride - Newton Porchfest Tour
2019-06-01 12:45 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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 “Bikin’ the Bike” on request! Bring a snack or lunch. 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’ll return back to the Library when done. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Porchfest info and map

Memorial Day Parade!
2019-05-26 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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.

“Why We Cycle”: Documentary Film Screening & Panel Discussion
2019-03-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
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 followed by a one-hour panel discussion with local cycling leaders on the health, sustainability, and equity benefits from cycling.
Location: Harvard Graduate School of Design Gund Hall Piper Auditorium 48 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138
For details see this link

Transforming Washington Street into a Village Street
2019-03-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | MA
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 that the City Council will be discussing this at Public Safety & Transportation on Wednesday 3/20 at 7 pm. Your support is needed to keep this important concept moving forward.
Not certain what we are talking about? The link below is a video created by “Walkable Cities” Author Jeff Speck showcasing what could be on Washington Street. Watch it as it lays out very well the issues with the current road design and lays out a vision for a Washington Street that is safer and more focused on people. https://youtu.be/2zAMdQqkPhk
Happy to discuss other bike related items too!

Bike Newton Monthly Steering Committee Meeting
2018-11-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-10-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-09-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2018-08-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Bike Newton’s monthly Steering Committee meeting. Public is invited to attend. Please email Alicia at alicia@bikenewton.org for location. 7pm-8:30.

Group Ride - Arsenal Mall/Charles River/Russo's
2018-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Newton Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, 02459, United States
A trip to the Arsenal Mall area, along the Charles north and south side, and other city streets. It will show you how easy it is to get to the Arsenal and Watertown Malls, and to Russo’s market in Waltham, and what a nice bike ride it can be! Group can decide which store we want to go to, if any. Meet at the Newton Library on Homer St., and we’ll leave promptly at 10am. 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. 12 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7226633

Group Ride - Newton Community Farm - Nahanton Park
2018-08-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Newton Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, 02459, United States
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 6:00pm. 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 last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7059406

Group Ride - Chinatown for Dim Sum
2018-08-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Star Market, 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460, United States
A ride along the Charles River and North Beacon St., Brighton and Comm. Ave’s to Chinatown for DimSum brunch. Have the option either to bike back to Newton or take your bike on the commuter rail from South Station. Trains leave at 12:40, 2:20, 4:20PM. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly at 10am. 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. 10 (or 20) miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6804073

Group Ride - Newton Community Farm - Nahanton Park
2018-08-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Newton Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, 02459, United States
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 last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7059406

Group Bike Ride - Fresh Pond - Cambridge Jazz Fest
2018-07-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Star Market, 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460, United States
Starting in Newtonville, we’ll ride down Mt. Auburn St. through Watertown and Cambridge to Fresh Pond, work our way around the pond and then head over to Danehy Park to the 5th annual Cambridge Jazz Festival, which runs from 12 noon to 6pm. Riders who would like to head back to Newton at that point may do so, led by a Bike Newton ride leader. Riders who would like to stay at the festival for a bit and enjoy the music may do so, and then that group will return to Newton with another ride leader.
Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St, in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly at 11 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 any last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7150637

Group Bike Ride - Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
2018-07-15 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Star Market, 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460, United States
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 bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7059409

Group Ride - The Last Jazz Brunch at Ryles
2018-06-24 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Star Market, 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 02460, United States
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: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6804088

The 2018 Tour de Newton
2018-06-17 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | Tour de Newton, Newton, MA, United States
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
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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.
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To celebrate BikeNewton.org’s 10th birthday, we’re excited to announce a new format. TdN attracted 700+ riders and 80+ volunteers in 2017 and in 2018 we’re expecting 900+ and 100 volunteers. BikeNewton.org is a 501c3 organization promoting bicycling as viable transportation in Newton. [IRS EIN: 80-0317410].
NEW ROUTES! Tour de Newton cycling routes will have 4 village start locations (Newton Centre, West Newton, Newtonville and Waban). 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 with all the riders. Return with ride leader to your start location to finish by 12:30PM.
NEW CYCLE VILLAGE!: We’re promoting a healthy, inclusive community culture for all kinds of bicycle riders of all ages. TdN is inviting bicycle lifestyle vendors to promote their gear and services. All sponsors are invited to have a pop-up retail booth in the Cycle Village at Newton City Hall promoting their cycling friendly way of life.
NEW BIKE RODEO! New for 2018 is BikeHappyKids, our bike rodeo at Newton City Hall from 9AM-noon aimed at kiddos from 0 – 10 years. BikeHappyKids is for bicycle skills and street smarts, building confidence and having fun on balance bikes, adaptive bikes and all kinds of bicycles.
REGISTER
REGISTER FOR TOUR DE NEWTON
• REGISTRATION FEES: Adults = $15. Children 18 years and under = $7.
• Register at https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-newton-2018
• Includes free entry to Bike Happy Kids for kids 10 years and under
REGISTER FOR BIKE HAPPY KIDS RODEO
• REGISTRATION FEES: Children 10 years and under = $7
• Register at https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-newton-2018
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
TOUR DE NEWTON Want to ride for free? Tour de Newton is recruiting cycling leads and sweeps for the 6 routes. If you are an experienced and confident urban cyclist, please volunteer at tourdenewtonma@gmail.com and cycle for free.
BIKE HAPPY KIDS RODEO Want to help make Bike Happy Kids rodeo a success? Join the volunteer host team and get further instructions, choose from one hour slots from 7AM – 1PM Sunday 17 June 2018. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4da5af2ca4ff2-bike
QUESTIONS?
Email us tourdenewtonma@gmail.com
or follow us on Twitter
@BikeNewton
@bikehappykids

Group Ride - Newton Artful Pianos
2018-05-13 10:00 - 14:30 UTC | Newton Centre Green, Newton Center Green
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.
