Events

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]