Bikes Not Bombs Bike-a-thon: Join the BikeNewton Team

Bikes Not Bombs 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

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 [...]

Group Bike Ride – Allston / Asian Food Court

Newton Library 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, 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.   [...]

Group Ride – Verrill Farm Blueberry Pancake Breakfast

Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 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

Tour de Newton Retro Ride

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

Taco Ride!

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 2019 Tour de Newton

"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 [...]

Group Ride to Chestnut Hill Reservoir

Newton Library 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, United States

Join us for a pleasant ride around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir; a loop starting at the Library in Newton Center, heading out on Commonwealth Ave. to Cleveland Circle, around the reservoir and returning on Beacon Street.  A scenic ride, especially if you like the challenge of a couple of hills! 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, and please bring a mask or face covering. [...]

Warm-up for the Tour de Newton

Newton Library 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA , MA, United States

It's Father's Day -- the day we'd traditionally be cycling in the Tour de Newton.   However, the 2021 Tour de Newton has been re-scheduled for September 19 this year (stay tuned for details), but this ride will start getting you in shape for that!  We will follow the route of the 2018 Tour de Newton "Contra tour", through many of the villages of Newton.    Meet in front of the Newton Free Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 2:00pm.   This is a family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride and all ages are invited, but all young children must be accompanied [...]

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