Join us for a nice harvest-time ride past the farms and fields of Needham, Dover and South Natick.  Starting at the Newton Main Library in Newton Center, we’ll make a loop that winds through several scenic back roads and trails, and along parts of the Charles River, with a few stops here and there to check out the view. Meet in front of the Newton Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 1:00 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. [...]

Join us for a nice fall ride through the countryside and back roads of Lexington and Belmont.  We'll hit parts of the Minuteman trail in Lexington and some of the Charles River trail, with a few stops here and there to check out the view. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 10:00 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.   19 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route here. [...]

It's been a long time, but the Chinatown ride is back!   A nice ride along the Charles River, past the Public Gardens and through a bit of downtown Boston to Chinatown for a bite to eat.  We'll go for a taste of Dim Sum at the large and airy Empire Garden, or similar venue.  Riders have the option of either biking back to Newtonville with the ride leader or putting their bikes on the commuter rail from South Station. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 11:00 am. This is a family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride [...]

Join us for an autumn afternoon ride to Weston and Waltham, using, in part, the very nice Mass. Central Rail Trail (MCRT), as well as local streets in MetroWest. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 3:00pm.  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.  15 miles roundtrip.   Be sure to check bikenewton.org for any last-minute changes. Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7623214

This is not a long ride, but you'll get some good exercise going up and down those hills on Commonwealth Ave. and Beacon St.,  as we ride from the Library on Homer St., around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir at Cleveland Circle, then back to Newton Center before heading to the Library. Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave promptly at 1:00pm.   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.   7.5 miles roundtrip.   Be sure to [...]

A nice ride from Newton Center through south Newton, Brookline and West Roxbury to Millennium Park, by the Charles River.    Meet at the Newton Free Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 1:00 PM.   The group can decide how much exploring around the park they'd like to do once we get there.  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 last-minute changes. Approximate Route:   https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7667038

Walk, Bike, Roll, or Take the Bus on February 1 (and Every Day) Show your New England spirit by walking, biking, rolling, or taking the bus in the winter! Join students across Massachusetts in celebrating Winter Walk, Ride & Roll Day on February 1. Newton families, please do your part by keeping your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Learn more on the Newton Safe Routes to School Facebook page.