Needham Street/Highland Ave. reconstruction project meetings

Your chance to learn about the design and timeline  Mass Department of Transportation is holding three public meetings to discuss the proposed reconstruction of Highland Ave in Needham and Needham and Winchester Streets in Newton. The project would stretch roughly two miles, from Webster Street in Needham to Route 9 in Newton. It would widen sidewalks, improve intersections, add raised bikes lanes and crossing signals and rehabilitate the bridge over the Charles River. This will be your chance to see the designs, ask questions and provide input. It is the chamber’s understanding that the Jan. 10 meeting will focus more on the Needham portion [...]

Group Ride – Newton Artful Pianos

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.

The 2018 Tour de Newton

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 ________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________ [...]

Group Ride – The Last Jazz Brunch at Ryles

Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 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: [...]

Group Bike Ride – Drumlin Farm, Lincoln

Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 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 [...]

Group Bike Ride – Fresh Pond – Cambridge Jazz Fest

Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 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 [...]

Group Ride – Newton Community Farm – Nahanton Park

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

Group Ride – Chinatown for Dim Sum

Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, 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

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

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