Hammond Pond Parkway Improvements

Bike Newton would like to invite you attend the following meeting presented by: Department of Conservation and Recreation Commonwealth of Massachusetts Improvements to Hammond Pond Parkway in Newton Thursday, January 21, 2021 7:00pm – 8:30pm  Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dWYruP09RVC1x3luBVMtyw At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project and its engineering design consultant, BSC Group, will present project objectives and gather public input on preliminary design to inform a pedestrian- and bike-friendly redesign of Hammond Pond Parkway in Newton, from Boylston Street (Route 9) to Beacon Street. To register, click on the appropriate link above or enter it into your browser, and you will be prompted to submit your name and email. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about [...]

12th Annual Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival

12th Annual Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival Virtually at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA This is the ONLY film festival in the U.S.A. that focuses specifically on bicycle travel! Thursday, March 18th 7:00pm - Internet Live Stream Full Details Click HERE ~ A portion of Festival Proceeds go to the nonprofit Adventure Cycling Association ~

$16.00

Sign the Petition

Please sign the Petition now to the Mayor and City Council of Newton to improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety in Newton!  It only takes a couple of minutes and will have a big impact on our elected officials at City Hall.  Thanks! (Note: the photo above of a beautiful physically-separated bike lane is Arsensal St. in Watertown, not Newton.  That's why we are asking you to sign the petition.)

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 [...]

Group Ride – The Infinity Ride

Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, United States

An infinity-shaped loop starting in Newtonville, stretching west to Auburndale and east to the Chestnut Hill reservoir . Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 10:00 am. On the way back, the group is invited to stop at Pho Viet on Langley Rd for tasty Banh Mi sandwiches. 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. Masks required for all riders who are not vaccinated.  13.3 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route [...]

Tour de Newton 2021: Tour de Doors

TOUR de NEWTON 2021: Tour de Doors September 19, 2021 “Tour de Newton is Back!” REGISTRATION is now OPEN!   Go to:   https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-newton2021 Mark your calendars for the 2021 Tour de Newton on September 19! This will be live and in-person and we look forward to riding together. Further details or any changes:  look here, on twitter, and in our  email newsletter . QUESTIONS? Email us at:  [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @BikeNewton

Group Ride – Norumbega Viking Tower

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

Join us for a nice bike ride to the Norumbega Viking Tower in Weston.  Starting at the Newton Main Library in Newton Center, we'll make a loop that winds through the back roads and trails of Weston and Waltham, and visit the site of the ancient Viking citadel. Meet in front of the Newton Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, 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.   15.5 miles roundtrip.  Masks required for all riders who are [...]

Group Ride: Fresh Pond & Harvard Square

Star Market 33 Austin Street, Newtonville, MA, United States

Join us for a nice ride from Newtonville to Fresh Pond in Cambridge using the Watertown Branch rail trail, around much of the Pond, then to Harvard Square and back along the river to Newton.  We could stop for coffee in Harvard Sq. if the group would like to on the way back. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 9:30 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.   15 miles roundtrip.  Masks required for [...]

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