Join us for a biking tour of the 2023 Newton Porchfest.  We'll start at the Library on Homer St. and visit a number of bands in Waban, Aurburndale and Lower Falls.  The whole tour is scheduled for about 5 hours; riders may bail out early and head home if they need to.  Feel free to bring lunch, drinks, snacks.  Here is an outline of the planned route: Meet at Library 330 Homer St. 12 noon At 12 noon ride to 5 Tudor Terrace, Band #6, “The Lights”, Pop/Rock At 1 pm ride to 77 Kaposia St. , Band #19), “Hua Ye”, solo classical piano [...]

Join us for one of our most popular rides!  We'll go down the Commonwealth Ave. Carriage lane to Auburndale, through the Cove north and along Charles river path in Waltham, to Newtonville and back to the Library. Meet in front of the Newton Main 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.   10 miles roundtrip.   Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6804080

The Tour de Natick is a family friendly bike ride held each Father’s Day on the Natick Common by the Rotary Club of Natick - this year's date is Sunday, June 18th. The route is a 6-mile loop leaving the Common at 11 AM and returning for a complimentary lunch immediately following. The Tour de Natick raises money for the Rotary Club of Natick’s charitable foundation to benefit Natick Scholars. Each year the Rotary Club of Natick gives away over $10,000 in scholarships to graduating Natick High School Seniors. Additionally, we give out over 300 dictionaries to third graders through our dictionary program. Over the past [...]

A nice ride through Nonantum, and along the Charles River to Harvard Square for a cup of coffee, or tea and a snack.  You'll see how easy and pleasant it is to get to Harvard Square from Newton via bicycle.  Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St, in Newtonville, and we'll leave promptly 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.   12 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6804112

A nice ride to the Decordova Museum in Lincoln.  Bring a picnic lunch, or have a snack at their Café.  Please note that indoor exhibits at the museum are temporarily closed due to construction, however the Cafe, the grounds/outdoor sculpture park and of course the gift shop are all open!    And, how about an optional stop at Dairy Queen on the way home?  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. [...]

Join us for a ride to North Point Park in Cambridge.  Most of this ride is on fairly new off-road bike paths.  We'll get to Fresh Pond in Cambridge via the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway, then on to the just-completed Greenline-Extension bike path (aka Somerville Community Path), then to North Point Park, and return via the Charles River bike paths. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 9:30am.  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.  21 miles round trip.   [...]

Bike Newton, in conjunction with JazzBoston.org and the Boston Harbor Islands National Park invite you to join us either Saturday Aug. 12 or Sunday Aug. 13 for a trip to Long Wharf in Boston and then to George's Island to hear "Wild Music".  We will leave Newtonville at 10am, bike to Long Wharf and arrive around 11am, then board a ferry (free with pre-registration) at 12 noon for Georges Island.   You can lock up your bike on Long Wharf, but  you can also bring your bike on the ferry and park it on George's Island.  (Bring a lock)  From arrival time on the Island [...]

Bike Newton, in conjunction with JazzBoston.org and the Boston Harbor Islands National Park invite you to join us either Saturday Aug. 12 or Sunday Aug. 13 for a trip to Long Wharf in Boston and then to George’s Island to hear “Wild Music”.  We will leave Newtonville at 10am, bike to Long Wharf and arrive around 11am, then board a ferry (free with pre-registration) at 12 noon for Georges Island.   You can lock up your bike on Long Wharf -- but you can also bring your bike on the ferry and park it on George's Island.  (Bring a lock.)  From arrival time on the [...]

Join us for a nice ride from Newtonville  through Watertown, Cambridge, Arlington to Lexington via the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway and the Minuteman Bike Trail.  We'll be going by Fresh Pond and Spy Pond as well, returning to Newton through Waltham.    Meet at the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 9:30 am.   We'll take a few rest stops along the way, and expect to be back by 12:30pm.  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.   20.5 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to [...]

Join us for a relatively short ride though the streets of Newton Center, Waban and Newton Upper Falls to visit one of the nicest and most historic sights in Newton - Echo Bridge, over the Charles River.    (Read about it here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_Bridge#Photo_gallery)  Meet at the Newton Free Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 11:00 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.   7 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. (Photo by NewtonCourt - Own work, CC [...]