A trip to the Arsenal Mall area, along the Charles north and south side, and other city streets.  It will show you how easy it is to get to the Arsenal and Watertown Malls, and to Russo's market in Waltham, and what a nice bike ride it can be!  Group can decide which store we want to go to, if any.  Meet at the Newton Library on Homer St., 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.   12 miles [...]

Newton does Porchfest for the 2nd year!  We will tour porches starting in Waban, then going to Lower Falls and then Auburndale and take in some of the great music between 1pm and 4pm!  Meet in front of the Newton Main library on Homer St. in Newton Center at 12:45pm and we'll map our exact route.  Each rider can pick a porch to stop at; see the link below.  One porch you won't want to miss is porch #70 at 21 Fern St. in Auburndale where the fabulous Eclectics will be appearing from 2-4pm, led by Bike Newton's own Nate Aronow.  They will perform [...]

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 [...]

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.   [...]