Newton joins the Porchfest movement this year, and on June 2 from 11:30am-4pm we will tour the porches of Auburndale and take in some of the great music! Meet in front of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton) at 11:30 and we’ll map our route. Each rider can pick a porch to stop at; see the link below. Bring a snack or two. As this is a family-friendly ride, there will be “no-rider-left-behind” and all ages are invited, though all young children must be accompanied by an adult. Bike helmets are required. We’ll return back to the Library when done.
Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
See the Porchfest info and map HERE.
More Group Rides:
June 11 @ 6-7:30 pm
Group Bike Ride to Newton Community Farm and Nahanton Park
Start at: Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton)
Take a ride with Bike Newton on a loop from the Newton Free 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. The group will leave promptly at 6pm in front of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton). 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. This ride is 8 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. See the approximate route.
June 17 @ 9:30am-1pm
Tour de Newton
Sixth Annual Tour de Newton 2018 Father’s Day, June 17th, 2018
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Click here to register.
June 24 @ 10am-1pm
Group Ride to the Last Jazz Brunch at Ryles Jazz Club
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Take this leisurely ride along the Charles River and city streets to Inman Square in Cambridge. Then enjoy at the 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 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. 14 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
July 2 @ 6-7pm
Group Bike Ride to Russo’s Market
Start at: Newton Free Library (330 Homer Street, Newton)
Enjoy a short ride to Russo’s Market in Waltham, then ride along the river a bit, returning through Nonantum and Newtonville. Meet in front of the Newton Free Library 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. 6 miles roundtrip.
Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. And bring a shopping bag!
Approximate route.
July 4 @ 7-11pm
Group Bike Ride to the July 4 Fireworks at the Hatch Shell
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Join us on ride to view the Independence Day fireworks in Boston on the Charles River. We’ll ride mostly along the river bike-path, and some streets in Newton and Allston. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave at 7pm. Bring food, snacks, a blanket! 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. 17 miles roundtrip. Bring night-riding gear: lights and a reflective jacket. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
July 15 @ 10am-1pm United States
Group Bike Ride to Chinatown for Dim Sum
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Take 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.
July 21 @ 9:30am-1:30pm
Group Bike Ride to Verrill Farm Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
We will bike down Route 117 through Waltham, Weston and Lincoln to the Blueberry Pancake at the Verrill Farm in Concord – a special event to celebrate the blueberry harvest. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St. in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly 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. 23 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
July 29 @ 10am-12pm
Group Bike Ride to Fresh Pond
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Starting in Newtonville, we’ll ride down Mt. Auburn St. through Watertown and Cambridge to Fresh Pond, work our way around the pond and head back with a little pass through Mt. Auburn Cemetery and along the Charles River back to Newton. 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. 13 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
August 6 @ 6pm-7:30pm
Group Bike Ride to Newton Community Farm and Nahanton Park
Start at: Newton Main Library (330 Homer Street, Newton)
Take 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 route.
August 12 @ 11am-2pm
Group Bike Ride to Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
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 11am. 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 bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
August 20 @ 6pm-7:30pm
Group Bike Ride to Auburndale Cove
Start at: Newton Main Library (330 Homer Street, Newton)
Take a pleasant Loop on 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 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. 10 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Approximate route.
August 26 @ 10am-2pm
Group Bike Ride to Decordova Museum Lincoln
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Take a trip to the Decordova Museum in Lincoln. Bring a picnic lunch or dine at their Café. Admission is free for anyone biking! We can stay for as long as the group would like to. And, 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 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. 20 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.
Approximate route.
September 3 @ 10am-1pm
Group Bike Ride to Chinatown for Dim Sum
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Take 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.
September 9 @ 10am-12pm
Group Bike Ride to Fresh Pond
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Starting in Newtonville, we’ll ride down Mt. Auburn St. through Watertown and Cambridge to Fresh Pond, work our way around the pond and head back with a little pass through Mt. Auburn Cemetery and along the Charles River back to Newton. 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. 13 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
September 17 @ 6pm-7:30pm
Group Ride Bike Ride to Newton Community Farm and Nahanton Park
Start at: Newton Main Library (330 Homer Street, Newton)
Take 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 route.
September 23 @ 10am-12pm
Group Bike Ride to Arsenal Mall/Charles River/Russo’s
Start at: Newton Main Library (330 Homer Street, Newton)
Take 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 roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
September 29 @ 2-6pm
Group Bike Ride to Berklee Beantown Jazz Fest
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Join us for a ride to Columbus Ave. in the South End for the annual Beantown Jazz Festival which runs from 12 noon to 6pm. A loop would take us more along the Charles River path one way, and more along streets of Boston, Allston, Brighton and Newton the other way. Meet in front of the Star Market on Austin St, in Newtonville, and we’ll leave promptly at 2pm. 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. It would be advisable to bring some night-biking gear: lights and a reflective jacket, in case we stay to the very end, as it may start getting dark at the end of the trip back. 17 miles roundtrip. Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes. Approximate route.
October 7 @ 10am-3pm
Group Bike Ride to Honk Fest Parade – Somerville to Harvard Sq.
Start at: Star Market (33 Austin Street, Newtonville)
Take a ride to the start of the Honk Fest parade from Davis Square in Somerville to Harvard Square. You can bike in the parade and it’s always a very fun event! We’ll bike through Watertown and Cambridge and arrive in Davis Sq. in time for the start, then hang out in Harvard Sq. for a bit, and then head back to Newton via the Charles river path. 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.
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