About us
The Boston Chapter Bicycle Committee offers a wide variety of rides to cyclists of all abilities in the greater Boston area and beyond. We have day rides, evening rides, weekend in the mountains or on the Vineyard rides, short rides, long rides, easy rides, advanced rides-something for almost every one.
We also get together socially after the rides or at the annual rally and offer workshops where all can learn to fix a flat, adjust the brakes and ride safely and responsibly.
Our purpose is to bring cyclists together in a friendly social atmosphere in which people can acquire new skills and enhance old ones. Our leaders are all volunteers who have mapped out routes on some of the area's most beautiful byways.
Most of our rides provide a lead and a sweep, as well as a cue sheet and/or map. We do our best to keep you on track as well as to keep you safe! Helmets are required on all our rides. We also group rides into easy, intermediate or advanced, so that you can ride with others at a similar pace.
More information on the AMC Boston Bicycle Committee Website:
https://amcboston.org/amc-boston-chapter-committees/bicycling-committee/
https://amcboston.org/amc-boston-chapter-committees/bicycling-committee/
Upcoming events
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Thursday Evening Ride
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Peter Kilbridge
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001Ag5R
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Join us for a beautiful Thursday evening 20-mile ride from Concord through the rolling countryside of Concord, Carlisle, Billerica, Acton. Pace 13-15 mph (moderate). Helmets, flat repair supplies required; lights recommended. Meet at Monument Square at 5:45 for prompt 6 PM departure. Rain cancels. Riders should have navigation devices and download RWGPS route in advance. RWGPS provided to registrants closer to the ride date.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendeeConcord to Harvard Loop
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Peter Kilbridge
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001By8L
Audience: EveryoneDescription: 34 mile Concord Center to Harvard ride returning via Littleton. We will ride the hilly country roads of Stow, Harvard, Littleton and Acton at an average pace of 13-14 mph. Riders should be able to self-navigate with RWGPS. Helmets required, sustained rain cancels. Riders should be able to fix a flat and complete the ride in 2.5-3 hours. Meet at Monument Square, Concord at 9:15 AM for a 9:30 AM start.
Registration on this site required.
RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/471290Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
1 attendeeEvening Bike Ride: Lexington, Woburn, Winchester
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Sheila Spitzak
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000019jzp
Audience: AdultsDescription: Join this bicycle ride that starts on the Minuteman Bikeway and explores Woburn and Winchester back roads and some busy streets. We will meet at Alewife T and Park and stay on the east side of I-95, passing Horn Pond and Mystic Lakes. Distance is 23 miles total. See link below. Moderate pace averaging 10 mph. Hybrids are welcome because I will be using one. Bring snacks and water. Optional after bicycle dinner. Please register but this is considered a show and go. Helmets mandatory.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53167461 (Remember, we are starting at Alewife)Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
Relaxed 11-Mile Charles River Bike Ride (Bluebikes Friendly)
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 2 - Relaxed
Trip Leader(s): Chao Xie, Scott Turner
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001D37Z
Register By: 7/18/2026
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Join us on for a relaxed, 11-mile loop along the scenic Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike Path on the Charles River! We anticipate about 2.5 hours of riding time, capped off with an optional (but highly encouraged) stop at Toscanini's for ice cream after the ride.
This ride is uniquely designed to be Bluebikes accessible. We want to make it easy for folks without their own bikes to join in the fun. To avoid overage charges on Bluebike passes, we will be stopping at a docking station every 45 minutes or less. We are giving registration priority to riders planning to use Bluebikes, as there are fewer trips designed specifically for this format!
Riders with their own bikes are more than welcome to join, but please note that you must be comfortable with a slower, highly social pace and frequent stops while the rental group swaps their bikes at the docks.
The Essentials & Safety: HELMETS ARE STRICTLY MANDATORY. Bluebikes do not provide helmets, so you must bring your own to participate. You will not be allowed to ride with the group without one. Safety Briefing: Before we depart, we will do a mandatory safety talk to ensure everyone understands the rules of the road, how we will share the path with pedestrians and other cyclists, and how we will communicate as a group. Group Size: We are keeping this small and social! Registration is limited to 8 participants (10 people total including the 2 leaders). Hydration: Bring plenty of water and sun protection for a mid-July ride. The Bluebike Logistics: Pricing: You are responsible for your own rental costs. A Bluebike One-Day Pass is $11.99 (allowing unlimited 2-hour rides). If you have an annual or monthly membership, you are covered for 45-minute intervals. Availability (ARRIVE EARLY): We highly recommend arriving well before the meeting time to secure a blue bike at the Kendall/MIT docks, as weekend availability can fluctuate. If you do not secure a bike, you will not be able to ride. Registration Instructions: Advance Registration & Confirmation Required: You must be officially registered and receive a confirmation email from the leaders to attend this ride. Please do not show up at the meeting location unannounced. Equipment Question: During the sign-up process, you will be prompted with the question: "Do you have the necessary equipment for this activity?" In your response, please explicitly let us know: 1. Whether you will be renting a Bluebike OR bringing your own bike. 2. Confirmation that you have your own helmet.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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