What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- Charlestown-Cambridge-Esplinade LoopAMC headquarters, Charlestown, MA
Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Michael Barry
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001Pbzt
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Come enjoy a mellow 13.2 -mile mostly bike path tour from AMC's City Square HQ in Charlestown to Somerville on the new Community Path then to Fresh Pond then returning via the Esplanade, mostly on bike trails. Most surfaces are paved; Though we are mostly on bike paths, there are many crossings and expect heavy bike, and pedestrian traffic and quick turns. Following the rules of the road is a must for safety. Cyclists should be able to maintain a steady 11-13 mph riding speed. Due to the urban conditions our overall speed will probably be 8-10 mph including waiting for lights. To keep the group well guided and sort of together through the many turns and crossings, we will ask riders to participate in the "human arrow" method (more detail at the pre-ride brief). Helmets required, bright, highly visible clothing and blinky lights are highly recommended due to approaching darkness. Please download the ride from the RWGPS link to your smartphone, gps device, or print a cue sheet Feel free to contact the leader for any questions. Meet at 5:45 pm ready to bike in the park across the street from AMC's HQ at 10 City Square in Charlestown for a short safety brief then we will get riding. For those interested after the ride, we will be having something to eat and refreshments at the nearby Blackmore Bar and Kitchen after the ride. Link to ride on RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51653724 .
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- Wachusett to West Concord Tour56 Commonwealth Ave Parking, Concord, MA
Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Michael Barry
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001PcPh
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Join us for a tour from Wachusset MBTA back to West Concord via Princeton-Stirling-Lancaster-Harvard-Littleton-Acton with a finish on a stretch of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. We will use the MBTA to launch us from West Concord to the end of the line at the Wachusset station to keep our ride to a more moderate 44 miles. We will board the MBTA commuter rail in West Concord on the 0828 am train to Wachusset, climb to the visitor center on the east shoulder of Mt Wachusset (not the summit!) then return via the rolling hills of far metro west as we weave our way back to West Concord. We will have a few stops at town centers/stores to fill up on fluids in the town centers; riders should either carry a lunch or be prepared to buy it and carry it several miles to the lunch stop. Riders are expected to be capable of a 13 to 14 mph pace for this 44 miles hilly ride with 2622 ft of climbing and be able to self navigate via RWGPS and be able to handle minor mechanical issues such as a flat tire without assistance. Helmets required and blinky lights and higher visibility clothing highly recommended for safety. RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30108175 . Riders self pay for MBTA train and parking, see https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/timetable for details. Park at West Concord MBTA lot; fee is $5: https://www.mbta.com/stops/place-FR-0219 .
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- Lincoln Evening RideLincoln Schools, Lincoln, MA
Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Michael Barry
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001Pc4j
Audience: EveryoneDescription: Come and enjoy a great evening ride in metro West of 18.1 miles. Riders are expected to be able to maintain a moving pace of 13-15mph with few stops. Download the route file to your device/App of choice or print out your own cue sheet. Helmets and means to fix a flat tire required and a mirror is highly recommended. Wear bright, reflective clothing and have blinky lights for safety due to approaching darkness. Meet at 5:45 fully ready to bike for a short safety brief then we will start. Start at Lincoln Schools Smith School lot by tennis courts on the left of Ballfield Rd off Lincoln Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773. For those interested, we will go out for dinner after, probably at Bertucci's off Rte 128. Route on RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33700680
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
