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- Weekend Biking in Beautiful Middlebury, VermontNeeds location
Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Marjorie O'Malley, Linda Moraski
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001ECnB
Register By: 7/18/2025
Audience: AdultsDescription: Middlebury, Vermont, set in the Green Mountains, is a charming college town and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes.The town is known for its welcoming atmosphere and embrace of its distinctive landscape. Set in the Lake Champlain Valley with the Green Mountains to the east with the Adirondacks to the west, the location is one of the most beautiful in Vermont. Middlebury boasts beautiful scenery, including forests, open fields, farms, and many rolling hills and mountains. Bikers are attracted by the many back roads featuring beautiful vistas and plenty of hills.
Come and join us from Friday August 1 through Sunday August 3 for a weekend full of riding adventures. We will ride Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday. Our home base will be the historic Middlebury Inn located in the heart of Middlebury providing a perfect jumping off spot for the rides. It has been in continuous operation since 1827 and offers a blend of charm and modern amenities.
This is a trip for riders who enjoy climbing hills.
We will arrive Friday afternoon, meet at the Middlebury Town Common located across the street from the Middlebury Inn and ride on back roads for 26 miles, with significant elevation gains. All roads are paved. Our cycling routes throughout the weekend will include one ride each day through mountains and farmland along Lake Champlain and Dunmore Lake. The terrain on the rides vary significantly but will include significant elevation gains. We will maintain a 13 mph speed with a range of 26-35 miles with elevation gains above 1500 feet.
We will have a group dinner on Friday in Middlebury. Saturday dinner will be on your own. We will supply a list of dining opportunities to all who join us on this trip.
There is a non-refundable Registration Fee of $85.10 for AMC members and $105.10 for non AMC members, payable to AMC, which you will pay on the AMC website. This fee will cover provisions for two Happy Hours, as well as partially defray volunteer leader costs (such as navigation, lodging, setting up and leading rides, logistical support, and meal arrangements). Once you have been accepted on the trip, please make lodging arrangements with the Middlebury Inn. No hotel rooms should be booked until you are accepted on the trip . We will send detailed information, including route maps and restaurant listings to all trip participants.
Rooms are being held by the Middlebury Inn until June 10. The hotel is offering a block of rooms, with prices ranging from $242-$299 per night (single or double occupancy). The rooms have either two queen beds or one king bed, so that cost can be shared with roommates. If people are seeking a roommate, we can try to help but are ultimately unable to guarantee this. Participants should consider this when booking a room. To Register: Fill out the Application Pay the registration fee Cost AMC members: $85.10 Non members $125.10Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
- 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!
