What we’re about
This group is for people who would like to bike on the various rail trails in northern MA and southern NH, both paved and unpaved. When mountain biking on unpaved trails, we will definitely NOT be rock hopping or stump jumping; none of that crazy stuff. We'll stick to mostly flat rail trails and parks, maintaining a moderate pace and with several water breaks along the way. We'll be offering both weekend and mid-week rides, possibly some evening rides, too.
Most of the trails we'll do are in the range of 15 - 25 miles round trip, which translates into a riding time of approximately 2 - 3 hours, depending on the length of the ride and the breaks we take along the way. Our rides are intended as social activities, rather than physical challenges or a biking competition. Participants are encouraged to bike at their own pace, whatever that may be. We'll stop and regroup from time to time, to make sure that we don't lose anybody on the trail. See our Rail Trail Resources page for links to descriptions of the trails we ride.
You can also check out the trails we ride by visiting our Virtual Bike Ride page in the group's message boards.
Who among us hasn't thought about e-bikes? Wondering if an e-bike might be in your future? Jaime Fisher, president of Western Cycle will visit the Hilton Senior Center in Salisbury, MA on Monday, April 28, to discuss the pros and cons of e-biking. If you've been curious about e-bikes, this is a great opportunity to learn about them -- to ask the experts questions, to kick the tires, and to try one out.
Talking points:
- Using e-Bikes for leisurely commuting
- Potential concerns
- Types of bikes
- Throttle or no throttle
- Range
- Battery charging
- Cost
- Bike maintenance
Jaime and his staff will have various bikes on hand for you to try out.
IMPORTANT: You must call the senior center (978-462-2412, ext. 250) to sign-up for Jamie's presentation or to test drive an e-bike.
Event nitty gritty:
- Date: Monday, April 28, at 10:00 am
- Rain Date: May 5 at 10:00 am
- Location: Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury MA
- Phone: 978-462-2412, extension 250
- Speaker: Jaime Fisher, Western-Cycle
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Gate City Bike Co-op Annual Bike SaleGate City Bike Co-op, Nashua, NH
The Gate City Bike Co-op's annual bike sale is another place to try if you're looking for an inexpensive used bike. Be sure to get there right at the opening bell, though, as the bikes here always sell out quickly.
Last year they sold 90 bikes in just 90 minutes!
The Gate City Bike Co-op refurbishes and repairs donated used bicycles and distributes them for free to low-income residents in the greater Nashua area. Donations are accepted on Mondays from 3:00 - 7:00 pm.
Gate City Bike Co-op
17 Airport Road
Nashua, NH
603-759-9056 - North Shore Community Bike SwapThe Tannery Marketplace, Newburyport, MA
If you're looking to buy, sell, or donate a bike, this event is for you! Head on down to the Tannery Marketplace on Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for Riverside Cycle’s 11th annual community bike swap. Proceeds of the bike swap will go to Dana Farber.
Several members of the group have scored good used bikes here, myself included!
Important: If you'd like to sell a bike, you can drop it off at Riverside Cycles on Saturday, April 19 or Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
The nitty-gritty for this event:
When: April 27, 2025, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Location: The Tannery Marketplace Tent
Address: 50 Water St, Newburyport, MA
Phone: 978-465-5566
YouTube video of last year's bike swapThis is one of the better local bike swaps, as Riverside Cycle mechanics inspect all of the bikes for basic functionality before they're put out for sale. Be sure to ARRIVE EARLY for best selection!
Call Riverside Cycles if you have any questions, 978-465-5566.
While you're here reading about the bike swap, visit the Coastal Trails Coalition website for information on all the local trails in their network (you can download maps, too). We ride'em all multiple times each season!
