Bike-A-Thon: Training Rides
Join us at our group training rides this summer to prepare for the Bike-A-Thon!
We are excited to announce three group training rides to prepare for the 2023 Bike-A-Thon! Riders are welcome to register for one, two, or all three training rides. Mileage will increase with each ride over the summer to help you prepare for the longer routes!
Our group training rides are no-drop, meaning riders will not be left behind. However, we will be looking to split rides into groups based on speed and will need volunteers to help us lead and "sweep" separate groups. Please fill out the registration form with this in mind, especially if you would like to volunteer!
Please click here to preview expectations for ride etiquette.
Schedule:
Sunday June 11th: 20 Miles
This is a modified version of our 35 mile route and great for riders looking to ride the 35 mile route or longer at the Bike-A-Thon.
Route link here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3091449306602577938
Timing:
- 7:30am: meet at Bikes Not Bombs Hub, 284 Amory St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- 8:00am: ride departs
- 11:30am: estimated return time to Bikes Not Bombs Hub
Our full group from the August training ride in 2022, who rode either 30 or 63 miles to practice for the Bike-A-Thon.
Saturday July 29th: 35 Miles
Take a spin with us on the hilly 35 mile route to Weston! We plan to make a stop about halfway through for refreshments & refueling, likely at a convenience store.
Route link here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42823319
or https://www.strava.com/routes/3093637003251069358
Timing:
- 7:30am: meet at Bikes Not Bombs Hub, 284 Amory St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- 8:00am: ride departs
- 1:00pm: estimated return time to Bikes Not Bombs Hub
Sunday August 13th: 63 Miles
Want to say you've ridden a "century" on your bike? Sign up for the 63 mile (100 kilometers) Metric Century route! There will be a lunch stop in Concord.
Route link here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42726439
or https://www.strava.com/routes/3093639915382376878
Timing:
- 7:30am: meet at Bikes Not Bombs Hub, 284 Amory St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
- 8:00am: ride departs
- 2:00pm: estimated return time to Bikes Not Bombs Hub
If you are looking for shorter rides, then we also invite you to our monthly Unity in Community ride series. These community-oriented events are open to all, combining a slower paced group ride with socializing, education, and community building. Please view our Events calendar for upcoming dates.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Maura Holt-Ling at maura@bikesnotbombs.org for more information.
2023 Bike-A-Thon Sponsors:
Silver Saddle
Bronze Brake
Steel Shifter
BNB Friend
Are you interested in sponsoring this year's event? Please email Angela Phinney at angela@bikesnotbombs.org.