UPCOMING EVENTS

Stay tuned for updates! Join us for group rides, happy hours and other meet-ups throughout the season.

Paceline Clinics

April 2nd to May 27th
6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Schedule below:

Tuesday, April 2
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, April 9
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Wednesday, April 10
5:30 p.m.
Sea Sports
1441 Iyannough Road
Barnstable, MA 02601

Tuesday, April 16
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, April 16
Holiday Inn
700 Myles Standish Blvd
Taunton, MA 02780

Wednesday, April 17
5:30 p.m.
Sea Sports
1441 Iyannough Road
Barnstable, MA 02601

Tuesday, April 23
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, April 23
Holiday Inn
700 Myles Standish Blvd
Taunton, MA 02780

Wednesday, April 24
5:30 p.m.
Sea Sports
1441 Iyannough Road
Barnstable, MA 02601

Tuesday, April 30
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, May 7
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, May 14
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, May 21
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Tuesday, May 28
Trail’s End Cafe
97 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742

Beginners and novices seeking to improve their fitness and group riding skills are welcome. No riders are left behind on this safe, six-mile circuit. Coaches include top regional riders from the Wheelworks Racing masters team.

Requirements: Helmet and a properly functioning road bicycle. No exceptions.
Recommendations: Cycling shoes and clipless pedals strongly recommended.

Questions? Email coach@bestbuddies.org.

Special notes on the venues:

For the Holiday Inn in Taunton, riders are asked to use the back parking lot near the entrance to the Fitness Center. Riders at the Barnstable event are encouraged to join the regular Wednesday night rides, that leave at 5:30 p.m. Each week features a shorter “Ice Cream Ride” that is focused on beginners and a “Training Ride” for novice and expert riders. Concord features plenty of parking and a cafe and bar at the Trail’s End. All venues offer free parking, water and bathrooms.

Training Ride I: Orientation Day

Saturday, April 20th
9:00 a.m.
Lexington Depot
13 Lexington Square
Lexington, MA 02420

Best Buddies riders and their friends are invited for this 30-mile tune-up ride. Road bikes and cycling shoes are recommended but not required. The session starts with a pre-ride discussion on how the group will ride in a fashion that is safe, courteous and legal. Riders will pass through scenic roads of Concord, Carlisle and Bedford before finishing on the Minuteman Bikeway.  The session starts with an indoor pre-ride discussion on how the group will ride in a fashion that is safe, courteous and legal.

Requirements: Helmet and a properly functioning road bicycle. No exceptions.
Recommendations: Cycling shoes and clipless pedals strongly recommended. 

Questions? Email coach@bestbuddies.org.

Training Ride II: Ready to Roll Ride & Rally

Saturday, April 27th
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Jack’s Abby, 100 Clinton Street
Framingham, MA 01702

Best Buddies riders and their friends are invited for this slow-paced 50-mile exploration of Middlesex County bike paths led by leaders of MassBike. Riders will pass through the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge before getting on the Assabet River Rail Trail with connections to the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and MassCentral Rail Trail before returning to Jack’s Abby for our Ready to Roll rally. A shorter 30-mile option will be available. Post-ride, enjoy craft Jack’s Abby beer and food, while getting to know fellow Challenge participants. Best Buddies Challenge staff will be on-site to answer any questions you have about Challenge day!

Requirements: Helmet and a properly functioning road bicycle. No exceptions.
Recommendations: Cycling shoes and clipless pedals strongly recommended.

Questions? Email coach@bestbuddies.org

Training Ride III: Mid-Term Exam

Sunday, May 12th
9:00 a.m.
Lexington Depot
13 Depot Square
Lexington, MA 02420

Best Buddies riders and their friends are welcome to this 52-mile classic ride through northern Middlesex County. Riders will tackle Strawberry and Nagog Hill before climbing Oak Hill Road to Harvard.

Requirements: Helmet, a properly functioning road bicycle, cycling shoes and clipless pedals. No exceptions.

Questions? Email coach@bestbuddies.org

Training Ride IV: Final Exam

Sunday, May 19th
9:00 a.m.
Harvard General Store
1 Still River Road
Harvard, MA 01415

The 52-mile ride to Wachusett Mountain and back is THE final exam for riders preparing for the 100-mile Best Buddies Challenge. But a kinder, gentler 36-mile option around the Wachusett Reservoir is also available. Post-ride reception and awards to follow.

Requirements: Helmet, a properly functioning road bicycle, cycling shoes and clipless pedals. No exceptions.

Questions? Email coach@bestbuddies.org

Training Ride V: Extra Credit

Sunday, May 26th
9:00 a.m.
Wompatuck State Park
204 Union Street
Hingham, MA 02043

With a week to go until the Best Buddies Challenge, this ride provides a 40-mile final tune-up. This ride takes you on some of the Hyannis Port route, so you’ll be ready to go! On the way back, riders will enjoy the beautiful seaside roads in Cohasset and Scituate.

Requirements: Helmet, a properly functioning road bicycle, cycling shoes and clipless pedals. No exceptions.

Questions? Email coach@bestbuddies.org

TEAM AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

In addition to events organized by Best Buddies Challenge staff, many of our event’s teams organize their own events that are open to the public. If you are a Team Captain and would like to have your event listed below, please contact Coach@bestbuddies.org.

Group Ride with Papa Wheelies
Mondays at 6:00 p.m. sharp
653 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

This is a road bike group that rides with/from Papa Wheelies Bicycle Shop in Portsmouth, NH. The regular ride goes out on Mondays all summer. The group also plans rides of various lengths and speeds on other days of the week, all to be posted here. The regular Monday ride is a “no-drop” weekend recovery ride. Depending on the level of ability and the number of people we will occasionally split up into two or three groups. Ave pace-Fast (20-22 mph), Middle (18-20 mph), Sweep(15-18 mph).

Join This RideWomen’s Group Ride with Papa Wheelies
Sundays at 7:30 a.m. sharp
653 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Join the Women’s Ride out of Papa Wheelies Bicycle Shop in Portsmouth, NH. The group meets at 7:30 am and leaves at 8:00 am on Sundays, with a potluck following on the last Sunday of every month.