UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay tuned for updates! Join us for group rides, happy hours and other meet-ups throughout the season.
Needham Training Ride
May 5, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cutler Park
Kendrick St
Needham, MA 02494
Join members of the Best Buddies Challenge community for a 34-mile group ride from Cutler Park. This all-level ride is a great opportunity to get ready for the ride with June with fellow Challenge participants. Best Buddies Challenge staff will be on-site to answer questions you have. This ride is free to attend, so RSVP today!
You can preview the ride here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12608754
RegisterReady to Roll Rally!
May 8, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers
100 Clinton Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Join our Best Buddies Challenge community and your fellow riders at Jack’s Abby for our Ready to Roll Rally! This is the evening all of your questions about the ride experience are answered–from the start line to the post-ride showers to the party, we’ve got all of the information you’ll need for a perfectly-planned Challenge weekend.
Light food and beverages will be provided.
RegisterFamily Ride
May 12, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lexington Depot
Depot Square
Lexington, MA 02420
Join members of the Best Buddies Challenge community for a family ride from Lexington Depot. Ride with your kids! This short and easy 10-mile ride will take you around the park and it’s just in time for Mother’s Day!
Preview the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27161262
After the ride, stay for a family-style picnic in the park with your friends and family! Best Buddies Challenge staff will be on-site to answer any questions you may have.
This ride is free to attend, so RSVP today!
RegisterFinal Training Ride
May 20, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Harvard General Store
1 Still River Road
Harvard, MA 01451
Join members of the Best Buddies Challenge community for a group ride from Harvard General Store. This is the final training ride before the Challenge and is only open to those riding the 50- and 100-mile course in Hyannis Port. You must have a road bike, pedals, and be at an intermediate level or higher to ride this training ride. This ride is free to attend, so RSVP today!
Preview the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27196391
Register
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.
Best Buddies Night at Flat Top Johnny’s
Saturday, April 28th
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
One Kendall Square, Cambridge
There will be a raffle, pool, food and drinks! See here for more event details.
Patriot Pedalers Pool Party at Flat Top Johnny’s
Saturday, May 12th
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
One Kendall Square, Cambridge
Joint the Patriot Pedalers for a fun pool party! There will be a raffle, silent auction and entertainment! Bring a Buddy and dress for the pool!
2nd Annual Brendan’s Best Buddies Team Tom Brady Fundraiser
Saturday, May 12th
7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Irish Social Club of Boston
119 Park Street, West Roxbury, MA
Ticket Price: $40 ($50 at the door)
A fun night that includes dinner, dessert, dancing, a live musical performance, raffles and auctions ALL to help children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy, and Down Syndrome. Come have a fun filled event to win prizes and raise funds for Best Buddies.