AMC offers COVID conscious opportunities to enjoy the outdoors locally, visit many of our lodges and campgrounds, and join virtual events and activities. Participants of all in-person events should bring and wear face coverings, expect social distancing, and changes to our usual practices. To support contact tracing and hands-free signing of the AMC liability waiver, online registration is required for all in person AMC events.
Meet at Lexington Common, Minuteman statue at 5:45 for 6:00 Start. Moderate (13-15 mph) on a 22 mi loop to Lincoln and Concord with last four miles on bike trail. Helmet, warm bright clothes, blinky lights and bike in good condition required. Sun sets at 7:45 PM. Rain cancels. Dinner at local restaurant will follow ride. Email stephen.linder@gmail.com with questions. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2413158
Meet at Lexington Common, Minuteman statue at 5:45 for 6:00 Start. Moderate (12-14 mph) on an easy 20 mi loop to Concord with last four miles on bike trail. Helmet, warm bright clothes, blinky tail light and bike in good condition required. Sun sets at 7:30 PM. Rain cancels. Dinner at local restaurant often follows ride. Email stephen.linder@gmail.com with questions. Tentative Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2382262
6:00 at the Minuteman Statue, Lexington Green on Rt 225. 15 mile loop through conservation lands and western suburbs. Helmet and bike in good working condition required. Rain Cancels. Dinner at local restaurant often follows ride. L: Gail Ferreira (978-314-1106)
Cycle 50 or 40 miles(with a Lexington start) to hot ice cream or hot chocolate in Carlisle. Route follows mostly quiet back roads and bike paths through Arlington, Lexington, Concord, Chelmsford and Carlisle. Pace will be moderate/friendly, ranging averaging around 14 mph on the flats. We will regroup at intersections. Meet by the Uncle Sam statue in Arlington Center on the Minuteman Trail at 1:30 PM, or the Minuteman Statue in Lexington at 2:00 PM. Start is accessible from Alewife T-station.
Cycle 40 or 30 miles(with a Lexington start) to hot chocolate in Carlisle. Route follows mostly quiet back roads and bike paths through Arlington, Lexington, Concord, Chelmsford and Carlisle. Meet by the Uncle Sam statue in Arlington Center on the Minuteman Trail at 10:30 AM, or the Minuteman Statue in Lexington at 11:00 AM. Start is accessible from Alewife T-station. If you are interested, you will need a working bike, spare tire, bike helmet, and bright clothes. Rain or real cold weather (40 degrees) cancels.
Meet at Lexington Common, Minuteman statue at 5:45 for 6:00 start. Moderate (12-14 mph) on an easy 20 mi loop to Concord with last four miles on bike trail. Helmet, warm bright clothes, blinky tail light and bike in good condition required. Sun sets at 7:30 PM. Rain cancels. Dinner at local restaurant often follows ride. Email stephen.linder@gmail.com with questions.
Beginner instructional and easy ride. We will meet at a local (Eastern Mass or RI) rail-trail parking lot to review bicycling basics like shifting, signaling, tire inflation, proper helmet position, group protocol and the like before heading out together on a 10-12 mile ride at an easy pace with no significant hills. Ideal for those who haven't ridden in a long time or who have a new bike they want to get a feel for. Contact registrar for location and time. Helmet required. Rain cancels.
Cycle 40 or 30 miles(with a Lexington start) to hot chocolate in Carlisle. Route follows mostly quiet back roads and bike paths through Arlington, Lexington, Concord, Chelmsford and Carlisle. Meet by the Uncle Sam statue in Arlington Center on the Minuteman Trail at 10:30 AM, or the Minuteman Statue in Lexington at 11:00 AM. Start is accessible from Alewife T-station. If you are interested, you will need a working bike, spare tire, bike helmet, and warm bright clothes. Rain or real cold weather (35 degrees) cancels.
Cycle 40 or 30 miles(with a Lexington start) to hot chocolate in Carlisle. Route follows mostly quiet back roads and bike paths through Arlington, Lexington, Concord, Chelmsford and Carlisle. Meet by the Uncle Sam statue in Arlington Center on the Minuteman Trail at 10:30 AM, or the Minuteman Statue in Lexington at 11:00 AM. Start is accessible from Alewife T-station. If you are interested, you will need a working bike, spare tire, bike helmet, and warm bright clothes. Rain or real cold weather (30's) cancels.
20 mile ride through back roads of Concord after AMC Bike Repair Workshop. Meet in front of Trinitarian Congregational Church. Moderate friendly pace of 13-15 mph. Bring warm bright clothes. Cold or wet weather cancels. Map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2174674
