Join the Healthy Aging and Cycling Series this Spring for Group Rides and Learn Bike Maintenance Skills!


4/1/2025 • 6 days ago

A group of bicyclists on a bike ride

Are you a Cambridge resident age 60 and older? Do you want to enjoy leisurely group bike rides this spring, build confidence to navigate the city on a bike, and learn basic bike maintenance skills? Join us at upcoming cycling workshops and rides offered by the Council on Aging and Community Development Department through the Healthy Aging and Cycling series.

On-Bike Skills Clinics and Group Rides (April - June)

During On-Bike Skills Clinics, instructors will work with small groups. Participants will learn how to check bicycles for basic maintenance issues and will build skills, stability, and confidence to bicycle. Group Rides will focus on improving on-bicycle comfort and navigating the city by bike. Rides will begin on off-street paths and will gradually increase in mileage while maintaining a relaxing pace.

Helmets will be provided. Meet-up locations will be near Bluebikes stations. Older adults who do not own a bicycle can participate with a Bluebike.

Please register in advance by completing this online form. If you have questions, email transportation@cambridgema.gov. 

Dates and Meeting Locations

Wednesday, April 9
Meeting Location: Thorndike Field Park, 99 Margaret St., Arlington, MA (route on Minuteman Trail)
On-Bike Skills Clinic: 8:30 – 9 a.m.   
Group Ride: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 23
Meeting Location: Fresh Pond Reservation, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge, MA (route on Watertown Cambridge Greenway)
On-Bike Skills Clinic: 4 – 4:30 p.m. 
Group Ride: 4:30 – 6 p.m. 

Wednesday, May 7
Meeting Location: Cafe Beatrice,100 N First St., Cambridge, MA (route on Community Path)
On-Bike Skills Clinic: 8:30 – 9 a.m.   
Group Ride: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 21
Meeting Location: Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA (route on Charles River Greenway)
On-Bike Skills Clinic: 4 – 4:30 p.m. 
Group Ride: 4:30 – 6 p.m. 

Wednesday, June 4
Meeting Location: Cafe Beatrice,100 N First St., Cambridge, MA (route on Community Path)
On-Bike Skills Clinic: 4 – 4:30 p.m. 
Group Ride: 4:30 – 6 p.m. 

Wed., June 18
Location To Be Determined
On-Bike Skills Clinic: 8:30 – 9 a.m.   
Group Ride: 9 – 11:30 a.m.