Cape Verdean Independence Day Bike Ride
Date & Time
Fri Jul 04 2025 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
Location
213 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740-4804, United States | New Bedford, MA
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Details
Event Details:9 a.m. - Registration / Check-in
10 a.m. - Bike Ride starts
The Bike Ride winds through historic New Bedford neighborhoods, ending at the beloved Hazelwood Park on West Rodney French Blvd.
There will be two routes:
The Adult Route is 9.5 miles
The Children's route is 5.7 miles.
We will have vehicles available to pick up any children who are unable to complete the full route. If you would like the full details of each route, please email us at the address listed below.
***Water stations will be provided along the route.
12:00 p.m. - Post-ride, family-centered celebration begins featuring food, music, vendors and games for the kids.
FREE Bike Clinics: Saturday, 06/21 and 06/28 from 12pm - 3 pm
Have a bike that needs a tune up or minor repairs? We will be holding two FREE Bike Clinics for anyone who needs a bike tune up or minor repairs.
Location: Monte Park (intersection of Russell St. and Acushnet Ave., New Bedford) across from the Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO: We want all participants to have a safe, enjoyable ride, therefore we would like to remind you that Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 85, Section 11B½ statute mandates that ALL bicyclists aged 16 and under MUST WEAR a helmet while operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle.
For anyone over the age of 16, we STRONGLY encourage using a helmet during the ride!
T-Shirt Pick Up Times:
- 6/21 and 6/28 from 12-3pm during the FREE Bike Clinics (Monte Park, New Bedford)
- 7/3 at The Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery (213 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford)
- the day of the ride at Check in
Can't participate, but still want a T-shirt? We got you - just choose your T-Shirt size and tell us you won't be riding when you register.
REGISTER HERE:
https://givebutter.com/hhMg1T
Still have questions? Email us at: [email protected]