Resources

Other nonprofit outdoor and cycling organizations are listed here as a public service. Locations are in Massachusetts and beyond. Seven Hills Wheelmen is not affiliated with the groups unless specified. To be listed, please contact Lynne at LTolman@LTolman.org. Thanks!

Cycling Clubs

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB – WORCESTER

Tuesday and Thursday rides are at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Contact: biking@amcworcester.org .

ASSABET RIVER RAIL TRAIL

The rail trail is being built along the rail bed of the former Marlborough Branch RR and will pass through Marlborough, Hudson, Stow, Maynard and Acton. As of 2021, the trail is 9.5 miles long. Contact: Tom Kelleher, tk@arrtinc.org.

CHARLES RIVER WHEELERS

Recreational cyclists who have rides and social events in the Boston area and beyond.

GRANITE STATE WHEELERS

Recreational cyclists who have weekday, weekend, and multi-day rides for road and off-road adult enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Contact: office@gswheelers.org, 603-898-5479

NARRAGANSETT BAY WHEELMEN

Recreational cyclists based in Rhode Island, open to riders of all abilities.
Contact: John Rohland, president@nbwclub.org

NASHOBA VALLEY PEDALERS

Recreational cyclists based in the Nashoba Valley area of eastern Massachusetts, open to riders of all abilities. Primarily a road club, but also offering off-road rides.
Contact: nvprides@gmail.com

NORTH SHORE CYCLISTS

Recreational cyclists based on the North Shore of Massachusetts, offering weekend and recurring rides.
Contact: Ride coordinator Dan Krechmer, dkretchmer9@gmail.com

WORCESTER COUNTY WOMEN’S CYCLING

Women’s cycling group with a free-spirited, supportive, and empowering approach, open to riders at all levels.

WORLD ULTRACYCLING ASSOCIATION

international nonprofit organization, founded in 1980 in North America, setting the standards for excellence and achievement in ultracycling competition. 

YANKEE PEDALERS
Recreational cyclists based in Connecticut and western Massachusetts.

Mountain Biking

MTB PROJECT

NEW ENGLAND MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION
NEMBA chapters based in central Massachusetts include Blackstone Valley and Wachusett.

TEAM BUMS

Advocacy

ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION

ASSABET RIVER RAIL TRAIL

FRIENDS OF BEDFORD DEPOT PARK

FRIENDS OF THE WARE RIVER WATERSHED
Advocates for sustainable trail access for non-motorized uses (mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking); trail stewardship and maintenance; and education on protecting cultural, environmental and historic resources in the Ware River Watershed (Rutland, Barre, Hubbardston, Oakham, Phillipston, Templeton, Princeton).

International Bicycle Fund

League of American Bicyclists

Major Taylor Association

MassBike (Bicycle Coalition of Massachusetts)

New England Mountain Bike Association

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

WACHUSETT GREENWAYS
Keepers of the Mass Central Rail Trail in Sterling, West Boylston, Holden, Rutland, Oakham.
Contact: Colleen Abrams, colleen.abrams@verizon.net, 508-829-3954.

Others

Bike Attorney

Bike Journal.com

Boston Brevet Series

Impressions from bicycle travels

New England Bicycle Racing Association

RoadbikeREVIEW.com

Media

Cyclingnews.com

Urban Velo

VeloNews

Volunteering Opportunities

Rails To Trails

Wachusett Greenways

Worcester Earn-A-Bike

Club Member Sites

Lynne Tolman (T&G bike column archives)

Dick Goodman (Easy C Rider)