Mattapan on Wheels 2024

The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition Vigorous Youth invites you to our 14th Mattapan on Wheels (MoW) Bike-a-thon:
Green and Blue Spaces!

Ride with Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition (MFFC) and the Neponset River Watershed Association (NEPWA) as you experience the breathtaking beauty of Mattapan and surrounding communities on wheels!

This year, our bike routes are designed to guide riders through the most stunning green and blue spaces the area has to offer. Immerse yourself in nature as you pedal to locales like the lush Edgewater Food Forest, explore the sandy shores of Tenean Beach, and the scenic scenic routes around the Blue Hills with its charming Trailside Museum. Each turn and trail promises picturesque views and the refreshing embrace of the great outdoors. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and community in an unforgettable ride through Boston.

At the end of the bike ride, learn more about MFFC's and our partners walking, biking, and public transit advocacy efforts, experience delicious food from local food trucks, and enjoy the sounds of music as you connect with your fellow riders.

Event Date: Saturday, July 27th

Time: 8:00 AM -- 2:00 PM

Location: Ryan's Playground in Mattapan

Volunteer at MoW

We need volunteers to help pull together this event!

You don't need to know how to ride a bike to volunteer either. Help out with setting up the event, getting attendees organized, and handing out giveaways.

Pick a time slot that works best for you

Volunteer

Youth Waiver

For safety reasons, children under 12 years old are not permitted to ride without an adult. For riders 17 and under, an adult must sign a waiver form before the event if you are riding alone.

No child will be permitted to ride alone without the signed waiver. Make sure to register as well!

Youth Waiver

Meet the MoW 2023 Planning Team

Volunteers (community residents, youth, and young adults) have been planning to make this year safe and fun. MFFC would like to say thank you to our volunteers:

Emelia Molly
Matthew Dave
Ella Suzanne
Ishmael (youth)

Thank you to our sponsors!

Athletic Brewing Company

Bikes Not Bombs

Boston Public Health Commission

Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center

Mattapan Community Health Center

Mattapan Family Services/ABCD

Breakstone, White & Gluck & its Project KidSafe

The Bike Trails

We have trails for every experience level!

Sandy Shores Ride: 8 miles. Destination: Tenean Beach

This is a very green and scenic route. Participants on this ride will be able to ride the completed Neponset Trail starting in Mattapan. The route is 90% flat and mostly on a walking/biking path. There is a small hill at Pope John Paul II Park .

Map

Food Forest Tour: 13 miles. Destination: Boston Nature Center

This route is mostly on main roads and neighborhood streets as we make our way to three food forests: Edgewater, the Boston Nature Center, and Ellington. At each stop, community stewards will share the history of that particular food forest, riders will be able to take a tour of the space, and possibly enjoy some treats.

Map

Blue Hills Ride: 14 miles. Destination: Trailside Museum

This is a very green and scenic route. Riders will start their journey on the Neponset River Greenway Trail and make their way to Mattapan Station. From there we will cross over to the Milton side heading downBlue Hills Parkway. We will continue to Unquity Road until we reach Houghton's Pond. We will keep riding until we reach the Trailside Museum, then head north on the Neponset River Greenway back to Ryan Playground.

Map