First Friday Rides

First Friday Rides logoNext Ride:
May. 3, 2024

Bring a friend and come out. Families and reluctant riders are welcome and encouraged! Event details below. If you’re interested in helping organize and/or lead this or a future event, please michaelsmithecon@gmail.com.

photo of First Friday riders on Pomeroy Trail

When: Friday, May 3, 2024
Start: Hillside Park, Newark

Sign In: 5:45 p.m. (everyone must sign a waiver in order to participate)
Ride Begins: 6:00 p.m.
Route Distance: 6.6 mi

Come take a slow community ride through the streets and bike paths of Newark. Be sure to have headlights and tail lights for your bike, and you may add spoke lights and head lamps to brighten the ride. Helmets are required by law for those under 16, but we highly recommend that everyone wear a bike helmet, regardless of your age or ability.

  • Ride leaves at 6:00 p.m. Arrive by 5:45 p.m. for sign-in.
  • All participants, whether BikeNewark members or their guests, must sign a liability waiver before the ride.
  • Due to low-light conditions at this time of year, riders should have a working headlight and tail light.
  • Learn the tricks of navigating safely through Newark and its beautiful surroundings.

See interactive map view.

Ride Route

*Routes are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

BikeNewark liability insurance covers all BikeNewark “members and their guests.” Become a member.

photo of First Friday riders on Amstel Avenue

Videos from Previous Rides

Questions or Comments?

If you have questions or a comment, contact BikeNewark’s Barb Hughes.

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