Charles River Wheelers

April 18: Re-enact the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere - On Your Bike!

2025-04-01 7:56 AM | Amy Juodawlkis (Administrator)

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the rides and riders that sounded the alarm around Greater Boston and launched the American Revolution. The ride will take place on the 250th anniversary of the night Paul Revere made his famous “midnight” ride.


What: Revere Ride Re-enactment – The Revolutionary Ride

When: Friday, April 18; gather at 6:30 PM, roll out at 7 PM

Where: Christopher Columbus Park, Boston

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49508851 (may be route changes on the fly)

Details:

  • Rain or shine
  • This is an informal ride - no registration, fees, or support.
  • No-drop ride, not a race
  • Gather at Christopher Columbus Park, Boston at 6:30 PM.
  • Head to the Old North Church for departure close to 7 PM when the famous lanterns will be lighted in its spire. (“One if by land …”)  
  • Riders may start in Boston or join at the Kittie Knox Center in Cambridge, Somerville High School, the Medford Library, High Street, Arlington Center entrance to the Minuteman Bikeway, and the Battle Green in Lexington.
  • Bring lights and appropriate layers.
  • Ride in costume or whatever you like – no muskets please
  • Replenishments available at Concord.  
  • Last MBTA train to Somerville and North Station departs Concord at 11:45 PM. 

Celebrate 250 years of Massachusetts’ Revolutionary Resistance to Tyranny! RIDE FOR LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS!

This ride is not affiliated with CRW.

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