25th Ciclismo Classico Jingle Ride!

594 Massachusetts Ave,Arlington MA 02476

12 December, 2021

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Boston's favorite rolling holiday tradition is back! We are thrilled to announce the return of the in-person Ciclismo Classico Jingle Ride! Now in its 25th year, the Jingle Ride is one of the longest-running Boston holiday sporting events and certainly one of the most colorful. For those who love a parade, love to sing, or who get a kick out of wearing antlers or a holiday costume, the Jingle Ride is a must for your holiday calendar. The ride starts and ends at the Kickstand Café, the popular café in Arlington Center next to the Minuteman Bikeway. Registration begins at 10:15. Delicious hot beverages and pastries are available for purchase from this bike-loving business. The 22-mile ride (round-trip) follows the Minuteman Bikeway and then heads for Harvard Square, the Esplanade, Boston Common, and Newbury Street. The group makes occasional stops to sing carols for passersby, and enjoys bringing some unexpected holiday cheer to all who witness the group. The most-beloved stop is at Harvard Square, where the Harvard Square Business Association serves cookies and hot cocoa to the group – an especially welcome treat in chilly December! We also make an optional warm-up stop at the Menotomy Grill & Tavern just a mile from the ride's end - come enjoy some free appetizers and more! It’s a parade, not a race – so if you have a bicycle, we’d love your holiday spirit along for the ride! Riders are encouraged to give a $25 suggested donation for the ride; the beneficiary is Horizons for Homeless Children. Ride spokesperson Karin Turer says, “I volunteered at a homeless shelter with Horizons for Homeless Children for 6 years and I wanted to spread awareness of this fantastic nonprofit.” Please RSVP on this page or by calling Ciclismo Classico at 781-646-3377. About Ciclismo Classico Our mission is to offer high-quality, educational and dreamy itineraries that celebrate the diversity of native peoples and their landscapes. By combining legendary service and rare cultural experiences, our Ciclismo philosophy continues to energize and transform each and every guest. As a specialized "boutique" tour operator since 1988, we provide the most authentic, unique and exciting vacations in the adventure travel industry. Our well-crafted educational trips in Italy, France, Spain, Austria and New England are active immersions into local art, language, music and, of course, delicious cuisine.