16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels at 350 River St – Boston, MA

‍♀️ Celebrating 16 Years of Mattapan on Wheels! ‍♂️

Join us as we honor 16 incredible years of community, cycling, and empowerment! What started as a youth-led vision has grown into a Mattapan tradition — bringing neighbors together, promoting health and joy, and reclaiming our streets with pride. Here’s to the riders, volunteers, and supporters who made every mile meaningful. Let’s keep rolling toward justice, joy, and a stronger Mattapan!

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

Time: 8:00am-2:00pm

Cost: FREE!

Age: 8+ (12 and under w/adult)

First 80 riders will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Priority to those who register.

Registration ends as follows:

• Saturday, July 11if you need a bike
• Saturday, July 15 if you don’t need a bike
• If you have a bike and didn’t register by July 15, you can register on event day

Routes:

Beach Party Ride: 8 miles. Destination: Tenean Beach, Dorchester

Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36711319

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 .

ATTN:

• This ride is created for our youngest riders to be able to complete and has multiple stops.
• This ride is designed for families and those who are new to biking and know how to ride
• This ride will be 2 hours and 30 minutes including breaks.
• There will be three rest stops going to the final destination and two rest stops going back to the starting point.
• If you would love to have continuous riding without frequent stops, it is suggested you sign up for the Exploring Chapel Rocks ride.

Intermediate Ride: 13 miles. Destination: Houghton’s Pond, Milton

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/52KKzFm7NLq

This is a very green and scenic route. Riders leave Ryan’s Playground and enter the Neponset Trail. The trail continues onto Mattapan station where riders will then ride on Truman Parkway to get to Martini Shell. Once at Martini Shell, riders will continue on Truman Parkway and transfer to the Neponset Valley Parkway to reach Houghton’s Pond. The return to the Playground is on Unquity Rd. This route is mostly flat, except near Fairmount Ave and Canton Ave where there are two small hills.

Rest Stops: Martini Shell – Mile 3

Houghton’s Pond – Mile 8 (Bathrooms and food for purchase at this stop)

Ulin Memorial Rink – Mile 12

ATTN:

• This ride is designed for those who ride a little more throughout the year and want to challenge themselves.
• This ride will be about 3 hours and 15 minutes including breaks.
• There will be three rest stops going to the final destination and two rest stops going back to the starting point.

Advanced Ride: 14.3 miles. Destination: Quincy Quarries, Quincy

Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55200328

This is Mattapan on Wheel’s first time going to Quincy Quarries. Designed for advanced riders, enjoy a scenic route along parts of the Blue Hills Reservation including the Granite Railway Incline, Wampatuck Road, Chickatawbut Road & Blue Hills Resevoir, Unquity Road, and Blue Hills Parkway!

ATTN

• This route features an incline throughout the Blue Hills Reservation
• There will be 3/4 rest stops throughout the ride
• This ride will be approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes including breaks

Volunteering:

• Ride support – https://forms.gle/qFSVWUBsyNZBakvz5
• Onsite (set up, breakdown, registration table, etc) – https://forms.gle/URkkcH5XehjKJVeWA

Thank you to our volunteer planning committee this year:

Emeila A.

Dave L.

Matthew T.

Trinity H.

Kahlil C.

Thank you to our Vigorous Youth:

Njaavel J.

Leah D.

Carlens C.

Ways to donate:

Eventbrite Page – https://mattapanonwheels16.eventbrite.com. This is our registration page. You can donate whatever amount you choose.

Checks – Make checks out to Third Sector New England Inc and put Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition in the memo. TSNE is our fiscal agent.

Send checks to Shavel’le Olivier – 1613 Blue Hill Ave, Suite 307, Mattapan, MA 02126

Day of – Cash and digital donations can be received on event day, which is July 18, 2025!

Sponsorships:

This year, you have the opportunity to sponsor Mattapan on Wheels! Partner with us to:

• be part of a movement to promote bike culture and healthy active living in Mattapan
• keep MoW free and open to the public by covering the costs to run the event
• raise awareness and support the exploration of the beautiful green spaces such as connection to the Blues Hills in Mattapan by bike

Want to sponsorship? Contact us, info@mattapanfoodandfit.org

Thank you to our sponsors:

City of Boston – Boston Transportation Department

Thank you to our funders:

Barr Foundation

Hub Luv

Point32Health

Any Questions? Contact Us!

Email: info@mattapanfoodandfit.org

Facebook: Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition Vigorous Youth

Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition

Twitter: @MattapanFoodFit

Instagram: @MattapanFoodFit

Website: mattapanfoodandfit.org

Linkedin: Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition