# Event Details - **Event Name**: 16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Mattapan and surrounding communities on wheels!About this Event??‍♀️ 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-2:00pmCost: 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 bikeSaturday, July 15 if you don't need a bikeIf you have a bike and didn't register by July 15, you can register on event dayRoutes:Beach Party Ride: 8 miles. Destination: Tenean Beach, DorchesterMap: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36711319This 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 rideThis 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, MiltonMap: https://goo.gl/maps/52KKzFm7NLqThis 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 3Houghton's Pond - Mile 8 (Bathrooms and food for purchase at this stop)Ulin Memorial Rink - Mile 12ATTN: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, QuincyMap: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55200328This 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!ATTNThis route features an incline throughout the Blue Hills ReservationThere will be 3/4 rest stops throughout the rideThis ride will be approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes including breaksVolunteering:Ride support - https://forms.gle/qFSVWUBsyNZBakvz5Onsite (set up, breakdown, registration table, etc) - https://forms.gle/URkkcH5XehjKJVeWAThank 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 02126Day 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 Mattapankeep MoW free and open to the public by covering the costs to run the eventraise awareness and support the exploration of the beautiful green spaces such as connection to the Blues Hills in Mattapan by bikeWant to sponsorship? Contact us, info@mattapanfoodandfit.orgThank you to our sponsors:City of Boston - Boston Transportation DepartmentThank you to our funders:Barr FoundationHub LuvPoint32HealthAny Questions? Contact Us!Email: info@mattapanfoodandfit.orgFacebook: Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition Vigorous YouthMattapan Food and Fitness CoalitionTwitter: @MattapanFoodFitInstagram: @MattapanFoodFitWebsite: mattapanfoodandfit.orgLinkedin: Mattapan Food and Fitness CoalitionAgenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AMRegistration + Check-In?: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMOpening Ceremony ?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMOpening Stretch - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/16th-annual-mattapan-on-wheels/100001990815501757 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, parties, sports, health-wellness, entertainment, cycling, volunteering, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 6 hours - Location: 350 River St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 350 River St - **lat**: 42.2704155 - **long**: -71.0860995 - **full address**: 350 River St, 350 River Street, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/39e912cafea1b4bc8626ab536b8e494931927341226807cdc28e202298023d15-rimg-w1200-h861-dcd0dff0-gmir.jpg?v=1781076222 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels being held? - **A:** 16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 350 River St, 350 River Street, Boston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels? - **A:** 16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels is organized by Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 16th Annual Mattapan on Wheels is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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