Sixth annual ride · Hingham, Massachusetts
Henry Ar Foon
Bike Ride
Ride the South Shore. Celebrate a cycling pioneer. Join riders from all backgrounds for a day of local history and good company.
- When
- October 4, 2026
Sunday · 9 AM - Where
- Wompatuck
Visitor Center · Hingham - Distance
- 17 or 37 miles
11–18 mph groups - Entry
- Free
Pre-registration required
Two routes. One shared story.
Choose your ride.
Scenic South Shore roads, Henry Ar Foon historic sites, and no-drop groups with ride leaders. Choose a distance and pace that suit you, then stay for an optional post-ride social gathering.
The shorter route
A shorter way to take part in the celebration, with a ride leader and a no-drop group.
View the 17-mile route on RideWithGPSThe longer route
More miles on the South Shore, with the same shared history and no-drop group format.
View the 37-mile route on RideWithGPSMeet us in Hingham
Ready for the ride.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 9 AM
Wompatuck State Park Visitor Center
204 Union Street, Hingham, Massachusetts
- Pre-registration and helmets are required.
- Choose from groups riding 11–18 mph.
- No-drop groups are led by ride leaders.
- RideWithGPS maps are linked above.
Before you leave home
Check the weather.
Rain cancels the ride.
Check this page at 6 AM on October 4 for a weather cancellation notice.
Questions about the ride? Contact NECCD.
The history behind the ride
Remembering Henry Ar Foon.
This ride honors a trailblazing Chinese cyclist of the late 1800s and brings his story back to the roads and communities of New England.
Riding together
Presented by NECCD, Blue Hills Cycling, CAA, NECAA, and LexRide.