17 miles
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 RideWithGPSSixth 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.
37 miles
The 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.
Before we ride
Get to know Henry Ar Foon.
Meet Henry through five short excerpts from Melanie’s conversation with historian Larry Finison and Henry’s relative Steve. Together, they explore cycling, community, and the family memories behind the ride.
01 · Larry Finison · 37 seconds
Why recover Henry’s story?
A historian explains why lesser-known cyclists help us understand inclusion, exclusion, and cycling today.
02 · Larry Finison · 51 seconds
A club member, a community leader
Racing was only part of Henry’s cycling life. Hear about club activities, better roads, and his election as club president.
03 · Melanie and Steve · 58 seconds
The catcher’s mitt Henry passed on
A family keepsake brings Henry’s life beyond the bicycle into view.
04 · Steve · 31 seconds
From family history to a ride in his honor
Steve recalls historian Larry Finison researching his family, what he learned, and the first ride honoring Henry.
05 · Larry Finison and Steve · 43 seconds
Remembering Henry on two wheels
Larry and Steve describe the commemorative ride, its historic stops, and the South Shore landscape. These are memories of earlier rides; use the details above for the October 4, 2026 ride.
Excerpts from The Lady In The Yellow | Chinese American Bicyclist Henry Ar Foon, published September 28, 2026 by melaniemorristv. Hosted by Melanie, with Larry Finison and Henry’s relative Steve. Watch the full 29-minute interview.
Riding together
Presented by NECCD, Blue Hills Cycling, CAA, NECAA, and LexRide.