Let’s make the season BRIGHT with a ride around to gawk at lights, with a hearty dose of hot chocolate & cookies to bribe encourage the kiddos to brave the chill thanks to our friends at Trek Ballston.  With any luck, our own Kidical Mass Arlington Santa – or even the Grinch – will make a appearance.

We’ll meet at Trek Ballston (beside Mosaic Park), then take neighborhood streets to wind around the neighborhoods of Ashton Heights, Lyon Park & Penrose to hit some great houses (if you know of any houses that are near the route that we’re missing, please DM us on Twitter or Facebook). We’ll end back at Trek Ballston.  The route is all trails & neighborhood streets, crossing major streets at lights.

The ride will be at dusk/night. Remember to bring lights! The more lights the better!

It may be chilly. Remember to dress warmly! The more warmly the better! (Ok, maybe not, but for kids, more layers are better – we can stop to let people take off layers if necessary. Gloves and a hat or headband to cover ears are STRONGLY recommended.)

Everyone is welcome on the ride, and we will go as slow as our slowest rider. The ride is best suited for elementary-aged kids and those who are happy to go at a very casual pace.  It’s helpful to remind competitive kids that this is not a race.

When: Sunday, December 17, 2023

Meet: 5pm (roll out 5:15pm) Trek Ballston (Wilson & Quincy)

Parking: Trek Lot

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45086579

End: Trek Ballston