Come join us for our first-ever Fairhaven Bike & Brew as we visit the Fairhaven Old-Time Holiday! On this short social group bike ride for all ages hosted by the Fairhaven Livable Streets Committee, we’ll explore Fairhaven’s bike-friendly streets and stop for a few treats.

We’ll meet in the Fort Phoenix parking lot near the tennis courts on Saturday December 9 at noon, ride through the center of town, stop for some warming beverages & bites at Traveler’s Alehouse, and conclude back at Fort Phoenix by 3pm. You’re welcome to join for some or all of the ride & the full itinerary is below.

Will it be chilly? Probably! Hats & gloves are encouraged & we’ll make several stops to warm ourselves with holiday cheer (and also hot chocolate).

Please invite your friends, family & neighbors (non-Fairhaven residents welcome), and let us know if you have any questions!

Full itinerary (times estimated):

Noon – Meet at Fort Phoenix
12:10-12:15 – Welcome & depart for Northeast Marine Institute (32 Washington)
12:25 – Arrive at NMI’s Santa’s Sweet Shop
12:40 – Depart for Unitarian Memorial Church (102 Green)
12:50 – Arrive at Unitarian Church Holiday Marketplace
1:15 – Depart for Traveler’s Alehouse (111 Huttleston Ave)
1:30-2:30 – Traveler’s Alehouse
2:30 – Depart for Fort Phoenix (riders welcome to depart on their own straight from TA)
2:45 – Arrive & conclude at Fort Phoenix

A few reminders: Riders under 17 must wear a helmet. At each stop, riders are responsible for their own bikes.

More details on the Fairhaven Old Time Holiday: https://fairhaventours.com/old-time-holiday/

Earlier in the week while walking my dog I came a cross, Nicholas.
Nick hails from Southern California. He flew to Nova Scotia, Canada and rode south through Main, New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. There he began his loop back north through Coastal Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

I met him on the MUP near my home and hailed him to stop and chat. He was befuddled asking “do you always stop people bike touring?” “Yes, I responded. I toured for many years and am always keen to hear the riders stories.”

Nick was on his way to Provincetown on outer Cape Cod. I gave him the directions to get over the Bourne Bridge and rt 6A to Ptown. He will then take a bus to Boston and fly back to California.

Years ago I would have been envious. Now at my age, no more. But I do like meeting adventure cyclists.

Event by New Bedford Starchasers and Juli Lynn Smae
Co-Creative Center New Bedford
Duration: 4 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Cranksgiving returns Saturday 11.18.2023 12-4PM at Co+Creative Center, 137 Union Street, New Bedford.
There are three ways to get involved this year! Join the group ride, drop-off non-perishable food items, or Venmo a donation to @newbedfordstarchasers
Cranksgiving New Bedford is a bicycle-powered food drive to collect food for people in need this holiday season. To join the approximately 9-mile group ride, all you need is a bike, a bag or trailer, and at least $20 to buy items to donate. All items collected will be distributed through the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network.
Meet-up at 12PM. Launch at 12:30PM. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most cargo carried, and more! This event is free, open to the public, and cosmically inclusive! No pre-registration is required