Guide to bicycle committees and advocacy groups on Cape Cod
Bicycling on Cape Cod is a wonderful way to see the sights. Our roads and bike trails are a major asset that attracts tourists and new residents. The Cape’s bicycle infrastructure includes off-road bicycle paths like the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Canal Path, and the Shining Sea Bikeway, all of which attract thousands of riders each day. Additionally, several on-road bicycle facilities are in place, such as the new bicycle lanes along Route 6 in Truro.
Bicycle supporters and advocates abound on Cape Cod, and volunteers lead the way on local advocacy and town committees. Thanks to support from these groups and town leaders, the Cape will be seeing additional bicycle infrastructure in the near future, including the Sandwich Service Road Shared-Use Path, Bourne Rail Trail, and extensions to the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
If you enjoy bicycling on Cape Cod and would like to become involved in the expansion of bicycling in the region, then please consider getting involved by attending a local town committee or advocacy group meeting. Following is a list of local groups and committees. Happy cycling!
Advocacy Groups & Cycling Clubs
Supports the extension of the Shining Sea Bikeway into Bourne
Friends of the Cape Cod Rail Trail
To promote the use, development, and care of the Cape Cod Rail Trail and extended bikeways, to inform residents and visitors about the recreation and commuting opportunities offered by the Cape Cod Rail Trail, and to support trail maintenance and improvements for the benefit of all users of the Cape Cod Rail Trail.
Friends of Falmouth Bikeways is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the support of bicycling and protecting and preserving Falmouth bike paths and recreational bike routes, including the Shining Sea Bikeway.
Falmouth Bike Lab is an all-volunteer community bike shop focused on helping people get access to and maintain a bike.
Explore the bike-friendly Outer Cape Town of Provincetown.
The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) promotes a bicycle-friendly environment and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation.
Cape Cod Cycling Club “All Kinds of Cycling for All Kinds of People.” Cycling group that sponsors weekly rides + provides education and advocacy in the mid-Cape area.
New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) Cape Cod Chapter
A community of mountain bikers committed to creating epic riding experiences, preserving open space, and guiding the future of mountain biking in New England.
Town Bicycle Committees
Bourne | Generally meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month
Falmouth | Generally held 1st Wednesday of the month
Sandwich | Generally meets the 2nd Monday of the month.
Harwich | Generally meets 3rd Wednesday of the month
Chatham | Generally meets 4th Monday of the month
Orleans | Generally meets the 4th Tuesday of the month
Truro | Generally meets 2nd Tuesday of the month
Provincetown | Generally meets 2nd Thursday of the month
Bicycle Friendly Communities (League of American Bicyclists)
Falmouth – Bronze Level
Provincetown – Silver Level
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