Cape Verdean Independence Day Bike Ride
Celebrating 50 Years of Cabo Verde's Independence
Karen Blake-Robinson
Fundraiser since May 2025
Karen Blake-Robinson's Story
I made my 1st trip to Cape Verde in 2024 and it truly hit me in my heart space when I connected to my ancestral land. It made me want to do so much more than just give lip service to the Motherland but do more to support my fellow Kriolas both here and in Cabo Verde.
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Cape Verdean Independence Day Bike Ride
Friday, July 4 @ 10 AM EDT
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Cape Verdean Independence Day Bike Ride
***IMPORTANT INFO - PLEASE READ:
On-line T-shirt sales are ENDING on Monday, 6/30/25, at 4pm!! HOWEVER, we will still have shirts available to purchase IN-PERSON on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 12 pm - 6 pm at the Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery (across from Monte Park), the day of the Bike Ride at 9 am, at Hazelwood Park after the ride is over, as well as on the day of the Parade on July 5th. Limited sizes will be available on a first come, first served basis after 6/30 at 4 pm.
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Event Details:
9:00 a.m. - Registration / Check-in
10:00 a.m. - Bike Ride starts
10:30 a.m. - Children's Bike Ride Starts
The Bike Ride winds through historic New Bedford neighborhoods, ending at the beloved Hazelwood Park on West Rodney French Blvd.
There will be TWO routes:
The Adult Route is 9.5 miles
The Children's route is 5.7 miles.
We will have vehicles available to pick up any children who are unable to complete the full route.
FULL DETAILS of each route are listed below. ***Water stations will be provided along the route.
12:00 p.m. - Post-ride, family-centered celebration begins featuring food, music, vendors and games for the kids.
Bike Clinics have ended.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO: We want all participants to have a safe, enjoyable ride, therefore we would like to remind you that Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 85, Section 11B½ statute mandates that ALL bicyclists aged 16 and under MUST WEAR a helmet while operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle.
For anyone over the age of 16, we STRONGLY encourage using a helmet during the ride!
T-Shirt Sales/Pick Up Times:
- 7/3 from 12pm - 6pm at The Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery (213 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford)
- 9am during Check-In the day of the event and at Hazelwood Park during the multi-generational celebration.
- 7/5 from 12 - 5pm at The Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery
Can't participate, but still want a T-shirt? We got you - just choose your T-Shirt size and tell us you won't be riding when you register.
Still have questions? Email us at: [email protected]
Read below for turn-by-turn route details for both the Children's and the Adult's Bike Ride.
Child Route: Bicycle 5.7 miles, approximately 30 min
from Monte Park, Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740 to Hazelwood Park, 553 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
IMPORTANT NOTE: Will cross Rt. 18 from Division St. to Gifford St.
START: Monte Park - Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
1. Head south on Acushnet Ave toward Bedford St - 0.8 mi
2. Turn left onto Division St - 0.1 mi
3. Turn right onto JFK Memorial Highway - 0.2 mi
4. Make a U-turn at Cove St - 0.2 mi
5. Make a U-turn at Division St - 0.2 mi
6. Turn left onto Cove St - 246 ft
7. Turn left onto Morton Ct - 0.2 mi
8. Turn right onto Gifford St - 0.3 mi
9. Turn right onto New Bedford Harbor Walk - 0.7 mi
10. Slight left onto E Rodney French Blvd - 1.1 mi
11. Turn right - 30 ft
12. Turn left - 272 ft
13. Turn left -233 ft
14. Turn right - 0.1 mi
15. Turn left - 49 ft
16. Turn right - 0.7 mi
17. Turn left onto W Rodney French Blvd - 0.9 mi
18. Turn right onto Gary Bosworth Memorial Way - 0.1 mi
19. Turn right - 0.1 mi
Arrive at Hazelwood Park for the post-ride, inter-generational family gathering. Stick around for food, music and more! We out till 6 pm!
Adult Route: Bicycle 9.5 miles, approximately 50 min
from Monte Park, Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740 to Hazelwood Park, 553 Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
IMPORTANT NOTE: Will cross Rt. 18 from Division St. to Gifford St.
START: Monte Park - Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740
1. Head south on Acushnet Ave toward Bedford St - 279 ft
2. Turn right onto Bedford St - 486 ft
3. Turn right onto Pleasant St - 0.4 mi
4. Turn left onto Union St - 1.1 mi (Pass by Dunkin' on the right)
5. Turn right onto Rockdale Ave - 259 ft
6. Turn left onto Fuller Pkwy/Lieutenant Walter E. Fuller Memorial Pkwy - 0.1 mi
7. Turn left to stay on Fuller Pkwy/Lieutenant Walter - E. Fuller Memorial Pkwy - 0.3 mi
8. Turn left onto Brownell Ave - 486 ft
Time/mileage check: est. 13 min - (2.2 miles)
Brownell Ave
9. Head south on Brownell Ave toward Pauline St - 0.2 mi
10. Turn left onto Hawthorn St - 1.3 mi
11. Turn right onto County St - 0.9 mi
12. Turn left onto Division St - 0.2 mi
13. Turn left onto JFK Memorial Highway - 0.2 mi
14. Turn right onto Rivet St - 187 ft
15. Turn right onto S Front St - 0.2 mi
16. Turn left onto Gifford St - 0.3 mi
17. Turn right onto New Bedford Harbor Walk - 0.7 mi
18. Slight left onto E Rodney French Blvd - 0.9 mi.
Destination - East Beach - 1014 E Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744 will be on the left
Time/mileage check - est. 24 min (4.8 miles)
19. Head south on E Rodney French Blvd toward Hudson St - 0.2 mi
20. Turn right - 30 ft
21. Turn left - 272 ft
22. Turn left - 233 ft
23. Turn right - 0.1 mi
24. Turn left - 49 ft
25. Turn right - 0.1 mi
26. Turn left - 0.2 mi
27. Turn right - 56 ft
28. Turn right - 59 ft
29. Turn right - 0.6 mi
30. Turn left onto W Rodney French Blvd - 0.9 mi
31. Turn right onto Gary Bosworth Memorial Way - 0.1 mi
32. Turn right - 0.1 mi
Arrival at Hazelwood Park!
Time/mileage check: est. 13 min. (2.5 miles) See less
213 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA
