The witches of Newtown will ditch their broomsticks for bicycles at the inaugural Newtown Witches’ Ride on Saturday, October 31.

This event involves up to 50 costumed cyclists taking to the streets of Newtown Borough for a slow, three(ish) mile ride through town. Registered participants should meet at 9:00 a.m. for check-in, costume check, and pictures in the Newtown Bicycle Shop parking lot (30 North State Street). The ride starts at 10:00 a.m.     

Cost is just $15 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hands Holding Hearts, supporting children and families going through grief: https://handsholdinghearts.org/.

To register for the Ride, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/witches-ride-2.

Read these important details so you show up ready to ride:

You must be 18 or older to ride. Every rider must be registered and sign the waiver. All riders must check-in to ride. Registration is not refundable. 

This is a slow, three(ish) mile ride through town on open streets with car traffic. Many stops and starts are involved. You should be a confident bike rider to enjoy the ride safely.

Riders must follow the rules of the road: respect stop signs and traffic signals, stay to the right, take extra care when stopping and starting. Be aware of and communicate with riders around you.

Do not toss candy or anything else from your bike.

Pedal-assist e-bikes are allowed, but no throttles. E-bikers should stay toward the back of the pack and take extra caution starting and stopping.  
 
Securely attach your witch hat to your helmet or under your chin with an elastic strap or tie. It is guaranteed to fall off otherwise.

Do NOT put a broomstick on your bike. Your bike IS your broom. Make sure nothing will be caught in your wheels or drivetrain.

Make sure your bike is in good working order before the ride.