This is our shop route of choice! Great for folks who don’t mind urban riding, and are looking for a shorter ride with a plethora of landmarks. An excellent choice for an evening workout! Ride through the following communities:
- Seaport
- South Boston
- Franklin Park
- Arnold Arboretum
- Jamaica Plain
- Brookline
- Back Bay
The Northern Strand Trail is a 38-mile round-trip ride from our shop, offering a mostly car-free route all the way to the ocean. This paved rail-trail is flat and well maintained, making accessible for all skill levels, with a mix of urban and coastal scenery along the way. The path currently ends at the Nahant Beach, a great place for a swim, but we recommend you continue your ride out to the Henry Cabot Lodge Park in Nahant for some more incredible views. You’ll cycle through the following communities:
- Everett
- Malden
- Revere
- Saugus
- Lynn
Looking for a longer ride? Ride the Northern Strand Bikeway to Lynn and connect to the Marblehead Rail Trail for a scenic ride to Salem, Massachusetts. A gravel bike is recommended for this ride since the Marblehead Rail Trail is unpaved. In addition to cycling through the communities listed above, you’ll cycle through Marblehead and Salem.
Connect to the historic Minuteman Bikeway via the Somerville Community path which is a short 5 minute ride from our shop. The ride is a 33-mile round-trip ride from our shop. The paved trail is flat, well marked, and accessible for all skill levels, connecting urban bike paths with a historic rail trail corridor. Follow our Strava route and you’ll be off city roads for almost the entire ride! Ride through the following communities:
- Somerville
- Arlington
- Lexington
- Bedford
Add a couple miles to your ride and enjoy the beautiful Charles River to Harvard Square where you will cycle to the beginning of the historic Minuteman Bikeway.
Utilize the Minuteman Bikeway to reach the famous Walden Pond on this 46 mile loop perfect for a day of road riding. Ride through the following communities:
- Arlington
- Lexington
- Bedford
- Concord
- Lincoln
Head West of Boston and explore the hilly countryside that amateurs and pros alike use to train for races. Take a dip in the upper Charles River, visit cows and sheep at farms, or explore the many wooded reservations in Dover and Needham.
Get out of the city and explore the rolling hills and farms of Concord and Carlisle. We strongly recommend making a stop for ice cream at Great Brook Farm! This state park also has some great trails for off road riding.
Looking for a bigger ride with some elevation? A 120 mile loop from our shop and about 2000 feet of elevation, consider renting a performance road bike for this full day adventure.
Provincetown is the last town on the tip of Cape Cod. The town has a carefree atmosphere, plenty of beaches, great nightlife, and fantastic seafood. This is a one way ride and will require taking a ferry back to Boston. Alternatively, take the train from Boston to Plymouth and begin the ride there!
