Construction began over 40 years ago on a piece of property owned by a now-bankrupt railroad company. Today, that small purchase has grown to a 10.7 mile rail trail stretching from North Falmouth to Woods Hole. The Shining Sea Bikeway, a reference to Katharine Lee Bates’ America the Beautiful, is used by locals and visitors alike for biking, jogging, rollerblading and enjoying a leisurely day outdoors. Continue reading
May is National Bike Month and this is Bay State Bike Week, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Bay State Bike Week spotlights the many benefits of riding, encourages bike safety and provides an opportunity to hit the road for exercise. We’re all for that, so here are some of our favorite ways to celebrate Bay State Bike Week Continue reading
As a progressive city, cycling is one of the preferred modes of transportation in Cambridge, and for good reason. Hopping on your bike and going for a ride along the Charles is simple fun, but there are plenty of more reasons to cycle around here. With one of the best biking infrastructures in the country, we’ve put together an extensive Guide to Cycling in Cambridge.