MassBike Spins: Circle the City Preview
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Kick off Bike Week with a 25-mile ride around the city as we look at
how current and future bike paths connect Boston's parks in a preview
of this summer's Circle the City project. We'll ride from the center of the
city to Boston Harbor and back on some of our most scenic routes.
This ride is sponsored by MassBike and the Circle the City project.
[May 12 Preview Ride from Franklin Park]
[June 24 Ride from Franklin Park]
[July 15 Dorchester and Roxbury Ride]
[July 15 Corridor, River, and Necklace Ride]
[August 5 Bike Path Loop Ride]
Details
- Where: Meet at the Franklin Park Golf Course Clubhouse immediately after the Franklin Park Coalition Annual Meeting
- When: Depart at 12:30 pm, Saturday, May 12, 2012
- Distance: about 26 miles.
- Pace: Relaxed, probably 6-10 MPH.
- Terrain: Mostly flat.
- Route: Mixture of on-road (50%) and shared-use path (50%).
- Leader: Jessica Mink
Maps and Cue sheet
Getting There
Take Emerald Necklace, Southwest Corridor, or Blue Hill Ave. to Franklin Park.
Bailout points
Ashmont-Mattapan Trolley (without bike), Red Line stations near the Harbor, Orange Line stations along the Southwest Corridor.
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