Posts made in August, 2015
September Meeting
WHEN: September 17, 7:30 WHERE: 34 Coddington Street, Planning Department Conference Room. Please enter by the back door. WHAT: Join us to discuss advocacy, plan events and our ride schedule. We meet right after the 6:30pm Mayor’s Bicycle Commission meeting.
Read MoreEasy Rider Ride: The Coast of Squantum
WHEN: September 19, 9:00 AM WHERE: Squantum Point Park ROUTE: Starting with a quick spin around beautiful Squantum Point Park, we will ride out the Marina Rd. to the Causeway and follow the coast of the Squantum peninsula. On the way we will visit Orchard Beach and Squaw Rock. From there we will head back on the causeway to Marina Bay’s Boardwalk for coffee at Cream and Sugar. There will be a few hills on this ride – a way to celebrate the strength we’ve gained this cycling season. RIDE LEADER: Bob Mackey – on the day of the ride you can reach him at 617-479-7621
Read MoreNeponset Riverwalk Ride
Coordinated with the Neponset River Watershed Association WHEN: September 12, 7:30 AM WHERE: Squantum Point Park, Marina Bay (Meet at the white shelter by the pier at Squantum Point parking lot in Quincy. From Quincy Shore Drive, turn onto East Squantum Street. Turn left onto Victory Road then another left onto the Haul Road in Marina Bay.) ROUTE: Join us as we make our way along the Quincy/Milton side of the river (Squantum Point Park, Commander Shea Blvd, Newport Ave. Ext., W. Squantum, Adams St., Brook Road) before deciding whether to cross over the river at Central Ave. or make our way to the Pine Tree Brook trail, which connects to Blue Hills Pkwy, and taking Eliot St. back toward the Neponset Greenway and over the Neponset Bridge back to Marina Bay. There are a couple of hills (W. Squantum St. is a good workout) and some hard packed gravel in parts (Squantum Point Park and Turner’s Pond). Near the beginning of the ride, we’ll likely go along the RiverWalk behind Boston Scientific. That part of the trail has some loose gravel, so we’ll likely walk the bikes, but enjoy the views! When we’re done, we’ll head over to Cream and Sugar on the boardwalk for those who would like. This is a coordinated ride with the Neponset River Watershed Association. RIDE LEADER: Maura...
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