MyBike Reveals Top 10 Summer Bike Ride Destinations for Boston
(firmenpresse) - BOSTON, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/15/12 -- To mark Memorial Day Weekend and the beginning of summer in , MyBike today released its list of Top 10 Destinations around the Metro area. MyBike, one of Boston's fastest-growing bicycle sales, rental, repair and concierge companies, compiled the list based on customer feedback and staff expertise. The criteria for the list include ease of trail accessibility, quality of scenery and overall appeal to cyclists of all ages and skill levels.
With fuel prices on the rise and disposable income on the decline, more Boston residents are opting to spend the summer at home and forgo the usual seasonal family car trips. "Many families are finding that their summer budgets are tight this year. The good news is, the city of Boston is full of bike-friendly destinations where you can take your friends or family members for days of low-cost, outdoor fun," said LeRoy Watkins III, president and founder of MyBike.
Here's the complete list:
1. Bike Path: This slice of American history running through Cambridge, Bedford, Lexington and Arlington marks the birthplace of the American Revolution in April 1775. An 11-mile stretch of well-marked paths, Minuteman is accessible from the Alewife station in Cambridge with seasonal refreshment stations along the way. (Note: electric bikes are not permitted.)
2. : Also known as The Esplanade, this classic Boston bike excursion loops Science Park to Watertown Square for a full 18 miles of two-wheeled exploration. Summer is the busiest time for this path, due to its proximity to the Hatch Shell, home of summer concerts and other holiday events.
3. Riverbend Park Bike Path: Spanning Memorial Drive from Eliot Bridge to Western Ave., this beautiful green space brings you and your bike up close and personal with some of the most iconic city scenery. It's a mixed-use path, which means bicyclists need to share the road with joggers and rollerbladers, so keep your eyes open.
4. Arnold Arboretum: This 125-year-old Boston city park was once closed to bicycles, but not anymore. With its 265 acres of exquisite flowers and blooming trees, this bike trip might make you forget you're in a city. The Arboretum hosts a variety of activities; check its online calendar for more information. (Note: bikes are permitted on paved trails only.)
5. Stony Brook Reservation: One of West Roxbury's hidden gems, this reservation land located at Turtle Pond Parkway offers 10 to 12 miles of hiking trails and bicycle paths that meander through the peaceful, forested portion of the reservation. Sunfish and Perch swim in the fresh waters of Turtle Pond, an easily accessible spot for fishing. In the Reservation's southern section are soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, an ice skating rink, and a pool.
6. Jamaicaway Bike Path: This tree-lined path runs from Route 9 on the northwest bank of Leverett Pond along the Jamaicaway to the southeast bank of Jamaica Pond. Just off the Jamaicaway is Olmstead Park, a great place for a picnic by the freshwater pond and blooming trees.
7. Pierre Lallement Southwest Corridor Bike Path: Named after the inventor of the pedal bicycle, this is a must for bike lovers. This trail is constantly named one of the best in Massachusetts, and it is only open to cyclists and pedestrians. The trail follows the Southwest Corridor Linear Park in Boston's South End and offers more than four miles of separate bicycle and pedestrian paths.
8. Millennium Park: Once an unsightly landfill, this 350-acre park on Boston's South end serves up several miles of paved bike and pedestrian trails, with great views of the Charles River. The bridge over Sawmill Brook connects the park's paved paths to Brook Farm Reservation's unpaved ones.
9. Muddy River Bike Path: This path runs along the north bank of the Muddy River from Park Drive in Boston almost to Brookline Avenue in Brookline. This path gives bicyclists a beautiful alternative to crowded streets.
10. Neponset River Greenway: Another hidden gem, this Dorchester trail extends through Milton and Mattapan and offers a perfect way to spend an afternoon with bike riders of all ability levels. The Department of Conservation is working to expand and improve this path, especially the missing sections near Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester.
MyBike's full suite of services can accommodate a solo or group trip to any of these Top 10 destinations -- from renting bikes to pick-up and drop-off repair to tune-up service. For more tips on bike destinations, safety and maintenance, follow MyBike on Twitter at .
Founded in Boston in 2005 as a bicycle rental shop aimed at college students, MyBike is a full-service rental, sales, repair and concierge company. Cyclists of all ages count on MyBike for quality monthly rentals, repair, maintenance and door-to-door bicycle concierge service. MyBike is the only rental provider in Boston offering . For more information, visit or "Like" MyBike on Facebook at .
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