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akanefive t1_iumh2dc wrote

The new protected bike lanes on Mass Ave in North Cambridge are really great progress, and I'm looking forward to the city extending them all the way into Harvard Square. It'll make getting around a lot safer and prevent accidents.

I'm also hoping that Memorial Drive continues to be bike and pedestrian only on Saturdays and Sundays in the warmer months--and would love to see that extended all the way down to MIT. It's great for bikers and pedestrians.

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TheSlayer696969 t1_iumhbw4 wrote

Memorial drive is great on the weekends! No cars to worry about, although a bit short.

Minutemen trail is good too if you're willing to go a bit out of Cambridge.

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hyesperus t1_iumpsif wrote

Especially good for kids who are still learning how to bike safely!

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Inttegers t1_iummrbg wrote

If you're down for longer trail rides, the Minuteman Trail, starting up by Alewife is a lot of fun!

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SheeEttin t1_iumo796 wrote

That's entirely paved, isn't it? How far do I need to go for an unpaved trail?

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Inttegers t1_iumovi3 wrote

Yeah, entirely paved. If you go a couple blocks past the Bedford end of the trail, you'll get to the Reformatory Branch trail, which is a mix of single track, double track, and gravel. It's delightful, and ends in Concord.

Edit: lolz, spelling

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anjohan_uio t1_iumomo8 wrote

The Minuteman goes through Arlington and Lexington to Bedford, which is approximately 10 miles from Alewife.

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albertogonzalex t1_iumqe4e wrote

There a lot of unpaved sections and loops around the Charles, Fresh Pond, the reservoir near BC, the mystic lakes in winchester, etc. There are gravel and mountain bikable paths through the Fells and Blue Hills.

In Danvers, there's a rail-trail that's all unpaved and runs for about 5 miles.

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