The Minuteman Trail is an 11-mile bike / running / walking / rollerblading path that runs from Bedford to Cambridge (near Alewife Station). It's not an overly strenuous ride, as the inclines are pretty moderate so it's pretty good for a casual ride, or even rides with kids. I don't really get why any cyclists ride their road bike here - it's not really much of a workout, but they seem cool flying by screaming "on your left" as they pass the kids and families ; ). It can make for a nice half-day or even full-day activity as it rambles thru some lovely historic towns (Bedford, Lexington, Arlington, Cambridge), We rented bikes from the Bikeway Source in Bedford right at the start of the trail - they rent Hybrid or Mountain Bikes for $20 for a half-day or $30 for a full-day. Not too shabby. Stop by Avenue Deli for a lunch and have a nice picnic anywhere along the Trail. There are some decent mountain biking trails off the Minuteman you should check out if you're adventurous. Here are some pics from a marsh stop.  |
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