Harvard
Square Tour – We
with a warm up ride along the Charles River Esplanade utilizing the Dr.
Paul Dudley White bicycle path to  Cambridge.
A ride through the pristine Harvard Business School with it’s collegian
Baker Library and Roman Coliseum like Harvard Stadium. Over the Charles
River and a circle around Harvard Square is made. We enjoy the beautiful
mansions along Brattle Street’s, “Tory Row”, including
the Longfellow National Historical Site where George Washington has slept
and then on to the Cambridge Common where
Washington
commanded the first colonial army, born during the occupation of Boston.
We make our way into Old Harvard Yard, where you can’t "park
a car" (or ride a bike, but we can push one), the location of the school
president, incoming freshman and John Harvard himself (kind of!). On to
the New Harvard Yard for a few interesting stories and then a visit to the
magnificent Memorial Hall. Our return ride touches upon the bustling Harvard
Square with all its bookstores and street musicians, over to the Charles
River and a back along the Cambridge side of the Esplanade. Going by Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) for panoramic views of Boston and back to
the Boston Common. 12 to 15 flat miles, easy to moderate. Bike Paths &
Side Streets. 2.5 to 3 hours. Athletic Beginner and above. $35,
Thur. & Sat. 2pm,
Freedom
Trail Comprehensive
– The difference between the Freedom Trail Highlights and the Comprehensive
is that we visit all of 16 Freedom Trail sites on this tour. The original
Freedom Trail concept was to connect 16 historical sites in downtown Boston
and Charlestown in a manner
that helps prevent one from getting lost. Boston’s Freedom Trail is often
a don’t miss attraction and one of the first thing people do when visiting.
Boston Bike Tours is located at the beginning of the Freedom Trail and in
the perfect location to start it on a bicycle! The biggest challenge cycling
the Freedom Trail is that it goes through the downtown of a city. This is
also one of the fun parts because you can zip all over the place and go
from the Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in just a couple of hours.
The Highlights Tour touches on those sites which are most significant to
the foundation of our country and of the greatest interest to out visitors.The
Tour starts on the Boston Common and on the first part of the Freedom Trail
many of the sites are close together, but once you pass Fanuiel Hall the
bike enables you to traverse the distances quickly. All 16 historical sites
including the Granary Burial Ground, Fanuiel Hall, Paul Revere’s house,
the Old North Church, the USS Constitution and Bunker Hill are seen. Many
non-Freedom Trail sites like harbor views from historical Long Wharf and
the engineering marvel of the Big Dig on this tour. The return trip takes
us over to the Charles River Esplanade by the Hatch Shell Memorial Concert
Pavilion and back to the Boston Common. 10 to 14 miles, moderate in urban
setting. 4 hours. Beginner and above. $35
Dates: 4-27, 5-18,
6-8 & 29, 7-20, 8-10 & 31, 9-21, 10-12-08
JFK Library/ South Boston Waterfront
Tour – On this tour
we discover the part of Boston know as Southie, which boasts miles of beach,
several historical sites and sweeping views of downtown and the harbor.
Starting on the Boston Common we go through the Financial District, discuss
the evolution of this area, while examining the wonderful mixtures of architecture.
Next we move on to the Seaport district where we see its drastic transformation
due in part to the Big Dig and the Convention Center. On to the South Boston
waterfront visiting Castle Islands Fort Independence where both Paul Revere
and Edgar Allen Poe were once stationed. Harbor views around Pleasant Bay
and a ride along the Carson Beach will be enjoyed on our way to the JFK
Library. We rest and picnic (not included, purchase at library cafeteria)
on the library grounds which are said to be reminiscent of the late presidents
Hyannisport compound. Our return trip takes us up to historical Dorchester
Heights where Washington's capture was instrumental in ending the occupation
of Boston in 1775-1776. This moderate tour is 15 to 18 miles mostly flat,
some urban riding. Sundays, 4 hours. Athletic Beginners and above.
Dates:
5-4 & 25, 6-15, 7-6 & 27, 8-17, 9-7 & 28-08
Emerald Necklace – Discover one of Frederick Law Olmsted’s (the
father of landscape architecture) finest works, “The Emerald Necklace”.
This chain of nine interconnected parks are a hidden treasure in Boston
and the crowning culmination of a lifetime of work by Olmsted, which includes
Central Park in New York City, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and hundreds
of projects around the world. The Emerald Necklace was designed with the
purpose of being a place to escape the bustle of the city without having
to leave it and is America’s first linear park system. This tour not only
examines the development of the city but also shows off the natural beauty
of the area and leads you through many parts of town not normally seen on
a typical tour of Boston. Our tour leaves from the Boston Common, and cruises
through the Back Bay, Fenway, along Brookline, to Jamaica Plain. We visit
many scenic parks including the Jamaica Pond and the Arnold Arboretum, which
is run by Harvard University and features over 15,000 species of wooded
plants. We return along the wonderfully landscaped Southwest Corridor Bicycle
Path, which stretches, from Forest Hill to the Back Bay. Time will be given
for a sandwich and a homemade Ice Cream @ JP Licks. 17 to 20 miles moderate
some hills. Sundays, 4 to 5 hours. Athletic Beginners and above. $35
Dates: 4-20, 5-11, 6-1 & 22, 7-13, 8-3 & 24, 9-14, 10-5 & 19
& 26-08
Bike,
Beach and Brewery Tour -
This tour combines most of the interesting JFK Library/South Boston Waterfront
Tour sites, with a tour of Boston s own Harpoon Brewery. On this tour we
enjoy a ride through the Financial and Seaport districts then on to Castle
Island, Carson beach and historical Dorchester Heights of which Washington
s capture was good enough to drive the British from their occupation of
Boston. The tour ends with a cold brew and a tour of Harpoon Brewery in
the Seaport District. 15 to 17 miles mostly flat, some urban riding. 3rd
Saturday of the Month, 5 hours, (Bike Tour 4 hours, Harpoon Brewery 1 hour).
Time will be allotted for picnic lunch. Athletic Beginners and above. $40
2nd
Saturday of every month June to September. Dates:
6-14, 7-12, 8-9, 9-13-08
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Road Rally - Private Tour Visiting town and don't have a
road bike? Worry not, Boston Bike Tours supplies the bike and everything
else you need to enjoy an exciting road ride from Boston, through
Cambridge and Arlington to historical Lexington (like Paul Revere)
and back. Must be fit enough to maintain 14 MPH cadence (anyone in
reasonable physical fitness can handle it). This is a great ride for
beginners who want to experience a road bike ride. Thinking of doing
a charity ride? Want to try a road biking and see what it's all about?
This is the ride for you! This ride offers a unique opportunity for
the visitor of Boston to see some historical landmarks including the
Lexington Green, where the first armed confrontation between the colonist
and British occurred. On this ride you can be like Paul Revere on
that fateful day of April 19th, 1775, but there is no need to shout
"the British are coming". You could shout "hi"
to the many cyclists who are seen riding in this very popular bike
route. Give it a try you, will enjoy yourself. Approx 30-35 miles
Athletic Beginner or
Intermediate $65,(includes road bike) Reservations required. start
from the Boston Common
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Private
Tours
Private
individuals and groups can chose any tour they wish or Boston
Bike Tours can arrange a tour to meet your needs.
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Private
Tours - Enjoy a custom bicycle tour with your
own private guide who supplies everything needed for a fun day exploring
Boston.
Private
Tours are for individuals, family's, couples and groups.
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A typical tour will include all the equipment necessary
and
a knowledgeable guide.
- Most tours meet at the Boston
Common. Tours can originate from other locations
(some restrictions).
- Private Tours can be arranged
during the weekdays or on the weekends before or after Boston
Bike Tours regularly scheduled tours.
- Private Tours last from 2 to
4 hours and can include any of the tours from our menu or we will
devise a tour to need your needs.
- Tours usually need to be reserved
in advance.
Costs
Private
Tours: $140 for 2 Guests and $15 for each additional person.
8
or more Guests $35 each.
Group
Tours Available --- Group rate is 12 or more participants
Paul
Revere's Ride - On this tour we become Paul Revere and relive
that fateful day of April 19th, 1775 when the “Shot heard around
the World” rang. Meeting at the Lexington Visitors Center we cross
the street and while sitting on the historical Lexington Green we
discuss the events leading up to Captain John Parker and his men
confronting the British troops sparking the beginning of the American
Revolutionary War. We start with a ride to the Minuteman National
Park and a ride along “Battle Road”. It is this old road where the
British were subject to continues fire from the colonials during
their retreat back to Lexington. Historical markers and colonial
home recreations are just part of this park. At Concord we will
enjoy a bite to eat and rest across the street from where the British
officers ate their breakfast so long ago. A visit to the Old North
Bridge and the famous minuteman statue by Daniel Chester French
will precede a return trip on a hard packed dirt path through the
woods. We end the ride using the Minuteman Bike Trail (one of America's
most heavily used rail - trail conversions) from Bedford to the
starting place in Lexington Center. This tour offers many beautiful
sites, historical tales and an active educational experience. Tour
starts at the Lexington Visitors Center. Reservations Highly Recommended.
Bike trails and roads, some hills. Battle Road is not paved so road
bike are not recommended. Hybrids and mountain bikes work best if
you bring your own bicycle. Approx. 19-20 miles, moderate pace.
Sundays, 4-5 hours. Athletic Beginner.*Meets and ends at
the Lexington Visitor Center, in Lexington MA.
 Quincy
Treasures Tour - Quincy is known as the “City of Presidents”
and is not to be taken
for Granite, although it has been for hundreds of years. On
this tour we will examine some of Quincy’s interesting history, colonial
statesmen, and the industrial development over the years. From Thomas
Morton’s and his may pole to John Adam’s “Old House” where the beginning’s
of our great nation were contemplated. We will admire some of the
many beautiful buildings designed by leading architects of their day
such as Solomon Willard, Alexander Paris and Henry Hobson Richardson.
The tour starts at Quincy City Hall, and takes a short ride to the
Adam’s birthplaces. Next, by the Crane Library and over to the Mt.
Wollaston Cemetery which sports many examples of Quincy stonecutters
finest work. Next a ride through the Wollaston neighborhood by Josiah
Quincy’s homestead, over to the Moswetuset Hummock and on to Squantum’s,
Squaw Rock. Our return trip takes along the Wollaston Beach by the
Old House ending back at City Hall. Time will be taken for a sandwich
or ice cream. This tour is still under development, but will feature
several of the historical sites in Quincy such as the Adam's Houses.
Approx. 15-18 miles, moderate pace. Sundays, 4 hours. Athletic Beginner.*Meets
and ends at the Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock St. in Quincy MA. (Red
Line, Braintree train to Quincy Center)
Family
Fun Tour - This tour is designed especially for
groups with small children and keeps the group strictly on bicycle
paths. Starting from the Boston Common we ride through America’s oldest
park. Crossing just two streets to get on to the Charles River Esplanade
which features 17 miles of multi use trails along both sides of the
river. Along the way we will see Cheers, the Hatch Memorial Concert
Pavilion, panoramic views of Boston, MIT and the Museum of Science.
Don’t worry there are places to get Ice Cream along the way. 3-10
miles, Beginners and young children (some restrictions).
Boston Bike
Tours of New England- Plymouth/Cape Cod Tour - Introducing Boston
Bike Tours of New England- Plymouth/Cape Cod Tour – On our four-day
tour, we’ll bike through the scenic Massachusetts Bay area. Our vacation
starts with a meeting in historical Plymouth Massachusetts “America’s
Hometown" and home of the Pilgrim settlers of 1620. We'll check into
our rooms and meet in the evening for a kick off dinner where we’ll
get to know each other and discuss the up and coming rides. A presentation
will be given on the history of the area and we’ll spend our first night
in the comfort of one of Plymouth's traditional Inns. Our first full
day will include a choice of several different length bike tours and
a visit to Old Plimoth Plantation, a real life recreation of life in
pilgrim times. We’ll travel through Myles Standish State Forest and
over country roads ending at the beach in the afternoon for a swim and
rest. In the evening we'll meet for a traditional New England Lobster
Bake and a healthy toast to the first day.
The next morning after breakfast
we'll bicycle on to Cape Cod. Our ride will lead us over the engineering
feat of the Cape Cod Canal and includes scenic rides through quaint
New England towns with church greens, colonial architecture, historical
sites, the smell of scrub pine and miles of beach. Upon arrival in Dennis
we’ll enjoy an afternoon swim and relax at one of Dennis* cozy Inns
or hotels where all of our luggage will be waiting for us. Our third
day will include an optional ride or a day off to explore the local
area, go deep sea fishing, spend the day kayaking give into the temptation
to laze on the beach or enjoy one of the many other activities the Cape
has to offer.
Our final day's ride will
take us through Nickerson State Park along the famous Cape Rail Trail.
On the way we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch and dip in a crystal clear kettle
pond as we make our way to Provincetown, one of the most unique and
colorful communities in the world. Finally we will take a relaxing ferry
ride back to Plymouth where we'll part with newly found memories, knowledge
and experiences.
Includes
lodging, 3 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfast, admission to some attractions,
guide and van support and ferry ride back to Plymouth.
Dates are flexible and a group of 6 or more are required.
(Cost Estimate $1,200 per person)
Boston
Bike Tours
P.O.
Box 960435
Boston,
MA 02196-0435
617-308-5902
Fax# (call first) 617-471-0980
www.BostonBikeTours.com
email:
Lyall@BostonBikeTours.com
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