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August 18, 2009 - 4:45pm — putzing

Hi -

I recently invested in a road worthy bike and want to bike to work a few times per week for training. I live in Cambridge and work in Beverly. Can someone recommend a good route?

Thanks,
Scarlett

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August 20, 2009 - 7:25pm — Hozz

Beverly to Boston

I live in Salem. During the Democratic Convention, I biked to downtown Boston. I had to do it once during rush hour and it was not pleasant especially coming home. Off peak, it was great.

The shortest way is to come over the Salem/Beverly bridge and stay on the new by-pass road. When you get to the train station, stay to the left and go by the iron skeleton of the new building. That is the beginning of Route 107 and the route I took. Stay on Route 107 (Highland Ave. in Salem, Western Ave. in Lynn and the Salem Turnpike through Saugus) 'till you get to the rotary in Revere.

At the rotary, turn right onto Squire Road. Go 1/2 way around the rotary under Route 1 and continue on Squire Road. Take a right at the second light after the Squire Club onto Lynn Street. Turn left onto Route 99 and follow that to Charlestown. Then you're on your own. I went south on Rutherford Ave. past Bunker Hill Community College and over the Charlsetown Bridge and came out near the Boston Garden.

In addition to the traffic, the road is covered with glass. I got a flat almost every day until I got Armadillo tires.

Good luck.

August 18, 2009 - 8:35pm — AshleyHill

Bike Beverly to Boston

Hi Scarlett,

I don't know of a great route, however if you're up for it, bring your bike to Beverly and let's find one? I live in Bev and have been looking for an excuse to find a route to Boston.

-- Ashley

August 19, 2009 - 2:28pm — putzing

I'm considering trying to

I'm considering trying to make this ride tomorrow after work.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ma/boston/519020767577

August 19, 2009 - 7:23pm — up4479

Boston-Cambridge to Beverly

I grew up in Revere and have been riding North of Boston for 40 years. The proposed ride to Rockport is IMO a good route and is in fact just about the only realistic option between miles 1.5 and 20. I've tried them all. The only variation I would recommended to make the route to Beverly more direct is to follow Route 1A from mile 11 to mile 20. The entire route is urban riding with heavy traffic and often, poor road surfaces. This is unavoidable through this territory. Even the detour through Swampscot and Marblehead don't really eliminated these issues.
Be careful riding through this territory as there can be issues with aggressive drivers and hostile people. I recommend keeping in motion the whole way to avoid security issues. I've never had a problem in 40 years but then again being a city boy I've taken measures to avoid exposure to the nasty side of life found in some of these areas. Have fun. You'll be fine if you pay attention.
Steve Solombrino

August 20, 2009 - 12:40pm — putzing

thanks

Thanks for your reply. Hm, i had a feeling that the ride would be fairly rough, maybe I will try it one more morning early as opposed to afternoon as i am a little worried about aggressive people/drivers.

Do you have any recommendations for something that is maybe a little longer but on better roads?

August 20, 2009 - 6:38pm — up4479

Beverly

There are no good roads, nice drivers or bicycle friendly people (except some other cyclists) within Route 128. This alternative is longer but will keep you mostly out of the most dangerous neighborhoods. Again, for the most part, a rider can have a good time in these areas by obeying traffic law, paying attention and staying in motion.

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ma/boston/266125081114150878

Rice safe and have fun.

Steve Solombrino