A bicycle tour exploring the Dorchester section of Boston’s Harborwalk will take place on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Sponsored by Friends of the Boston Harborwalk (FBHW), this free event will cover several beautiful new trails and opportunities for trails on the south side of the city while learning about the vibrant harbor history of this area.
The leisurely bicycle ride will traverse the shared-use sections of the Harborwalk between Lower Mills and UMass Boston. Most of the ride will be off street, though there is a short half-mile section of uncompleted trail that will be on the side of city streets, according to Ben Wetherill, tour organizer and FBHW volunteer. The 5-mile bike tour will start at the Milton T-stop in Lower Mills and finish at UMass Boston. Participants should bring their own bicycle; there are no shared-bike facilities in Lower Mills. Packing a water bottle is also recommended.
After the ride, those who want to head toward the city can catch the T at the Red Line JFK stop near UMass, and those who want to return to Lower Mills can ride back on the trail with the group leader. Note that bicycles are allowed on the T, but not encouraged on the trolley section that goes from Ashmont Station to Lower Mills.
While admission to the tour is free, space is limited. Reservations can be made via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dorchester-harborwalk-bike-tour-tickets-48714711012
The FBHW is a volunteer organization affiliated with Boston Harbor Now that regularly hosts educational tours and other events to promote greater awareness and public enjoyment of Boston’s 43-mile Harborwalk.
