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Act Now, Free Foliage Bike Tour Of Boston Parks!
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 06BostonBiker is happy to be able to give you all a heads up on this fun offer, get in before the crowds do!
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Saturday, October 17th.
“Down 2 Earth(D2E) is happy to partner with Urban Adventours on a great bike ride during one of New England’s best seasons!
Discover Frederick Law Olmsted’s famous system of parks on this bicycle tour of the historic Emerald Necklace. From the shaded boulevard on Commonwealth Avenue to the popular shores of Jamaica Pond to the winding paths of the Arnold Arboretum, this chain of gardens, reserves, and open space displays some of the most colorful flora as the fall sets in. Come enjoy a route that’s a favorite among locals and the best way to see thegreen side of Boston.
The extensive tour, specifically designed to show you the best foliage in Boston, will ride along and through:
* Boston Common
* Boston Gardens
* Commonwealth Mall
* Fenway Victory Gardens
* Arnold Arboretum
* The Southwest Corridor
* And more!
Your tour includes an individually-fitted bike, helmet, water, and, of course, a friendly and knowledgeable guide who will lead you on your travels. The tour is 2.5-3 hours long and covers 10-12 miles. From the Charles River Esplanade to Jamaica Plain you will see the best of Boston’s foliage, by bicycle!
The tour is FREE, but space is limited to 20 reservations. To make a reservation, call (617) 670-0637.
For more information about Down 2 Earth, visit www.d2eboston.com
For more information on this tour and others by Urban Adventours visit www.urbanadventours.com
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Tour De Farms
Written by Boston Biker on Jul 23Tour de Farms
Saturday, August 1st
Urban AdvenTours! offers environmentally-friendly and exciting bicycle tours of Boston.
As part of the MassBike Spin Series you can visit urban farms in Roxbury, Dorchester, community farms in the Blue Hills, Waltham and Newton, as well as Allandale Farm, Boston’s oldest working farm. You’ll get a chance to sample fresh, locally grown food, learn about the benefits of local agriculture and how you can actively support these local farms.
Ride either the 15-mile, Boston Urban Farm Loop or the 40-mile, Community Farm Loop, rain or shine. Both rides will be led by experienced riders and there will be technical support in the case of flat tires – but please be sure to bring extra tubes and tools!
There is a $10 registration fee. Learn more at Urban Adventoures or book your Tour de Farms now!
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MassBike Spins Fall Foliage Tour
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 09Got this fun little announcement in the mail today, looks like it would be a nice ride.
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The Fall Foliage ride cycles through some of Boston’s great ‘green’ and urban spaces. Leaving from Landry’s Bicycles at 890 Commonwealth Ave. at 10am on October 19th, Urban AdvenTours takes you down towards Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace via the Fenway. Here you’ll see some of the great colors flourishing in the Fens. Riding past Jamaica Pond and through the Arnold Arboretum, we’ll see how some of Boston’s great parks actually do connect. We’ll also venture into the beautiful.
Andrew Prescott
Chief Wheel Officer for a ‘Greener’ Boston
Urban AdvenTours- Guided Bicycle Tours and Bike Rentals
Email: [email protected]
Office: 617-233-7595
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Greening The Greenway Cycling Tours
Written by Boston Biker on Oct 02
Greening the Greenway cycling tours — a 10 mile cycling tour covering
Boston history; beginning and ending at the Greenway.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11am – 12pm and again, 1-2 pm
Where: Dewey Square Parks, Go Green
Presented by Urban AdvenTours
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