From NShoreMag.com
Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or you’re just getting into the sport, the North Shore has some of the best routes for biking around. Here you’ll find some suggestions for mountain biking, road biking, and rail trails, plus tips and tricks from some area bike experts. Take advantage of fall, one of the loveliest times to get out and enjoy the North Shore.
Getting started
“Not knowing everything you’ll encounter is part of the fun,” says Peg Conlon, shop manager at Riverside Cycle’s Manchester-by-the-Sea location, of recreational biking. Conlon recommends rail trails for those new to cycling since they’re off-road and paved or hard-packed, and “because they run along rail lines, they’ll connect towns to make it easy to find a fun spot or two to stop at.”
Jim Goldberg, clerk of North Shore Cyclists, encourages riders who own a bike they haven’t ridden in a while to get a tune-up at a local shop. While you’re at the shop, says Conlon, “ask about places to ride and mention where you plan to go. You’ll get great advice, and they may know of a cool secret spot or favorite lunch stop to check out.”
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