Wonderful 19.5 mile ride with my girlfriend today, setting out from Bedford through Carlisle and Concord.
She's new to riding again, and had been using a gifted mountain bike from my Aunt (department store brand, huge tires, heavy weight). Today, I discovered the brakes were totally shot. So, we headed to the Bikeway Shop in Bedford and rented a nice Giant hybrid instead. I think she noticed quite a difference. We ended up riding to Fern's, then looping back down Strawberry Hill.
Perfect route for a novice rider. Low traffic, a few hills for variety. Great day on the bike.