Northeast - Riding in Northeast, MA

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Midol_Mohawk
10-19-09, 01:01 PM
Hey all, I'm a new member, but have been reading the forums for a few weeks now. I was wondering if there were any other riders who live/ride on the north shore of MA and if so, where? I usually do small loops (~15 miles or so) through Essex, Gloucester, Manchester, Rockport, etc., but some of the roads are atrocious and the drivers that I tend to share the road with aren't necessarily the most friendly.

I am hoping for someone to let me in on some awesome places I can ride without having to travel too far! I have heard good things about Ipswich River Park in North Reading...

bidaci
10-19-09, 06:28 PM
I don't know if IRP is what you want. Most of the roads and drivers are less then ideal but you will get used to them. Take a look at the North Shore Cyclists. As the name implies, they are in your back yard for the most part. Unfortunately most rides are starting to wind down.

http://www.nscyc.org
ScottRyder
10-21-09, 10:57 AM
Hey all, I'm a new member, but have been reading the forums for a few weeks now. I was wondering if there were any other riders who live/ride on the north shore of MA and if so, where? I usually do small loops (~15 miles or so) through Essex, Gloucester, Manchester, Rockport, etc., but some of the roads are atrocious and the drivers that I tend to share the road with aren't necessarily the most friendly.

I am hoping for someone to let me in on some awesome places I can ride without having to travel too far! I have heard good things about Ipswich River Park in North Reading...

I'm up here on Cape Ann as well, yea, some of the roads are bad but I've never had a problem with drivers. I ride Beverly, Manchester, Ipswich, Hamilton, etc. I've had more problems with the people on horseback and the road apples.

Scott