FYI/If Interested-Bike to the Sea

FYI/If Interested-Adding this for those who may be interested/unaware. I won't be doing this one.

RECOMMENDED BIKE TYPE(s):
-Any bike type can be used for this ride.

RIDE DISTANCE OPTIONS AND COSTS:
-14 Miles
-20 Miles

REGISTRATION LINK: https://biketothesea.org/event/bike-to-the-sea-day/

EVENT WEBSITE: https://biketothesea.org/event/bike-to-the-sea-day/

EVENT INFO/DESCRIPTION (As copied from the ride/race/event description):

FREE for everyone

They will go through the communities of Malden, Revere, Saugus, -and you can continue with an on-road section through Lynn to Nahant Beach if you choose. 99% of the short route is on the paved Northern Strand Trail where Class 1 & 2 e-bikes are welcome. Motor vehicles are prohibited by law.

8am – pre-ride activities such as quick bike checks, Door Prizes, B2C Merch for sale, tour of the Bike Kitchen at the Bike to the Sea Bike Kitchen, 158 Canal St. in Malden

9am-ride start

Parking available on Canal Street and CHA Malden Care Center Parking Lot across the street.

Route & Length: The ride begins at the Bike Kitchen and ends at Night Shift Brewing in Everett. There will be 2 route options for each participant to choose from.

The long ride going all the way to DCR’s Nahant Beach Reservation and back will be ~20 miles round trip, and includes both trail and on-road riding. The on-road segment in Lynn will have a police detail escorting riders.

The short ride (Family Friendly length) will be ~14 miles round trip, will be fully on the trail, and will turn around at Marsh View Park in Lynn.
Minimum age for riders is 8 years old, unless on a tag-along, trailer, or bike seat.

Food and Drink
Bring your own lunch and enjoy it at Night Shift Brewing or purchase food from the provided food truck or order in! Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the indoor bar.
Come for the ride, stay for the sense of community and belonging!

Other Details
Bike to the Sea T-Shirts and additional merchandise will be available for purchase on Bike to the Sea Day, while supplies last.

E-Bikes by Velotric will be available to demo and a bike will be raffled off courtesy of North Shore Cycle Bike Shop!

Helmets are required to be worn by all riders. We have a limited number of helmets that can be provided to you at check-in should you need one.
Bring water, a flat repair kit, and sunscreen. And be sure to check the weather forecast ahead of time so you are well prepared for whatever it may bring.

Registration closes on Saturday, May 31st at 8pm.