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East Bay Bike Path

so much more than just another bike ride!

Sunday, July 11, 2021
East Providence to Bristol, RI
Easy to Moderate
Hosted by benj58

The trip report

Written by Moving forward fm RI · last updated by a member on Jul 12, 2021

What a great time! Another nice GO event with a Great group - known and unknown cast of Characters. We had a lot of fun. Some even had a Splash! at Colt!

As always, Neil and Bruce include unexpected adventures and challenges beyond the ride. This time they included Hide and Seek! and we ended up in Tel Aviv! (....hmmmmm....guess you had to be there!!) Next time maybe consider join us! 

Thank you Neil and Bruce!

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About this event

Join Neil and Bruce for a leisurely summer bike ride along the East Bay Bike Path from E. Providence to Bristol, RI, via Riverside, Barrington, and Warren. This path along the Rhode Island coast affords some lovely ocean views, and often an accompanying sea breeze. We’ll bike approximately 24 miles round trip, with a stop at Colt State Park in Bristol for lunch—and hopefully a swim—on the return trip! The path is wide and well-paved, with only a mild incline on the outbound leg. (There *is* one formidable hill at the end of the ride, however!)

Coastal New England weather is unpredictable, so check the forecast before you leave home. Layers that you can add/subtract are your best bet for clothing. To be safe, throw in a poncho as well! Also bring sunscreen, a bike helmet and lock, a bathing suit and towel, plenty of fluids (more than you think you'll need!), and a lunch and/or snacks. Bruce and Neil likely will go into Providence for dinner after the ride. You all are welcome to join us!

Note: This ride is being co-listed with Chiltern Mountain Club, a co-ed group. We’ll open up any unclaimed Chiltern slots to GO  members a few days before the ride.

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IMPORTANT: Please check your bike well before the trip. Make sure your brakes are working and fill your tires if they're low. Check the tires for bulges or other signs of damage. A bulge may mean a weak spot in the tire and/or tube, and an impending flat. In fact, even if your tires seem fine, pack an extra tube if you have one. Consider getting your bike tuned up if you haven't done so this year.

Who came along (8)

benj58 SUSTAINING
benj58
Waltham, MA
B SUSTAINING
Bruhike
Rumford, RI
emsinjp GUEST MEMBER
emsinjp
Jamaica Plain, MA
Moving forward fm RI GUEST MEMBER
Moving forward fm RI
Smithfield RI+North Hampton NH - NH, RI
J GUEST MEMBER
jconroy
Beverly, MA
A member
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vwgreg SUSTAINING
vwgreg
Enfield, CT
A member
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