13 Great Biking Trips Near Boston

In honor of that big crazy bicycle race over in France, and with the expectation that every reader has a little bit of Lance Armstrong in them, the Boston Globe has put together a web page with 13 great bike rides, all within an hour or so of town. This is particularly nicely-thought-out package, with quick, easy-to-read advice on the rides’  difficulty, duration, cost (if bikes are rented), and other helpful tips, such as where to park and where to find the nearest bathrooms. Our favorite? The Ride to Great Island, a 26-mile loop through the countryside surrounding Ipswich.  Read more.