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mjp179
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2/23/2011 2:09:00 PM
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> Has anyone any idea or info about heading south on Church St (shortly after Little Harbor) to Nobska Rd to Fay Rd. Is the lighthouse on this point?
Casual cyclists who don't mind short, steep climbs may wish to use Church St to view Nobska Light
http://www.lighthouse.cc/nobska
Serious road cyclists might enjoy that 3.25 mile alternative (Woods Hole Rd, Church St, Nobska Rd, Oyster Pond Rd, Surf Dr) from the south end of the Bikeway to its 2.2 mile mark. However I think that the 5.35 mile ride (Carlson Ln, (Old) Palmer Av, Sippewissett Rd, Quissett Rd, School St, Water St, Railroad Av) from about the 4.5 mile marker to the south end of the Bikeway would be much safer and enjoyable. One can always also make the side trip to Nobska Light, while in Woods Hole.
Church St (off Woods Hole Rd) crosses a wooden bridge over the Bikeway (at the .35 mile marker) which goes through the Steamship Authority (Ferry to Marthas Vineyard) parking lot, down will past the private Nobska Beach, just before going uphill to Nobska Light on Nobska Point
It continues as narrow and winding roads briefly along Vineyard Sound and then through woods, with limited sight distances for traffic. Nobska Rd crossing under the Bikeway (at the .7 mile marker) shortly becomes Oyster Pond Rd and finally Surf Dr. There are few (and unmarked) opportunities to rejoin the Bikeway until its 2.2 mile marker (just after Trunk River Beach) where it heads inland along Oyster Pond and then Salt Pond.
I do not recommend Fay Rd, as it is a sunken, private dirt road behind private homes with many deep, often water filled ruts, doesn't offer any worthwhile water views, and only a few (also private) ways of getting back on the Bikeway.
Shining Sea Bikeway
Additional Bike shop at north end of Shining Sea Bikeway
By
mjp179
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2/23/2011 12:31:25 PM
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There is an additional Bike shop at the north end of the Shining Sea Bikeway that is not yet on the official map.
http://www.falmouthmass.us/bike/shiningseabikeway_map_2009_logos_lowrez.pdf
The Bike Zone (rentals)
13 County Rd, North Falmouth
508-563-2333
just on the east side of the (active) railroad tracks from the parking lot at the north end of the Shining Sea Bikeway.
The other two bike shops close to the Bikeway (both shown on the map):
Corner Cycle, 115 Palmer Av, Falmouth
508-540-4195
http://www.cornercycle.com
from the 3.6 mile marker (from south to north)
.15 mi east on Depot Av
1st left on North Main St .05 mi
1st right on Palmer Av (MA-28, where it turns)
shop is immediately on left.
Art's Bike Shop, 91 County Rd, North Falmouth
508-563-7379
http://www.artsbikeshop.com
from the 10.7 mile marker (north end of the Bikeway)
.3 mi west on County Rd (westward extension of MA-151)
shop is on right
Shining Sea Bikeway
Shining Sea Bikeway Map and Bike Shops
By
mjp179
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8/6/2009 10:16:22 PM
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Official and more detailed map than currently on TrailLink.com
http://www.falmouthmass.us/bike/shiningseabikeway_map_2009_logos_lowrez.pdf
There are two bike shops close to the Bikeway
(both are shown on the map):
Corner Cycle, 115 Palmer Av, Falmouth
508-540-4195
http://www.cornercycle.com
from the 3.6 mile marker (from south to north)
.15 mi east on Depot Av
1st left on North Main St .05 mi
1st right on Palmer Av (MA-28, where it turns)
shop is on left
Art's Bike Shop, 91 County Rd, North Falmouth
508-563-7379
http://www.artsbikeshop.com
from the 10.7 mile marker (north end of the Bikeway)
.3 mi west on County Rd (westward extension of MA-151)
shop is on right
Shining Sea Bikeway
Shining Sea Bikeway now 10.5 miles long
By
mjp179
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5/23/2009 1:05:14 AM
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The Shining Sea Bikeway now begins in North Falmouth at County Rd (extension of MA-151 just west of MA-28A) to Falmouth Village and on to Woods Hole. The 6.5 mile extension officially opens Monday June 29, 2009, but it is paved and many are enjoying it now.
I haven't found any good detailed map of it yet, but Mothers Day when I talked to a Falmouth Bikeways Committee member on the Bikeway, he said they were just finishing it up and it should be available soon. Hopefully it won't be long before it is on the town website, replacing the non-detailed version:
http://www.falmouthmass.us/image.php?img=bike/shining%20sea.jpg
As it says on the website:
The Bikeway traverses through a natural setting of salt marsh, cranberry bogs, ponds and woodlands, to sandy shores and a busy working harbor, traveling across an ancient coastal plain. It's the only bikeway on Cape Cod that has a section along the seashore. More info and links:
http://www.falmouthmass.us/depart.php?depkey=bike
Parking at Skating Lane is limited, but just south of there, closer to Falmouth Village, there is a large lot at Depot Av.
Depot Av is the first right (at the Intergas gas station) on the way to Woods Hole, just 1/2 block south of where MA-28 South turns left (east), cross the bikeway and it is on the left - do not park at the Bus Station.
The parking area on the north side of County Rd hasn't been paved yet, but should be usable.