Rise and Shine!
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip Bike Ride
Let's SEE. EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE. the "vineyard!" That's Martha's Vineyard! Join your hosts Kathy Ryan and Richard Fishel for a bicycle adventure from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown and return. We plan to beat the commuter traffic and head down "o'not-so-dark" early to arrive Falmouth between 8:00 - 8:20 a.m. so that we may be on our way to Woods Hole by 8:30 a.m. There is Free Parking at the lot next to the Peter Pan Bus Terminal at 59 Depot Ave Falmouth. (Across the street from the Peter Pan lot the GPS address is 68 Highfield Drive.
We will ride our bikes to Woods Hole and arrive in enough time to pick up a coffee and/snack at Pie in the Sky. Roundtrip adult & bike tickets are $31.00 and may be purchased online or at the Woods Hole Ticket Office. Ferry departs at 9:30 a.m. and we can plan on the 6:15 p.m. return. Bike rentals available--e-bikes, too, near the ferry terminal.
Martha’s Vineyard has everything you’ll need to hit the road and explore the Island via bicycle. Even the public buses have bike racks!
Bike riding on Martha’s Vineyard is simply spectacular! What a way to welcome in summer just a few days away!
Arrival Details: We are a small group and should be able to stay together as we disembark. Anyone not accounted for upon arrival in Oak Bluffs, we will meet you in front of the the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority Ticket Office.
Ready. Set. Go! We will ride along the waterfront and through the Oak Bluffs neighborhoods, including the famous Gingerbread Meeting Campground before heading out on Beach Road to Edgartown. This will be a fun and bike-rider friendly event. Our Beach Road will take us along the stunning six-mile, paved trail travels along the Nantucket Sound on one side and the 7-acre Sengekontacket Pond on the other and is entirely flat. It’s definitely one of the most popular trails on the Island because of its stunning views.
We will stop for scenic views and water breaks before enjoying lunch in Edgartown. You are welcome to pack a lunch, stop at Stop & Shop to pick up snack or lunch (or even a restroom break), or take advantage of the take-out restaurants and concessions in Edgartown. Our plan is to enjoy our lunch at the picnic tables by the Chappaquiddick Ferry launch area. With group consensus we may opt to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Anyone interested in heading to the beach? Head out to South Beach and meet us back at the Lookout Tavern - 8 Seaview Ave later in the afternoon. Don't forget your sunscreen. Please let one of the hosts know you are heading to the beach--preferably with a "buddy."
There will be plenty of time in Edgartown for shopping, browsing, photo ops, ice cream, or iced cold refreshments.
Remember to bring a bike lock (offers great peace of mind!), water, and sunscreen (bathing suit for optional jump from the Shark Bridge!)
From Edgartown we will return to Oak Bluffs via the "Jaws" bridge to watch, cheer, or participate (at your own risk) as some more adventurous folks jump off the movie-made-famous bridge. We will remount our bicycles and continue on our way to the center of Oak Bluffs to browse or shop before catching up with your fellow riders at the Lookout Tavern/
We will plan to meet at 4 p.m. at the Lookout Tavern - 8 Seaview Avenue near the Oak Bluffs ferry terminal for our apres-bike ride appetizers and pay-as-you-go refreshments.
Total ride: Falmouth to Woods Hole, local Oak Bluffs, to Edgartown and return to Falmouth is approximately 24 miles.
Keep in Mind Laws Applicable to Cyclists
- Bicycles shall ride WITH traffic, to the right, and single file. DO NOT ride against traffic!
- Bicyclists shall signal when turning or stopping.
BIKE RENTALS
If you're planning on renting a bike. Please make arrangements ahead of time with one of the vendors in Oak Bluffs. Before you get off the boat please let your hosts know who you are and we will go with you--as it is right on our route. (It's right off the ferry)
From Edgartown we will return to Oak Bluffs via the "Jaws" bridge to watch, cheer, or participate (at your own risk) as some more adventurous folks jump of the movie-made-famous bridge. We will remount our bicycles and continue on our way to the Lookout Tavern across from the water and the ferry terminal.
THIS ISN'T A RACE BUT IT CERTAINLY IS NOT FOR THE NOVICE RIDER.
Please don't let this be your first ride of the year.!!!
Get your bike tuned up, pack a tire tube, and have a few rides before you join us.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!
We will travel on bike paths for as much as we can. (about 3/4 the day) but some of our trip will be on regular roads.
Lucky for all of us. The vineyard public buses all have bike racks attached just in case of bike or the rider breaks down. There are also a few bike shops for rentals and even repairs on the road.
WHAT TO BRING
- water
- sunscreen
- bathing suit
- snacks
- MORE WATER
- a good hat
- MORE SUNSCREEN
- Camera
S.E.E. you in Falmouth!
AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT, YOU AGREE TO: Hold harmless, and indemnify the organizers and their relations and heirs, and all members and participants of the S.E.E. Mates Ski & Travel group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. Bicycling can pose pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in our event is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment. As organizers, we make no claims regarding any expertise for this outing. This is not a guided tour.
