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CityState: To-do List For the Fitness Junkies Editor’s note: Be sure to verify the paths and trails are open to the public before visiting. For more information, visit dot.ri.gov/community/ bikeri/index.php. WHERE TO RIDE YOUR BIKE TIPS: ✹ Don’t run or bike in large groups. ✹ Wear a mask or face covering. ✹ Keep a safe distance between bikers and runners. ✹ If you are sick, stay home. Blackstone River Bikeway The eighteen-mile bikeway is Rhode Island’s second-longest bike path, and runs alongside the Blackstone River. The scenic path crosses over the river several times and has views of marshes, waterfalls and wildlife. The bikeway includes eleven-and-a-half miles of continuous path from Cumberland to Woonsocket, plus some on- and off-road bikeways. East Bay Bike Path The East Bay Bike Path travels fourteen-and-ahalf miles from India Point Park in Providence through multiple towns on the East Bay to Independence Park in Bristol. The path follows the former Providence and Bristol Railroad and has many spots for scenic waterfront views, plus shaded areas for a quick rest stop. Plus, ice cream shops in Riverside and Barrington and Del’s Lemonade in Warren are just off the path if you want to stop for a sweet treat. Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway The greenway is a piece of the Woonasquatucket River Greenway Project, created in the early 1990s by Fred Lippitt. Through a series of onroad routes and off-road paths, you can ride five miles from Lyman Avenue in Johnston into Providence, linking up directly to the Providence Riverwalk. The on-road segments are recommended for runners and cyclists with experience on busy road crossings. Quonset Bike Path Following the northern edge of the Quonset Business Park, the bike path extends two-anda-half miles from Post Road to the Calf Pasture Point nature area in North Kingstown. The bikeway is entirely off-road. South County Bike Path Also known as the William C. O’Neill Bike Path, the South County Bike Path travels nearly eight miles from Kingston Station in South Kingstown to Mumford Road in Narragansett. The path connects to on-road routes for access to the Narragansett shoreline. The path is mostly built on the former Narragansett Pier Railroad. Ten Mile River Greenway The Ten Mile River Greenway in Pawtucket is three miles long and connects recreational spaces and athletic fields including Slater Park. The path follows the natural contour of the land and provides a scenic ride along rolling terrain on the banks of the James Turner Reservoir. Warren Bike Path The Warren Bike Path is one of the shortest bikeways in the state, and links Kickemuit Middle School, Hugh Cole Elementary School and Warren Recreation Park. The one-mile path extends from the Kickemuit River to Long Lane and follows the abandoned Warren-Fall River Railroad. A future section will include a bridge over the Kickemuit River connecting to neighborhoods on the other side of the river. Washington Secondary Bike Path The nineteen-mile-long Washington Secondary Bike Path is the state’s longest bike path, and runs from Cranston Street in Cranston to Log Bridge Road, just past Route 102, in Coventry. It is named for the abandoned rail corridor that was once served by the Providence, Hartford and Fishkill Railroad. For more than half its length, the path runs parallel to the Pawtuxet July Exhibit at Gallery Z - “THE NUDE” AN EXHIBITION DEPICTING ART OF NUDE FIGURES IN HIGHLY DETAILED PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES RECEPTION: THURSDAY, JULY 16TH 5-9PM 259 ATWELLS AVE. PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 A TAX FREE ZONE || GALLERYZPROV.COM || 401-454-8844 Andre Schirmer b. 1942 Mobile Bar and Catering Service Ready for the year of the yard party! ricruisincocktails.com Gallery Z est. 2001 (571) 722-2153 36 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l JULY 2020