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MIAMI CRITICAL MASS
If you're in Miami at the beginning of the weekend late in any given month, you may spot
hordes of cyclists and, less frequently, some skateboarders, roller skaters and other self-
propelled individuals. To quote the great Marvin Gaye, 'what's going on?'
Miami Critical Mass. The event, put on by the Miami Bike Scene
( www.themiamibikescene.com ) is meant to raise awareness of cycling and indirectly advocate
for increased bicycle infrastructure in the city. Anyone is welcome to join; the mass ride
gathers at Government Center (by HistoryMiami ) at 6:30pm on the last Friday of each
month.
The whole shebang departs on the 12-to-18-mile trek at 7:15pm. The average speed of
the ride is a not-too-taxing 12mph, and you will be expected to keep up (at the same time,
you're not to go faster than the pacesetters). All in all, a fun experience, and a good way to
meet members of the local cycling community.
Adam Karlin
Biking
Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation Dept CYCLING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
305-755-7800; www.miamidade.gov/parksmasterplan/bike-trails-
map.asp )
Leads frequent ecobike tours through parklands and along waterfront paths, and offers a
list of traffic-free cycling paths on its website. For less strenuous rides, try the side roads
of South Beach or the shady streets of Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. Some good trails:
Old Cutler Bike Path Starts at the end of Sunset Dr in Coral Gables and leads through
Coconut Grove to Matheson Hammock Park and Fairchild Tropical Garden.
Rickenbacker Causeway This route takes you up and over the bridge to Key Biscayne
for an excellent workout combined with gorgeous water views.
Oleta River State Park (3400 NE 163rd St) Has a challenging dirt trail with hills for
off-road adventures.
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