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The
Fall
River Bicycle Committee
sponsored a
27-mile ride around Fall River's bioreserve, a 14,000 acre
tract of wooded land that borders the City's northeast corner, on August 24, 2013, a picture-perfect day. The ride left Fall River and rode into Freetown, Dartmouth and Westport before turning back. The ride was part of a
series that the Committee has been sponsoring over the summer to bring
together cyclists who want to explore the many routes that are available
in the GreaterFall River Area. The bioreserve protects Fall River's drinking
water supply and is home to various animal and plant species. The
area is also rich in history as native leaders King
Philip and Weetamoe
used paths across this area to escape from the pursuing English
militia at the start of King Philip's War in 1675. The bioreserve offers an "off road"
experience through a natural setting that is rarely traveled by motorized
vehicles. Despite the poor condition of the pavement in many areas, the
cyclists can navigate about fifteen miles. Click here, here, here, here
and here
for photos of other rides organized by the Committee. For
more information, contact Brian
Pearson. (Photos
courtesy of Brian and Karen Pearson) |
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(Top row) Frank Menezes starts out with the group after gathering at from Wilson and Riggenbach Roads in the Fall River Industrial Park and pauses on Bullock Road for a break. (Middle row, left and right) George Bannville starts out with Margaret Kelly and Bruce Souza. (Bottom row) Karen Pearson pauses as Frank, Bruce and Margaret catch up. |
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