North Point to City Hall
The ride that proves Boston is a bike city — almost entirely on protected lanes.
This is the ride that proves Boston is a bike city. Start at Cambridge Crossing, roll through North Point Park along the river, cross the Bill Russell Bridge on brand new protected bike lanes, and end at Government Center. Almost entirely on dedicated infrastructure, and it's flat the whole way.
Numbered pins are the roam's stops; gold rings are bonus stops. Check in at each stop in the Shift app to complete the roam.
The route
Visit all 3 stops to complete this roam
North Point Park
Starting point
Cross the Bill Russell Bridge — Boston's pedestrian and cyclist-only span over the Charles, just upstream of the locks. North Point Park behind you, the West End ahead.
Route: Bill Russell Bridge — protected bike lane (0.5 mi)
Bill Russell Bridge (Boston side)
Drop south into the West End. Cambridge Street has protected bike lanes most of the way to City Hall Plaza — keep an eye out for the brutalist concrete as it comes into view.
Route: LOVEJOY WHARF — protected bike lane (0.2 mi), Route — shared road (0.1 mi), Cambridge St — protected bike lane (0.7 mi)
Government Center
Final stop
How it works
A roam is a guided, self-paced adventure you follow in the free Shift app.
Follow the route
Open this roam in the Shift app and follow the turn-by-turn route at your own pace.
Check in at each stop
The app detects when you arrive and checks you in automatically. No scanning, no codes.
Earn the Bridge Runner badge
Complete the roam to earn the Bridge Runner badge and 25 XP.