The Sunset Pedal
There's a reason cyclists line up on the Mass Ave Bridge at golden hour.
There's a reason cyclists line up on the Mass Ave Bridge at golden hour. Grab a Bluebike, ride from Central Square across the river to the Esplanade, and park yourself on a bench facing west. Bring a snack. This isn't a workout — it's a mood.
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 2 stops to complete this roam
Central Square
Starting point
Route: Route — bike lane (0.2 mi), Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike Path — protected bike lane (1.7 mi)
Esplanade at Mass Ave Bridge
Final stop
Crossing tip: Stay on the right side of Mass Ave as you enter Boston, then continue to Beacon St (next stoplight). Cross at the crosswalk, reverse direction back toward Cambridge, and take the pull-off over Storrow Drive — it drops you onto the protected Charles River path.
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 Golden Hour badge
Complete the roam to earn the Golden Hour badge and 25 XP.