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🚴‍♀️ Roundup: Biking on MV

ferry + bus info, trail route recommendations + rental options

Jul 5, 2023
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Biking in Oak Bluffs

MV has plenty of scenic routes for all levels of cyclists. Down-island, there is 44-miles of trails that are mostly flat. Experienced riders can enjoy hilly, curvy, rural routes up island. The perimeter route of the island is over 60 miles so there is a lot of ground to cover! Below, we’ve rounded up some of the logistical info you’ll want to know about biking on MV.

Bringing a Bike to MV

  • Steamship Authority and Island Queen - Bikes can be brought on board for an additional cost of $4 per way.

  • Vineyard Transit Authority Busses - local busses accommodate 2-3 bikes at a time at no additional cost, but these can get busy in the summer months or in certain areas, as they are on a first-come-first-served basis. Routes here.

  • Chappy Ferry - it cost $2 additional to bring a bike over to Chappy with you!

  • Menemsha Bike Ferry - There is a bike ferry in Menemsha to it runs in season from 9-5 on Saturday and Sundays. It takes you from Menemsha docks, (end of N Rd) to W Basin Rd in Aquinnah.

Bike Rental Options on MV

  • Oak Bluffs

    • All Star Martha’s Vineyard Bike Rentals

    • Anderson’s Bike Rentals

    • Martha’s Vineyard Bike Rental

    • Pedego Electric Bikes

  • Vineyard Haven

    • Martha’s Bike

    • Brickyard Bicycles

    • All Star Martha’s Vineyard Bike Rentals

  • Edgartown

    • Wheel Happy Bikes

    • Martha’s Vineyard Bike

    • Edgartown Bicycles

The view from MV Museum in VH

Bike Trails for Visitors

Resources

  • There is a route map available here.

  • This map is not fully up-to-date, and many of the bike shops listed above can offer tips and suggestions that are more current.

Best Trails for a Half Day

  • Riding from Vineyard Haven or Oak Bluffs to Edgartown is probably your best bet. This offers a dedicated, shared path alongside the road. If you want to add a little distance, consider adding in some of the state-forest or West Chop loops!

Bike Trails for a Full Day

  • If you’re experienced, you may want to attempt to go up-island to Aquinnah. This is very hilly and does NOT have a dedicated path so you will need to ride with traffic if you’re comfortable. We suggest getting an early start to your day if that’s the case!

  • Another great option to extend the fun is to ride to Edgartown, then hop on the Chappy Ferry and ride around Chappaquidick!

Best Trails for Kids

  • Manuel Cornelius State Forest is probably the friendliest since it is not surrounded by cars and has woods on either side and paved paths for kids

  • The best views are probably Katama/South Beach loop, and along State Beach, both which have dedicated paths and don’t cross major intersections/are out of town.

Brining a bike over the Chappy Ferry

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