# @alainapinto on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbk9iAGxuUQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70642742-alainapinto-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-03T12:16:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Alaina Pinto | New England Travel & Beyond (@alainapinto) — https://gondola.cc/alainapinto

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A fort from the 1800s, legendary *100 year-old* hot dog stand, and two miles of a perfect waterfront bike path?  🌊🌭 Castle Island is one of my favorite spots to explore, and biking there in style made the trip even better. #BlueSponsor 

To celebrate #Boston250, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the title sponsor of ridebluebikes, partnered with local student artists to bring 250 limited-edition Bluebikes to the fleet, inspired by Healthy People, Healthy Communities, and Healthy Environment. I unlocked the “Healthy Environment” design with whales and lobsters all over it! So cute. 🚲

For me, a healthier future for Boston means protecting the coastal spaces we love. Choosing to bike instead of drive is a super simple way to practice sustainability. Basically, sustainability means being intentional now about how we move and care for our city so future generations can enjoy these same ocean views. That’s #WhyIBikeBlue! 💙

Our adventure: 
1. Start on Day Blvd
2. Pass Carson Beach then M Street Beach
3. Dock near the Ice Rink (maybe grab a 🍕 slice from Sal’s or a slush) or continue to Castle Island
4. We docked our Bluebikes and walked 🚶to Castle Island 
5. Sullivan’s is the ultimate snack shack by the ocean 🌭 🦞
6. Fort Independence 🏰 offers tours on Saturday and Sunday
7. Take a stroll around the Causeway 🌊
8. Bike back home! 🚲

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boston250, bluesponsor, whyibikeblue

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