 Nantucket's small size, flat terrain, and scenic beauty provide an ideal environment for bicycling. There are over 24 miles of bicycle paths on the island which include:
• Surfside Road Bicycle Path
• Madaket Road Bicycle Path
• Milestone ('Sconset) Road Bicycle Path
• Cliff Road Bicycle Path
• Polpis Road Bicycle Path
• Eel Point Road Bicycle Path
• Airport Road Bicycle Path
These paths are separated from the adjacent roadways, provide convenient access to many areas of the island, and are an enjoyable way to explore the entire island and closely view its natural beauty.
 Wheels, Heels and Pedals
WheelsHeelsandPedals.com. Everyone knows the aggravation and frustration of driving around Nantucket in the summer time, particularly to downtown and the mid-island area. Sitting in traffic at intersections and circling looking for a parking spot is certainly no fun. You too can play a role in helping to reduce traffic congestion and the number of car trips you and your family take. Incorporate using the Shuttle, walking, or biking into your daily routine – commuting, eating out, etc. The Wheels Heels and Pedals web site will help you plan your trip.
All the bicycle paths are accessible from the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority shuttle routes.
• The Surfside Road Bicycle Path is accessible from the South or Miacomet shuttle routes
• Cliff Road Bicycle Path is accessible from the Madaket shuttle route
• Milestone Road ('Sconset) Bicycle Path is accessible from the 'Sconset via Old South Road
• Polpis Road Bicycle Path is accessible from the 'Sconset via Polpis Road
• Eel Point Bicycle Path is accessible from the Madaket Shuttle Route
• Airport Road Bicycle path is accessible from the Sconset via Old South Road Shuttle route and the Airport Shuttle route.
All the NRTA shuttle buses are equipped with bicycle racks to make it simple to get to the bike paths on the shuttle.
A color-coded bicycle sticker sign system, which will direct you to the island's bicycle paths, has been installed on signposts along bicycle routes through downtown Nantucket. Follow these stickers (Cliff/light grey, Madaket/green, Surfside/black, 'Sconset/red, and Polpis/dark grey), which are shown below, from the Steamboat Wharf located at Lower Broad Street to the bicycle paths.
Please be sure to ride to the right and in single file on these designated routes. Obey all the one-way street and stop signs, and walk your bike when traveling on the sidewalk. Always wear a helmet; it is required by law for everyone. When stopping, please remember to keep your bicycle out of the way of oncoming automobiles and bicycles.
Bike Racks
Bike racks are available on all Shuttles. The purpose of these racks is to provide residents and visitors a greater opportunity to make use of the Shuttle.
The bike racks are mounted on the front bumper of the bus and are simple to use.
- Up to two standard 2-wheeled bicycles can be loaded into the bike racks.
- A passenger may bring only one bicycle.
- Passengers may load and unload their bicycles without assistance, however if assistance is required please ask the driver for help.
- The first bicycle placed into the bike rack must be placed in the rack nearest to the bus.
- The spring-loaded bar is slipped over the bike tire to hold it into the bike rack (a properly loaded bike makes contact with the bike rack only with the tires).
- The passengers unloading the last bike from the bike rack must return the rack to its upright position with the easy to use handle.
- Bicycles may NOT be locked into the bike rack on the bus.
- Bicycles are not permitted inside the buses. Use of the bike racks are on a first come first serve basis.
- When you disembark please remember to take your bike with you.
- Passengers pay no additional fare for their bicycle
Stationary bike racks have been placed at several designated Shuttle stops for added convenience.
Use of the bike racks on the buses and the stationary bike racks is at the passenger’s risk. The NRTA is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.
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