bike parking near boston marathon finish

[J. Roth]

Hi All -

Can anyone recommend any parking garages with complimentary bike parking near the Boston Marathon finish line (near 700 Boylston St, Boston)?

Or does anyone know of bike racks near this area that are safe and covered?

I am running Boston, and would like to bike to the finish area early Monday AM, then retrieve the bike later in the day.  Would like to have some peace of mind that the bike is in a safe place. :)  Given the forecast for rain, would like to find a safe and covered/sheltered bicycle parking area.

Sounds like the Back Bay Garage (222 Berkeley St.) has covered bike racks that you can park bikes for free, but not sure if they get over subscribed or not?  Does anyone happen to have any experience you can share about parking your bike there, and which street entrance you use?

Also, sounds like Back Bay T Station has a bike cage; is that usually hard to find space in on Patriot's Day?

Appreciate whatever info folks can provide.

Thanks!
Jeff Roth

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[allstondave]

In the Pru Parking Garage. Enter from Belvidere St., Through the Service Entrance, turn right at the bottom of the ramp, and look for several bike racks,to your right side. Safe and out of the weather.