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Forum: Northeast
08-28-14, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11,199
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Posted By godshammgod

The house we're buying is actually about a...

The house we're buying is actually about a half-mile or so from Salem End Rd.; I've driven down it many times, but I'm really looking forward to finally riding it.
Forum: Northeast
08-27-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11,199
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Posted By godshammgod

Indeed, it can be speedy. Usually MWF are more...

Indeed, it can be speedy. Usually MWF are more relaxed, while T/TH is faster. The route starts in Needham and winds through Dover. It's beautiful, especially in the morning; my friend and I had to...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Well, I attempted my first group ride since the...

Well, I attempted my first group ride since the "come back" began and it didn't last very long. I made it to the end of Greendale in Needham on the "Crack of Dawn" ride before my legs were burning...
Forum: Northeast
07-10-14, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Thank you for the inspiring message Jim! I'm glad...

Thank you for the inspiring message Jim! I'm glad that your recovery has gone well, and indeed I am in a more hopeful state recently. As I alluded to in my previous post, sometimes the biggest...
Forum: Northeast
07-10-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I work in Milton and have commuted to work via...

I work in Milton and have commuted to work via bike on a few occasions, and I would agree that Milton is indeed a wonderful town to ride, although it can get busy at high traffic times.
Forum: Northeast
07-10-14, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Another short ride this morning (about 10 miles)....

Another short ride this morning (about 10 miles). I met a cycling friend I haven't seen in many months to drink coffee and take a short spin. He remarked during the ride that he forgot how much he...
Forum: Northeast
07-09-14, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I miss Ferns. Back in '09/'10 I was there pretty...

I miss Ferns. Back in '09/'10 I was there pretty much every weekend. They had these little coconut clusters that were the best mid-ride snack...
Forum: Northeast
07-07-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I cleared a physical as well as mental hurdle on...

I cleared a physical as well as mental hurdle on Sunday and went for my first legitimate, clipped-in, kit wearing ride since October. I took a spin around Marblehead while my wife and I were home...
Forum: Northeast
06-17-14, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11,199
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Posted By godshammgod

Thank you for the kind words everyone, they are...

Thank you for the kind words everyone, they are encouraging! I have taken a few short rides on the bike, just spins around the block and those have felt okay. It is the prospect of a longer ride that...
Forum: Northeast
06-16-14, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Hi folks! It's been a while since I posted;...

Hi folks!

It's been a while since I posted; thanks to rod for reaching out to inquire.

I've been off the bike for quite a while, since late October as I've dealt with a myriad of issues related...
Forum: Northeast
09-17-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Indeed it is. I think the feeling of smoothness...

Indeed it is. I think the feeling of smoothness is also accentuated by the fact that my aluminum CAAD-9 is a pretty "rough" ride. I also love the stiffness of the frame. That seems to offset any...
Forum: Northeast
09-16-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I've come to the revelation that my next bike...

I've come to the revelation that my next bike might just be steel.

I've been riding a friend's steel bike for the past week or so (my CAAD-9 is in the shop with a broken shift lever) and I love...
Forum: Northeast
09-08-13, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Beautiful ride. I grew up in Marblehead and know...

Beautiful ride. I grew up in Marblehead and know exactly what you mean about the "culture shock."
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It is also great riding up there. Heading north from Marblehead is still my favorite riding...
Forum: Northeast
07-20-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Inspired by Nickel, I did a North Shore ride...

Inspired by Nickel, I did a North Shore ride today too. Was home in Marblehead visiting my parents so I got out for a nice 30 mile ride this morning. Mostly looped around Marblehead, then meandered...
Forum: Northeast
07-18-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Glad you enjoyed it! It is a very diverse area,...

Glad you enjoyed it! It is a very diverse area, coastline mixed with farms and more rural territory as well. If you were to head a bit farther north you could ride a beautiful stretch of the...
Forum: Northeast
07-16-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

There was a crash on my morning ride today....

There was a crash on my morning ride today. Luckily, I was not involved. I was a few wheels back as it happened. A rider was turning onto Claybrook in Dover and took the corner wide, taking out a...
Forum: Northeast
06-26-13, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I rarely chase "KOMs" on Strava. On the one hand,...

I rarely chase "KOMs" on Strava. On the one hand, I'm usually too slow compared to the racers/group rides who hold them. Also, I just generally think it's silly to ride fast simply because a computer...
Forum: Northeast
06-21-13, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Had a really wonderful ride this morning. Got out...

Had a really wonderful ride this morning. Got out a bit earlier than usual (5:15 a.m.), so I decided to skip the group ride and just meander solo down some different roads. The air had that wonderful...
Forum: Northeast
06-18-13, 06:46 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Thanks! I'm glad we looked fast, not sure we...

Thanks!

I'm glad we looked fast, not sure we felt that way the last 30 miles or so! I've learned to really pace myself on long rides ever since I injured my bike, so I do a lot of spinning in the...
Forum: Northeast
06-17-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Did the 126 mile Outriders Boston to Provincetown...

Did the 126 mile Outriders Boston to Provincetown ride on Saturday.

A far cry from my last century, beautiful weather all day long. Rode with two friends. Felt pretty good for the first 60 miles,...
Forum: Northeast
06-07-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Rode 10 miles in the damp and murk this morning...

Rode 10 miles in the damp and murk this morning to purchase myself an iced coffee and obtain a free "National Donut Day" donut for my fiancee.

Time well spent.
Forum: Northeast
06-03-13, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

In hindsight, riding 104 miles in 90+ degree heat...

In hindsight, riding 104 miles in 90+ degree heat may not have been the smartest thing I've ever done on a bike.

A friend and I did the Essex County Velo Tour D' Essex County on Saturday. Great...
Forum: Northeast
05-23-13, 07:37 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

A little bummed. I'm supposed to ride the Tour d'...

A little bummed. I'm supposed to ride the Tour d' Essex County on Saturday, but the forecast looks grim. May ride it in a more "unorganized" fashion with a friend on Memorial Day instead. Looks like...
Forum: Northeast
05-10-13, 06:43 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I used to live right on the Newton/Watertown line...

I used to live right on the Newton/Watertown line so I'm pretty familiar with the area. What areas are you thinking of?

Like Jim, I may not know specific streets, but I have a good working...
Forum: Northeast
05-03-13, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Interesting. I'll have to try and find it some...

Interesting. I'll have to try and find it some day. I'm fascinated by decaying architecture...
Forum: Northeast
05-03-13, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Is that the same site as the old Fernald school? ...

Is that the same site as the old Fernald school?

I drove around there for the first time last spring, and it is a VERY creepy place. But, also cool at the same time.
Forum: Northeast
05-02-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

It can be a spirited group at times, indeed. But,...

It can be a spirited group at times, indeed. But, everyone generally rides really safely which is very important.

My North Shore ride is actually happening this weekend if anyone wants to join.
...
Forum: Northeast
04-30-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Jim, sorry I missed the ride on Saturday, looks...

Jim, sorry I missed the ride on Saturday, looks great. I do have a North Shore ride planned next month and I'm very excited.

I've been riding a lot recently with the Crack O' Dawn folks. Great...
Forum: Northeast
04-17-13, 06:39 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

One of my cycling friends lives a block away just...

One of my cycling friends lives a block away just about. His whole building shook, but he is fine.

On riding--

I finally did the "Crack O'Dawn" ride the past two mornings. Tuesday was a little...
Forum: Northeast
04-11-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Yeah, I figured some might have to work. This is...

Yeah, I figured some might have to work. This is the first time I've ever had Patriot's Day off so I'm trying to take advantage!
Forum: Northeast
04-10-13, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Is anyone interested in a Patriot's Day ride? ...

Is anyone interested in a Patriot's Day ride?

I know there are several "marathon" rides, but I'd rather not deal with those crowds, so I wanted to see if any forum folks wanted to try and meet up....
Forum: Northeast
04-08-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Legs are sore today. Rode "fast" yesterday for...

Legs are sore today. Rode "fast" yesterday for the first time in a while. Rode from my house over to Dover to take part in a portion of the Llama ride. Surprisingly hilly-- hit Strawberry Hill,...
Forum: Northeast
04-06-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Great, thank you! As for today, I had to work an...

Great, thank you! As for today, I had to work an event on campus, so I decided to just bike into work. Nice tailwind on the way in, hellacious headwind heading home. Ended up with a hair over 19...
Forum: Northeast
04-01-13, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

That sounds like a great ride. I could probably...

That sounds like a great ride. I could probably make it a 50-miler or so starting from my place. Can you share more details of your route?
Forum: Northeast
03-28-13, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

It's a lot of fun. It actually really wasn't as...

It's a lot of fun. It actually really wasn't as difficult/scary as I had anticipated. The speeds were high, but you just need to follow the right wheel and you'll be fine. I'm also a bigger guy, so...
Forum: Northeast
03-21-13, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Ditto. Looks beautiful in the snow too!

Ditto.

Looks beautiful in the snow too!
Forum: Northeast
03-15-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

It is a pretty hefty ride. I did it last year...

It is a pretty hefty ride. I did it last year despite being severely under-trained, and really enjoyed it still. Wind and rollers definitely wear you down during the latter half of the ride.
...
Forum: Northeast
03-15-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Just registered for the Outriders Ride from...

Just registered for the Outriders Ride from Boston to Ptown in June (http://www.outriders.org/).

Will be my second year doing this great ride. Two of my other friends are going as well, which...
Forum: Northeast
03-13-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I love getting "lost" on my bike. It's the best...

I love getting "lost" on my bike. It's the best way to discover new roads or routes I may have otherwise skipped past. When I used to live at Newton Corner, where it is often very congested and...
Forum: Northeast
03-11-13, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Learned a new route yesterday. Accompanied a...

Learned a new route yesterday. Accompanied a friend from Framingham to the Nashoba Brook Bakery in Concord for some delicious scones and coffee. Great ride through Marlboro, Sudbury, etc. Quiet...
Forum: Northeast
01-30-13, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Just posting to give a shout out to the guys at...

Just posting to give a shout out to the guys at Landry's in Natick-- specifically Andy, the lead-fitter.

I went in there last night for a second fitting-- more or less a follow-up after a major...
Forum: Northeast
01-25-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Bravo. If I had wanted to ride outside this...

Bravo.

If I had wanted to ride outside this week it would have been in the dark, and below zero temperatures + darkness just didn't seem fun to me. I'll get outside this weekend. Mid 20's will...
Forum: Northeast
01-25-13, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I agree. I don't ride much around Boston anymore,...

I agree. I don't ride much around Boston anymore, but I do wish it was easier to get in/out of the city. Last year I did the Outriders ride to Provincetown. It started in the South End, and it was...
Forum: Northeast
01-24-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

If you're in Roxbury Crossing I would definitely...

If you're in Roxbury Crossing I would definitely recommend heading south to Jamaica Plain, which will eventually take you to Brookline and Newton and on your way to more quiet riding roads. I used to...
Forum: Northeast
01-22-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Seconding this. Landry's is my go to weekday ride...

Seconding this. Landry's is my go to weekday ride during Spring/Summer. It's Wednesday night's at 6:00. Nice group, a 20 + mile loop at a steady pace-- not much "attacking."

I'll also second the...
Forum: Northeast
01-14-13, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

My bike, like the others, needs a good bath! ...

My bike, like the others, needs a good bath!

I ended up staying in my neck of the woods to do two sloppy, hour-plus rides on Saturday and Sunday. It was messy, but I love those conditions,...
Forum: Northeast
01-09-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Indeed. I'm glad I've been (relatively) patient...

Indeed. I'm glad I've been (relatively) patient with my recovery. A few months of reduced riding is certainly a good trade for hopefully many years of pain free riding.

It is funny though, that...
Forum: Northeast
01-07-13, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Haven't posted in a while, but I'm getting into a...

Haven't posted in a while, but I'm getting into a nice winter cycling routine. I'm just about six months post back injury, so more regular rides are becoming more comfortable. I'm still trying to...
Forum: Northeast
05-05-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

Awesome. Looking forward to it. I used to ride...

Awesome. Looking forward to it. I used to ride those roads all the time when I was younger, so I'm looking forward to it. And I can see how the speed would pick up on that 133 stretch. I'll try and...
Forum: Northeast
05-02-12, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,464,218
Posted By godshammgod

I think I'm doing the Tour d'Essex this year. I...

I think I'm doing the Tour d'Essex this year. I grew up on the North Shore, but I've never actually done that ride. Looking forward to it.
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