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Forum: Northeast
10-16-22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Yessa. Sure was.

Yessa. Sure was.
Forum: Northeast
11-27-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Yes. It's several generations old. There really...

Yes. It's several generations old. There really is a lot of history and tradition on that little corner.
Forum: Northeast
11-26-19, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Yes they did! I didn't even think to look if that...

Yes they did! I didn't even think to look if that was still a thing there though.
Forum: Northeast
11-26-19, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I am not a very good internet cyclist. I forget...

I am not a very good internet cyclist. I forget to set my Strava and never take pictures. Heck, I rarely stop to take in the sites. Yesterday though, I had an appointment that brought me back to the...
Forum: Northeast
11-20-17, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Not long. Hillier than the "bike path" route. ...

Not long. Hillier than the "bike path" route.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4525/38487850106_ed4c3a2a4c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21D3hWw)
Forum: Northeast
11-19-17, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Happy Birthday! The "new" bike is...

Happy Birthday! The "new" bike is stunning!
Forum: Northeast
11-17-17, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Jim, it is the Salisbury Rail Trail. It leads to...

Jim, it is the Salisbury Rail Trail. It leads to and from some other really nice trails and roadways. The view of the boats is what's at the end of this trail. It begins (roughly) at the end of the...
Forum: Northeast
11-17-17, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Took the tricross out for a spin, trying to get...

Took the tricross out for a spin, trying to get consistent with the miles. last longish ride for me was a week ago. It was super-windy then and it was super-windy today. Getting inspired by this...
Forum: Northeast
11-17-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Bruce Feman is one of "mine" too. Its really nice...

Bruce Feman is one of "mine" too. Its really nice and I have heard that the "extension" is rideable now, if not yet "official".
Forum: Northeast
11-15-17, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Now we're talking! Those are some places near and...

Now we're talking! Those are some places near and dear to my heart and on my to-do list. I'm particularly familiar with the Newburyport and Methuen and Rockingham stuff. There is also a nice RT that...
Forum: Northeast
11-10-17, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Holly Molly is it windy out today! Peddling like...

Holly Molly is it windy out today! Peddling like crazy and getting nowhere!
Forum: Northeast
11-03-17, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Trying to lok like a "commuter" even though I...

Trying to lok like a "commuter" even though I don't have any where to go....
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4498/26368283649_cbda03f4da.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Gb5m5a)[url=https://flic.kr/p/Gb5m5a]
Forum: Northeast
10-19-17, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Poetic

Poetic
Forum: Northeast
10-04-17, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I had the chance to put a few miles on this...

I had the chance to put a few miles on this afternoon. I have a heck of a time to get motivated to go for pointless rides with no destinations but I am a cheapskate, so I rarely have a "place to go"....
Forum: Northeast
09-29-17, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Rode through Maudsley this time instead of around...

Rode through Maudsley this time instead of around it. Half the distance, twice the effort. My body seemed to remember what to do but my legs and lungs weren't having it. Why is it impossible for me...
Forum: Northeast
09-25-17, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

You guys are always an inspiration but make me...

You guys are always an inspiration but make me jealous that I don't have access to the MM Trail. I don't ride as often or as long as you all but I did get in a pleasant spin around Mausley State...
Forum: Northeast
04-17-17, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Universe: Hey! Lets make the first ride of the...

Universe: Hey! Lets make the first ride of the year one you do with a 28 year old Spartan Racer Yuppy-kid on is Brand New Carbon Fiber Niner!
ME: Sure! Sounds like fun.
Universe: Sucker!

Yes, my...
Forum: Northeast
01-02-17, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Are ALL you guys running studded tires?

Are ALL you guys running studded tires?
Forum: Northeast
05-15-15, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I think that it speaks to your character that...

I think that it speaks to your character that your first thought wasn't to be indignant the he cut you off but or to take it as an affront against you, but instead you tried to express to him the...
Forum: Northeast
05-04-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I got out for my first real bike ride of the year...

I got out for my first real bike ride of the year today. Just a quick 6 miles around the lake and back, and I thought that I was going to die. Ten me and the little one went and puttered around on...
Forum: Northeast
06-07-14, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

My initial comment was "Outstanding" but I fear...

My initial comment was "Outstanding" but I fear the this was your un-satisfactory lunch stop. I am sorry if that is the case, but I have to admit that I am still a little thrilled to see your bike...
Forum: Northeast
06-04-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

It's on Male Rd. between the church and where the...

It's on Male Rd. between the church and where the bike path crosses over it, on the north side of the street. Look for this big ol' stone sign:
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Forum: Northeast
06-04-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I think I figured out one of my "problems" I...

I think I figured out one of my "problems" I can't just go for a ride. I get on that bike and as soon as my cheeks hit the saddle I'm off. Now, if I were 18 and weighed 150 pounds that would be...
Forum: Northeast
06-01-14, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Welcome to my neck of the woods (in car terms,...

Welcome to my neck of the woods (in car terms, "almost" my neck in bike terms)! Did you happen to stop in at The Bicycle Shop of Topsfield (http://www.biketops.com)while you were in the area? It...
Forum: Northeast
05-31-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I tried a different rout today. Instead of...

I tried a different rout today. Instead of sticking to the (mostly) flat Bike Path route I headed into some very gentle hills. They were like mountains to me. I got out near the ocean and the wind...
Forum: Northeast
05-25-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I made it! I finally got the chance to ride the...

I made it! I finally got the chance to ride the Minuteman trail! Wow. That thing is crowded. I got on at Fort Lexington (the municipal building) and rode to Arlington center and back on my new (to...
Forum: Northeast
05-19-14, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Did my 12 mile loop today. Didn't even bother...

Did my 12 mile loop today. Didn't even bother with the marsh trail, just swung wide and went through the marsh on the beach side instead. Only took one picture, of the bike locked outside of CVS but...
Forum: Northeast
05-14-14, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Marsh Trail still closed. Wind still stinks....

Marsh Trail still closed. Wind still stinks. Distance stable, time improving (slowly), I was not actually having "fun" today though.
Forum: Northeast
05-12-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Cool reads, thanks for the links! The Marsh...

Cool reads, thanks for the links!
The Marsh Trail is one of my favorites in the area. It's an integral part of my 12 mile loop and when I'm out with the family we almost always see wildlife along...
Forum: Northeast
05-10-14, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Most of you Merto-guys are pretty Metro so a...

Most of you Merto-guys are pretty Metro so a small report from the Countryside. The Old Eastern Marsh Trail in Salisbury is closed still. I say still only because it was supposed to reopen the 1st of...
Forum: Northeast
05-05-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

With my crazy schedule and a 4 year old at home i...

With my crazy schedule and a 4 year old at home i can't believe my good fortune in sneaking in another little ride today! Today was a Recon ride over to the boy's school to see how "doable" it might...
Forum: Northeast
05-03-14, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I know it well! My wife grew up just up the...

I know it well! My wife grew up just up the street from there in the little white cape on the corner across from Kate's Store. It's also called Baptist Pond.
Forum: Northeast
05-03-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

It sounds like a wonderful but very long ride!...

It sounds like a wonderful but very long ride! This scene looks familiar to me but would have not been on your route unless you cruised up through Chelmsford too?

The bike is stunning.
Forum: Northeast
05-03-14, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Hello Semi-locals! I am pleased to report that...

Hello Semi-locals! I am pleased to report that today I got in my first "serious" ride of the season on the trusty old Raleigh Marathon. After I don't-know-how-many-years of owning the thing I finally...
Forum: Northeast
09-08-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Hey! I grew up about four blocks away from that...

Hey! I grew up about four blocks away from that sign! I miss the old town but culture shock is right. Equally as vast, but more subtly presented in the gap between Swampscott and Marblehead! While I...
Forum: Northeast
08-15-13, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Got out and did 17 miles yesterday. Visited...

Got out and did 17 miles yesterday. Visited historic Elm Park in Groveland and took the twisty, twisty ridge road home. I hope that I can keep gaining in average speed and distance. Even the "casual"...
Forum: Northeast
08-10-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Climbed OUT of the river valley today and then,...

Climbed OUT of the river valley today and then, instead of riding out along the ridge line, descended back INTO the valley, so I had to climb back OUT of it to get home! Putz. Climbing in and out is...
Forum: Northeast
08-01-13, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Your ten mile blast on the M.M. are a great...

Your ten mile blast on the M.M. are a great inspiration to me. I have found a 12 mile mixed surface loop out of my front door that I enjoy on a regular basis. I never seem to take any photos though....
Forum: Northeast
07-21-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

330411hit the road (and trails) for about 10...

330411hit the road (and trails) for about 10 miles today. All on MTB and all on 2.2s at 40psi (my eyes were bigger than my belly. so to speak. NOTHING is bigger than my belly ITRW). Set out from home...
Forum: Northeast
07-20-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I think that I found me a nice little 12 mile...

I think that I found me a nice little 12 mile loop today. Mostly bike path too! I went around Maudsley and Mosley but I could lengthen the whole thing by throwing some dirt trails into the mix. Over...
Forum: Northeast
06-12-13, 11:21 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Took a 4-5 mile ride towing the kid on the...

Took a 4-5 mile ride towing the kid on the Topsfield Linear Common trail today. I went with a child-hood friend that I have seen only twice in the last 15 years. He took the opportunity to make fun...
Forum: Northeast
01-16-12, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Cold slow and short. Still have the tail end of...

Cold slow and short. Still have the tail end of my upper respiratory thing going on but I wanted to test out the new riding position on my Bike Path Warrior ( north road bars!). So, naturaly, I took...
Forum: Northeast
01-10-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

I'm glad to hear that you are ok! Too bad about...

I'm glad to hear that you are ok! Too bad about the fall. 18MPH is no joke.
Forum: Northeast
01-09-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Imcamt think of a way of getting from Melrose to...

Imcamt think of a way of getting from Melrose to Peobody that would not have menTERRIFIED to be towing my two year old behind me. I hate riding pm the road with the trailer in general. Gives me the...
Forum: Northeast
01-09-12, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

What was in the trailer?

What was in the trailer?
Forum: Northeast
12-26-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Thank you. Bike and rider are fine! The...

Thank you. Bike and rider are fine!

The helmet took the brunt of the hit right to the forehead. If I wan NOT wearing it it wold have been ME that took the hit .Plastic and foam instead of flesh...
Forum: Northeast
12-26-11, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Five and a half miles. "Crossed" the local...

Five and a half miles. "Crossed" the local working Farm / City park /Conservation Area. OMG! Crashed out on a board-bridge and went head first into it! ATGATT! I have a long way to go before I race...
Forum: Northeast
12-17-11, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Hi Jim! Negative. With a 2 year old at home the...

Hi Jim!
Negative. With a 2 year old at home the bike that gets ridden the most is my Trek 820 that pulls the baby trailer and has the seat mounted on the back. I still have it, but the project is on...
Forum: Northeast
12-17-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11,202
Views: 1,468,092
Posted By mr,grumpy

Not really a cold-weather kind of rider. Got out...

Not really a cold-weather kind of rider. Got out there today though. Dropped the bike at the MUP trailhead and took off for a 9 mile round tripper to the non-l LBS to pick up a trainer skewer....
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