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Forum: Northeast
08-27-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Hey Rod. That's referring to Somerville Junction...

Hey Rod. That's referring to Somerville Junction Park along the Community Path Extension. It's between Centre and Central Streets Somerville,
Until recently the bike path veered off the side, which...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

This morning I decided to ride the urban loop...

This morning I decided to ride the urban loop that takes advantage of newer paths like the Somerville Community Path Extension and the Watertown Cambridge Greenway, along with legacy paths like the...
Forum: Northeast
08-23-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I rode out to Concord this afternoon via the...

I rode out to Concord this afternoon via the Minuteman and the Reformatory Branch. The RBT was in good shape and as busy as I have ever seen it, but I saw something sad which I will get to below.
...
Forum: Northeast
08-20-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I took advantage of the almost fall like weather...

I took advantage of the almost fall like weather today for a quick ride out to Bedford Depot Park via the Minuteman. It was my first time out that way in a week and I was pleased to see that the main...
Forum: Northeast
08-13-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I took my weekly ride out to Concord today, via...

I took my weekly ride out to Concord today, via the Minuteman and Reformatory Branch Trail. Weather doesn't get much better.

In East Lexington I passed the new info kiosk that rholland1951 saw...
Forum: Northeast
08-02-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I took a quick ride out to Lexington this...

I took a quick ride out to Lexington this morning. It was hot and sticky by 9am, but that didn't deter cyclists in Arlington Center:
...
Forum: Northeast
07-30-24, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

This morning, I spun the virtual wheel of chance...

This morning, I spun the virtual wheel of chance in my head and the NGRT came up the winner. So, I headed out to Billerica via the Minuteman and Depot Park.

The ride out to Lexington was...
Forum: Northeast
07-26-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I rode out to Concord this morning via the...

I rode out to Concord this morning via the Minuteman and the Reformatory Branch Trail.
The weather was super, the paths weren't too busy (I was out and back before noon), and the RBT was in good...
Forum: Northeast
07-22-24, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

My wife joined me for a ride out the Minuteman to...

My wife joined me for a ride out the Minuteman to Bedford Depot Park today. The weather was great,

We had a nice picnic lunch at the benches by the old passenger depot, then we headed over to the...
Forum: Northeast
07-19-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I rode out to Concord this morning via the...

I rode out to Concord this morning via the Minuteman and Reformatory Branch Trail. Beautiful weather after the heat and humidity we've been having.

A few observations...

Lexington is going to...
Forum: Northeast
07-16-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Hey Rod. Good to see you posting again. As for...

Hey Rod. Good to see you posting again. As for myself, I've been riding but lax about sharing.
Like you did yesterday, I've been riding early in the day, aiming to get back by noon. Been doing the...
Forum: Northeast
05-01-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

FYI, I sent an email late yesterday to the...

FYI, I sent an email late yesterday to the Traffic division of the Arlington police department. I described my siting of the electric motorbike and included the same picture I posted here.
I got...
Forum: Northeast
04-30-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

So, it's complicated. If you look up Mass laws on...

So, it's complicated. If you look up Mass laws on mopeds and motorized scooters, you find this: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/moped-operation-requirements
Which says:

You may use bicycle...
Forum: Northeast
04-29-24, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I hadn't ridden the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail yet...

I hadn't ridden the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail yet in 2024, so I included that in today's ride. I chose the Cannondale hardtail, for variety as much as capability.

It was balmy when I set out about...
Forum: Northeast
04-25-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

This afternoon I rode the Minuteman out to...

This afternoon I rode the Minuteman out to Bedford and then the Reformatory Branch Trail out to Concord.
I have good news to report: the RBT is now very rideable!
A big change from just a couple...
Forum: Northeast
04-19-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I decided to ride over to Charlestown this...

I decided to ride over to Charlestown this morning. My route made use of the Minuteman, Alewife Linear Park, and the Somerville Community Path.

It was relatively quiet. Here's the older section of...
Forum: Northeast
04-15-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Hey Rod. Tough Ruck 2024 was yesterday, April...

Hey Rod. Tough Ruck 2024 was yesterday, April 14th: https://www.toughruck.org/
I saw the golf carts zipping back and forth from the gathering at the Visitor's Center, so I associated them with that....
Forum: Northeast
04-15-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Got out for a Patriots Day ride to Bedford this...

Got out for a Patriots Day ride to Bedford this morning.

My arrival in Lexington coincided with a patriotic gathering there:
...
Forum: Northeast
04-08-24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Happy Eclipse day. It wasn't super dramatic in...

Happy Eclipse day. It wasn't super dramatic in metro Boston, but it did get darker/cooler. I made some pinhole viewers - my wife and I were able to discern the moon taking a varying chunk out of the...
Forum: Northeast
03-31-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I took the Checkpoint for an Easter morning ride...

I took the Checkpoint for an Easter morning ride up the Minuteman to Bedford Depot Park. It was still breezy, but not nearly as gusty as the past few days.

A lot of other folks were also inspired...
Forum: Northeast
03-22-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I bundled up today and took a ride to Charlestown...

I bundled up today and took a ride to Charlestown via the Minuteman and the Somerville Community path.

I'm always grateful there's a dedicated light for cyclists to cross Mass Ave:
...
Forum: Northeast
03-20-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

No, that wasn't me. By the time my brain...

No, that wasn't me. By the time my brain registers an acquaintance going the other way, its usually too late for a shout out.
Still, I keep on the lookout and call out when I can.

Tom
Forum: Northeast
03-16-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I decided it was high time to take the classic...

I decided it was high time to take the classic Fuji out for a ride, heading up the Minuteman to Depot Park right after lunch.
I normally don't ride the MM on the weekends during the high season, but...
Forum: Northeast
03-13-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

This afternoon we finally had the combination of...

This afternoon we finally had the combination of mild temperatures and light wind that has been so elusive recently.
Not having been out to Concord in awhile, I decided it was time to check out the...
Forum: Northeast
03-01-24, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

With the long range forecast showing a lot of...

With the long range forecast showing a lot of rain, I made sure to get out for a ride today. Just went up the Minuteman to Lexington Center, with a detour up the Vinebrook Trail, via the Fletcher Ave...
Forum: Northeast
02-27-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I like that aspect of the Extension: Hills!...

I like that aspect of the Extension: Hills! Turns! A nice occasional change from the Minuteman, in addition to the urban scenery.
BTW: I am sure you have noticed the crossing, I think at School St,...
Forum: Northeast
02-26-24, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I got out today for the first time since the salt...

I got out today for the first time since the salt storm we had two weeks ago, judging the roads sufficiently rinsed clean. I took the Checkpoint out to Bedford Depot Park.

There was quite a...
Forum: Northeast
02-09-24, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Hey Rod. Glad you enjoyed the maintenance report....

Hey Rod. Glad you enjoyed the maintenance report. I find working on the bikes satisfying, especially in a warm basement on a cold winter day. (not that we've had much of a winter this year...)
I...
Forum: Northeast
02-09-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I too have enjoyed the ongoing dialogue here. As...

I too have enjoyed the ongoing dialogue here. As for me, today I got out for a ride for the first time since early January.

During that hiatus, I got caught up on bike maintenance. The Fuji and my...
Forum: Northeast
01-03-24, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Happy New Year fellow Metro Boston riders. I...

Happy New Year fellow Metro Boston riders.

I got out for my first ride of 2024 today. I felt like riding the Cannondale hardtail - so I did.
I ended up taking the Minuteman out to Depot Park, and...
Forum: Northeast
12-26-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Today I checked a ride off my punch-list for the...

Today I checked a ride off my punch-list for the year: a loop of Somerville Community Path, Charles River (aka Dudley White) Path on the Boston side, and Watertown Cambridge Greenway.

I've done...
Forum: Northeast
12-25-23, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

https://d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net/2/2017/12/sa...

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Forum: Northeast
12-23-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

This afternoon, on this early winter day, I took...

This afternoon, on this early winter day, I took a chilly but very pleasant ride out to Bedford Depot Park.
There was very little wind and the sun was bright, despite being very low in the sky,...
Forum: Northeast
12-15-23, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Speaking of mixed surface rides, I rode out to...

Speaking of mixed surface rides, I rode out to Concord today via the Minuteman and Reformatory Branch this afternoon. Great weather.

I always enjoy seeing RDC 6211 come into view:

...
Forum: Northeast
12-15-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Wow - you've really jumped the shark! Is...

Wow - you've really jumped the shark!

Is that a GRX drivetrain?

In any case, it looks like that will be great for mixed surface rides like MM + Reformatory Branch/Battle Road.
Or just cratered...
Forum: Northeast
12-12-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I too had been off the bike for a while, but...

I too had been off the bike for a while, but today I got out for the first time since Dec 1st. Headed out to Depot Park on the Minuteman before lunch.
The temperature ranged from 38' at the start to...
Forum: Northeast
12-01-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

The weather forecast said it would be cloudy...

The weather forecast said it would be cloudy today, but unlikely to rain till after 4pm. I put my faith in that, ventured out before lunch, and was rewarded with a great late fall ride out to...
Forum: Northeast
11-23-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Happy Thanksgiving fellow Metro Boston riders. ...

Happy Thanksgiving fellow Metro Boston riders.

My wife and I were invited to a "Friendsgiving" later today, so this morning I found myself with beautiful weather and no cooking or hosting...
Forum: Northeast
11-17-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Went out to Concord today via the Minuteman and...

Went out to Concord today via the Minuteman and the Reformatory Branch.
It was pretty mild, but also very windy. Gusty enough to throw the bike around at some points, like on the bridge over 128.
...
Forum: Northeast
11-13-23, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

There were some off-leash dogs, but they were all...

There were some off-leash dogs, but they were all ruly, thankfully.

I am always mindful of your bad experience, on the Reformatory Branch IIRC, when I encounter unleashed dogs while riding.
Forum: Northeast
11-11-23, 03:50 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I rode out to Billerica today, via the MM and...

I rode out to Billerica today, via the MM and NGRT. This was my first weekend ride on the MM since April, as I generally avoid the crowds.
It was a beautifully crisp fall morning, around 43 when I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,708
Posted By bike_tom

Thanks to those who commented. As I suspected,...

Thanks to those who commented. As I suspected, the GK series and the Rene Herse variants have a strong following.

As for mounting the tires tubeless: I've seen a range of experiences detailed...
Forum: Northeast
11-03-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I got out for my more-or-less weekly ride to...

I got out for my more-or-less weekly ride to Concord this morning, via the Minuteman and the Reformatory Branch Trail.
It was a beautiful mid fall day.

Cooling weather has been thinning the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,708
Posted By bike_tom

Gravelking SS weight increase

Given the popularity of the Gravelking SS for gravel and all-road rigs, I thought folks might be interested to know about a change in the specified and actual weight of a recently purchased pair....
Forum: Northeast
10-23-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

I periodically search the web for news about...

I periodically search the web for news about local bike paths. This weekend I found two bits of information about the Somerville Community Path.
The first relates to final construction of Somerville...
Forum: Northeast
10-19-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Rode the Fuji out to Depot Park this morning. The...

Rode the Fuji out to Depot Park this morning. The weather was very pleasant. The MM was dry in Arlington, but got progressively damper through Lexington and on into Bedford. There must have been some...
Forum: Northeast
10-13-23, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

On Wednesday I rode the MM out to Depot Park....

On Wednesday I rode the MM out to Depot Park. Today I had more time and energy, so I continued on the Reformatory Branch to Lowell Rd Concord.
It was a beautiful Fall day, with not a lot of traffic...
Forum: Northeast
10-10-23, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

We had delicious sandwiches for lunch. Also...

We had delicious sandwiches for lunch. Also brought home a loaf of their seven grain bread. We resisted the urge to get anything more decadent...
Forum: Northeast
10-09-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

Good to hear from you again! Where was that...

Good to hear from you again!
Where was that picture taken?
Looks like a great trail.
Forum: Northeast
10-09-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11,326
Views: 1,577,281
Posted By bike_tom

My wife and I went for a ride on the Bruce...

My wife and I went for a ride on the Bruce Freeman today. It seemed like a good opportunity to get out there, and also avoid the possible holiday throngs on the Minuteman. We drove out from Arlington...
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