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Forum: Northeast
03-22-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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...
11-05-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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...
10-29-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
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...
10-07-23, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,941
Posted By bike_tom

Just wondering if you got the endcaps and had a...

Just wondering if you got the endcaps and had a chance to try them.
If so, did they work out?

Tom
Forum: Northeast
10-06-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Believe it or not, MA DOT has it scheduled to...

Believe it or not, MA DOT has it scheduled to start during Winter 2024/2025: https://hwy.massdot.state.ma.us/ProjectInfo/Main.asp?ACTION=ViewProject&PROJECT_NO=608227

On a side note, the Minuteman...
Forum: Northeast
10-05-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

I had a busy morning and early afternoon today,...

I had a busy morning and early afternoon today, but I managed to get out for a ride at 3pm. I hadn't been on the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail in a while, so I made that my goal. Since I also hadn't been...
Forum: Northeast
09-29-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Welcome back. I'm glad you were absent for...

Welcome back. I'm glad you were absent for something fun.

That photo in Italy is amazing.

Tom
Forum: Northeast
09-27-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

This afternoon I hopped on the Fuji for a ride...

This afternoon I hopped on the Fuji for a ride out to the Bedford Depot. Beautiful weather.

Lexington was using a self-propelled blower to clear off the Minuteman. I hadn't seen this particular...
Forum: Northeast
09-22-23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

I was feeling a bit of post-covid fatigue this...

I was feeling a bit of post-covid fatigue this morning, but after lunch I had more energy so I decided to venture out on the bike and see how far I got.

My initial goal was to ride the MM at least...
Forum: Northeast
09-20-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Wow, I've never seen this thread quiet for so...

Wow, I've never seen this thread quiet for so long. You can hear the crickets...

Is no one riding?

Here's my excuse: travel followed by COVID (acquired while travelling). My wife tested...
Forum: Northeast
09-13-23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Welcome to Bike Forums in general and this thread...

Welcome to Bike Forums in general and this thread in particular.

When I lived on the North Shore, I would frequently ride from Dane Street Beach in Beverly to the fisherman's statue in Gloucester...
Forum: Northeast
09-01-23, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

I've ridden the Minuteman out to Bedford three...

I've ridden the Minuteman out to Bedford three times this week.
My wife joined me on Monday for a ride to Depot Park, she on her Trek FX3, myself on the Checkpoint.
Yesterday I made it out to Depot...
Forum: Northeast
08-23-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

My ride today included the gravel loop of the...

My ride today included the gravel loop of the Reformatory Branch and Battle Road through Minuteman Historical Park. I hadn't done that in awhile, partly because I knew that boardwalk replacement was...
Forum: Northeast
08-21-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

I took the Fuji for a spin up the MM to Depot...

I took the Fuji for a spin up the MM to Depot Park this morning. It was humid, but temps were low enough at that time that it was quite pleasant.

The MM was quiet in general, but just west of...
Forum: Northeast
08-17-23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Thanks. I might try the second half of that...

Thanks. I might try the second half of that (Russel Lot -> Medford -> Compton -> Alton) by making a left on Mystic at Mass Ave light. Not as keen on crossing Mystic at Winslow!

Tom
Forum: Northeast
08-17-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

I believe I saw you headed eastbound on Broadway...

I believe I saw you headed eastbound on Broadway near the fire station, as I was headed west. About 2pm. I was going to call out, but you were about to enter the intersection at Franklin St, which I...
Forum: Northeast
08-11-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Despite last night's rain, I decided to check out...

Despite last night's rain, I decided to check out the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail today. Not knowing what to expect, I saddled up the Cannondale hardtail. It was due for some attention anyway.

I made...
Forum: Northeast
08-10-23, 09:14 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Maybe they're drive-through bathrooms...

Maybe they're drive-through bathrooms...
Forum: Northeast
08-09-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Rode out to Concord this afternoon via the...

Rode out to Concord this afternoon via the Minuteman and the Reformatory Branch Trail. The weather was great, and the RBT was fine despite the downpour yesterday morning. It seems it is not taking...
Forum: Northeast
08-09-23, 06:19 AM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

No, that wasn't me. Didn't have a chance to ride...

No, that wasn't me. Didn't have a chance to ride yesterday.

I do hope to be out there sometime today..

Tom
Forum: Northeast
08-05-23, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

After many trips out to Depot Park and Concord on...

After many trips out to Depot Park and Concord on the Minuteman and Reformatory Branch over the past few weeks, plus the urban loop along the Charles, I decided it was a good time to revisit the...
Forum: Northeast
08-02-23, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

Following the novelty of Monday's urban ride,...

Following the novelty of Monday's urban ride, this morning I decided to do something familiar and comforting. I rode the classic Fuji out to Depot Park.

The Depot was in fact very calm and...
Forum: Northeast
07-31-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11,171
Views: 1,450,802
Posted By bike_tom

I decided today was a good day to finally do the...

I decided today was a good day to finally do the urban loop that I have been envisioning. Others have posted variations of this - here is what I did:

Minuteman to Alewife
Alewife Linear Park to...
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