Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
Mark Forums Read
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 5
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: bike_tom
Showing results 1 to 50 of 218
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Northeast
12-01-23, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: Northeast
11-03-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: Northeast
10-23-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-23, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
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...
Forum: Northeast
07-26-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Been on a few rides since my last post, but...

Been on a few rides since my last post, but thought today's was worth sharing.

I once again headed out to Concord via the Minuteman and Reformatory Branch. Despite yesterday's downpours, the RBT...
Forum: Northeast
07-19-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Regarding the future of the old restroom...

Regarding the future of the old restroom location: your guess is as good as mine.

I am just looking forward to them resurfacing the entrance road. With its washed out ruts, potholes, and poorly...
Forum: Northeast
07-18-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Got out early again today. Temps were good, but...

Got out early again today. Temps were good, but it was humid as heck. The AQI was acceptable, so that's something...

I did my weekly ride out to Concord via the MM and the Reformatory Branch...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

:) Sigh. Glad you got through OK. We've...

:)

Sigh. Glad you got through OK.

We've got new paths coming on line at a regular pace lately, which is great, but there exist many gaps for safe passage between them. Another example is...
Forum: Northeast
07-15-23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Great pictures! Yeah, it really is a mind trip...

Great pictures! Yeah, it really is a mind trip making that journey along the new path. When I did it a few weeks ago, I felt like I had gone through a worm hole when I suddenly found myself under the...
Forum: Northeast
07-13-23, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

I've also noticed those signs over the past few...

I've also noticed those signs over the past few weeks, but I was always going too fast to read them...just kidding. :)

A real issue that needs to be dealt with is battery powered vehicles. Almost...
Forum: Northeast
07-13-23, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Yes, it was a tanker. Don't think they were doing...

Yes, it was a tanker. Don't think they were doing anything with cement.
The trucks completely blocked my view of the right shoulder, so I couldn't see what they were doing.
Maybe they were spraying...
Forum: Northeast
07-12-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Once again I got out early today, in an effort to...

Once again I got out early today, in an effort to beat the heat. I took the Fuji out to Depot Park via the MM.

Thank goodness for the shade cover. This is along the last mile of the MM before the...
Forum: Northeast
07-07-23, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

I couldn't tell as I was riding by, in either...

I couldn't tell as I was riding by, in either direction, what they were doing. However, take a look at this image I grabbed as I approached them outbound:
...
Forum: Northeast
07-07-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

I got out early today (8:30am - early for me) and...

I got out early today (8:30am - early for me) and headed out to Concord via the MM and the Reformatory Branch Trail. I hadn't been on the RBT in over a month - there were actually several new things...
Forum: Northeast
07-05-23, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

It was hot today, but I wasn't going to waste the...

It was hot today, but I wasn't going to waste the precious combination of dry weather and free time. So, I headed out to Depot Park at midday.

The MM was moderately busy -some folks taking the...
Forum: Northeast
06-23-23, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

I got out before lunch today for a ride up the MM...

I got out before lunch today for a ride up the MM to Depot Park Bedford.
It was uneventful in a pleasant way. The MM was pretty quiet, though I saw several parent/child groups. Not surprising given...
Forum: Northeast
06-19-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Somerville Community Path Extension open!

I've was away on vacation the past couple of weeks (coast of Maine), so haven't been riding for awhile. I was looking forward to getting out on the bike today, and was originally thinking of heading...
Forum: Northeast
05-31-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

I got out for a quick ride up the MM to Depot...

I got out for a quick ride up the MM to Depot Park and back before lunch today. Weather was great and the path fairly quiet.

On the way back this notice at the Lexington Visitors Center caught my...
Forum: Northeast
05-27-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

My wife and I went for a ride on the BFRT today....

My wife and I went for a ride on the BFRT today. We drove out and parked at the dedicated rail trail lot at West Concord, adjacent to the train station. It's a really convenient set up.

We rode...
Forum: Northeast
05-24-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Took a short ride today to Somerville and Belmont...

Took a short ride today to Somerville and Belmont that I wasn't initially planning to post about, but I ended up grabbing a couple of photos worth sharing.

On the Somerville Community Path a piece...
Forum: Northeast
05-22-23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

I rode the MM out to Bedford today, without a...

I rode the MM out to Bedford today, without a clear intention of how far I might go. When I arrived at Depot Park, the weather being so great, I decided to see what condition the Reformatory Branch...
Forum: Northeast
05-18-23, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Rode the NGRT up to Billerica today. First time I...

Rode the NGRT up to Billerica today. First time I have done that in awhile - probably first time in 2023. The weather was great.

The MM was quiet as I made my way to Depot Park. Not surprisingly,...
Forum: Northeast
05-16-23, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11,034
Views: 1,381,258
Posted By bike_tom

Haven't posted much recently. Decided to share...

Haven't posted much recently. Decided to share some scenes from a ride on the MM out to the Depot yesterday.

This was the status behind the Bike Stop as of midday:
...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 218
 
Page 1 of 5
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -

Copyright © 2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.