Metro Boston: Good ride today?
#7101
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
Bedford to Arlington roundtrip on the MM
snuck a ride in last nite after work cuz the weather was turning downhill & family holiday plans this coming weekend. turns out, I don't need a light to see by until 7:15pm, but a light was handy anyway for rd crossings
don't know what this art is on the kiosk at Bedford, but it caught my eye because it is backlit
fading light is fun cuz it's spooky
snuck a ride in last nite after work cuz the weather was turning downhill & family holiday plans this coming weekend. turns out, I don't need a light to see by until 7:15pm, but a light was handy anyway for rd crossings
don't know what this art is on the kiosk at Bedford, but it caught my eye because it is backlit
fading light is fun cuz it's spooky
Last edited by rumrunn6; 03-28-18 at 06:20 AM.
#7102
What??? Only 2 wheels?
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston-ish, MA
Posts: 13,434
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Mentioned: 189 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1222 Post(s)
Liked 645 Times
in
232 Posts
Nice pics, especially the B&W of the Budliner at dusk.
IIRC that art is the same image, or part of it, as is in the rosetta on the ground in the picnic bench circle at Depot Park. I'm no historian about this kind of stuff but another BF member (who hasn't been around for a year or so) was. He one posted that was or was part of the battle flag of the Bedford militia at the time of the Revolution. Victory Over Death or some misinterpretation. My Latin is a bit rusty.
IIRC that art is the same image, or part of it, as is in the rosetta on the ground in the picnic bench circle at Depot Park. I'm no historian about this kind of stuff but another BF member (who hasn't been around for a year or so) was. He one posted that was or was part of the battle flag of the Bedford militia at the time of the Revolution. Victory Over Death or some misinterpretation. My Latin is a bit rusty.
__________________
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
#7103
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
that art is the same image, or part of it, as is in the rosetta on the ground in the picnic bench circle at Depot Park. & He one posted that was or was part of the battle flag of the Bedford militia at the time of the Revolution. Victory Over Death or some misinterpretation
The Bedford Flag is the oldest known flag in the United States. It is associated with the Minutemen of Bedford, Massachusetts and the Battles of Lexington and Concord of 1775.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedford_Flag
#7104
Funky Chicken
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 131
Bikes: 2018 Giant Stance 1, 2017 Motobecane Lurch, 2002 Trek Multitrack 7100
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 56 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
@rumrunn6 nice pics, and yes the light this time of year is great. I am loving the extended sunny hours, getting back in to my routine of riding everyday again, hopefully will start losing the pounds gained since Thanksgiving
I had fun checking out the beach on my Trek Hybrid at upper mystic lake, not quite beach weather yet but it's getting coming hopefully!
I had fun checking out the beach on my Trek Hybrid at upper mystic lake, not quite beach weather yet but it's getting coming hopefully!
#7105
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
#7106
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 3,176
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 534 Post(s)
Liked 1,749 Times
in
890 Posts
¨Victory OR Death¨, I think. Those boys were serious.
I took the Ebisu on a quick sprint up to Lexington and back on the Minuteman, didn't really have time for it so I stayed focused on making time and didn't stop whenever an image presented itself to be photographed. I was quick enough, and took one photo of the Ebisu at the end of the ride. Temps in the 50s, a bit more like Spring than some lately. The snow was melting fast.
rod
I took the Ebisu on a quick sprint up to Lexington and back on the Minuteman, didn't really have time for it so I stayed focused on making time and didn't stop whenever an image presented itself to be photographed. I was quick enough, and took one photo of the Ebisu at the end of the ride. Temps in the 50s, a bit more like Spring than some lately. The snow was melting fast.
rod
Last edited by rholland1951; 03-28-18 at 08:11 PM.
#7107
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 4,530
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2112 Post(s)
Liked 663 Times
in
443 Posts
Usually translated as "Conquer or Death". Legend has it it was the only militia flag at the Concord Bridge, so it predates the war.
You can see it in the Bedford Free Public Library. From the end of the Minuteman, take Railroad Ave around John Glenn Middle School, and at the stop sign where nobody stops, take a right onto the bike trail around the field and past the High School.
You can see it in the Bedford Free Public Library. From the end of the Minuteman, take Railroad Ave around John Glenn Middle School, and at the stop sign where nobody stops, take a right onto the bike trail around the field and past the High School.
Last edited by mr_bill; 03-29-18 at 08:38 AM.
#7108
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
that was a fun day (but early) when I took my son to see the re-enactors in Lexington 16 yrs ago I think he was 6 yrs old
#7109
Funky Chicken
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 131
Bikes: 2018 Giant Stance 1, 2017 Motobecane Lurch, 2002 Trek Multitrack 7100
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 56 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
I can't believe it's almost Patriots day again! I too had fun there myself 9 years ago, in Concord. May have to take a ride on over again this year. Being of British heritage myself I enjoyed watching the red coats marching ;p
#7110
What??? Only 2 wheels?
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston-ish, MA
Posts: 13,434
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Mentioned: 189 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1222 Post(s)
Liked 645 Times
in
232 Posts
Speaking of Patiot's Day, that's the weekend when some of us who participate in the C&V forum do our spring CCRT ride. About 50 miles, Dennis to Wellfleet, over to the Atlantic, back to Dennis. All are welcome!
I rode my commute again today, took the Grandis, a.k.a. the Blue Streak w/Yellow Trim. A nice day!
I rode my commute again today, took the Grandis, a.k.a. the Blue Streak w/Yellow Trim. A nice day!
__________________
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
#7111
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 3,176
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 534 Post(s)
Liked 1,749 Times
in
890 Posts
Win or die, yup. Fun with Latin.
Took the LHT on another quick spin to Lexington, begun too late and so not doted on. The trees definitely still have the "bare ruin'd choirs" look, it's getting on time for them to leaf out so we can get some sweet birds singing in them again.
rod
Took the LHT on another quick spin to Lexington, begun too late and so not doted on. The trees definitely still have the "bare ruin'd choirs" look, it's getting on time for them to leaf out so we can get some sweet birds singing in them again.
rod
Last edited by rholland1951; 03-30-18 at 08:44 AM.
#7112
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
#7113
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
on my calendar. hoping to make it this year. I know I say that every year, but the odds increase every year
#7114
Funky Chicken
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 131
Bikes: 2018 Giant Stance 1, 2017 Motobecane Lurch, 2002 Trek Multitrack 7100
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 56 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
Thanks, '09 was back when photography was more of a hobby for me than biking/cycling has become.
Jim, can you share more details. One of my New Year resolutions was to not turn down the chance to ride any group rides this year
Jim, can you share more details. One of my New Year resolutions was to not turn down the chance to ride any group rides this year
#7115
What??? Only 2 wheels?
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston-ish, MA
Posts: 13,434
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Mentioned: 189 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1222 Post(s)
Liked 645 Times
in
232 Posts
4/25/2015
My sweetie brings cookies
Arriving at the Atlantic
4.16.2016
4.15.2017
You get the idea.
Okay, nominal start 10AM. Unless BF member @spiker checks in and says the westward extension is compelete we'll start from the Dennis trailhead parking lot, rt134, on the left about half a mile south of exit 9 on rt6 (the Mid-Cape Highway). The run to the South Wellfleet trailhead is 22 miles, so the complete round trip is 44. The Wellfleet end is at Lecount Hollow Rd which allows a mile or so run over to Lecount Beach. A few miles from the Dennis end is the Harwich Rotary (yes, a real bike rotary, hey this is Massachusetts after all) with the Old Colony Rail Trail going about 5 miles over to Chatham. Anyone who absotively posilutely wants to hit 50 miles can zip over that way for a bit. Otherwise the entire trip is a bit under 50.
The southern/western end has a road crossing seemingly every mile but they thin out as you go further. There are no steep hills to speak of except two bridges over rt6 and one place where the trial joins a road to go over another bridge. It is all paved. Mostly it runs through scraggly pine forest. There are few amenities though the restroom building at Nickerson State Park (~10 miles) is usually open, and in Orleans (~13 miles) there is a great coffeeshop called the Chocolate Sparrow with restrooms and great hot chocolate. On cold rides it is highly welcome. On Lecont Hollow Rd a hundred yards or so from the trailhead is a popular bakery, and I think a sub shop or something.
We usually run it at a moderate pace but don't make a point of everyone sticking together. Typically everybody will stop at Nickerson S.P. and the Ch. Sparrow, and we generally don't get too separated since it is supposed to be a group ride, not a bunch of individuals. We usually eat lunch (which at least some of us carry with us) in Wellfleet. On the return we sometimes split up more if some are more anxious to head home. But at the end it is typical for most of us to wait for everyone else to finish.
Oh, one more thing. It can be cold and windy.
Lunch at the Wellfleet end, 2016
__________________
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
#7116
Funky Chicken
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 131
Bikes: 2018 Giant Stance 1, 2017 Motobecane Lurch, 2002 Trek Multitrack 7100
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 56 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
@jimmuller Thanks for sharing info and pics, this looks fun! I wish my wife was in to cycling and would join but maybe I can convince her we should stay in a B&B in Dennis for the weekend
I'll check out the C&V thread
I'll check out the C&V thread
Last edited by anx; 03-30-18 at 07:36 PM.
#7117
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Posts: 29,552
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Mentioned: 112 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5224 Post(s)
Liked 3,584 Times
in
2,344 Posts
re: weather, my Mom is fond of saying, any day is a Cap Cod day
re: making a weekend out of it, definitely if you can. I have to work early Sunday morning but I might stay in a cheap motel the night before (see Expedia, etc) but I'm close enough to make a "Cape Cod day" w/o a stayover
I've done this trail solo but never in a group, so that would be a highlight/milestone. I think each leg takes approx 1.5 - 2 hrs under best conditions? Jim do you have any records of time to turnaround & whole elapsed time? meaning, if we start at 10 are we done at 2? 3? 4?. estimating this might help ppl plan their travel either before or after
re: making a weekend out of it, definitely if you can. I have to work early Sunday morning but I might stay in a cheap motel the night before (see Expedia, etc) but I'm close enough to make a "Cape Cod day" w/o a stayover
I've done this trail solo but never in a group, so that would be a highlight/milestone. I think each leg takes approx 1.5 - 2 hrs under best conditions? Jim do you have any records of time to turnaround & whole elapsed time? meaning, if we start at 10 are we done at 2? 3? 4?. estimating this might help ppl plan their travel either before or after
#7118
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fairhaven Ma.
Posts: 132
Bikes: Trek Multitrac 750. Scott Addict . Motobacane La Champion Trek Crossrip, Scott Scale 925 mountain Bike Centry
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Liked 52 Times
in
35 Posts
What is the date for this ride ? Saturday ,Sunday or Monday? If its a Sunday I'm in.
#7119
What??? Only 2 wheels?
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston-ish, MA
Posts: 13,434
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Mentioned: 189 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1222 Post(s)
Liked 645 Times
in
232 Posts
I've done this trail solo but never in a group, so that would be a highlight/milestone. I think each leg takes approx 1.5 - 2 hrs under best conditions? Jim do you have any records of time to turnaround & whole elapsed time? meaning, if we start at 10 are we done at 2? 3? 4?.
Can't be Sunday, has to be Saturday for me. Sorry.
__________________
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
#7120
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Fairhaven Ma.
Posts: 132
Bikes: Trek Multitrac 750. Scott Addict . Motobacane La Champion Trek Crossrip, Scott Scale 925 mountain Bike Centry
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 36 Post(s)
Liked 52 Times
in
35 Posts
So the date would be 4/14/18 @ 10am? I'll try to make it. Sounds like a fun Ride.
#7121
Funky Chicken
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 131
Bikes: 2018 Giant Stance 1, 2017 Motobecane Lurch, 2002 Trek Multitrack 7100
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 56 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
Weather permitting, I'm in!
Had fun today on a group ride on the Boston marathon route out to Wellesley and back in to Boston (and onward to Medford for me). Heartbreak Hill definitely does earn it's name, a good 35 miles for me when all said and done door to door. A good workmen never blames his tools so it was the Trek Hybrid that kept from the front of the group on the return leg but rather my own legs.
I'm at the rear here.
I'm somewhere at the back in the middle.
Made a few new bike riding friends and caught up with one or two old ones.
Had fun today on a group ride on the Boston marathon route out to Wellesley and back in to Boston (and onward to Medford for me). Heartbreak Hill definitely does earn it's name, a good 35 miles for me when all said and done door to door. A good workmen never blames his tools so it was the Trek Hybrid that kept from the front of the group on the return leg but rather my own legs.
I'm at the rear here.
I'm somewhere at the back in the middle.
Made a few new bike riding friends and caught up with one or two old ones.
Last edited by anx; 03-31-18 at 03:38 PM.
#7122
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: The banks of the River Charles
Posts: 2,029
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease, 2020 Seven Evergreen, 2019 Honey Allroads Ti, 2018 Seven Redsky XX, 2017 Trek Boon 7, 2014 Trek 520
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 696 Post(s)
Liked 910 Times
in
487 Posts
Took Ghazmh junior for a ride along the Minuteman today. I was on my steel Soma Smoothie with its silvery components and 5800 groupset. It was the first ride of the year on this bike and it was begging to be pushed hard. I had to reign her in however as Ghazmh jr was setting the pace and he is 11. Somewhere in Arlington we were heading West and I saw Jim and Sharon on the tandem heading East. I gave a quick wave but didn't have enough time to get out a verbal call. I don't think they saw or recognized me. It was a great day to enjoy a ride.
Last edited by Ghazmh; 04-01-18 at 04:32 AM.
#7123
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: The banks of the River Charles
Posts: 2,029
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease, 2020 Seven Evergreen, 2019 Honey Allroads Ti, 2018 Seven Redsky XX, 2017 Trek Boon 7, 2014 Trek 520
Mentioned: 19 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 696 Post(s)
Liked 910 Times
in
487 Posts
Speaking of Patiot's Day, that's the weekend when some of us who participate in the C&V forum do our spring CCRT ride. About 50 miles, Dennis to Wellfleet, over to the Atlantic, back to Dennis. All are welcome!
I rode my commute again today, took the Grandis, a.k.a. the Blue Streak w/Yellow Trim. A nice day!
I rode my commute again today, took the Grandis, a.k.a. the Blue Streak w/Yellow Trim. A nice day!
#7124
What??? Only 2 wheels?
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston-ish, MA
Posts: 13,434
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Mentioned: 189 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1222 Post(s)
Liked 645 Times
in
232 Posts
Took Ghazmh junior for a ride along the Minuteman today. ... Somewhere in Arlington we were heading West and I saw Jim and Sharon on the tandem heading East. I gave a quick wave but didn't have enough time to get out a verbal call. I don't think they saw or recognized me. It was a great day to enjoy a ride.
We ended with 58 mile, about 3 of which were walking the bike through Great Meadows. A great day.
__________________
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
#7125
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 3,176
Mentioned: 15 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 534 Post(s)
Liked 1,749 Times
in
890 Posts
Had a late afternoon ride on the Minuteman up to Lexington, on the Ebisu this time. Spring definitely has its nose under the tent flap, sniffing audibly. Some on the path responded with short pants and short sleeves; not me, but I managed to lay off enough layers to avoid overheating, and at times to avoid heating, period. It was one of those days when there was a lot of company on the Minuteman, but the ride managed to be serene anyway. I blame the Ebisu.
rod
rod