Metro Boston: Good ride today?
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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 weeks ago.
The MM is definitely looking Spring-like:
Most of the RBT was dry and looked about the same as it did a few weeks ago:
The pleasant surprise was the big improvement in the section that was basically underwater when I was last there. Now there's stiff rutted mud in the middle and a very firm and rideable shoulder the whole length:
The dappled shade and sun in this section near Great Meadows Road is always soothing:
The Checkpoint and I took a break at the turnaround at Lowell Rd:
This was the first time I had ridden the Checkpoint the whole length of the RBT since I fitted the Gravelking SS's. They acquitted themselves very well.
I couldn't really tell how high the water was in the ponds at Great Meadows, but they certainly made a nice backdrop:
Stopping at Depot Park on the way home I enjoyed the flowering trees which may be near peak right now:
I continued home to Arlington on the MM. The total ride was a very enjoyable 28 miles.
I'm hoping the RBT stays in good shape for soon to come rides that combine it with Battle Rd, etc.
Tom
I have good news to report: the RBT is now very rideable!
A big change from just a couple weeks ago.
The MM is definitely looking Spring-like:
Most of the RBT was dry and looked about the same as it did a few weeks ago:
The pleasant surprise was the big improvement in the section that was basically underwater when I was last there. Now there's stiff rutted mud in the middle and a very firm and rideable shoulder the whole length:
The dappled shade and sun in this section near Great Meadows Road is always soothing:
The Checkpoint and I took a break at the turnaround at Lowell Rd:
This was the first time I had ridden the Checkpoint the whole length of the RBT since I fitted the Gravelking SS's. They acquitted themselves very well.
I couldn't really tell how high the water was in the ponds at Great Meadows, but they certainly made a nice backdrop:
Stopping at Depot Park on the way home I enjoyed the flowering trees which may be near peak right now:
I continued home to Arlington on the MM. The total ride was a very enjoyable 28 miles.
I'm hoping the RBT stays in good shape for soon to come rides that combine it with Battle Rd, etc.
Tom
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how nice, thank you for sharing this
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Friday, took the Ebisu All Purpose Bicycle for a mental health ride in the 54° sunny-breezy afternoon, up the Mystic Valley Parkway, along the Eastern shore of the Mystic Lakes. Stopped at the Bacow Pavillion on the Upper Mystic Lake to take a couple of photos of the quiet scene, then rolled away home.
Such excitement as was to be had was furnished by the Route 60 rotary, coming and going. Do you believe in the Rule of Law? Spin the Wheel and find out!
Good to be on the Ebisu again. It's frame geometry is agile, the Paul cantis and the Suntour Power Ratchets give me the illusion of control, and the 3x9 drivetrain gets me over the hills as needed. And the Jitensha Studio back story is a good one..
rod
Such excitement as was to be had was furnished by the Route 60 rotary, coming and going. Do you believe in the Rule of Law? Spin the Wheel and find out!
Good to be on the Ebisu again. It's frame geometry is agile, the Paul cantis and the Suntour Power Ratchets give me the illusion of control, and the 3x9 drivetrain gets me over the hills as needed. And the Jitensha Studio back story is a good one..
rod