Rides and Races - Boston rides

oh damnit.

my rear rim, turns out it is ****ed. Time to go wheel shopping.

note: I didn't really want to go wheel shopping right now.

sucks. i was a bit worried about that at the time.

least it got you home, eh?

Word was heard, kids. Spread it:

http://myweb.wit.edu/willettea/%5Brandom%20internet%5D/toothrot-flyer.jpg
why did i not foresee this... why is my anniversary on this day...

why did i not foresee this... why is my anniversary on this day...


what's more important..

your baby

or your woman...


psh....shame on you

what's more important..

your baby

or your woman...


psh....shame on you
haha, awesome... internet-scolded by scott AND real-life scolded by aaron

i will see what my night is looking like... i'm STILL going to try and make it!

ps. regarding tonight - it figures spike's would be the guiding light for us to all meet up again :rolleyes:

Just wanted to send some love to Boston in general... the wallet I lost at the Corporate Shakedown alleycat was recovered and received in the mail, complete with all cards and cash. Insane love for beantown right now.

Just wanted to send some love to Boston in general... the wallet I lost at the Corporate Shakedown alleycat was recovered and received in the mail, complete with all cards and cash. Insane love for beantown right now.
Wow man, glad to hear that... Alley cat tuesday if you're feelin bad boston bike scene love :-)

I wish I coulda been the one to find it... I woulda put a note with just the word "MOOT" written in bold inside before I sent it to ya!

Would any one be down to do a stage race from boston to providence?

roughly 40 miles, and you can jump on a greyhound for like 8 bux back to south station.

from the common to india point park?

vfw parkway to providence high way RT 1 all the way to providence.

Would any one be down to do a stage race from boston to providence?

roughly 40 miles, and you can jump on a greyhound for like 8 bux back to south station.

from the common to india point park?

i'd be down... details? dates/times, team or individual, fees, etc.

this a uci sanctioned event or otherwise officially organized?

http://myspace-386.vo.llnwd.net/01344/68/33/1344203386_l.jpg

Total Est. Distance: 45.65 miles

small entry fee ($5) that'll go to top 3 individual racers or first team.

date would have to be early/mid November.

Would gears be allowed??? if so I'd down probably

Would gears be allowed??? if so I'd down probably


sure, why not?

Who's on the other end?

I'd race this. Only not on Chicago weekend. I guess that means next weekend.

Who's on the other end?

I'd race this. Only not on Chicago weekend. I guess that means next weekend.


I have a friend who lives down there, we'll make him wait a few hours with beer at the finish line.

Hey anyone who was at CM friday and saw when I got rear ended, drop me a PM... My rear wheel is ****ed..

dear boston bike forums,
where is a bike shop with a decent parts bin?
love, sean.

Hey anyone who was at CM friday and saw when I got rear ended, drop me a PM... My rear wheel is ****ed..

that happened to my old roommate too during CM... that sucks dude. I'm sorry. Hopefully it'll be fixed for a the halloween race.

that happened to my old roommate too during CM... that sucks dude. I'm sorry. Hopefully it'll be fixed for a the halloween race.


Naw I doubt it.. I ordered the cheap Bicyclewheels.com wheelset so it'll take awhile for shipping... I'll be riding my regular geared rode bike for the alley cat, I usually don't ride it around the city but I'm got no choice until the wheelset comes in... not all bad though, I was plannnig on get a wheelset or suiciding that ****ty freewheel hub I was riding on, now the decision has been made for me!...

P.S. I posted the PM thing becuase some folk wrote down their names and digits for me for use as witnesses but I'm try'n to match names with face :-/ cus my memory is ****ty (bad memory completely unrelated to accident)...

Also, the dude who hit me was driving a 2-door mid 90's mazda MX3 Mass plates 25R D63 it looked like this same collor but ****tier:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/28/1992_MX3_V6_24V.jpg/300px-1992_MX3_V6_24V.jpg

this mutha****er had the nerve to intentionally hit ME becuase he claimed SOMEONE ELSE in the ride touched his car. He then tried to flee the scene but was stopped by other cyclists, after the whole thing was over and the cop left I was crossing the BU bridge to head home and the SAME dude past by and had the nerve to yell "nice bike *****"...

This dude deserves some serious ****ty karma (I stopped people on the scene from doing anything to him or his car but I kinda wish I didn't now), but also you should be on the lookout becuase he clearly has it out for cyclists and has no regard for safety or decency. If I see this car again it'll take everything I have not to put my lock through the windshield or some ****...

dear boston bike forums,
where is a bike shop with a decent parts bin?
love, sean.

Broadway Bike School in cambridge, they have used bin you can browse through.. Also they don't really have any bins but Acewheelworks in somerville between porter and davis sq has been great to me...

Hey Morgie I got a bianchi pista stock wheeset in good shape, I'll throw them your way for like $40 and a six pack if you are intrested.

Broadway Bike School in cambridge, they have used bin you can browse through.. Also they don't really have any bins but Acewheelworks in somerville between porter and davis sq has been great to me...

I will investigate. I am just intrested in looking at some cheap old components and possibly finding a nice old stem. Oh and I totally agree on Ace, thats where I picked up my new bike.

Also, the dude who hit me was driving a 2-door mid 90's mazda MX3 Mass plates 25R D63 it looked like this same collor but ****tier:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/28/1992_MX3_V6_24V.jpg/300px-1992_MX3_V6_24V.jpg

this mutha****er had the nerve to intentionally hit ME becuase he claimed SOMEONE ELSE in the ride touched his car. He then tried to flee the scene but was stopped by other cyclists, after the whole thing was over and the cop left I was crossing the BU bridge to head home and the SAME dude past by and had the nerve to yell "nice bike *****"...

This dude deserves some serious ****ty karma (I stopped people on the scene from doing anything to him or his car but I kinda wish I didn't now), but also you should be on the lookout becuase he clearly has it out for cyclists and has no regard for safety or decency. If I see this car again it'll take everything I have not to put my lock through the windshield or some ****...

Did you file a police report? That sucks man. No good. Glad to hear that you're ok though.

Did you file a police report? That sucks man. No good. Glad to hear that you're ok though.


Filed I police report directly after the accident, or incident is more like is considering it was intentional not accidental... Also I contacted a lawyer named Andrew M. Fischer who is known in Boston for being the leading cyclist attorney... I told him my story and he said:

"You have the option of seeking criminal prosecution against the driver, even if the police do not want to cooperate. You can also file a civil claim against the driver's auto insurance for the bike damage. You can also file a complaint against the police officer....."

I'm waiting to go to the police station and pick up a copy of the report then contact Fischer again, I'll weigh my options and keep you guys update at that time...

I really just want the ~$200 bucks it's gonna cost me for a new wheelset, tires, tubes, and all that ****.. even with the cheap-o wheelset at 150 by the time I pay shipping and tires and tubes it's gonna be over 200.

I will investigate. I am just intrested in looking at some cheap old components and possibly finding a nice old stem. Oh and I totally agree on Ace, thats where I picked up my new bike.


I was in there a few weeks ago and the had a handful of both stems and assorted components.. They will also let you put your bike up on a stand and borrow their tools if you wanna do some work in shop yourself for like $6-7 bucks an hour

http://www.broadwaybicycleschool.com/

their hours kinda suck though... I never get there before they close

Hey Morgie I got a bianchi pista stock wheeset in good shape, I'll throw them your way for like $40 and a six pack if you are intrested.

thanks a lot for the offer, but I already placed and order online for a new set. And I have a second bike to ride in the meantime..

morgan, check your pm's... i sent you my buddy andrew's number - he saw the dude who hit you and will be more than happy to help in any way he can.

glad you're ok and getting your bike on the road again soon!

oh, and sean, i second morgan's suggestion for broadway.

so... where's the party at tonight?

apartment next to the squeeling pig.

Team Gigantic Amateur Greco-Roman Wrestling Team coming to a kitchen floor near you!

eff this wind.

I'm sorry I wasn't a better hostess last night, everybody. You know...passed out and all.

eff this wind.


No ****!! I had to pass over both the Mass ave bridge and the MGH/Kenmore bridge today.. that **** was intense!! I think and one point I was pushed a good 3-4feet sideways... and I don't have deep-vs or anything like that..

yo Morgie, ETA on the spokecards? drop me a line if need be.

Done, just e-mailed you and rob both...

No ****!! I had to pass over both the Mass ave bridge and the MGH/Kenmore bridge today.. that **** was intense!! I think and one point I was pushed a good 3-4feet sideways... and I don't have deep-vs or anything like that..


would have a been a GREAT day for anyone who has disc wheels.

uh, yeah! details please! i still want to ride to providence in general.

are there pictures from saturday? i know many many were taken by pixel and others.

how does sunday morning/afternoon the 19th work for the boston-providence race?

rt 1 should be fairly clear on this day, the pats also be out of town.

and on that day:

513 years ago Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico
and
143 years ago US President Abraham Lincoln, delivers the famous 'Gettysburg' address

November 19th 2006 WILL be a historic event

if this date works for you, i'll get this in the works

Works for me. So does the 18th.

19th is cool.

Was there a particular post-race event in mind? If the race started in the morning, after some beer (race gas), eating and trash talk, people could race/ride/hope-to-make-it-alive back to boston that afternoon.

Has anyone ridden rt 1 all the way there? Is it reasonable on a bike?

45 miles fixed? oh I'm so fcuked but can't say no to a challenge.

and I didn't take any pictures at the party, so I'm waiting like everyone else.

I'll be using gears most likely, and I can't say I'll be moving at a "race" pace, but I'm in... anyone know of a bike friendly place to stop along the way?

19th is cool.

Was there a particular post-race event in mind? If the race started in the morning, after some beer (race gas), eating and trash talk, people could race/ride/hope-to-make-it-alive back to boston that afternoon.

Has anyone ridden rt 1 all the way there? Is it reasonable on a bike?

wait a min... are you implying your gonna ride there and back? cus that would be some heroic **** on a fixie...

I may be down for a RI ride... maybe...

and I'd be going survive pace more so than race pace.

hey Team G - do we need bags for the race tomorrow? do we
have to pick up stuff and carry it somewhere else? i'm working out the
final details of my costume and trying to figure out if i can get away
with no bag.

hugs,
ES

Yes, my costume will be greatly compromised if I have to carry anything bigger than a piece of candy. Any bullsh*t boxes or tubes?

no carryin' isht required... but don't think you'll be gettin' off easy

19th is cool.

Was there a particular post-race event in mind? If the race started in the morning, after some beer (race gas), eating and trash talk, people could race/ride/hope-to-make-it-alive back to boston that afternoon.

Has anyone ridden rt 1 all the way there? Is it reasonable on a bike?


I had to drive down it, almost half way to providence for a gig i had and the whole way is pretty fair. no bike lane or anything, but there are "bike signs" at most intersections and lots of breakdown lanes.

it's not going to be easy, but just to accomplish this would be sick.
an early morning start would be nice since it may take 4-5 hours and the race will end at a bar in providence, not deffinate on which but their is one called Alley Cat or some where on Thayre St.

Maybe some Providence kids could get an after-race race or small ride or pub-crawl through providence?

as for RIDING BACK?!

after riding 50 miles... the only thing on my mind will be beer.

i'm not sure on greyhound's/peter pan's policies on bikes, but i cant imagine having a few bikes in the undercaridge would be a big deal. I'll call and find out this week.

but a bus from providence to boston is only 8 bux

the roads seem pretty flat, with maybe a few steep inclines. riding fixed is going to be rough but fun.

and there will have to be a hell of an after party

Commuter rail also runs on weekends now. Eva Stabs can give more info on that.

My girlfriend lives in Providence. Maybe this would give me an opportunity to actually visit her.

Good luck on the race tonight, fellows, an 11th Hour Infection has deep-sixed my Halloween Hopes...