Northeast - MA rides anyone? Boston area?

Hey skinnyone! Theres a CRW ride (20 mi) leaving REI in Reading Sat at 10 AM. They call it "Group Riding for Beginners" but I've hit this one before and there are lots of folk at variable speeds.

Wanna meet up? I'll be there. Female, zebra striped Specialized Allez Comp with an FSA crank and water cages behind the seat(I mention this only because there were a couple other gals there with same bike).

spazz


I am in... Anyone else...

I am in... Anyone else...

I'm in! I'm in!

UPDATE: skinnyone (AJ) and myself were there for this ride a few weeks ago. Overall it was good and I'd recommend it for anyone who's yet to try group rides --- if nothing else, it'll help you to learn to be aware of other riders and what to watch out for!

The route itself is about 20 miles(?), and aside from a hairy traffic crossing at the beginning, it's a good ride. About half way through the group stopped and then split into 2 groups --- one slow and one a bit faster (I'm guessing about 18mph).

Also, I'll be at Redbones on the 19th w/ a friend or 2.

Can't do Saturday, but will be around on Sunday. Any Sunday ride around the North Shore ? (or Southern NH? :p )

BTW: Anyone interested in this the following Sunday: Cycle for Shelter 2005 (http://www.emmausinc.org/Cycle.htm) ?

Can't do Saturday, but will be around on Sunday. Any Sunday ride around the North Shore ? (or Southern NH? :p )

BTW: Anyone interested in this the following Sunday: Cycle for Shelter 2005 (http://www.emmausinc.org/Cycle.htm) ?

Cycliste: I'm not doing the Saturday REI ride either ---- my post was just an update from a few weeks ago.

I may go solo Saturday or try the NSC ride starting in Boxford. NSC has a 35 and 65 mile ride starting in Exeter, NH this Sunday. Exeter is a bit of a drive for me, so I'm planning on a 30-40 mile ride this Sunday somewhere on the North Shore. I'll give you a call.

hey guys, im a new rider living in cambridge. would love to meet with some of you and go for a ride since i really dont know what im doing just yet. next tues 19th at redbones???

What is the plan for the North Shore ride on Sunday. Miles, time, starting place?

Again, anyone in my area, if they want to join up and ride with me or COD (crack o dawn)...

What is the plan for the North Shore ride on Sunday. Miles, time, starting place?

Yo veghead, I just saw your post. Cycliste and I met in Topsfield for a good ride this morning. He rode 70+ miles, I managed 45 :o .

I'm not too sure how close to the North Shore you are, but ECV (http://www.ecvcycling.org/) and NSC(http://www.nscyc.org/) have some good group rides practically every day of the week at varying skill levels.

I did that REI CRW beginner group ride yesterday. I wouldnt recommend it unless your really a beginner. There were about a dozen people, mostly female, of varying abilities. The ride averaged only a hair over 13mph and thats with spliting off with the faster riders. There were a few clipless falls and some people were really having problems with the rolling terrain. I wanted to do this ride because i ride solo 100% of the time, and wanted to get some experience before going out with other groups. If you just started cycling, the ride wouldnt be bad, and you dont have to worry about getting dropped. Otherwise I wouldnt bother with it.

ok, i need some motivation to ride in the morning (little before 6am, shooting for 20 miles). is anyone in the same boat? its easier for me to get up if i know im meeting someone, plus ive only ridden with a group once. im in cambridge but id be willing to meet anywhere around boston. lets go riding!

ok, i need some motivation to ride in the morning (little before 6am, shooting for 20 miles). is anyone in the same boat? its easier for me to get up if i know im meeting someone, plus ive only ridden with a group once. im in cambridge but id be willing to meet anywhere around boston. lets go riding!

crackodawn.com theres your motivation. No joke.

Hi, rather new to the forum here, but I am looking people who may want to ride this upcoming fall, probably through mid november - early december. I'm going to school in Waltham, and am looking for other road cyclists to meet up with for a great variety of rides. Most probably in the hour to hour and a half range, going 18-20mph avg, possibly slower though since I have to fit these in around my training and races for the cross-country and track teams at school. Anyhow, just hoping to find people interested. Might go riding from Waltham out towards Concord and Walden Pond or something along those lines, no clue right now really. If you know of any groups that ride from near there, that would be great as well.

Hey, I'm 16 and new to cycling. I live in Malden specifically, yeah, means streets right here. If ur in high school and wanna ride, hit me up email or aim.

I know some good trails.

My aim is DH8977.

Except that CRW rides such as the Needham one start before Commuter rail
will drop you off there.

Bill

the wife and i are in grafton, and we're always up for rides. just give us a shout.

If anyone in Boston knows of some faster paced group rides I'd be down, let me know.

If anyone in Boston knows of some faster paced group rides I'd be down, let me know.

Most clubs have faster paced group rides, check their schedules.

f anyone in Boston knows of some faster paced group rides I'd be down, let me know..

NSC on Tuesday/Thursday and CRW on Thursday as far as I know off... bound to be more around...

Hub on Wheels ride on Sunday, September 25th. 15, 25, and 40 Mile loops. Leaves and ends at Franklin Park.

http://hubonwheels.com

Who's going?

South Shore anyone? I know I ran into a couple on this thing...unfortunately most riders on the south shore ride MTB or BMX. I know some great routes though.

I'm on the Cape, and would potentially go to the South Shore to road ride, anywhere from 25-75 miles. I ride on the lower (outer) Cape on the back roads of Eastham, Wellfleet and Truro and for a long ride to Provincetown. Usually use Nickerson State Park as a start-finish point. Let me know...

Hi

Live in Quincy area and go regraly Quincy-Hingham - Cohasset - Scituate - Wompaktu park - Quincy app 40 miles

Would be interested in riding in Boston area with others. I am from Denmark do not know the area to well pace alone app 19 miles/hour on a 40 m ride :eek:

Regrads
Jes

Most clubs have faster paced group rides, check their schedules.

Again, crackodawn.com
Its sweetness. The weekday rides are pretty fast, tuesday is on the short side but really fast. Check it very good people too.

Hey, CapeRoadie, I'm usually on the Cape too (I live in Bourne when I'm not at school in Bridgewater). I wouldn't mind going down there for some riding also. I'm currently in Bridgewater so if you wanted to meet up sometime and go for a longer ride I wouldn't mind it. I know some fairly decent 20 mile routes in the area, especially this time of your with the trees turning and that sort of thing. So if you, or anyone else for that matter, is up for the challenge let me know!

Again, crackodawn.com
Its sweetness. The weekday rides are pretty fast, tuesday is on the short side but really fast. Check it very good people too.

Did you ride the B2b yesterday? I rode with a bunch of COD riders for the last hour yesterday.

I am in Grafton if anyone needs a ride partner.

Any of you all still around? I'll be looking for people to ride with in the spring. I'm in Methuen, willing to travel to the Portsmouth area, or the Boston area.

Thanks

I'm down for a ride.
Can you guys start posting your AVG speeds? I think it would help a lot...

We have the Hanson ride(25-80 mile routes, all arrowed) on Sundays if it doesn't snow. 10 AM when it is below 30F or 9 AM when it is 30F+.

Send me your email and I will put you on the email list.

bill

There are a lot of rides from Wakefield north at the North Shore Cyclists site, www.nscyc.org . I also posted several resources for cycling in and to Boston at http://www.bikenewengland.com/cycling_boston.html .

I'm a Boston area rider & south shore