For Those in the Boston Area
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For Those in the Boston Area
Those who subscribe to Bicycle Magazine may have seen the story about the 2013 Boston ride.
I be in town from New Bedford, for the Midnight Marathon ride starting in Southboro on Sunday. Anyone else?
One crazy thing is that the authorities wanted us to cancel the ride this year. The route is open to all traffic till 7:15 AM, but for some reason people on bikes are a threat. We are staying clear of the start and finish line because of the security concerns. There is a pancake breakfast being offered from 1 till 4:30 AM. Advanced ticket is required. Temps will be in the mid 40's which is just about right for the Boston Strong on bikes.
The Boston Globe made a strong argument for continuing this event HERE
I be in town from New Bedford, for the Midnight Marathon ride starting in Southboro on Sunday. Anyone else?
One crazy thing is that the authorities wanted us to cancel the ride this year. The route is open to all traffic till 7:15 AM, but for some reason people on bikes are a threat. We are staying clear of the start and finish line because of the security concerns. There is a pancake breakfast being offered from 1 till 4:30 AM. Advanced ticket is required. Temps will be in the mid 40's which is just about right for the Boston Strong on bikes.
The Boston Globe made a strong argument for continuing this event HERE
Last edited by capejohn; 04-16-14 at 02:54 PM.
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This was a very very cool ride. Riding your bike at midnight....in a big city...with hundreds of like minded folks following the Boston Marathon route is a unique and very much a fun ride.
I was astounded at the amount of press from around the country this generated. For example
The LA Times article and video is HERE
Amidnightriders bike blog is HERE
I was astounded at the amount of press from around the country this generated. For example
The LA Times article and video is HERE
Amidnightriders bike blog is HERE
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Best wishes to you on the ride, and best wishes to all in this year's Boston Marathon. I have visited Boston a number of times on business, and it is one of my favorite destinations in the entire country. On my most recent trip (too long ago) I was fortunate to arrange a meeting in West Newton with Sheldon Brown, before he began to succumb to MS.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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