Boston rides
#301
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Well I'm all for the Squealing Pig. Congratulations, Trevor, but it's sad that you're leaving.
What the hell is this I hear about snow? Did I miss Boston's first snow while I was in NY?
What the hell is this I hear about snow? Did I miss Boston's first snow while I was in NY?
#303
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From: Allston, MA
Bikes: Burley Pine Grove, Bridgestone fixed conversion
Yeah, for about three hours yesterday it was like late December (in NE Ohio, at least). At night it turned to rain and slush. The craziest part, though, is how gorgeous it is today. I got all geared and lycra-d up and did the 75-mile route on this ride. Good fun. It was everything I hoped for from an autumn ride in New England.
EDIT: Damn you Trevor! With a picture, even.
EDIT: Damn you Trevor! With a picture, even.
#304
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From: Cambridge, MA
Bikes: Surly Steamroller, GT Pulse, Specialized S-Works E5
75 miles. Beastly. Edit: Though it appears to have been organized by a Harvard physics person. Ewww. (Just kidding.)
Yeah the snow was hectic; it definitely made our football game more interesting. Boston's weather is by far the most ****ed up **** I've ever seen in my life, particularly when it comes to consistency. Baltimore is barely in the same ballpark, and Los Angeles isn't even playing the same game.
Yeah the snow was hectic; it definitely made our football game more interesting. Boston's weather is by far the most ****ed up **** I've ever seen in my life, particularly when it comes to consistency. Baltimore is barely in the same ballpark, and Los Angeles isn't even playing the same game.
#305
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From: Cambridge, MA
Bikes: Surly Steamroller, GT Pulse, Specialized S-Works E5
Oh, and Squealing Pig sounds good to me, Trevor...I'm always down to try a new Irish pub (especially if it has good food too). Nov. 17th it is.
#306
secret track gearing

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if i was 21 or didnt just get almost arrested a month ago for false ID i'd join in on the pig thing, but unfortunately, i'll just have to resort to only kicking everyone's ass at the track instead! haha, sorry i missed last week's events, i ended up with the gf in the north end, which wasn't too bad i guess, but then again, it wasn't track racing either.
#307
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Bikes: De Rosa Corum, custom Kalavinka, Bianchi RC Pista, Cannondale MT Track, Workcycles Gr8
Another windy day kids. Be careful, I just bandaged myself up after getting blown over on Washington St when I decided to zip up my sweater.
#308
Damn, I've come close to doing just that so many times. But curiously I didn't notice the wind today on my ride in from Davis. Must've gotten lucky. Speaking of lucky, I just demolished two different people at Scrabble. Jeff, I'm thinking it's time for a showdown.
Bike content: anybody up for a ride tonight?
Bike content: anybody up for a ride tonight?
#309
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Let's ride tonight and get some food after. I'll be leaving work at 5-ish. What's your average scrabble score?
#311
I have one errand to run after work, but I'll be free afterward. I'm not sure what time yet, but I'll let you know.
I'm not sure about my average score. The past two games I broke 400. Probably I average in the mid- to high-300s.
I'm not sure about my average score. The past two games I broke 400. Probably I average in the mid- to high-300s.
#314
I think I'm doing the night MTB'ing thing tonight, my C-Dale has been giving me dirty looks lately ... wants to be ridden. But if that falls through I might come up, I should watch my $ NYC + last nights drinking binge kind of has me on financial probation until Thurs. night.
#315
Originally Posted by rithem
I think I'm doing the night MTB'ing thing tonight, my C-Dale has been giving me dirty looks lately ... wants to be ridden. But if that falls through I might come up, I should watch my $ NYC + last nights drinking binge kind of has me on financial probation until Thurs. night.
I spent $170 last weekend, all on bus fare and ****ty food. And copious amounts of alcohol. I've got sore legs and a t-shirt to show for it.
Tomorrow I'm going to a friend's bday gathering at the Milky Way. If anybody wants to take a ride to JP, feel free to come along. I won't be heading over until 9:30ish.
#316
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My tires won't be coming in until Friday, so (still) no GT at the track this week. Booo. If I've got my beastly problem set done by tomorrow night, I'll come out on me trusty ol' Steamroller though.
#317
Just tighten everything
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From: jamaica plain, ma
heh, I just told my g/f that I'd probably be going out to the track tomorrow night and she just sort of stood there for a minute looking at me. Totally freaked me out, because I couldn't figure out why she would care. Finally she just sighed and said, "Unbelievable. You really did forget about your own birthday didn't you?"
So, sorry guys, won't be able to play bikes tomorrow; I have to take my girlfriend out to dinner for my birthday.
So, sorry guys, won't be able to play bikes tomorrow; I have to take my girlfriend out to dinner for my birthday.
#318
Originally Posted by herst
heh, I just told my g/f that I'd probably be going out to the track tomorrow night and she just sort of stood there for a minute looking at me. Totally freaked me out, because I couldn't figure out why she would care. Finally she just sighed and said, "Unbelievable. You really did forget about your own birthday didn't you?"
So, sorry guys, won't be able to play bikes tomorrow; I have to take my girlfriend out to dinner for my birthday.
So, sorry guys, won't be able to play bikes tomorrow; I have to take my girlfriend out to dinner for my birthday.
You should break up with her ... bikes are far more important. btw/ Happy Birthday!
#319
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Originally Posted by herst
heh, I just told my g/f that I'd probably be going out to the track tomorrow night and she just sort of stood there for a minute looking at me. Totally freaked me out, because I couldn't figure out why she would care. Finally she just sighed and said, "Unbelievable. You really did forget about your own birthday didn't you?"
So, sorry guys, won't be able to play bikes tomorrow; I have to take my girlfriend out to dinner for my birthday.
So, sorry guys, won't be able to play bikes tomorrow; I have to take my girlfriend out to dinner for my birthday.
#320
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From: Cambridge, MA
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Originally Posted by herst
So, sorry guys, won't be able to play bikes tomorrow; I have to take my girlfriend out to dinner for my birthday.
Oh yeah, happy birthday!
#323
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Originally Posted by psn
Man, physics really has ****ed my head up.
#324
Choosey moms choose GIF.
I may have other engagements tomorrow evening. In fact, I think I have a few other engagements if I can remember one.
I'm in no condition to race. I trashed my wheel in this pothole on Martha Rd the other night. In fact, I took a look at it today and I'm not sure I shouldn't be ringing the National Geological Survey to report a volcanic caldera. It feels like I'm riding on square wheels.
I may have other engagements tomorrow evening. In fact, I think I have a few other engagements if I can remember one.
I'm in no condition to race. I trashed my wheel in this pothole on Martha Rd the other night. In fact, I took a look at it today and I'm not sure I shouldn't be ringing the National Geological Survey to report a volcanic caldera. It feels like I'm riding on square wheels.
#325
Aha.
Me: Umm... do we have something going on tomorrow night?
Wife: Uh... HOCKEY?!
That's right, the Bruins host the Panthers. Hopefully they can actually win this one. Losing in overtime doesn't count. Following that we'll enjoy the musical stylings of the Dropkick Murphys on Ice... It's sort of like Sesame Street on Ice but with less Elmo.
No bikes for me!
Me: Umm... do we have something going on tomorrow night?
Wife: Uh... HOCKEY?!
That's right, the Bruins host the Panthers. Hopefully they can actually win this one. Losing in overtime doesn't count. Following that we'll enjoy the musical stylings of the Dropkick Murphys on Ice... It's sort of like Sesame Street on Ice but with less Elmo.
No bikes for me!





