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Forum: Northeast
06-23-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By BostonRoadee

Great tip, VT and thanks!!!

Great tip, VT and thanks!!!
Forum: Northeast
06-11-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 574
Posted By BostonRoadee

Physical Therapist in Amherst/Northampton Area?

Does anyone have experience with a great PT in the Amherst/Northampton area? I need help me through stubborn problems with IT Band Syndrome and some patellar issues. I've been to one for a number of...
Forum: Northeast
06-07-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By BostonRoadee

Thanks, folks, for the tips. I'll check out Rt....

Thanks, folks, for the tips. I'll check out Rt. 111!

IndyFabz, I'm just outside Amherst, and ride the entire Valley all the time. If you ever need tips for riding around here, give a shout.
Forum: Northeast
06-05-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By BostonRoadee

Moderate Road Routes, NE Kingdom, VT?

I'll be up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont with three friends in mid-July. We'll be staying three nights in Brighton State Park (in Island Pond, VT), and bringing both road and mountain bikes....
11-07-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,733
Posted By BostonRoadee

Blues Dawg, totally agree about suiting the tire...

Blues Dawg, totally agree about suiting the tire to the terrain. Not a lot of sand or deep gravel in my neck of the woods, and, when I do hit the short patches of it, I power through it. Flotation is...
11-07-13, 08:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,733
Posted By BostonRoadee

Terex, do you live in the Taos area? I did for a...

Terex, do you live in the Taos area? I did for a while, and have been jonesing for it ever since. Have often thought what delight cycling would be around there.
11-06-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,733
Posted By BostonRoadee

Both my bikes serve just these purposes, with...

Both my bikes serve just these purposes, with different emphases. My Jamis Quest (reviewed on my blog here (http://velophoria.blogspot.com/2012/11/jamis-quest-power-of-comfort.html)) is what would...
Forum: Northeast
09-30-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By BostonRoadee

Sorry, Pete, yesterday was the day of the ride,...

Sorry, Pete, yesterday was the day of the ride, so, without feedback on 32, we took the more reliable 32A (what a GORGEOUS cycling road) and then, to include enough mileage as to amount to a true...
Forum: Northeast
09-24-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By BostonRoadee

Quabbin Area: Best Route from Barre to Ware?

I'm going to be doing a favorite Massachusetts route this weekend with a friend -- a metric century around the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts. However, this time, instead of taking Rte. 32A from...
Forum: Southeast
07-25-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 660
Posted By BostonRoadee

Fredericksburg rentals and routes?

Greetings, All: Will be visiting Fredericksburg, VA for a family member's wedding weekend in October. I imagine the riding will be beautiful that time of year. Two questions:

1) A good place to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-13, 04:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,234
Posted By BostonRoadee

Bought my Vaya lightly used, with 35 mm Small...

Bought my Vaya lightly used, with 35 mm Small Block Eights on Salsa 'cross rims. They're a popular 26" MTB tire that Kenda wisely adapted for 'cross bikes. Excellent tires - at 60 psi or so, they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,234
Posted By BostonRoadee

Sorry to revive such an old thread, but I'm a...

Sorry to revive such an old thread, but I'm a passionate Vaya rider for about a year now, and was excited to read so much Vaya love here.

If you're interested, I have *tons* of Vaya ride reports...
Forum: Northeast
04-03-12, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By BostonRoadee

Thanks, guys. Keep 'em comin'! Remember --...

Thanks, guys.

Keep 'em comin'! Remember -- looking for high-end selection of clothing and gear -- not bikes.
Forum: Northeast
04-02-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By BostonRoadee

Best Bike Shop in Hartford, Ct *AND* Springfield, MA

I live in Western Mass and will have a little time on my hands next week. I have some items such as jerseys and a helmet, sunglasses, etc., for which I want to browse in person, with as big a...
Forum: Northeast
10-04-11, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By BostonRoadee

W. Mass is indeed the best. How 'bout posting...

W. Mass is indeed the best. How 'bout posting some of the routes through Chester, if you have them mapped...? ;-)
Forum: Northeast
10-03-11, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By BostonRoadee

Buzzman, I know you! We used to chat a bit here...

Buzzman, I know you! We used to chat a bit here on BF when I was still living in Watertown. Glad to hear you're still enjoying W. Mass -- how 'bout posting links to some of your favorite dirt roads?...
Forum: Northeast
09-27-11, 10:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By BostonRoadee

Bumping this, hoping that it's just low...

Bumping this, hoping that it's just low population density causing ppl to be so scarce...
Forum: Northeast
09-18-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By BostonRoadee

Hey, Folks, thanks for chiming in! Let's hear...

Hey, Folks, thanks for chiming in! Let's hear from some more regionals!
09-16-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,108
Posted By BostonRoadee

Could it possibly be that no one has mentioned...

Could it possibly be that no one has mentioned the topic of "paceline/group-ride etiquette" here? Does no one remember the "You WILL be yelled at" debacle of a few years ago?

Now THAT was...
Forum: Northeast
09-16-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 871
Posted By BostonRoadee

Western Mass/Western New England Roll Call

(Ignore the old screen name, folks, I've lived in beautiful Western Mass for three-plus years now!)

Cyclists in the area, shout out! There doesn't seem to be much of an online community presence...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By BostonRoadee

Have to agree with everyone above; very sound...

Have to agree with everyone above; very sound advice. The two bikes can be a bit confusing, because they're both multipurpose. But really, they're pretty different.

The Vaya is technically a...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,855
Posted By BostonRoadee

I test-rode a Vaya this weekend for 2.5 hours --...

I test-rode a Vaya this weekend for 2.5 hours -- on paved road, dirt road, gravel, and single-track -- and fell deeply, madly in love. Being a long-time roadie, I was bummed at first (on the road)....
04-12-11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,729
Posted By BostonRoadee

I test-road a used one this weekend for 2.5 hours...

I test-road a used one this weekend for 2.5 hours on paved roads, dirt roads, gravel and single-track, and fell deeply, madly in love. I've never ridden a bike quite like it. Needless to say, I'm...
04-03-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,508
Posted By BostonRoadee

What a race!!!!

What a race!!!!
Forum: Europe
03-29-11, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By BostonRoadee

Thanks for the idea, mbusha, it sounds...

Thanks for the idea, mbusha, it sounds delightful! Unfortunately, I think it'll be too ambitious. My wife hasn't ridden more than six or seven miles, so I'm thinking a small loop of about that...
Forum: Europe
03-22-11, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By BostonRoadee

Very kind, Mbusha, I'll check them out. ...

Very kind, Mbusha, I'll check them out.

Just so everyone knows, we're not going to be touring by bike; my wife's not avid enough for that. But I think I can lure her into a couple short, pretty...
Forum: Europe
03-14-11, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By BostonRoadee

Thanks, Lucille. I'll check that out, and also...

Thanks, Lucille. I'll check that out, and also post what I find.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By BostonRoadee

That's a terrific start, thanks, Tele!

That's a terrific start, thanks, Tele!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By BostonRoadee

Need Tips: Cycling in Florence, Siena and Cinque Terre

Wife and I'll be visiting those spots in mid-April. I posted this in the European forum, but would love American perspectives also, on:

- Places to rent bikes (hopefully road bikes, but not...
Forum: Europe
03-12-11, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By BostonRoadee

Need Tips: Cycling in Florence, Siena and Cinque Terre

Wife and I'll be visiting those spots in mid-April. Would love to know:

- Places to rent bikes (hopefully road bikes, but not necessarily)

- Places for rides, easy to moderate, with convenient...
Forum: Northeast
10-12-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By BostonRoadee

Great stuff! Thanks again...

Great stuff! Thanks again...
Forum: Northeast
10-11-10, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By BostonRoadee

Great report, Sherborn, thanks!! (And VERY...

Great report, Sherborn, thanks!! (And VERY funny.)

I'm sorry I missed it, it sounds delightful -- and exhausting. Aren't those two things sort of intertwined?

Best to you as you finish out the...
Forum: Northeast
10-08-10, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By BostonRoadee

Sherborn, I'm sad to say I won't be able to be...

Sherborn, I'm sad to say I won't be able to be there after all. Onslaught of work, exhaustion and visit from family members spells a no-go. However, I do hope you post a ride report -- you can do it...
Forum: Northeast
09-14-10, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By BostonRoadee

Great to hear from you, too, Sherborn, I was not...

Great to hear from you, too, Sherborn, I was not surprised to see you leading the charge in keeping up the Eastern Mass community feeling. :-)

Yes, you saw some good roads this weekend. If you...
Forum: Northeast
09-13-10, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11,159
Views: 1,448,810
Posted By BostonRoadee

Hey, guys, just thought I'd drop by and say "Hi."...

Hey, guys, just thought I'd drop by and say "Hi." Glad to see the Boston peeps are keeping up the correspondence. Living out in the Amherst area now, and the riding is heavenly, though quite hilly....
Forum: Northeast
09-12-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By BostonRoadee

Stats on 2010 Great River Ride metric

I'm considering the metric version of this year's Great River Ride out of Westfield, MA. In prep, I mapped the route on RidewithGPS.com (a mapping site that far outstrips all the others I've tried)....
Forum: Northeast
09-03-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By BostonRoadee

Bumping this because it's a fairly specialized...

Bumping this because it's a fairly specialized question and I'm hoping there's someone out there who can answer!
Forum: Northeast
09-01-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By BostonRoadee

Remember Angelo's Bicycle in NYC?

I grew up in Manhattan during the 70s and 80s, and my family relied on Angelo's Bicycle Service, a shop on Columbus (or was it Amsterdam?) between 82nd and 83rd. Bought my first road bike there, too....
Forum: Northeast
08-23-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By BostonRoadee

Yes, I've done Washington St., not a bad way to...

Yes, I've done Washington St., not a bad way to get North/South in this area. How long's that Stafford Springs loop, and how much climbing?

Most of my long rides go up East St. through Amherst,...
Forum: Northeast
08-21-09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By BostonRoadee

spindog, that's a great calendar, and has at...

spindog, that's a great calendar, and has at least a few I've not seen before -- quite helpful, thank you.


Steve, I'd say I'm no more than a 25 minute drive from you, near Belchertown center....
Forum: Northeast
08-20-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By BostonRoadee

Great thoughts, folks. DX, I would gladly link to...

Great thoughts, folks. DX, I would gladly link to such a map if you create it -- quite a project! I myself have enjoyed Rubels, faults and all, but I hear their distribution is spotty these days. In...
Forum: Northeast
08-19-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 912
Posted By BostonRoadee

Western New England Ride List

I'm compiling a list of rides happening within a two hour drive from Amherst, MA, and posting it on my blog. I have two separate posts -- one for early-to-mid-season rides, and, most recently, a list...
Forum: Southwest
06-04-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By BostonRoadee

DP, I ended up not being able to ride like I'd...

DP, I ended up not being able to ride like I'd hoped, due to a head cold and an injury, but even the easy riding out there is fantastically rewarding.

I did go both up and down the roads beside...
06-04-09, 08:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,313
Posted By BostonRoadee

To Howzit's point about toxicity: I've been told...

To Howzit's point about toxicity: I've been told by my accupressurist (who's highly trained in chinese medicine and also does a lot of nutrition stuff but still isn't officially a nutritionist --...
Forum: Northeast
06-01-09, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By BostonRoadee

Bumping this -- hoping for a reply soon!

Bumping this -- hoping for a reply soon!
Forum: Northeast
05-31-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By BostonRoadee

Routes from Ulster Heights, NY?

My wife and I'll be visiting my parents in Ulster Heights next weekend. I'd like to bring the bike and do a quick ride Sat. a.m. It has to be quick so I can spend the day with the fam.

My rough...
05-26-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,313
Posted By BostonRoadee

I've experienced many great benefits since...

I've experienced many great benefits since starting to take magnesium: Better sleep, looser muscles, fewer aches/pains/headaches, almost total elimination of annoying heart palpitations (which...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-09, 05:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 899
Posted By BostonRoadee

You folks rawk. Thanks for all the good input. ...

You folks rawk. Thanks for all the good input.

Many for, few against. I think the key thing is: No one has had to check or leave them behind.

Carry-on it is!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 899
Posted By BostonRoadee

Thanks for all the thoughts so far. Appreciate...

Thanks for all the thoughts so far. Appreciate it. Four against and two for -- but it sounds like the two in favor have actual experience with this.

Anyone else have actual experience?

FYI, not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 899
Posted By BostonRoadee

Flying with metal pedals -- carry-on?

Flying Southwest Air tomorrow from Hartford to Salt Lake, via Las Vegas.

Haven't flown with bike equipment before, hoping to have my Look Keo pedals in my carry-on luggage, which will be otherwise...
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