New England

Donald Yacovone

Anyone out there from the Boston area?

Donna T

I am! South of the city - Easton/Sharon/Stoughton/Canton area.

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Donald Yacovone

Hi! What are the rides like down there? On the weekends I do a 40 mile loop that takes me through Lexington and Concord, right past Emerson's house. What bike are you riding?

Donna T

Hi!
Specialized Allez Sport For me and my husband rides a Cannondale R800. We both love them but would easily part with them for brand new Serrota's if they were bestoWed upon us!
What do you ride?
As far as my rides go I usually ride a 30 to 40 loop around the reservoir in Sharon. Sometimes up Moose Hill if I'm feeling up to it then usualy down through Mansfield or Norton then back home to Easton. Pretty flat except for three or four decent hills. I think it's probably flatter overall than out your way. My other ride is to work. Not as glamorous but could be worse.

Spent an afternoon in Dover, challenging hills and beautiful country. Imagine that's what it's like in Concord/Lexington right?

Have you ever climbed Wachusett Mountain?

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Donald Yacovone

Climbed Wachusett Mountain? Can one do that on a bike? Anyway, I doubt my ancient knees would allow for such adventurism. At most I have time for 140 miles a week. I may try for more this season, but a busy schedule will definitely squeeze the calipers on me. On longer rides I use my Trek 5900 with Campy gear. On short rides I am now using a Wilier frame I got on e-bay. I put areo bars on it and I can crank up the speed, at least for a while. I've been doing 20 miles after work, but I may be able to increase that a little. No one who wants to live would ride to Boston on a bike for work. Good luck

Donna T

Thanks. We don't ride in Boston anymore - I only work 12.5 miles from home. I can usually commute at least one day, sometimes two depending on our schedules. We have two young kids so one of us has to take care of the daycare turnover with them. We can usually take another ride, sometimes together, during the weekend. I think I get between 25 and 90 miles a week. We have both started running so that we can bridge the gap, and at least try to keep our conditioning up. I spent a little too much time sitting on my couch this winter, so I have a little work to do.

I think Wachusett is doable - next fall.

How did you get into cycling?

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Donald Yacovone

How did I get into cycling? While I was teaching in Pennsylvania I got hooked by the all the buzz about a new bike company that was making, of all things, aluminum framed bikes. I bought one of the early Cannondales and when I moved to Florida one of my colleagues biked and I slowly got into the sport. My interest grew after I moved to Boston and now I am up to my eyeballs in it. Its the one vigorous sport I can do alone and not suffer too much. I've always disliked running, so the bike is it. Its difficult to find the time, but I manage. I have to give up some other things that I should be doing, but one has to make choices in life so I prefer to bike now than lament the fact I didn't when I get to retirement. So in a good week I can do 140 miles. Not this week but maybe next.
Tyler is blowing up the field in Europe. The state may have a hero come July.

Bunyip

Am I too late for the Boston shout out?

Hi guys, I'm in Fenway. Happy cycling! Best, Jess

Donald Yacovone

Hi, I work next to the Berklee School of Music. You are never late for a shut out in the Fenway. It could happen any day. Go Yankees!

tpat3

I'm new to the forum and have just recently become reaquainted with my bike. My motivation was the Democratic National Convention and the assumption that the only way I would be able get to work through the gridlock was on two wheels. I had such a pleasant time pedalling on the deserted streets of Boston and Cambridge that I've decided to keep it up, although my commute was more fun without having to share the road with cars.

I live on the South Shore, in Hingham, and ride my bike to the commuter boat and then ride from Rowes Wharf over to Kendall Square in Cambridge. Been doing it everyday for three weeks, with today the only exception. I wish I'd done this years ago -- it's a whole new world and I'm enjoying exploring it and am feeling great, too.

Anyway, I just saw this thread and thought I'd respond. Cheers.

Donna T

Welcome to the wonderful world of bike commuting. I always feel really energized after riding in to work too (to the annoyance of the people around me).

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TrekDedicated

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't

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Traitor... lol

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Donald Yacovone

Well you have to be from here to be a traitor. The enemy, maybe, but not a traitor. At least the Democrats have done something positive in Boston. Happy to hear that more folks are riding. Now if we could only do something about the car drivers.