Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Wednesday, January 29, 2014
at 12:28 AM
Dear AdventuRiders,
Maybe it's just biking withdrawal, but I just signed up for the Bike New York - Five Boro Bike Tour.
"It’s official! You have successfully registered for the 2014 TD Five Boro Bike Tour. Get ready to take part in an experience unlike any other. On May 4, 2014, you and 31,999 other cyclists will take over the streets of New York City to ride 40 blissfully traffic-free miles through Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Staten Island in the world’s biggest charitable bike ride. Proceeds from the TD Five Boro Bike Tour make Bike New York's free bike education classes possible; last year, we taught over 15,000 New Yorkers how to ride safely and confidently."
Bill
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Sunday, November 24, 2013
at 4:33 PM
Dear AdventuRiders,
Well, we were hoping for a warmer, less windy season finale. If you've been outside today you know it's not biking weather, and tomorrow isn't going to be much better. So the Monday rides are CANCELLED :-(
Fear not though, Wachusett Mountain is open for the season and my season pass is itching to be used. It should be PERFECT skiing weather.
We haven't got around to planning our 10th anniversary party yet, and we thought a mid-January party would be a good winter break. Of course all our former, current, and future riders are invited. That's about as far as we've gotten. Our first thought for a date is Friday, January 17th since our ski passes don't work that day. Thoughts?
On Monday, November 25th - Wachusett Mountain
- I am taking the kids to school and should be at Wachusett around 9:00AM.
- Look for the guy in a yellow coat, short skis and no poles.
- Distance - TBD.
- Elevation Gain - 1000 feet (if the summit trails are open).
- Rough Surface - not at Wachusett!
- Equipment - I plan to bring my short skis.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Friday, November 22, 2013
at 7:48 AM
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Thursday, November 21, 2013
at 6:13 PM
Dear AdventuRiders,
Well, it looks like this might be the last official ride of the season :-( Monday looks verrrrrry cold and extremely skiable.
The weather for tomorrow is looking worse every time I check, but lets hope for the best. Other than the threat of rain, it should be cloudy and low 40s with virtually no wind. I'm not planning to ride in the cold rain again though!
Everybody is welcome to join us tomorrow to celebrate the completion of our 20th season. There are 2 starting points, one includes gravel and other one doesn't. Since we are simply riding the Minuteman Bikeway, you can turn around when you get half tired or need to be back early. Otherwise we are going to Davis Square to have a yummy lunch at
Dave's Fresh Pasta. They have an assortment of fantastic sandwiches and paninis amount other things.
On Friday, November 22th - Bedford
- 9:30 AM - The Everybody + Ride will leave Fawn Pond.
- 10:00 AM - The Everybody Ride will leave Bedford Depot Park.
- 11:30 PM - LUNCH at Dave's Fresh Pasta in Davis Square.
- Route Map - Narrow Gauge - Minuteman - Somerville
- Distance - 23 / 27 miles
- Elevation Gain - 350 / 450 feet
- Unpaved - None / 4 miles - generally smooth
- Equipment - I plan to bring my ROAD bike.
- AR Index - roughly equal to 25 / 30 flat, smooth miles.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Wednesday, November 20, 2013
at 5:33 AM
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Tuesday, November 19, 2013
at 5:36 PM
Dear AdventuRiders,
Well, Wachusett Mountain Ski Area is closed, but it's still supposed to be frigid (wind chill in the 20s) tomorrow morning. Fearless Leader considered a "Tour de Dunkin" ride with warm up stops, but decided on a hike instead.
We will meet at the State Park Headquarters (NOT the ski area) and hike the auto road to the summit. There are really nice views from the top and we can check on snow making efforts.
On Wednesday, November 20th - Wachusett Mountain
- The Fearless Leaders Choice Hike will leave at 9:30 AM.
- We will return by NOON.
- Starting Point Map - Wachusett State Park Headquarter.
- Route Map - Wachusett Mountain.
- Distance - 4 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 550 feet (1 cat 4 hill).
- Rough Surface - none
- Equipment - I plan to bring warm hiking boots.
- AR Index - Roughly equal to 6 flat, smooth miles.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Monday, November 18, 2013
at 6:07 AM
Combined beginner / recreation ride. Elm Street Playground, West Acton.
