There are many different reasons to ride a bicycle as well as a recumbent.
The less expensive mode of transportation has become reason enough for many city dwellers to give up driving and take to the streets on two wheels, self powered.
The fun of just getting out and being in the air is reason enough to want to ride. The constant arrival of beautiful spots here in New England or for the simple reason of always getting the perfect parking spot while shopping.
Recumbents on the other hand take a different sort of folk to consider the different riding style. Some for the lack of pain and others just to be different and go fast.
Over the next month or so, I will be interviewing Recumbent Riders and take a look at why we love this heads up style of riding so much.
Readers and riders of the 'Bent" who would like to be part of the survey please email me at the address to the right. Maybe we will see you soon at BOSRUG!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday's Ride, 7-6-2010
Hot, Hot! One Hundred Degrees, (In the sun)
Recumbent riding in the heat is times of heavy pedaling broken up with hanging out in a reclined comfortable seat in the shade with a cool breeze.
It would be hard to explain how much better the bike works on a hot day. One has to experience it first hand.
We met in front of the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn at 10:00. Three riders.
The plan was to do a comfortable social route to the "Trestle" in Framingham to check out the Tag Art in the train tunnel, stop for water at the Sheraton Terra and back to the Inn for a light lunch.
After being turned around for a while, we made it to Route 30 and onto the "outdoor art gallery."
There were many new pieces, some of what were the best ever and of my 30 years of visits.
Recumbent riding in the heat is times of heavy pedaling broken up with hanging out in a reclined comfortable seat in the shade with a cool breeze.
It would be hard to explain how much better the bike works on a hot day. One has to experience it first hand.
We met in front of the Grist Mill at the Wayside Inn at 10:00. Three riders.
The plan was to do a comfortable social route to the "Trestle" in Framingham to check out the Tag Art in the train tunnel, stop for water at the Sheraton Terra and back to the Inn for a light lunch.
After being turned around for a while, we made it to Route 30 and onto the "outdoor art gallery."
There were many new pieces, some of what were the best ever and of my 30 years of visits.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The 4th of July Ride
The Fourth of July is the time to ride a bicycle. Every 4th, for at least the past 40 years I have done some kind of special day ride. 
This year was no different and just possibly, one of the best!
We met in Dover around 9:00 and after getting everything together were on the road with 4 cameras, 4 riders and 4 smiles.
Staying for most of the ride in the shade on back roads, we did all the favorites. Wilsondale, Dover road, Hartford st, Nebo, Phillip's. We made our way through Medfield Center and on to School st and then to the Medfield State Hospital Property and on to a dirt road. Screams of joy were heard from the back of the group, that this at that moment had become a "Real BOSRUG adventure!"
Much to our surprise we had a real life Tucan, (according to Brad and Me) cross the dirt road right in front of us. (Danni clams it was a Woodcock :)
Yesterdays header shot showed the field and the Rockey Narrows overlook.
Over the top of the little rise we could see that the Radio Controlled Model Airplane Group was flying today. The plane in the air was a new electric type and totally silent.
There were 5 pilots and about 4 planes and two helicopters waiting their turn. We stayed for enough time to be completely dazzled with the handling talent of one fellow with a nitro powered 4 foot wing span stunt model.
Very exciting.
We made our way back to the street and shortly later back into the shade.
The ride wasn't long or fast, but fun. We were back to the house by Noon and ready to start the afternoon feast of Roast Turkey and Steamed Salmon , Yumm!
This year was no different and just possibly, one of the best!
We met in Dover around 9:00 and after getting everything together were on the road with 4 cameras, 4 riders and 4 smiles.
Staying for most of the ride in the shade on back roads, we did all the favorites. Wilsondale, Dover road, Hartford st, Nebo, Phillip's. We made our way through Medfield Center and on to School st and then to the Medfield State Hospital Property and on to a dirt road. Screams of joy were heard from the back of the group, that this at that moment had become a "Real BOSRUG adventure!"
Much to our surprise we had a real life Tucan, (according to Brad and Me) cross the dirt road right in front of us. (Danni clams it was a Woodcock :)
Yesterdays header shot showed the field and the Rockey Narrows overlook.
Over the top of the little rise we could see that the Radio Controlled Model Airplane Group was flying today. The plane in the air was a new electric type and totally silent.
There were 5 pilots and about 4 planes and two helicopters waiting their turn. We stayed for enough time to be completely dazzled with the handling talent of one fellow with a nitro powered 4 foot wing span stunt model.
Very exciting.
We made our way back to the street and shortly later back into the shade.
The ride wasn't long or fast, but fun. We were back to the house by Noon and ready to start the afternoon feast of Roast Turkey and Steamed Salmon , Yumm!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy 4th of July!
What a great time of year and a wonderful time for friends and family alike.
Here's wishing you a day filled with exactly what you want to do and how you see fit!
Get out, find that shady spot and enjoy the heat while its here.
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
Here's wishing you a day filled with exactly what you want to do and how you see fit!
Get out, find that shady spot and enjoy the heat while its here.
Happy Fourth of July everyone!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Fourth of July Ride Anouncement
Join us for a moderate paced Fourth of July morning ride.
Forty miles of scenic bliss on what looks like will be a beautiful morning here in Southern New England.
Ride starts at 9:00 at 5 Main Street, Dover.
Questions? Email me at the address to the right.
Check back later for photos and and story about todays ride.
Forty miles of scenic bliss on what looks like will be a beautiful morning here in Southern New England.
Ride starts at 9:00 at 5 Main Street, Dover.
Questions? Email me at the address to the right.
Check back later for photos and and story about todays ride.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
July 2010!
The weather here in Southern New England is the best for what we love to do, Riding now can be done with little clothing and freedom of movement better then if we needed to cover up to stay warm.
The past 2 days here has been perfect. Hot in the sun and cool in the shade. Outdoor living has been dream like. Everyone and Everything seems to notice. Even the birds seem to be happier with the lower humidity then earlier in the week.
Get out and find that spot and enjoy July while we can and while it's here.
The past 2 days here has been perfect. Hot in the sun and cool in the shade. Outdoor living has been dream like. Everyone and Everything seems to notice. Even the birds seem to be happier with the lower humidity then earlier in the week.
Get out and find that spot and enjoy July while we can and while it's here.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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