March 28th Open season ride.

[rice_rocket]

No kidding on the busy parking lot.. you could possibly even pick another place say... Lowe's parking lot, or Target lot... either way, traffic won't be so bad to break it up at 10am. They are right across from each other (and I'm sure you know since you live around here)

I have a feeling I am going to be missing out on most of this ride due to my airport dropoff. I'm hopefully going to be securing a bike soon... so I should have something to ride. Not sure if I'd be able to catch up to you guys and head out so far.. that is a mighty big route for my first outing of the season, I'd imagine my back is going to be screaming in pain after this.. har har. I was told that the DT? tires that are coming with the bike may not be good for long rides due to overheating the rubber? It's starting to worry be a little bit if the bike will make it

Maybe you could pass along some of the phone numbers of those that have helmet bluetooth so some of us may be able to call and figure out where you guys are at in hopes of catching up?

Steve

[Ray-Ray]

Steve, when it gets closer we will all exchange phone numbers that have head sets. as for the ride, why dont you just drop the person off an hour earler!! This is going to be an awesome ride and very relaxed. We arent on a strict schedule and we will probably stop a few times to get adjusted and rest.

<3 BB

[typeone]

If anyone wants to join us for a wind-down snack after the ride then do so.

FYI, if anyone ends up near the center of Princeton, friends of mine opened up a sweet lil cafe last season named Mountainside Market. its right off 62 (westbound) across from the town center (Police, Library, Town Hall)

great bike stop, super good sandwiches, benches outside, fireplace inside, etc...

http://www.mountainsidemarket.com/

[rice_rocket]

Steve, when it gets closer we will all exchange phone numbers that have head sets. as for the ride, why dont you just drop the person off an hour earler!! This is going to be an awesome ride and very relaxed. We arent on a strict schedule and we will probably stop a few times to get adjusted and rest.

<3 BB

Will try to do that.. not sure how things are panning out. We're going to be out the night before to see the Calgary Flames vs. Bruins hockey game.. so ideally not hung over.. I'll see if we can get things together to get to the airport and back. I can't ditch him way too early there! (Plus in order to be there and back and in time to ride.. I'd probably have to drop him more than that time.. har har). You know it kills at least a good 1 hr just to go from natick to the airport and back!

[Danz19899]

Ok just read your Post about the NEW MEETING AREA

Shell right on RT 20, 413 Lakeside Avenue, Marlborough MA 01752

That will work perfect, its right off exit 24b of rt495

If we get to big for the gas station there is a Mariot right next door with a large empty lot

[FAST GSXR750]

Hoping for warm weather for this. Sounds like a great route. Tons of that white crap melted today! But we are not out of the woods yet.hahaha Gonna be alot of miles for a first ride. Better stock up on Advil.

[Sportygurl131]

vermont country bakery in brattelboro... is an amazing place too for foos

[elissama]

It has come to my attention that some people may fear going on this ride for reasons such as imaginary drama. I just want to assure that person... I mean people, that the world does not in fact revolve around you and I firmly believe that all parties in question are capable of riding down the same roads at the same time.

That is all. lol

[csmutty]

WIN! Just mapquested it and it should only take me an hour and 9 mins to get to the starting location. I thought it would take longer. Fucking awesome. Can't wait.

[Ray-Ray]

WIN! Just mapquested it and it should only take me an hour and 9 mins to get to the starting location. I thought it would take longer. Fucking awesome. Can't wait.

27 more days my man

[Subee13]

This is sick now my ride is 45 mins and 93 to 495... nice

[FAST GSXR750]

1 hour 26 min. I could probably do it in 1 hr hehe

[elissama]

Bodybags: This is me NOT asking wtf that means hahaha.... seriously though.

hehe not gonna start drama - just figured a calling out was in order.

Back to the ride stuffs. Are we contemplating a rain date or rain route? or is this happening no matter what. I'm not overly thrilled at 400+ miles in the rain but that's just me.

[Subee13]

Elissama Rain date would be April 4th. You going to meet up with the "northerners" before we ride down also?

[DocCola]

Save the drama for your mama and ride. Anyone who is worried about drama needs to park their bike. haha.

But seriously, this should be a pretty fun ride.

Oh, and Dan Z & my ride time to meet location: 2 minutes, 3 tops if the light is red/1.2 miles if that.

[elissama]

Elissama Rain date would be April 4th. You going to meet up with the "northerners" before we ride down also?

Thinking about it / planning on it.

[FAST GSXR750]

Fire/fighter one trained,emt-b since lapsed, scene managment trained, but we won't need this right?

[Sportygurl131]

medical response technician here and volt firefighter...

[Subee13]

Does it count that my father is a retired firefighter EMT? I once played a doctor in my dream.

[Mondo]

If I have my bike registered, insured, put back together, and my jacket fixed by the 28th I will be there. If no jacket I guess I'll break in my track suit for the day

[FAST GSXR750]

Does it count that my father is a retired firefighter EMT? I once played a doctor in my dream.

No not at all. lol. My mother is a pain in the ass,doesn't mean i am.

[DocCola]

Fire/fighter one trained,emt-b since lapsed, scene managment trained, but we won't need this right?

nope.

If I have my bike registered, insured, put back together, and my jacket fixed by the 28th I will be there. If no jacket I guess I'll break in my track suit for the day

Uh, no way Jose. We don't want to friggen officers trying to slow us down by looking up AR's or FM's in the middle of the ride. Go play with your toy soldiers or something!

[Mondo]

promise i'll leave that stuff at home

[Subee13]

AR's or FM's? Shit I also I also have to get my bike registered and inspected... Shat

[DocCola]

promise i'll leave that stuff at home

Ehh...fine. But I ain't calling you sir at the stops.