New guy from Boston

[alfanumerix]

Hey all,
My name is Dan and I'm pretty new to riding and just bought my first bike. It's a 2002 Suzuki Marauder <insert cruiser joke here> and I'm just waiting on some decent weather to get out and ride. Any suggestions for some good rides around Boston?

-Dan

[stevecbr900rr]

At least it's not a Harley...thats one good decision. Welcome.

[OreoGaborio]

yup, at least it ain't a Hardley

Welcome to the forum. If ya want nice riding, just get away from the city

[alfanumerix]

yup, at least it ain't a Hardley

Welcome to the forum. If ya want nice riding, just get away from the city

Yeah, I was thinking North Shore this weekend... Gloucester, Rockport-ish.

[deeto]

welcome!!

[alfanumerix]

At least it's not a Harley...thats one good decision. Welcome.

Thanks! From everything I read and heard, I decided I'd rather ride my bike than push it.

[chr|s sedition]

Welcome to the NESR mess. Where in the city you live? I'm right in Central Sq. For "decent" Boston-local rides (there is really no such thing as a decent ride in a city) check out:

(1) Storrow Drive / Soilder's Field Road *real* early on Sunday mornings (i.e. less cars).
(2) The Riverway in JP (again, Sunday mornings)
(3) Some of the back roads that go around Jamica Pond (off the the River Way)
(4) Furnace Brook Parkway (off 93) in Quincy/Milton through Blue Hills.

But if you want real fun, your gonna have to go west of the Quabbin.

[rayslinky]

hey, i know you.

come ride the j-way.

[alfanumerix]

hey, i know you.

come ride the j-way.

Hey Ray
Be happy to. Once Boston decides to sort out those potholes!

[rayslinky]

Hey Ray
Be happy to. Once Boston decides to sort out those potholes!

guess we're never riding together.

[KillBill]

What's up dude. Welcome.

Check out this thread for this weekend

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...local-one.html

[jimdixon]

Hey Dan, welcome. Check out Rt. 27 off of 128 N. That will get you to Weston, Concord and Lexington area. Will enjoy yourself type rides. Also check out Rt. 117 W off of Rt. 128N. I think the ext. is 23?? There's this nice ride by Waltham and a certain reservior (Ext.17)?? that is very pretty.
If your new to riding... be careful around the J-way etc. there's not alot of room for error.

[katana0215]

hello and welcome

[chr|s sedition]

Hey Ray
Be happy to. Once Boston decides to sort out those potholes!

J-Way was repaved 6 months ago. It's in race track condition

[jimdixon]

A new bike and rider and your suggesting the j-way as a nice day at the track.

[chr|s sedition]

A new bike and rider and your suggesting the j-way as a nice day at the track.

ok, yeah, maybe the J-way isn't the best idea