This ride is being offered in Newburyport, MA.
(approximately 35 miles north of Boston)

The Baggcyclist ride this month is:

           ABS---------Adventure, Biking, and Saturday.

Place:  Plum Island Lighthouse Loop

This is flat terrain with gently rolling hills of approximately
22miles. Weather indicates humidity with temperatures ranging 88 to
93.  Hopefully a cool breeze off the water will help keep the bugs
to a minimum.  Sunscreen, bug spray as well as supply of water is
strongly encouraged.  And it should be great photo opportunities.
Families and friends are welcome to join.  It is a social ride with
some of us on Bike Friday's and other various intriguing bikes of
all sorts.  We will meet at the Newburyport Commuter Rail Station.
Parking fee $2 may be in effect. Plan to meet at 8:30am. and enjoy a
leisure ride before the temperature and humidity maximizes and
before the sun/beach families get out their chairs. I am not sure
what the schedule is for this time of year for the
commuter/Amtrak/or buses to this area.

Although on bikes, there  might be an additional fee for entering
the Wildlife Refuge area on Island Road.  Recommend bringing a few
extra dollars with you.

Directions:

Via Interstate 128 to Interstate 95

Merge onto I-95 N via the ramp on the LEFT toward
SALISBURY/PORTSMOUTH NH.

   Take the SCOTLAND RD exit- EXIT 56- toward NEWBURY/NEWBURYPORT.
0.2 miles Map

   Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SCOTLAND RD. 2.0 miles Map

   SCOTLAND RD becomes PARKER ST. 0.5 miles Map

   Turn RIGHT to stay on PARKER ST. 0.2 miles Map

  11: Turn RIGHT onto BOSTON WAY. <0.1 miles Map

  12: End at [1-99] Boston Way
Newburyport, MA 01950, US  Map



My cell phone is:  617-909-0611 and will be on at 7:30am.

At the end of the ride you can add another SS(optional and no extra
charge)

ABSSS------------Adventure, Bike, Saturday, Swim, Snack

Nature is providing us with a great biking opportunity.  Hope to see
you guys for the Plum Island Lighthouse Ride.

8:30am. June 25th, 2005----Newburyport Commuter Rail Station.

Anne here is another bike ride that I would like to invite you and
all other Bike Friday riders on. There will be more info later.
There was one Bike Friday bike with us on the Duxbury trip on June
19th. I hope to see more.
  Thomas Collette.




WHEN
July 9th
WHERE
Dedham to Attleboro
TIME
Meet at 9:45am
Leave at 10:00am
Train arrives at 9:44am from South Station
MEET
Exit 14 off Route 95 in Dedham at the Dedham Corp T Station behind
the Hilton Hotel

RETURN
by MBTA from Norwood to Dedham Corp T Station
Mansfield of Attleboro T to Rt 128 T/Amtrak train Station and then
go 3 miles by bike over to Dedham Corp T Station

MILES FROM DEDHAM
6 to Norwood
20 to Mansfield
30 to Attleboro
45 to Franklin for the extra mile freaks

This is a "Bike Rides For Ordinary People" Ride
Free Casual Weekend Rides in the Greater Boston Area

http://www.BikeRidesFOP.org
To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BikeRidesFOP/


Thomas Collette
colletteftbt@...

Thank You

I would like to invite anyone and everyone in the Bike Friday
group to come along on this bike ride. The last ride had a tandem on
it and I would like to see other types of bikes on rides.
     Hope to see people there. Thomas

     I have always like early morning rides. Less
> traffic, cooler weather and more chances to see
> nature.
>
> 28th of May Attleboro bike ride
>
>     The bike ride for 28th of May is on, weather
> permitting. Helmets are required for ride.
>
>     TIME
>
> Meet at 7:00am
>
> Start 10 minutes after the 7:31am train arrives at
> Attleboro MBTA Station.
>
>     WHERE TO START
>
> Attleboro T Station
>
>     DIRECTIONS
>
> From Boston
>
> Route 95 South to Exit 5 / Route 152
> At the end of the offramp take a left
> Then at the set of lights take a right
> Follow this road straight to the large T parking lot
> Half way into the lot is a old loading platform
> We will meet there
>
> From Providence
>
> Route 95 North to Exit 5 / Route 152
> At the end of the offramp take a left
> Then at the set of lights take a right
> Follow this road straight to the large T parking lot
> Half way into the lot is a old loading platform
> We will meet there
>
>
> There might be Purple T signs pointing you in the
> correct directions
>
> Via MBTA Commuter Train
>
>
> Arrive at South Staion before 6:45am and get on the
> South Attleboro train
> Exit at Attleboro MBTA Train Station
> look across parking lot for rest of group
> Remember to buy ticket before boarding to prevent
> surcharge on train
> Bikes are free to travel on weekend trains
> Other stations service to Attleboro, go to
> www.mbta.com for times or e-mail me.
>
>
>      WHERE ARE WE GOING
>
>     Attleboro to Norton Center to Mansfield to Foxboro
> and return Attleboro. Mostly back roads. Few hills (3)
> to worry about.
>     At one point we will vote on Fools Hill in
> Foxboro. Do we want to go up it or down? That vote
> will plan the final route.
>     I found this hill on Monday as I was testing out
> the final route. Foxboro to Attleboro is mostly flat
> or down hill on the return.
>
>
> Any more questions BikeRidesFOP@yahoogroups.com
> or colletteftbt@...
> Use this Cell Phone # 1 (508) 287-3716 for last day
> driving insructions.
>

Hi folks,
I missed seeing Anna and Bill on the 5-boro because they rode way
faster than me! However, you can read all about the ride from the back
of the pack here: http://www.bikefriday.com/bf/ny2005

I noticed Anna's ride was missing from this board, so I am posting it
for her.

Lynette
http://www.galfromdownunder.com

*************************************************
* Bike Friday: Boston May 22 Ride
*************************************************

Hi Bike Friday Friends in Boston,

It is time for the July Bike Friday Club of Boston Ride!

Over to your leader, Anna Kleinfeldt:

Hi all,

This email also contains info about important future
bike rides that I would really appreciate your
feedback about.

We're planning on a rain-free Sunday ride on May 22nd.
Time:  Meet at 1:30 pm.
Plan to leave at 1:50 pm.
The ride will be on the streets of Gloucester and
Rockport; following the coastline around Cape Ann.
The meeting location will be at the Gloucester MBTA
Station off Washington Street.
The MBTA Commuter Rail connects Boston's North Station to Gloucester
and Rockport.

For those who wish to use the MBTA schedule is the
same as in March/2002:

Boston/North Station---Leave 12:15
Arrive Gloucester---1:13 p.m.
Return Time:
Leave Gloucester---5:18
Arrive North Station/Boston at 6:19.

An option who those who do not wish to do the loop
can ride 1/2 around the coast to the Rockport MBTA
Station and take the train back to Gloucester.
This train leaves at 5:10 p.m. and stops in
Gloucester at 5:18.

For those coming by car, see directions below.
There is parking at the Gloucester MBTA Station.

Directions:

a) Route I-95/128 North toward Rockport.
b) Stay on Route 128 North when I-95 splits off
at Exit 45
c) Route 128 North until you enter the first
rotary (this is after going over the bridge). T
his is Grant Circle; exit 11
d) take first Right off the rotary onto Washington
Street
e) take 5th Left (about 6/10 mile from rotary)
into the MBTA parking lot

My cell phone will be on at 12:30pm on Sunday.
I will also retrieve messages prior to this time.
As in previous rides, this is a Fun Ride and there
is time to rest, chat, deep breathe and enjoy the
views as well as the fellowship.

Let's continue to spread the Bike Friday word:
"Little wheels make me Fly"

ALL CYCLISTS WELCOME! Come as long as your wheels,brakes,
and shifters are working.

For planning purposes, the monthly Bike Friday rides will continue;
but starting in June plan on them being on the
FOURTH Saturday.  Most of the starting times will be
between 9:00am. and 10:00 am.

Future rides will include:

June-----Plum Island Lighthouse Loop/starting at Newburyport

Commuter Rail Station
          We will be starting this ride between 9:00 and 9:30 am.

Other rides will include:

Also, we plan to travel to Portland, Maine (Casco Bay),
Amherst area (North Hampton to Belchertown through Amherst)
The Bay Bike Path, East Providence, R.I.
Possibly The Shining Sea Bike Path in Falmouth, MA.

Please note if any of the above rides are ones that you definitely
would like to attend and there is a
specific month that you would like to take place,
please let me know.

These rides staring in June, will be on the fourth
Saturday of the month - starting time is flexible.
Friends and/or families are always welcome.

Send me other suggestions of your favorite routes!

Annabelle Kleinfeldt, Leader
Cell phone 617-909-0611
Email baggcyclist@...

*** Please email Anna to let her know you are coming.

Join the Boston BF Club message board here to keep up to
date with club gossip and rides:
http://www.bikefriday.com/main.cfm?fuseaction=clubs.viewClub&ID=11


Remember, all Bike Friday club members who own a Bike
Friday get 10% off all accessories from Bike Friday.

Little Wheels Make You Fly!

Lynette Chiang and The Bike Friday Club of America
and Beyond
http://www.galfromdownunder.com
Bike Friday Club of Boston Web Page:
http://www.bikefriday.com/main.cfm?fuseaction=clubs.viewClub&ID=11
Latest BF news: http://www.bikefriday.com
Events: http://www.bikefriday.com/events
BIKE FRIDAY. PERFORMANCE THAT PACKS.
****************************************************

To stop getting emails about everything Bike Friday,
reply with 'nein danke'.

Attleboro is cool and fine. Come to the bike ride.

I do not ride a Bike Friday, but have rode with
them on their ride and would like to invite BFer's to
this ride. I hope you can make it.


1st of May Attleboro bike ride

     The bike ride for 1st of May is on, weather
permitting. Helmets are required for ride.

     TIME

Meet at 9:30am

Start at 10:00am

     WHERE TO START

Attleboro T Station

     DIRECTIONS

From Boston

Route 95 South to Exit 5 / Route 152
At the end of the offramp take a left
Then at the set of lights take a right
Follow this road straight to the large T parking lot
Half way into the lot is a old loading platform
We will meet there

From Providence

Route 95 North to Exit 5 / Route 152
At the end of the offramp take a left
Then at the set of lights take a right
Follow this road straight to the large T parking lot
Half way into the lot is a old loading platform
We will meet there


There might be Purple T signs pointing you in the
correct directions

Sorry, no early MBTA train service on Sunday.

      WHERE ARE WE GOING

     Attleboro to Norton Center to Mansfield to Foxboro
and return Attleboro. Mostly back roads. Few hills (3)
to worry about.
     At one point we will vote on Fools Hill in
Foxboro. Do we want to go up it or down? That vote
will plan the final route.
     I found this hill on Monday as I was testing out
the final route. Foxboro to Attleboro is mostly flat
or down hill on the return.


Any more questions BikeRidesFOP@yahoogroups.com
or colletteftbt@...
Use this Cell Phone # 1 (508) 287-3716 for last day
driving insructions only.

I would like to thank Anna K. for letting me post this
ride. I do not ride a Bike Friday, but have rode with
them on their ride and would like to invite BFer's to
this ride. I hope you can make it.


1st of May Attleboro bike ride

     The bike ride for 1st of May is on, weather
permitting. Helmets are required for ride.

     TIME

Meet at 9:30am

Start at 10:00am

     WHERE TO START

Attleboro T Station

     DIRECTIONS

From Boston

Route 95 South to Exit 5 / Route 152
At the end of the offramp take a left
Then at the set of lights take a right
Follow this road straight to the large T parking lot
Half way into the lot is a old loading platform
We will meet there

From Providence

Route 95 North to Exit 5 / Route 152
At the end of the offramp take a left
Then at the set of lights take a right
Follow this road straight to the large T parking lot
Half way into the lot is a old loading platform
We will meet there


There might be Purple T signs pointing you in the
correct directions

Sorry, no early MBTA train service on Sunday.

      WHERE ARE WE GOING

     Attleboro to Norton Center to Mansfield to Foxboro
and return Attleboro. Mostly back roads. Few hills (3)
to worry about.
     At one point we will vote on Fools Hill in
Foxboro. Do we want to go up it or down? That vote
will plan the final route.
     I found this hill on Monday as I was testing out
the final route. Foxboro to Attleboro is mostly flat
or down hill on the return.


Any more questions BikeRidesFOP@yahoogroups.com
or colletteftbt@...
Use this Cell Phone # 1 (508) 287-3716 for last day
driving insructions only.




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Hello Bike Friday Group,

   Can I leave a message on your group site about a
ride on the 1st of May on your message board?
   I rode with you group once last year in Boston and
once with the Bike Friday group out of Vermont.

Thomas Collette
E-mail colletteftbt@...





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    I rode with you group once last year in Boston and
once with the Bike Friday group out of Vermont.

Thomas Collette
E-mail colletteftbt@...





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Posting this on your message board for leader Anna Kleinfeldt! Hope to
see you at the 5-boro - there's gonna be a BF contingent ... check
http://www.bikefriday.com/events for last minute details...
Lynette http://ww.galfromdownunder.com

Subject: Bike Friday ride this Sunday, April 24th

Hi Folks,
Spring is officially here. The weather for Sunday, April 24th looks
good for a ride.
Some Bike Friday folks have been riding off and on for impromptu
rides; but they promise to not be speed demons and leave us slower
ones in the dust.
We will plan to meet in Carlisle at Great Brook Farm.  This location
offers the
opportunity to visit the animals and get ice-cream, hot chocolate, etc.
Directions at end of e-mail; but first a message of encouragement.
Please forward this to anyone that you think may want to join in this easy
pace bike friendly ride.  A Bike Friday is not necessary; just a bike with
running parts, a helmet, water bottle and desire to make the day count.
Another message of encouragement is as follows:
Any of you or if you know others that have a bike route that they
would like to share some 4th Sunday of the month, I will post it to
the list.  It is suggested that the meeting area for the ride
for the ride be within a two hour ride from Boston via car.  A
comfortable ride is between
20 and 25 miles.  It can be more or less dependent upon the terrain
and also may have options for longer with bail out points.   Send
suggestions to baggcyclists@...
The ride for Sunday, April 24th will be led through the country roads
of Concord, Carlise,
  by James V.  He has more expertise at the right and left turns of
this area, but I will be there to make sure he gets them correct.
Thanks James in advance for the guidance and support.
Date:  Sunday, April 24th, 2005
Place:  Great Brook Farm, Carlise
Time:  Meet at 1:30 pm.
Directions:
       Via Rt. 3
               1.  Route 128 to exit 32A (Route 3 North)
               2.  Route 3 to Exit 28 (Treble Cove Road)
               3.  Go south/west on Treble Cove Road toward Carlisle
                          (approximately 1+ miles)
               4.  After crossing Route 4 (Nashua Road) turn right onto
West Street
                      (also known as North Road at the
Billerica/Carlisle town line)
               5.  Drive west on West Street/North Road about 2.2 miles
to Great Brook Farm.
               6.  Turn right into the parking lot.

Option two:
1.  Route 128 to Exit 31 B;
(Routes 4 & 225 north & west)

2.   Follow Route 225 all the way to Carlisle Center
(past Hanscom Air Force Base, a
cemetery, a shop plaza, etc.)
(past where Route 62 joins 4/225
   from the right at 1.5 miles)
(past where Route 62 leaves 4/225;
stay right as Rt. 62 goes left)
3.   Stay on Route 225 (you turn left) as Route 4
bears off to the right;

4.  At the Rotary (small grassed island at Carlisle Center,
take right onto Lowell Street;

5.  After about 1 1/2 miles, turn right onto North Road
(there is a sign for the Ice Cream shop);

6. The parking lot is about 1/4 mile on your left.
My cell phone will be on at 12:30

Of Note:  Last month's ride:  Where were you guys?  Yes there was snow
on the bike path; but we did some alternative routes.  A great day.
One in the group rode towing a trailer with 25 pounds of brick.
Another took a maiden voyage on her bike; she only did 105 K.  It was
her first time since last fall.  Good job Pam.  James did ? number of
miles as he did alot of extra looping miles to keep checking on me.
Myself, I only did about 17.5miles; but did get to the car by dark.
Also of Note:  Look for me at the Five Boro Ride.

  I might be on a Bike Friday or
I may be on the Moo Terry bike with the clothes to match.
   New York has grown accustomed to looking for me in this attire.
And lastly, plan ahead for next months 4th Sunday of the month ride.
Plans are:  Scenic Cape Ann/Gloucester area.
Let's continue those impromptu rides as well as this 4th Sunday of the
month scheduled ride.

That's all folks.  Place message in Save file.
See you on the trails soon.
Annabelle
         617-909-0611

Hi All,
Globe weather report
    Sunday, January 23, 2005
High 19 to24
Low:  15-20
Windy and very cold with snow.  Depending on the track and intensity
of the storm, there is the potential for very heavy snow and strong
wind.

Mother Nature is unpredictable.  I have somewhat of a skeptical
personality; but do want to advise for this Sunday's ride  (January
23rd) to call me between 11:00 am.
and 1:00pm. prior to driving to the designated meeting spot.
Phone:  978-664-0474  Please note this home phone, not cell phone.

Potential Bike Friday Ride:
Sunday, January 23, 2005
Time:  2:00 pm.
Place:  Bedford, Ma.
Please call between 11:00am. and 1:00pm. on Sunday, January 23rd
for update.  Ride dependent upon weather and trail conditions
combined with safety issues,
IE:  wind chill factor.
Thanks.
Annabelle
Directions:
a) Route 128 to Exit 31 B (Routes 4 & 225 north and west)
b) Follow Route 4/225 into Bedford approx. 1.8 miles;  You will go
past
     Hanscom Air Force Base, a cemetery, a shopping plaza, etc.
         (Route 62 joins 4/225 from the right at 1.5miles)
c) About 2/10 of a mile past where 62 joins 4/225 Turn LEFT onto
Loomis Street
             (This is at CVS store).
d) At stop sign, cross over South Street onto Railroad Avenue (You
go straight across)
e) Park in the paved parking lot near bike shop.


__________________________________________________

Rain, Snow, Low temperatures will not keep the last Baggcyclists
Bike Friday Ride from being posted.

Those little wheels still turned in the rain on the Nashua Bike
Trail November 28th.

Jennifer's newly returned recumbent got a nice work out.
With the unpredictability of the weather, there will be options for
the ride this Sunday, December 26th.

We will meet at 1:30 pm and be on the road no later than 2:00 pm.
The route and duration of ride will be dependent upon weather, road
conditions and temperature.

Following the ride, All are invited to join at my home for social
time and snacks.

There will be a variety of beverages:  Hot cider, Hot chocolate,
coffee or tonics.

Phone:  978-664-0474
Cell:   617-909-0611

Date:     Sunday, December 26th
Time:     Meet at 1:30 pm.
Place:    Ispwich River Park, North Reading
Options:  Join in ride, Join in social time, Join in both.

Directions:

Ispwich River Park Directions
(read to end)---

Via Route 128

Exit 40. It is the exit for Route 129 and REI

Go 3/4 around rotary and turn onto Haverhill
Street.  There is a small green sign for
Curtis Guild. (this is an Army Reserve H.Q.)

My house is approximately 3.5 miles from this
rotary.  It is grayish in color with blue shutters.

Please note the first 2.6 miles on Haverhill Street
is Reading.  You then pass into North Reading.

After a blinking yellow light at corner of
Chestnut Street and Haverhill Street, my house is
0.3 (three tenths) mile on the left.

We will meet at Ispwich River Park:

1.  At the blinking light, turn LEFT.  In 0.2 (two tenths)
     of mile turn RIGHT.

2.  Turn RIGHT into the parking lot in 0.1 (one tenth of mile)

My house can be identified by Carolers on front lawn and Santa on
a bike Back Yard has lights on oxcart wagon, lighted star on
balcony and the deck has a lighted tree with lights on deck
railing.  I mention these as it is a Full Moon on Sunday, December
26th and all can be viewed well from park at dusk.  Might be a
photo opportunity for the Baggcyclists web site.
.

Torrential down pours on Saturday, 9/18/04 were followed by
   a brisk, bright sunny day for the Bike Friday ride in Arlington.
After the ride, several enjoyed Lynette's presentation at
Wild Women Outfitter's.

This month's regular scheduled ride will be the East Bay Bike Path
in East Providence, R.I.
The seven day weather forecast indicates a few clouds, but no rain
and great temperatures. This is a paved bike path that goes along
the coast and through East Providence, Providence, Barrington,
Warren and Bristol.  More information and photos of this bike path
can be found on www.eastbaybikepath.com


The ride is family friendly and  you don't need to be riding a Bike
Friday.

You do have  the opportunity to chat with Bike Friday owners and to
explore the uniqueness of the Bike Friday with wheels that fly.
In  Bristol there is the Topside Lounge and Restaurant.  Some of us
willhave lunch here on the deck with our bikes in full view.  Others
may choose to just relax and enjoy the scenery.  There is a variety
of sandwiches, and seafood for about $10 to $12.
The ride will be done by dark; no lights will be needed.

When:  Sunday, September 26th.
Time:  Meet 2:00 pm.
Where:  East Bay Bike Path, East Providence, R.I.
Directions:
a)  I-95 to I-195 in Providence.
b)  I-195 to Exit 4
c)  Follow Veterans Memorial Parkway south (up hill) about
            1/2 mile
d)  Turn right into free parking lot

Amtrak and Bonanza Bus Lines run daily into Providence; meeting
location is
about 2 miles southeast of the train station.
E-mail or call me if more information is needed.
Home Phone:  978-664-0474
Cell:  617-909-0611 on the day of the ride once I am enroute.
Hope to see you on the trail on the fifth day of fall: September
26th.
Annabelle<

.

An impromptu Bike Friday ride is planned for
Sunday, September 19th (the East Providence Bike Path Bike Friday
ride is also planned for this month for Sunday, September 25th--
details to follow next week).
Time:  1:00pm----11:30 if Lunch prior to the ride.
Where:  Meet in Arlington, Ma.
Note:  This ride has been planned to welcome and support Lynette who
you can read about below.  She was the support person for organizing
the Boston Bike Friday group and development of the web site for
this and other Bike Friday information.
Following the ride, I hope you plan to attend the presentation/slide
show Lynette
is doing at Wild Women Outfitters in Arlington, Ma.  (three blocks
from where we are meeting for the ride).
Presentation planned for 3:30 pm. to about 5:00pm ish.
  For those planning on lunch with Lynette  prior to the ride, it
will be a parking lot consensus. Meet at 11:30 am.
All are welcome for Lunch, the Ride, and Presentation.  Please join
in all three, two or even one part of the activities planned for
Sunday, September 19th.
You may call me at 978-664-0474 for additional information or e-mail
at
baggcyclist@...
Directions:
meeting in Arlington Sq. near Minuteman Bike Path
     (and 3 blocks away from Wild Women Outfitters)

Directions to parking/meeting area:

a) Route 2 (north or south) to Route 60 (Pleasant Street);

b) Route 60 (east) to Arlington Center;

c) stay on Route 60 and after crossing Massachusetts Avenue,
      take the right into the municipal parking lot;

(if you come to the Rt.60 / Rt. 3/2A split, you have gone to far)



.Please continue to read below about Lynette and the planned
presentation.

  Lynette Chiang is an Australian-Chinese author and bicycle
world traveler, based in Eugene, Oregon.

THE HANDSOMEST MAN IN CUBA is a slide show and published book about
her 3-month solo self-supported bicycle tour through Cuba at the
turn of
the millennium.Lynette traveled and stayed among the people on a
bare-bones
& bucket-bath basis, so this is not a romanticized travel memoir,
but
as one reviewer put it, "a song of praise for the humanity and
simple
decency of Cubans

Three reasons why this is a good show:

1) CONTROVERSIAL: Cuba is hot - Americans can't legally go there,
and
many have said the book if not slide show were so compelling
it 'saved
them the airfare'. Read the Handsomest Man Review Forum here:
http://www.galfromdownunder.com/cuba
2) INSPIRATIONAL: Lynette is a lone woman traveling on a bicycle for
7 years
- there are plenty of gung-ho male adventurers, but no so many
women -
especially one's with a poor sense of direction like Lynette. Women
have
said the book made them want to get up and go.
3) JUST PLAIN COOL: The Bike Friday is the world's leading
performance
travel bicycle, custom made in Eugene, Oregon. A demo of this
folding
bike is always a crowd-pleaser.

More details about the talk itself are below, which you can access
via
this link
http://www.bikefriday.com/bf/handsomestmanincuba-talk


Lynette Chiang, Bike Friday World Traveler
http://www.galfromdownunder.com

The book was first published by Random House Australia in July 2003,
now available June 2004 through Small Wheel Press in the USA. It has
sold close to 4000 copies in Australia.

"The only time you will put it down is when you finish it." - Peter
Sutherland, Australian Cyclist
"One of the best on-the-road travel books of this generation." -
Martin
Stevenson, the Launceston Examiner
"In the glut of Cuban travel books, this one really stands out." -
Caroline Baum, the Sydney Morning Herald.

For more reviews, history and other snippets, see The Handsomest Man
in
Cuba Review Forum on webpage: http://www.galfromdownunder.com/cuba

Below is the posting for this Sunday, September 22nd's ride.
And notice to Plan Ahead for the September and October rides.



The B.A.G.G.  (Boston Area Green Gear) Cyclist Bike Ride
When:  Sunday, August 22nd
Where:  Minute Man Bike Path/Bedford location
Time:  2:00  p.m.
Who:  All are welcome. It is a mellow ride on paved bike path that
any age child/adult can enjoy.  Long range forecast (dependent upon
what station you listen to) indicates that weather is going to be a
great biking day.
Directions:
a) Route 128 to Exit 31 B (Routes 4 & 225 north and west)
b) Follow Route 4/225 into Bedford approx. 1.8 miles;  You will go
past
     Hanscom Air Force Base, a cemetery, a shopping plaza, etc.
         (Route 62 joins 4/225 from the right at 1.5miles)
c) About 2/10 of a mile past where 62 joins 4/225 Turn LEFT onto
Loomis Street
             (This is at CVS store).
d) At stop sign, cross over South Street onto Railroad Avenue (You
go straight across)
e) Park in the paved parking lot near bike shop.
My cell phone will be on at 1:30 pm.
          Phone:  617-909-0611
           Home phone:  978-664-0474
Continue reading for the September and October Plans

September 26th---The picturesque coastal ride in East Providence,
R.I.

October 31st---------The fifth Sunday, not the fourth.  A probable
Halloween
costume ride starting at IRP (Ispwich River Park).  Ride  paved
streets of
North Reading, Andover, and Middleton area with gathering back at my
home
after the ride.
  Family and friends are welcome on all rides.

More details on these September and October rides at future date.

Please e-mail me if you would like to lead/plan a ride or have any
suggestions.
Hope to see you this Sunday, September 22nd.
Annabelle

Hi All,
  Hopefully this unpredictable weather is not keeping the Bike Friday
enthusiasts from  a positive outlook for Sunday, July 25th.  We will
ride unless a downpour.  All size wheels are welcome so invite those
friends to join and see how the little wheels fly.  Ride is planned
for West of the city to keep away from  potential DNC (Democratic
Natiional Convention)  traffic, activity, etc.


When:  Sunday, July 25th, 2004
Time:  2:30 p.m.
Where:  Nashua River Trail
11 mile (22 round trip) paved bike path.

Meeting at Ayer trailhead.
There is a commuter train--Fitchburg line; but bikes may not be
allowed at this time due to the DNC. (Democratic National
Convention).
Driving Directions:
a)  Route 2 to exit 38-B
b)  Follow Route 111 north to the Ayer Rotary
c)  go halfway around rotary to route 2A
c)  On Route 2A turn RIGHT after Ayer Center
e)  take first RIGHT onto Groton Street
f)  follow Groton Street to the trail parking lot on the right.

Questions:
call:
Anna Kleinfeldt
Home:  978-664-0474
Cell:  617-909-0611  (on at 2:00 pm.).

Plan ahead for:

August 22nd----Belmont, MA. area
September 26th---East Providence Bike Path.

Hope to see you on the trails.  This is always a very easy paced
ride with time
for socialization.  Children are welcome .. Helmets are required and
water strongly
encouraged.

Many thanks for the respsonses. I think the idea of a Pocket Tourist
with extra strong rims
and kevlar tires makes sense. I was biking in (Needham->Boston on my
old Bianchi Axis)
this a.m. and had a huge rear blowout when I ran over a nasty shard
of glass.

I am pretty close to buying a new bike (the bike shop people laugh at
me when I come in
for repairs, and the old bike is getting harder and harder to
maintain. Eventually, I will
probably use a multi-bike strategy (I intend to blow a lot of money
on bikes with my mid-
life crisis) but I am looking for a good all around bike to get me
through till then.

Is there a way to test these bikes under realistic conditions (e.g.
renting one for a week
and taking it on real commutes)?

thanks

robin

If you're a long time bicycle commuter, you probably have some
appreciation for a bike that performs well, and that is where the
Bike Friday will shine.  I have owned a Dahon and two Bike Fridays
(just traded in my New World Tourist for a Crusoe).  The Dahon was
one of their top-of-the-line models of a couple years ago: aluminum
frame, great components.  Dahon definitely has great folding
technology -- you can fold their small-wheel bikes incredibly fast.
I had opted for an 8-speed, and that was a fine range for Boston.
However, the sizing of Dahons is awkward.  Though their Web site
claims that their bikes fit a huge size range, they definitely don't
fit everybody in that range properly.  Moreover, the wheelbase is
overly long (to accommodate their folding tech), which affects
handling.  I've been cycle commuting for almost 20 years, and I took
two spills on the Dahon when it didn't behave like a "proper bike"
should.

The Bike Fridays are really nice to ride.  They've simplified the
folding a bit on their newest models (no need to turn the front
wheel), but it is undeniably slower and more awkward to fold than the
Dahon.  That said, I think you could get the process down pretty fast
(in the 1 minute time zone).  For ruggedness, I don't think you have
too much to worry about.  Small wheels are actually stronger than big
wheels, and you could customize in any way you like when your bike
design is worked out (for example, I have extra-strong rims and
Kevlar tires on my bike).  For the frame, there are plenty of
options.  I'm sure a New World Tourist frame would be sufficient, and
probably a Crusoe too, unless you're doing crazy bumpy riding
perhaps.  My new Crusoe came in under 20 pounds (without pedals and
saddle), and it is a real delight to ride -- very responsive and
speedy.

For carrying on the T, you'll definitely need a bag.  The bags (we
have one for our Bike Friday tandem) are pretty easy and fast to
use.  Keep in mind that your bundle will not be fun to negotiate
through a packed Green Line trolley, but it will definitely be
possible to take it with you.

Good luck!

Fritz Knabe

I own a Bike Friday New World Tourist model. My decision to buy a Bike Friday is different than yours. I wanted it so that I could bring it on airplanes (more conveniently and more inexpessively than a full size bike).

That being said, I do have some opinions about Bike Friday bikes that might be helpful.

First is, given that you have enough money, you can basically get anything you want. You start by picking a model (20+ to choose from). Then you choose a basic configuration for that model (2-10 to choose from). After that you can upgrade or swap out any of the components. So you can custom pick your gearing to suit your hilly commute. The Bike Friday website allows you to pick the model and configuration. You then need to work with a sales rep to upgrade or swap components.

You may want to consider the total weight of the bike if you are going to be carrying it on public transportation. I bought a chrome moly frame. When I put the bike, along with other bike accessories, in its suitcase it weighed over 40 pounds! You too will need to carry some accessories (a mirror, a pump, a spare tube, tire irons; perhaps a rack, a lock, etc.).

One of my pet peeves with my Bike Friday is that the chain tends to come off when I fold/unfold the bike. There is, however, a $15 gizmo that Bike Friday sells to help keep the chain on the chain ring when folding/unfolding the bike. I have not tried it but I would definately order it if I regularly carried my bike on public transportation.

Other than the weight of the bike and the chain derailing when folding I absolutely love my Bike Friday! I ordered nice low gears and was able to successfully cycle the Tuscan hills last Fall.

I will forward you an email concerning a Bike Friday club ride this Sunday in Woburn. I won't be there. But it will give you an opportunity to pick the brains of other Bike Friday owners and perhaps you can take a spin on one of their bikes and see a folding demonstration. I rode with the group before I bought my Bike Friday and I found their information to be helpful.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask. If you want to see or try my bike you are welcome to. I'm about 5'4" and live in Tewksbury.

Debbie
 

Robin Colgrove wrote:

 Hi all,

I am a long-time bike and train commuter with a trusty but aging Bianchi that will need to
retire soon. I have been trying to figure out what to get for a new bike. I could get another
cylcocross bike like the one I have now: fast enough for my Needham->Boston commute,
and rugged enough for bad Boston roads (but can't go on the T). Depending on the
weather and what I have to carry, I either bike in, bike to the Green Line in Newton or Bike
to the Commuter Rail in Needham. It would be nice if I could bring a folder on the T so I
could, for example, bike in in the morning and ride the train home in the evening or ride
the train in in the am but ride the Green Line home if I miss the train, etc. There is a guy I
see who does this with a little Strida folder, but there is no way I could make it up the hills
to my home on that one. Another alternative would be an electric folder, like the Dahon
Roo EL. Overall, though, I think for me the techonology of electrics is not quite there yet
and I'd rather wait a few years. I have been thinking about a Bike Friday, but in order to
work for me it would have to be fast enough for the Boston-Needham commute, rugged
enough for the potholes, geared enough for the hills, but small enough to be stuffed into
a bag and smuggled aboard the Green Line. Has anyone done this that could tell me if it
works?

thanks!

robin colgrove
 

Hi all,

I am a long-time bike and train commuter with a trusty but aging Bianchi that
will need to
retire soon. I have been trying to figure out what to get for a new bike. I
could get another
cylcocross bike like the one I have now: fast enough for my Needham->Boston
commute,
and rugged enough for bad Boston roads (but can't go on the T). Depending on the
weather and what I have to carry, I either bike in, bike to the Green Line in
Newton or Bike
to the Commuter Rail in Needham. It would be nice if I could bring a folder on
the T so I
could, for example, bike in in the morning and ride the train home in the
evening or ride
the train in in the am but ride the Green Line home if I miss the train, etc.
There is a guy I
see who does this with a little Strida folder, but there is no way I could make
it up the hills
to my home on that one. Another alternative would be an electric folder, like
the Dahon
Roo EL. Overall, though, I think for me the techonology of electrics is not
quite there yet
and I'd rather wait a few years. I have been thinking about a Bike Friday, but
in order to
work for me it would have to be fast enough for the Boston-Needham commute,
rugged
enough for the potholes, geared enough for the hills, but small enough to be
stuffed into
a bag and smuggled aboard the Green Line. Has anyone done this that could tell
me if it
works?

thanks!

robin colgrove

This will be an unusual/unique Baggcyclist gathering this Sunday.
Date:  Sunday, June 27th
Where:  Horn Pond
Time:  2:00pm.
Phone:  Cell:  617-909-0611        Home:  978-664-0474
Synopsis of planned activity:

            Meet at 2:00pm. and do a leisure bike ride on paved and
well packed roadways.
This to be followed by option of one of the following movies(part 2)
at Woburn Cinemas
The Terminal---------time:  3:45pm. or 4:15
The Stepford Wives--------time:  4:45
Shrek 2---------time:  4:10 or 4:40

Dependent upon which movie selected and the time, shall plan to go
for coffee and
quick snack prior to movie and/or dinner after the movie.(part 3)
The final decisions shall be made day of the ride in parking lot
with those interested
individuals.

Directions:
a.  Route 128/95 to exit 33--Rt. 3 (south)
b.  Route 3 south toward Woburn/Winchester about 1 1/2 miles to
Woburn's
      Five Corners'
c.  Turn Left onto Lexington Street toward Woburn Square
d.  After about 1.3 miles, turn Right onto Water Street
e.  At the end of Water Street (two tenths mile) turn Left onto
Sturgis Street
f.  Park along the road (pond side of street or in parking lot in
front of water).
g.  I will be there at 2:00 pm.
(You can come up Rt 3 from Arlington Center as an alternative route
and bear Right after passing the 99Restaurant).  You'll be merging
onto Lexington Street and follow directions
"d" through "f"

Hello,

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Date:  Sunday, May 23rd
Time:  Meet 2:00 pm
Place:  North Reading/Ispwich River Park (IRP)
This will be a comfortable, easy pace ride of between 15 and 20
miles; dependent upon the weather.  Could be 90's; or could be over-
cast.  Probably not snow.
There will be a social time with snacks after the ride at my home:
82 Haverhill Street
North Reading, Ma.
My home abuts the walkway to IRP.
Just for the planning of food, let me know if you are planning on
attending.  However,
please do not hesitate to show if the opportunity arises at the last
minute.  It is
a "Show and Go"  Enjoy the camaraderie event with options:
a) Ride and social after
b) Ride only
c) Social only.
My home phone is:
978-664-0474
cell:  617-909-0611 ( on at 1:30pm).
You do not need a Bike Friday to attend.  If I recall, one person
bought a Bike Friday
shortly after the last time I offered the ride and social in North
Reading.  This could become
a trend; so come out and enjoy the Spring and check out what
the "Little Wheels
make me fly" attitude is all about.

It was a great ride that five Bike Friday owners shared in the
Amesbury, Ma. area on Sunday, March 28th.  Some felt that a
Hot Chocolate stand every few miles wuld have been an assett;
but the fellowhip and lack of rain was appreciated and kept
the heart warm.
Karen, from Durham, New Hampshire came and checked out the bikes and
hopes to join us on a ride soon.  Bill has offered to let her
ride one of his spare Blue colored bikes.  One ride and I know she
might be another Bike Friday owner.
Thanks Bill for organizing this trip and your good sense of direction
did get us back to the cars with plenty of sunlight to spare.  Don't
toss those handy maps as the riders expressed a repeat of this route
later in the season.
Anna K.
Plan ahead for the next ride to be
Sunday, April 25th in the Carlise, Ma. area.  It will be on country
roads in a place west of Boston.
If the ice-cream stand is open, there will also be hot chocolate.
Details at later date.
Anna K.

From: 	  lynettec@...
	 Subject:  Bike Friday Club of Boston
	 Date:  March 26, 2004 7:04:22 PM PST
	 To: 	  lynchiang@...

*************************************************
* Bike Friday Club of Boston March 28 Ride
*************************************************

Dear Bike Friday Friends in Boston,

It's time to get your little wheels out of hibernation
and ride!

Anna Kleinfeldt, your BF Club Leader, has a ride
planned for you. But first, I encourage you to join
the Boston BF Club Message board so you can stay
informed about upcoming BF Club rides.  Here it is:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bfclubboston

We're putting up these message boards for all our
Bike Friday Clubs. Click Join, and the Administrator
(probably me to start off with) will process your request.
You can trade messages, post photos, links, stories,
post events in the calendar and even do polls.
You can elect to receive members' postings in your
email box, instantly or daily, or not at all.
Club members have been asking us for ways to
contact other members more directly, and this
facility provides quite a fun and easy way to do
it.

Now, over to Anna...


Place: Amesbury, Ma.

Time: 2:30 PM

18 mile mellow road ride over rolling terrain;
starting at the Cross Roads Plaza, Route 110
in Amesbury, MA (just east off I-95 on Rte.110).

Access via public transportation would be by
MBTA commuter rail to Newburyport, then
pedaling about 2 miles to the start point.

Nice ride through a rural portion of Mass.
(with a short section in NH) and ending
with a few miles along the Merrimack River.

(those wanting more miles can add 11 miles
to our 18 for more of a workout)
My cell phone is:  617-909-0611
Anna Kleinfeldt, Leader
Email baggcyclist@...

*** Please email Anna to let her know you are coming.


Remember, all BF club members who own a BF get 10%
off all accessories from BF and a BF Jersey at
half price (not stackable with other offers).

Little Wheels Make You Fly!

Lynette Chiang, Bike Friday Customer Advocate
http://www.galfromdownunder.com
Bike Friday Club of Boston Web Page:
http://www.bikefriday.com/main.cfm?fuseaction=clubs.viewClub&ID=11
Latest BF news: http://www.bikefriday.com
Events: http://www.bikefriday.com/events.cfm
BIKE FRIDAY. PERFORMANCE THAT PACKS.
****************************************************

To stop getting emails about everything Bike Friday,
reply with 'nein danke'.

Hello,
It was a great December ride this past Sunday followed by a nice
social time.
Six riders rode off from IRP under the guidance of Bill Redford.
Thanks Bill.
Another three joined at 82 Haverhill Street for the camaraderie.

Although this type of weather is great for the rides, I still hope
for ICE for the
January 25th ride.  If ICE cooperates, riding at Horn Pond will be a
delight .  I believe  one rider will have his studded Bike Friday
tires make an appearance.  Perhaps we can get a group photo showing
our New England endurance in all type of weather.
Plan for Sunday, December 25th at 1:30 pm. and think ICE.
Happy trails and traveling for 2004.
More details later.
Thanks to all of you for joining in these events/rides this past
year. My sense of direction could not organize these rides without
the help of my co-organizer.  Thanks Bill.
Don't let those little wheels get  cobwebs on them.  See you soon.
Anna K.

Not only will this  month's Bike Friday ride be scheduled for the 5th
Sunday, (not routine 4th),
but it may also might not fall into the routine type of ride.
Plans are for the "Minuteman" Bike Path's unpaved/off road
and............(to be determined)
The ride will consist of combination of packed dirt/gravel, paved, and
road.
If you have knobbies or semi-knobbies, you may decide to put them on;
but we will travel on only areas that accommodate all the Bike Friday
wheels.  Pedaling a little harder to make those
little wheels fly will help burn off the turkey calories.
Exact route will depend upon weather conditions for that week.
Plan on 12 to 17 miles of  riding with some being a mystery at this
point.  Nobody will be left behind or allowed to get lost.  All will
return to place of origin.

Date:  Sunday, November 30, 2003
Place:  Bedford-Concord/Billerica Rail Trail. (directions below).
Time:  1:00 p.m.

Directions:
a) Route 128 to exit 31B
b) Follow Route 4/225 into Bedford (approximately 1.8miles)
           Will pass Hanscom Air Force Base, a cemetery, a shop plaza,
Dunkin Donuts, etc.
           Route 62 joins 4/225 from the right at about 1.5 miles.
c)  About 2/10 mile (.2) where 62 joins 4/225 Turn Left onto Loomis
Street
            This is at a CVS.
d)  At stop sign, after stopping and looking all ways proceed over
South Street onto
       Railroad Avenue.  (You go straight across).
e)  Park in the paved parking lot behind the Bike Shop.

My cell phone Number is:  617-909-0611
Home phone:  978-664-0474

Just a reminder bring water, helmets,eye protection and Spirit for
Adventure.  Any size wheel bike is fine.
It does not need to be a Bike Friday.  The ride gives an opportunity
to chat with Bike Friday
owners, view some Bike Friday bikes and take them for a spin/flight
(little wheels fly) if desired.
Hope to see you there.
Annabelle

Bike Friday Ride in October with a Twist
Come as a butterfly, Dragon, or even a Witch
But most of all Come and enjoy the North Shore
And get those Little Wheels Rolling
Who could ask for more.

Date: October 26, 2003
Time: 1:00pm. NOTE time change due to dusk comes early.
Place: Meet at Gordon College, Athletic Building parking lot
Distance: To be determined: Not less than 10 miles and not more than
25 miles.

Directions:
a) Route 128 to Exit 17 (Grapevine Road)
b) LEFT onto Grapevine Road (toward Gordon College):
c) after crossing over Rt. 128, look for the Gordon College lot on Left
d) Turn into Athletic Building parking area:
e) We'll be there at 12:45
Phone: cellular---------617-909-0611

Aloha,

Returned from sunny Hawaii to the lovely New England weather. I know
Halloween is around the corner, but is this weather a Trick or a Treat?
Yes, Bike Friday accompanied me on my trip. Photos to be on web site
in near future after I send to Lynette for selection.

Reminder:
Bike Friday ride this Sunday, October 26, 2003.
North Shore----------see e-mail sent October 12th for details.
Time: 1:00 pm.

We will ride unless steady rain or snow storm. Be creative with your
riding attire and give this October ride a Halloween flare.
Hope to see you.
Annabelle K.
Cell phone: 617-909-0611
Home: 978-664-0474.

September 28 Ride
September 24, 2003 1:34 PM

Hope to see you on the first Fall Bike Friday ride of 2003. Details below:

From: Anna S. Kleinfeldt
Subject: Sunday's BF Ride Info
Date: October 28, 2003
Time: 2:00 pm.

21 mile Westport ride
gently rolling hills (okay,
one kinda steep one too)
with a 9 mile option for those
who wish. This means may do a 9 mile option or a 21mile option.

Start location:
behind Westport Middle School
(near tennis courts) off Old County
Road, Westport, Mass.

Directions:
---------------
a) Route 24 South to Route I-195 East;

b) Route I-195 East to Route 88 South;

c) Route 88 South about 3.5 miles to
Old County Road;

d) turn LEFT onto Old County Road;

e) follow Old County Road about 6/10 mile
to Middle School on the Left;

f) meet near the tennis courts.

My cell phone will be on from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. on Sunday.
Number is: 617-909-0611

Home phone: 978-664-0474