It has been a good weekend to stay home and watch some games on TV.

For the first time since 1947, Brentford will be playing at the Top Level of England!

It was also a rewarding Saturday for New England Sports. The Revolution and the Red Sox both won. The Celtics play later on today. All sporting venues are at full capacity now and the crowds are back.

MLS is on a three week break for international play, and I have to wait till June 23rd to attend a home game at Gillette. I am also planning two road trips. Atlanta United and Austin FC. Atlanta draws between 60 and 70k for their home matches and the atmosphere is electric. Austin in it’s inaugural year in MLS, has sold out for the season. There is a wait list, with a membership fee of $50, which has surpassed 20K. Fortunately, I have people in both Atlanta and Austin to hopefully score me a couple of tickets.

At the top of the list however, the Men’s National Team begins their tournament season with a friendly in Switzerland today. This is the first game that the full team of international players will be representing America. Previously is was MLS players and with a couple of the internationals on the squad. There is one exception to the roster today. Christian Pulisic. He won the Champions League yesterday and was also the first Yank to represent the Red, White and Blue in a world final.

OUR. NUMBER. TEN. IS. A. CHAMPIONS. LEAGUE. WINNER.

Christian Pulisic. Hershey, PA. European champion. pic.twitter.com/y2fS0owyCH

— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 29, 2021

There’s a story.

I have a cement pad in my backyard that is perfect for a shed. But……..Sue doesn’t want a shed. Her reason is that I’ll just put stuff in it. (I know. Just go with it).

A few weeks ago, a riding friend came by and mentioned that the pad would be a good place for a “you know what”.

“We are not buying a shed” said Sue.

Joe retorted, joking. “That just frees up money for a new bike”.

“He can have a new bike, but were not getting a shed”.

FedEx stopped by yesterday.

From our friends at Fall River Bike:

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Let’s bike to Horseneck Beach on Memorial Day.  Here are the details:

When:  Monday, May 31, 2021Time:   Meetup at 8:15AM  –   Ride will start promptly at 8:30AM

Where:  We will meet at the junction of Drift Road and Old County Road in Westport (known as the Head of Westport area) – Parking will be on the eastern side of Drift Road close to Old County Road. For GPS use 2 Drift Road. Going south on Route 88 you are to take the first left after the Route 177 exit. 

Extremely Important: This ride is all on-road, not a bike path. Riders should be comfortable riding with road vehicles. This ride is not recommended for beginners.

Be sure to bring a drink and a snack. Helmets are highly recommended. The ride will be approximately 20 to 23 miles. It is a beautiful ride and we will make several stops along the way to take in the scenery and for pictures if you like. Ride should wrap up around 11:30AM

Inclement weather cancels the ride.  Hope to see you. 

From our friend Paul in Fall River.

Spring is here!!!  Only 1 month till Summer! 
I’ve been watching the weather closely.  Because of inclement weather predicted for Friday and Saturday nights I’m going with Thursday night so… 
It’s time again for a Sunset/Moonlight ride.  This time the full moon falls on  Wednesday 5/26/21.  The ride will be held on Thursday 5/27/21 on the East Bay Bike Path.  As moonrise is at 10:02PM we’ll may be done with our ride before the moon makes it’s appearance. 

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The Details:
Date: Thursday 5/27/21. 
Location:  EBBP off Rt 103 near Del’s Lemonade. 
Set you GPS to 65 Child St. Warren R.I.
Time: 
Arrive: 7:15PM 
Departure: 7:30PM promptly 
Sunset: 8:09PM
Moonrise:  10:02PM
Name: Full Flower Moon
Distance is flexible. 

Rain, snow, strong winds, tornado etc. cancels the ride. 

We will ride to Colt’s State Park in Bristol to watch the sunset.  We will then return to the Warren parking lot (approx 10 miles round trip).  We will then ride toward Providence till we decide to turn around. 
Turn around point should be India Point Park unless we decide to turn around sooner. 
That’s around another 20+ miles round trip.

Bikes should have adequate lighting. 
If you have a second headlight as a backup that might come in handy if the first one goes out. 
Bring water, snacks, cameras and anything else you might want or need. 
 
Dress warmly.  You can always take off a layer if you get too warm. 

The Minuteman Bikeway passes through the historic area where the American Revolution began in April 1775. Today, the Minuteman Bikeway is one of the most popular and successful rail-trails in the United States, enjoyed for both healthy recreation and transportation.

When: Wednesday May 26, 2021.

Parking: Bow St. Arlington Ma. Directions to Bow St.

For Carpooling: 8:30AM Meet at Bridgewater Service Plaza off Rt. 24

Wheels up: 9:30 AM from Bow St. Parking Area in Arlington.

For lost friends. call me 508-965-1216

TOMORROW AT 7 PM EDT – 10 PM EDT

PBJ REBIRTH RIDE

Burnside Park, Providence, Rhode Island

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Event by Pvd Bike Jam

Group · Providence Bike Jam – Community

Burnside Park, Providence, Rhode Island

Tomorrow at 7 PM EDT – 10 PM EDT57–77°F Partly Cloudy

Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr

Public  · Anyone on or off Facebook

At long last, the time has come to roam the nighttime streets of Providence together! Join us for the rebirth of Providence Bike Jam on Friday, May 21st at 7pm at Burnside Park. Roll-out at 7:30 sharp. Swing a leg over your steed , don your best mask, and come ride and dance with us!

If you are not yet fully vaccinated, we STRONGLY encourage you to stay home and socially distanced until you are! Vaccines rule and are easy to schedule at vaccinateri.org

We’ve missed you so much. Let’s jam!

Since retiring, my life has become a cross of a northern gentleman and a teenager. For instance, yesterday, an early morning 35 mile bike ride with friends, preceded cutting the front lawn and making a trip to the local cemetery to pick up rocks from the debris pile to use for our garden border.

Sue wanted to go out to dinner, but I had a meeting with the Buzzards Bay Coalition to register, and get a CORI application to be a bike guide. I had time before leaving to order a double lobstah roll and a cup of chowder from a local place to satisfy Sue’s addiction.

The group at the Buzzards Bay meeting was a really diverse group of volunteers, signed up to lead the events scheduled for this summer. The Bay Swim, paddle boarding, fishing, kayaking, bike rides, counting of the spawning herring, beachcombing, birding, boating and geocaching to name a few.

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One of the most popular bike rides I lead is the “Cape Cod Canal. Both Sides and Both Bridges” is in jeopardy because the sidewalk crossing the Bourne Bridge is under repair.

Below is 35 miles with the Fall River Bike gang.

9:00 AM with Fall River Bike

BIKE RIDE!!! Nice, casual bike ride on the beautiful East Bay Bike Path. Wednesday – May 19th

Come join us with a nice relaxing bike ride through Bristol, Warren, Barrington and East Providence. Close to the end of the ride we will probably have a nice stop for some coffee and pastry at Borealis Coffee Company in Riverside R.I.. It is located in an old train depot. See picture below

Ride Information: Wednesday – May 19th Where: East Bay Bike Path – parking off of Route 103 in Warren – right after the Del’s Lemonade – 65 Child’s Street for your GPS.

When: Ride meetup 8:45AM – Ride starts promptly at 9:00AM. Ride can range from 20 to 30 miles. Being on a bike path you can set your own pace and distance. Bring water and a snack.

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10:00 AM Come ride with the Bay Area Senior Cyclists in Falmouth.

Where: Shining Sea Bike Path

Time: Leave at 10 AM

Destination: Woods Hole.

Directions: Cross the Bourne Bridge.

Take rt 28 to exit Rt 151 (First exit after the Rotary in Falmouth)

Left on rt 151. Cross Rt 28A and the RR tracks. Parking lot is on the right.

GPS 91 County Rd. North Falmouth