Night Ride

Whenever I get an invitation to ride my bike at night, weather on the city street or rails to trails path, I can’t help but smile and answer with an emphatic “YES.”

Last night, the call to ride came from the Fall River MA. bike group, to ride The East Bay Bike Path in Rhode Island. In order for me to get some video footage of the area, I have to begin early. I began eight miles from the start, and an hour early, to get the footage of the geese, rivers, jets and ponds you see in the video. I met up with four friends in Warren R.I. Two late comers, a father and son, joined us as we exited Colt State Park in Bristol, R.I. five miles into the ride.

We returned to the start of the ride in Warren for those who choose to leave the group at ten miles. None did on this night. Off to Providence and the India Point overpass of I-195, the turn around point. Ten miles each direction added to the Colt Park segment, gave everyone around thirty miles on the night.

The next group ride is December 5th when I lead a group on the Buzzards Bay Coalition, Bakeries and Murals of New Bedford ride.

Full Beaver Moon Bike Ride

It’s time for another Sunset/Moonlight ride.  This time the full moon falls on  Monday 11/30/20. 
The ride will be on the East Bay Bike Path on Friday 11/27/20. 

The Details:
Date: Friday 11/27/20. 
Location:  EBBP off Rt 103 near Del’s Lemonade. 
Set you GPS to 65 Child St. Warren R.I.
Time: 
Arrive: 3:30PM 
Departure: 3:45PM promptly 
Sunset: 4:16PM
Moonrise:  3:03PM
Name: Full Beaver Moon
Distance is flexible. 

Rain 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). 
Next we will ride toward Providence till we decide to turn around. 
Turn around point will probably be India Point Park unless we decide to turn around sooner (or later). 
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. 

Please take note:  As organized rides are not happening at this time,
this should be considered a casual,  unorganized (disorganized???) ride. 
Appropriate social distancing,  wearing of masks when that’s not possible etc. should be observed. 
If we’re going to do this it should be done as safely as possible. 

Hope to see you there. 

Mapping a Bike Route

I was asked to lead monthly rides for a local organization and gladly accepted. On our last ride, one of the participants suggested a bakery themed ride. After some discussion, the decision was made to add more to the theme.

The city of New Bedford, MA has a superabundance of murals done by local artists. The city is also dotted with some wonderful bakeries and cafes. It was an obvious choice to combine the two as our theme. Visiting our local elephants is just a bonus for the riders.

Bakeries and Murals

Public: Hosted by Buzzards Bay Coalition

Free with registration required.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020

Meet at Buzzards Bay Coalition in New Bedford

Time: 9:45 for a 10AM wheels up.

For an additional 8 miles. Meet at Staples in Fairhaven at 9:15, for a 9:30 wheels up. Register Here

Rain moves the ride to the following week. Sunday December 13.

Leave your spandex home and bring your camera, and a basket or backpack to carry your goodies as we visit two bake shops and a special stop with a treat provided by your bike leader.

A very casual 10 mile ride on the side streets of New Bedford. Average speed will be under 10MPH, with multiple brief stops at some of the creative murals dotting the New Bedford landscape.

After a stop at Dough Company in the south end of the city, we will ascend the elevated Cove Walk. A short ride to the zoo to visit Emily and Ruth, our celebrity elephants.

A downhill ride back to the center of the city brings us to our final stop, “The Baker” for lunch or a snack. (or both). Register Here

https://www.doughconb.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TheBakerNB

CLICK HERE for the route info.

Cranksgiving: A Food Drive By Bike

The New Bedford, MA. Starchasers took part in the Cranksgiving food drive by bike. Many communities around the country participate in this annual event. How it works is listed in the video description, when you watch on youtube. Ten of us collected 280 lbs of food to donate to the local hunger commission.

Food Drive on Bikes

Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part food drive, and part scavenger hunt. All you need is a bike, a bag, and a lock!

The ride will make stops at selected grocery stores around the South end of New Bedford. Everyone will have a list of non perishable items(the scavenger hunt part), that are best for distribution to the hungry. Go in the store, buy a couple of things, put them in your bag or backpack, and move on to the next store. Buy as much or little as your little heart desires. There may be a turkey on a bike.You will know it when you see it. Feel free to wear you own costume. Or not.

It’s fun.

It’s rewarding

and most of all

It’s a bike ride.

Buzzard’s Bay Coalition Fort to Fort Bike Ride

We were expecting 12-15 riders. Thirty one showed. Because of Covid 19 restrictions, we split the group. The faster riders lead the way followed by those not so fast. Three meet up places on the route were set to take a head count and confirm the directions for the next leg.

Everyone had a great time and are looking forward to next months, Bakery to Bakery ride.