It was a wonderful ride along the ocean and mansion row in Newport R.I. The overcast night hiding the full moon made video near impossible. I’ll try again next month.
Newport Bike Full Moon Ride April 2017 from John Sullivan on Vimeo.
Links
Full Moon Ride in Newport, R.I.
Join us on our bike rides through Newport, guided by the full moon!
The event is free and open to everyone !
*Helmets and bike lights are required to ride*
Meet us at Bike Newport on 62 Broadway
7:00 pm on Sunday March 12th
7:30 pm on Tuesday April 11th
8:15 pm on Wednesday May 10th
*The rides will be a no-drop, group ride for people comfortable riding on the road – up to 12 miles depending on weather.
Two Events with One Bike
Today was opening day of Rails to Trails and also Day 8 of 30 days of biking. The video tells the story.
2017 Rails to Trails Opening Day from John Sullivan on Vimeo.
Midnight Marathon Bike Ride
It’s time to get your tickets to have your bike shipped to the starting line in Hopkinton. It’s thirty bucks plus another six for the commuter rail. It’s very much worth the money. The trucks fill up quickly so time is of the essence.
CLICK HERE to get your ticket. Stop thinking about it. Just do it fercryinoutloud. It’s going to be one of the best rides you have ever done.
Rails To Trails Opening Day Ride
We will be riding the East Bay Bike Path at 9 AM. Meet at the Fort Hill parking lot for the start of the ride.
30 Days of Biking, Day 5
The weather has made the 30 days of biking challenge….well….a challenge. Three of the 5 days have been torrential rains. The good news is that all three have had evening windows allowing rides, albeit, short ones.
I did manage a dry, yet chilly ride to the gym this morning. Greg Loper mentioned the irony of a gym without a bike rack on 30 Days of Biking this morning. In Fairhaven, MA. the irony continues.
I am 5 for 5 so far and tomorrow’s forecast of heavy rains holding off till the afternoon is a good indication that the streak will continue.
It’s getting to be that time of year to begin doing some long rides. That may begin the weekend with one or two 30 milers. We’ll see.
30 Days of Biking. Day 1
It almost didn’t happen. Last year on this date we got a snow storm. This year, a wicked pissah Nor’easter with heavy rain and snow mix throughout the day put the ride in jeopardy. Around 8 PM the storm had abated but the night was sultry. I got the Scott SUB 40, (speedy urban bike, 40) lit up for a night ride and headed to the town center.
The bike path was dark and deserted. A rabbit scooted across defying the odds of the two of us, the only two souls out, crossing paths. A mile out, and a mile back was the extent of the ride. Being out alone at night. witnessing the tail end of a storm heading out to sea, was priceless. I will tell people how nice, in spite of the stormy weather, the ride felt. Most, even many who ride bikes, will not understand. But there are those who will know this feeling.
It’s Biking Season
Two bicycle events are upon us. 30 Days of Biking, begins tomorrow April, 1. No fooling.
Find their spoke card, handouts and flyers at their Goodies page. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join the community. And make the pledge to yourself and the world right here.
The second is Rails to Trails Opening Day on April 8th. Pledge to hit the trails at one of over 100 events across the country for a chance to win a Fuji bike!
Take the Pledge and Enter our Sweepstakes
Last year, Opening Day grew to include more than 20,000 trail lovers of every variety—but we believe this year’s celebration can be even bigger! Help us make 2017’s Opening Day the largest and most fun ever by taking the pledge to get out on the trail! You’ll have an amazing time—and you’ll be entered to win a special giveaway! Terms and conditions apply.
Also, if you ever thought about a multi day bike tour, Rails to trails offers the ideal opportunity with the easy 6 day Sojourn. I have done three with them and can vouch that they are spectacular and very easy, moderate daily mileage rides.
Pennsylvania Sojourn
—The Rail-trail Adventure of a Lifetime—
Spend six unforgettable days exploring two awesome trails—the legendary Great Allegheny Passage and beautiful Montour Trail—on RTC’s 2017 Pennsylvania Sojourn. Ride with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy on this six-day summer bike excursion to experience Pennsylvania’s famous scenic wilderness, charming towns, beautiful tunnels, iconic sites and can’t-miss destinations. This fully supported rail-trail adventure vacation has great food, hot showers, flexible scheduling, fun evening activities, awesome optional trips—and the added benefit of supporting America’s trails!
Dates: June 18–23, 2017
Duration: Six days, five nights
Cost: Adult – $720; Child – $620
Tour Operator and Outfitter: Wilderness Voyageurs
Your RV Is Ready.
I took my RV to the Ford shop because of a recall notice. My camper sits on a Ford Transit chassis. I also asked for a price for an oil change and installing a trailer hitch on the front end so I could transport my bikes. My rack is the same that public buses use. It was such a nice day so I decided to ride around town while waiting for the call that the camper was ready.
When I retrieved the Transit, the dealer gave me a good price for the oil change, but his answer for the front hitch gave me pause. He said, “Ford does not make the hitch I wanted but he could get one from Camping World and install it for 3-4 hundred dollars. My pause was the he was going to get it from the place I bought the RV and my power of deduction says that I could save a bit of money by going to the source of the hitch. However…………. Camping world prices are premium. I’m going to get a quote from them but I’m not sure they will be less expensive. It sounds crazy, but in the world of RV’s, things are different. (not to mention, expensive). We’ll see. As for the recall. All the parts passed the tests and no defect was found. Naturally, the dealer replaced them.
I did have a decent ride in the city, with the sun shining, and the temps hovering around 50ish.
RV Recall Ride
My new RV doesn’t have a name yet. Wifey wants to call it the Tiny House. I have started calling it Tranny. (The RV sits on a Ford Transit chassis). We shall see which name sticks.
The Ford dealership in the city is around 8 miles from my home. That short distance made it an easy choice to bring a bike along and ride home. The recall specs to the dealer say it’s a seven hour minimum job payment and the service guys said, with a wink, wink, to count on a couple more hours tacked on to the minimum. “I’ll call you tomorrow” he said. So “Tranny” was admitted and will stay overnight for tests.
A Midnight Rider 