Comments for New England Classic

Comment on Rider looking for a Ride by Eliza Hutchinson

Eliza Hutchinson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:36:36 +0000

Hi Riders–I am going to chip in about rides out to the start to see if anyone is leaving from anywhere in Boston/Somerville/Cambridge or anywhere in the vicinity and would be willing to have company driving up to the start. I do all of my commuting by bike thus lack the 4 wheels and a motor that would be helpful to get up to the start! I live in Davis Sq but could get to anywhere in the vicinity for a ride if possible…

Many Thanks!
Liza

Comment on Rider looking for a Ride by Bernhard Payer

Bernhard Payer — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:35:40 +0000

Hi all,

I am one of Leisha’s two friends and unlike her the two of us are still looking for a ride-opportunity, as we rather not stay in a hotel. Would anyone still have a spot in their car for us who is leaving from the Boston area in the morning? That would be brilliant!
Thank you very much for your help,
Berni

Comment on Rider looking for a Ride by Leisha

Leisha — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:52:07 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion…. found someone leaving from Boston, so no worries!

Leisha

Comment on Rider looking for a Ride by admin

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:03:07 +0000

That’s what I normally do. Plus, the only thing you really need to worry about is getting your luggage from the train to the hotel. There will be other people at the hotel that can take your luggage to the starting line the next morning.

It’s likely that the discount rate rooms are used up, but there should be others left (and you might get a discount for some other group like AAA or something).

There are several hotel/motels there. Red Roof, Hamilton Inn, and several others. Look for ones near Woburn Mall.

Comment on Rider looking for a Ride by GearMan

GearMan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:56:02 +0000

Leisha,
Have you considered coming up the night before and staying in one of the package rate hotel rooms? The Anderson/Woburn Station, off the MBTA Lowell commuter line, is less than a mile from the hotel (I believe it’s the Red Roof Inn, but check with Ryan to be sure) and the hotel is less than 1/2 mile from the starting line.
The commuter rail doesn’t accept bikes during peak hours, but train #237 departs North Station at 6:55, is off-peak, and will put you at Anderson/Woburn at 7:19…

http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=LOWELL&direction=O&timing=W&RedisplayTime=Redisplay+Time

With the time it would take you to ride less than a mile to the hotel, you could check in, put your bike and luggage in your room, and STILL join the other overnight riders at the Mexican restaurant next door for a little “Carbo-loading”…
Just an option, hope this helps.
Bring a light suitcase,
Gearman

Comment on T-shirts, contests and raffle prizes by Kevin Sharland

Kevin Sharland — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:30:58 +0000

Most Boilermakers root for Purdue because of the team name.

BOILER UP!!!!!!

Comment on T-shirts, contests and raffle prizes by Kevin Sharland

Kevin Sharland — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:28:15 +0000

Hi Barbara

I don’t actually have a connection to Purdue.
But I am actually a Boilermaker.

Comment on T-shirts, contests and raffle prizes by GearMan

GearMan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:12:38 +0000

Ooooooh… It’s a sports team…

I thought he was going out drinking.

Comment on T-shirts, contests and raffle prizes by Barbara Sehr

Barbara Sehr — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:58:46 +0000

I thought the cheer was “BOILER UP”??

(My husband and I have IU degrees and both work for IU but our paychecks are going to the Purdue bursar to pay for our son’s education – and he is getting an EXCELLENT education at that!)

Kevin – what is your connection to Purdue?

Comment on T-shirts, contests and raffle prizes by Kevin Sharland

Kevin Sharland — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:02:51 +0000

GO Boilermakers