It's that time of year again!

Set those alarm clocks -- we switch to our 6:30 am Start on Saturday!

6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30 -- 6:30

Congratulations to the Brown Family

Hard to believe young David Brown is now a college graduate! David had just turned 15 back in August, 2005, when he rode the PMC with his sister, Elissa, and grandfather, Sheldon. David graduated from Brown University over the weekend.

Congratulations, David! We know you're off to do great things in the world!

Happy Memorial Day

Remembering the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and thanking the troops, veterans and families of those who served.

Happy Memorial Day to All.

Happy Trails, Carl!

Farewell, Carl! We'll miss you on Saturday mornings, reminding us that we're breaking the law in some way or another. We know you'll be biking the roads of Oregon soon, stopping for an iced coffee break on the way. Stay in touch!

And have a great Best Buddies Ride!!

Memorial Day Weekend Ride

Happy Memorial Day weekend! We had a fabulous day for a ride with 14 Cyclopaths on hand to wish Carl "Happy roads ahead" on his last day riding with the Cyclopaths. Riding to Manchester on this gorgeous day were Ducky, Sheldon, Paul, Joan, Drew, Lisa, Arlene, Steve-Bob, The Queen, Lucy, Jack, and Tam, with Donna driving the SAG wagon.

After breakfast at the Beach Street Cafe, all looped up to Singing Beach for a very shaky rendition of 'God Bless America'. Who knew we'd need a song sheet for the lyrics?! (Typical.) The ride continued on with the majority of the pack heading out to Essex while a few headed back to Salem. Two route options were on the table, with seven heading down Route 22 for a 30 mile RT, and five heading down 133 for even more miles. It was a terrific day and a great ride. Summer is here!

7:00 am Start on Saturday

Yes... we have a 7:00 a.m. start this weekend! Our traditional switch to 6:30 a.m. happens after Memorial Day Weekend! (This still gives some of you a little time to adjust those alarm clocks.)

Great Weather, Great Friends

Saturday's Ride Report courtesy of Sheldon! -- Departing at 7 am on Saturday were Cyclopaths Donna, Joan and Paul Price, Drew, Jack , Arlene, Ethan and Sheldon . We picked up Kathy, Ducky and son Tim in N. Beverly. We proceeded to Larch Row and split up. Eventually the contingent headed for Ipswich met at Stone Soup as rumored. The die-hards eating were Drew, Kathy, Sheldon, Jack and Joan and Paul. Following breakfast, we held a mid-ride prayer and split with Drew leading down Mill Road, Jack on his way to Manchester, and Sheldon and Kathy taking the stand-by road 1A that led to the Salem parking lot. Fun ride! -- Sheldon

Ride Report Wanted!

A great photo of Saturday's riders courtesy of Ethan; including Drew, Joan, Arlene, Ducky, TIM, Sheldon, Paul, Jack, Donna, and Ethan. Rumor has it that some rode to Stone Soup, Ipswich (yum!) while others rode short to Hamilton. Does anyone want to share a ride report?

Weekend Weather Ahead

Looks like gorgeous weather for a ride! From the National Weather Service: Saturday... Sunny. Highs in the mid-70's. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Awesome!

North Shore Tour de Cure

Looks like great weather is on tap for Sunday as Team North Shore Cyclopaths hits the road in the Tour de Cure for the American Diabetes Association. Four Cyclopaths will be participating in this year's event, including Margie Detkin, Will Cronin, Tam Cronin and Bruce Kapsten (riding with the 4C's). Go team!

Sunday Congrats

Congratulations to Ethan for completing his first triathalon on Sunday. (Way to go!) And to Donna, who celebrated her 50th birthday!! A milestone! Happy birthday!!

Boxford with Lost Route Option

After a gray week of rain, we were rewarded with a gorgeous day for our Saturday breakfast ride. Thirteen Cyclopaths headed out together, including Ducky (who turned back in Beverly), Paul P. (without Joan!), Arlene, Anne, Lucy, Donna, Paul G., Gail, Bob H., Ethan, Sheldon, Tam, and junior-Cyclopath Will. Our destination today: Boxford! It was nice to welcome Anne back to the group after a year long absence. P. Giddy actually made it to the start on time after checking the blog beforehand to see what time we were heading out. (Wow!) Ethan has a new protege in Will, who stuck to him like glue from Beverly to Topsfield, and Donna successfully lead us down the lost route in Boxford without getting us lost. (A beautiful ride!) Breakfast at Wayne's in Boxford was delicious and the owners there are always delightful. Everyone had an great day and a terrific Cyclopath ride!

Weekend Weather Ahead

It's probably still too early to post the weekend weather, but after a solid week of rain and gray skies, there is reason to believe the sun will shine again. From the National Weather Service: Saturday... Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

PMC Sunday Route to travel through Patriot Place

The PMC Sunday Wellesley riders (7 Cyclopaths so far) are excited to hear the change in venue for the Wellesley loop rest stop! The PMC announced last week that the new water stop along the Babson Finish route (and for Ethan, riding up from Bourne) has moved to Patriot Place in Foxboro, gateway to Gillette Stadium! Bravo to the New England Patriots for partnering with the PMC and adding some excitement to the Sunday ride!

(Although... watching David Ortiz count down the start of last year's ride was pretty cool, too.)

Ride Report?

Did anyone ride on Saturday? We'd love a Cyclopath ride report! (Email tamcronin@gmail.com.) Congrats to Lynda on her 125 mile randonneur and to Drew on her 50 mile seacoast ride! Great job so early in the season!

More Birthday WIshes

Adding an extra birthday wish to Lisa, who celebrates her special day on Friday (5/11)!! Happy, happy birthday, Lisa!

Birthday Wishes

Sending a "Happy Birthday" shout-out to the gang celebrating their birthdays this month -- Sheldon, Donna, The Queen, Bill I., Jack and Meg! We're hoping for dry weather for Saturday's birthday ride (although it's not looking too promising.) C'mon, Sun! Where are you?