Sunday, June 20, 2010

Two for the Road (2)


Remember the folks who pedaled here in the rain last week? Turns out Tim Jones is a reporter and wrote about his Cape adventure for the Concord Monitor, mentioning Chez Sven. (Thank you, Tim!) He goes into detail about the trailer some of you noticed, so do check out all the details. I learned about the ferry from Plymouth to Provincetown from Mr. Jones, and it sounds like a great alternative to anyone who does not have easy access to Boston Harbor. Tim and Marilyn were only our third couple to arrive by bike in five years. The second was a young cyclist who pedaled here from Boston, to rendezvous with parents and wife, pleased to have chosen a ferry ride instead. Now that’s real biking enthusiasm! Hey, all you cyclists out there, would you attempt Boston-Wellfleet, in summer, by bike?
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amywellfleet 46p · 770 weeks ago

Too far for me! Our longest ride was doing the whole Rail Trail back and forth (about 44 miles, I think). It's flat and easy, but even so, our rear ends were sore as anything after all that time on bike seats! I can't imagine doing Boston to Wellfleet.
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Stanley · 770 weeks ago

The large disparity in average speed and vehicle incompatibility on the major roads in to the Cape would make me say no even if I preferred a self motivated conveyance. For bikes I like the rail to trail or a beach cruiser on hard packed sand, but for Route 6 in particular I prefer to travel with comfort, weather protection and safety. I save the pedaling for the destination.
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Zuleme · 770 weeks ago

I'd happily do it but the roads are just too scary. I was just home in Sandwich and biked the North Falmouth to Woods Hole trail and the Canal Trail. We plan to come do the Rail Trail in the fall. I'll try to stop in with Olof and say a few hej's.
I wanted to bike from my friend's house in Cotuit to my mom's in Sandwich but could not find a safe route. 130 gets so it has no shoulder and 6A is risking your life. The Cape is a great place to bike and I hope more trails and safe shoulders will be developed.
The North Falmouth Trail is just wonderful.
I'm sorry I couldn't get up to Wellfleet on this trip. It was all about spending time with family.

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