Nice Ride in MA

patmahoney · 10-21-2013, 12:14 PM

I had a PGR event in Leominster MA on Saturday, so I decided to extend the trip. Left Hingham MA and headed out for a loop around the Quabbin Reservoir. Nice roads 122N from Paxton, 202S along the western side of the reservoir, and 62E through Sterling, Clinton, Stow ect... very little traffic to speak of, very relaxing.

http://goo.gl/maps/ZeMbV

**HwyRider** · 10-21-2013, 12:44 PM

I've been wanting to do the Quabbin loop this year but haven't had time. I may get out there this upcoming Saturday if the weather permits and nothing is going on at home.

patmahoney · 10-21-2013, 04:16 PM

Enjoy, if you get to go.

Just a heads up, temps are a bit cooler out that way and you are in the shade a good part of the time. Not a problem if you are prepared. Lows are supposed to be in the thirties later this week.

**HwyRider** · 10-21-2013, 05:08 PM

I was out that way over the weekend riding down in Woodstock, CT.

Hopefully I'll get one more ride in. Did you stop at any restaurants on the loop?

**BigRed** · 10-21-2013, 05:26 PM

I've done the Quabbin loop a couple of times. Nice ride.

**HwyRider** · 10-21-2013, 10:07 PM

Looks like I'll be waiting until next year. Saturday will be 40 with high of 49 in some spots.

fish · 10-21-2013, 10:42 PM

I did 100 miles today and it was 42* when I left. A little cool but nice

**HwyRider** · 10-21-2013, 11:38 PM

This would be about 270 miles and around 6-7 hours. Will see what the weekend brings. The weather people are usually wrong.

patmahoney · 10-22-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

I was out that way over the weekend riding down in Woodstock, CT.

Hopefully I'll get one more ride in. Did you stop at any restaurants on the loop?

Only restaurant I hit was Elvis's Hot Dogs, not too bad.

http://www.elvishotdogs.com/images/Sterling%20Menu.pdf

patmahoney · 10-22-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HwyRider

This would be about 270 miles and around 6-7 hours. Will see what the weekend brings. The weather people are usually wrong.

With ya on that, learned sometime ago never to trust the forecast. Prepare for all possibilities especially on longer rides, it is New England....

10-21-2013, 12:14 PM	#1
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Nice Ride in MA I had a PGR event in Leominster MA on Saturday, so I decided to extend the trip. Left Hingham MA and headed out for a loop around the Quabbin Reservoir. Nice roads 122N from Paxton, 202S along the western side of the reservoir, and 62E through Sterling, Clinton, Stow ect... very little traffic to speak of, very relaxing. http://goo.gl/maps/ZeMbV __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride.... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-21-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I've been wanting to do the Quabbin loop this year but haven't had time. I may get out there this upcoming Saturday if the weather permits and nothing is going on at home. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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10-21-2013, 04:16 PM	#3
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Enjoy, if you get to go. Just a heads up, temps are a bit cooler out that way and you are in the shade a good part of the time. Not a problem if you are prepared. Lows are supposed to be in the thirties later this week. __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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10-21-2013, 05:08 PM	#4
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I was out that way over the weekend riding down in Woodstock, CT. Hopefully I'll get one more ride in. Did you stop at any restaurants on the loop? __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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10-21-2013, 05:26 PM	#5
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	I've done the Quabbin loop a couple of times. Nice ride. __________________ VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-21-2013, 10:07 PM	#6
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Looks like I'll be waiting until next year. Saturday will be 40 with high of 49 in some spots. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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10-21-2013, 10:42 PM	#7
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	I did 100 miles today and it was 42* when I left. A little cool but nice __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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10-21-2013, 11:38 PM	#8
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	This would be about 270 miles and around 6-7 hours. Will see what the weekend brings. The weather people are usually wrong. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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