Had another good turnout for the IBC/NEMBA Wednesday Cutler Ride. Jon Lewis from Saris/Cycleops was in attendance, as were Tom and Chase Ennis. Chase is a budding Mountain and Cyclocross racer. The kid has some serious potential. The group was rounded out by Pam and John from Southborough, Javier from Natick, Stalwart attendee of the Wednesday ride, Corey French, and Me.
Not long into the ride we had a saddle bag explosion. I rolled up to find Chase and Tom trying to extricate a road tube from Chase's back wheel. "How did this happen" I thought "Did Chase run over a discarded road tube on the trail?". Nope, they had thrown a road tube in the bag because it was all they had in the house. Stop by the shop before the ride next time guys, we'll get you sorted out!
Very shortly after that Corey had a chain detonation. Luckily John had some spare links and after a few minutes of tinkering Corey was up and rolling again. We got him set up with a new chain when we got back to the shop.
We'll be out there again next Wednesday. Meet at IBC Newton 5:45, 71 Needham St., 617-527-0967.
Oh, and don't forget, next Saturday the 16th is NEMBA's Trail Care day at Cutler. Meet at the DCR Parking lot on Kendrick St. from 9AM-12PM. Breakfast and coffee will be provided courtesy of IBC. Word is there'll be a bit of off-road pedaling following the trail work,
so come on out and show Cutler Park some love! It's a great resource right here in our backyards.
-t
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