Marshfield, MA to Cataumet, MA

Saturday 30 June 2018

The ride today was from Marshfield, MA to Cataumet, MA

The campground I was staying at was on an east facing beach so I started getting light very early, and wanting to get in as many miles as possible before it got hot, I was on the road by 5:45.

After I packed the bike, I took an early morning picture from the beach

Salt water marsh lands.  This was near low tide

As the tide comes in, these boats will again be floating.

A marina in Plymouth, MA.

Never to early for Ice Cream

In Plymouth

Plymouth Rock

More hills to get over.

A bird taking a break.

The Sagamore Bridge.  One of two identical bridges.  The only way to drive to Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Canal. How to get to you favorite fishing spot that might be a mile or more from your car.

Lots of people trying to catch Striped Bass.

Another way to get your fishing gear to your favorite fishing spot 

The Bourne Bridge.  The last hill until I get to my sisters house

How to carry the fish you caught

GOOD size Striped Bass

Picture taken from the Bourne Bridge.  That is the train bridge. The center section goes down to allow trains to cross the Cape Cod canal then it is raised to allow boats to pass.

Bicycle route sign on the cape

Red Brook harbor

signs my sister put up along the road

In my sisters driveway.

This surly has been an EPIC ADVENTURE.  I've seen lots of beautiful country side, eaten meals in some really great, small restaurants,  and most importantly I have met some really wonderful people along the way.  Thanks to everyone that gave me encouragement that kept me going, I really have some very special people in my life. 

And a special thanks to a Tuesday Rider that gave me a lucky charm.  It only filled up with water once during my three month trip.

Concord, MA to Marshfield, MA

Friday 29 June 2018

The ride today was from Concord to Boston then Boston to Marshfield

I took yesterday, Thursday, off because of heavy rain.  The trip to Boston was along a very busy road so I didn't take any pictures until I got to the bike path along the Charles River. 

Leaving my brother-in-law's house in Concord.

The Charles River 

 On my way to Boston I stopped at Seven Cycles.  Seven Cycles is the bicycle company that designed and built the bicycle frame on my bicycle. 

Tim Delaney is the person that welded the frame

There are lots of rowing boats on the Charles. The person in the motorboat was giving instructions.

A view of Boston

On Long Wharf

Lots of places to eat Ice Cream.

Last place of lodging before getting to Cape Cod.  You can see the ocean behind the tent.

View from the beach at the campground.

Hadley, MA to Concord, MA

This post covers two days of riding

Tuesday 26 June 2018  from Hadley, MA to Spencer, MA

Wednesday 27 June 2018 from Spencer, MA to Concord, MA

The rail to trail path that heads east from Hadley

view from the path

The bike path

All along the roadways are lakes, small streams, and marsh land.

Beaver house

This bird was jumping from lily pad to lily pad lifting up the leaves.  I suspect looking for bugs. 

An old textile factory in Warren

I stopped at this diner for breakfast

In the parking lot was this 1936 Chevrolet 

This gentleman found the truck abandoned in the woods when he was 14 and has owned it ever since.