Bike ride from Arlington to Chelmsford

Friday, October 10th, 2008 Tags: arlington, bike, black redemption, blue turtle, chelmsford, cycling, surly crosscheck, touring

Bike ride from Arlington to Chelmsford

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When I was a kid in Chelmsford, this was my favorite place to let my imagination wander. In my wooded, hilly New England town, this was the only place I felt where you could see for miles and miles.

I grew up in Chelmsford, a small exurban town northwest of Boston. The two places seemed worlds apart when I was a kid. Going into Boston was going “into the city,” kind of a big deal, not something we did very often. Compared to the rest of the country, the distance between Chelmsford and Boston is barely a drive. My housemate from Houston often reminds me that going from one side of Houston to another is a several-hour affair. In that same time driving in New England you’ve likely passed through a couple states. (more…)