Riding Season in Boston

[kurtisminder]

My wife and I may be moving to Boston in the very near future. I am wondering what folks in the Northeast think of their riding season. I was looking forward to a warmer climate for the move (from Chicago originally), but work plans appear to have changed that...

Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Kindest Regards!

[gpolakow]

Some really beautiful riding in New England and upstate NY (Adirondack,Park) and along the shore, but the season is not appreciably longer than in Chicago.

[SheRidesABeemer]

Some may say the season is March through November, if you're not inclined to ride after the snow flies. I can't imagine the season is much different than Chicago, plenty of wind & snow in Boston too.

[Mongo]

One of the fantastic riding things about New England is the varied destinations available. In one hour I can be in the city, by the seashore, farm country or Mountains.

I agree that the riding season will be consistent to what Chicago's was for you.

[kurtisminder]

Thanks for the posts... I will have to buy some heated gear, for sure. Currently, I am in Arlington, VA and I have found that I enjoy the versatility of the area (mountains/bay, beach/ country roads).

Thanks again...

[AllanCook]

There are some really beautiful roads in New England. :dance

I once shoveled snow on Memorial Day in Western Massachusetts. :banghead

[tommcgee]

Chicago feels colder in the winter than Boston. I was stationed at Great Lakes NTC for 3 winters and lived in Boston the rest of my life.

The nearby ocean and Gulf Stream really tempers the climate on the coast. Of course, Boston is a windier city than Chicago, but we don't brag about it. :whistle

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