Boston, MA peeps out there

[bcityroller]

Since I'm here (a little north of the city) and already riding for the season I don't know why you wouldn't get/bring a bike. I will recommend electrics (at least gloves) if you want to make full use of the available riding season. They're not required but they make it way more enjoyable.

 

[rsw81]

1st of all did u get a new bike?

Not yet, working on that as we speak

 

[dankatz]

Hey Rob, didn't even see this thread. Congrats on your match! As I mentioned by PM I am a fellow at MGH in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Definitely bring the bike! I ride it to MGH and park in the $40/day front garage for free (and legally!) BMC is not in a great neighborhood, so make sure you get garage parking. This is a minor point, but in the lovely streets of Boston I don't think you will benefit from the extras of the Triple R compared to the Triple. You are doing the right thing by getting a torque-laden bike. You want something small and nimble like the Triple in the city. The FZ6's engine is not great for city commuting, but is fine. My previous Ninja 500 I rode for 11 months out of 12. The FZ6 I rode for about 10 months out of 12 - this winter was especially harsh. It gets very very very very very cold in the early AM when we have to go into the hospital. the best thing I did for myself (finally!) was installed Gerbing gloves. My fingers no longer freeze in my 25 minute commute. I do enjoy riding to and from work - mostly as a stress reliever. As for the future, not sure where I'll find an attending position. My field is pretty good right now, so I will have some choices. We'll see.

 

[zoomman]

Absolutely bring the bike! A safe bet for riding season is from April 1 through Oct 31. Sometimes you get beautiful days in March with 60 degree weather, and sometimes it snows in April, but that's New England for you

BTW I live in Boston as well, the only tricky thing is finding a place to park the bike

Hey, we park on sidewalks here!! LOL
Bring the bike...Boston riders unite.