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FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:50 pm
by Mkidd3
Hey Ya'll, now that we have the WNR starting (still mad I missed it) lets get the FMR going. For those that have done the FMR from years past and remember the original starting point of Tazza Doro or Cannoli Cafe, well it's not called Cafe Norma at 35 Solomon Pond Rd, Northborough
6:15am start? to give the sun a chance to come up a bit.
Thoughts??
Also - Here was the original loop
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/1187818
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:52 pm
by cbusick
Sounds good, I'm in
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:08 pm
by Fintan
In.
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:52 pm
by KTeves
The two previous incarnations at that location sucked, and everyone seems to like Lala Java so why change?
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:04 pm
by Mkidd3
Because it's closer to my office... it's all about me Kev!
We noticed it was open again, why not give it a shot. Also, its actual new owners of the restaurant. Or so I'm told...
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:06 pm
by pace21
KTeves wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:52 pm
The two previous incarnations at that location sucked, and everyone seems to like Lala Java so why change?
Couches!
But seriously heads up that the Green Street descent is really bombed out so be careful. Also not sure of the quality of the road for the sprint, haven’t been on it for a while.
Kid duty in the morning so I am out
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:15 pm
by Mkidd3
Smudgers corner is full of sand as usual... I'll drive the sprint section on my way home from the office.
Also, when is Green street NOT bombed out??
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:27 pm
by mfwestbe
I'm out for this one. Pretty much spending the entire day at the office.

Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:52 pm
by Fintan
KTeves wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:52 pm
The two previous incarnations at that location sucked, and everyone seems to like Lala Java so why change?
First to post up gets to choose.
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:21 pm
by Ecloaiza
I would be in if I only do about 1 hr. Have meetings at the office first thing in the morning
For sure I can do the comple ride the next FMR
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:56 am
by JeremyC
KTeves wrote: ↑Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:52 pm
The two previous incarnations at that location sucked, and everyone seems to like Lala Java so why change?
KT, you can't beat the original....
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:06 pm
by Mkidd3
So far so good... Coffee was good, Tea was good (per Busick). There weren't any muffins, they did have pastry's though. No couches, sorry Pare.
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:08 pm
by KTeves
Mkidd3 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:06 pm
So far so good... Coffee was good, Tea was good (per Busick). There weren't any muffins, they did have pastry's though. No couches, sorry Pare.
Sounds really good

Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:36 pm
by Ecloaiza
what time did you guys finish today?. I just want to plan ahead for the next FMR.
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:05 pm
by Mkidd3
This mornign was 1hr 45min. With more riders and in FMR shape (read, dropping bombs) the times will be quicker. Also, the start time will move back to 6am eventually.
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:19 pm
by Ecloaiza
thanks. I will let the guys at the office that I wont be there until 9-10 am.
see at the next FRM
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:35 pm
by pace21
Does it have to move to 6? The “official” FMR (you know, the one in zwift) starts at 6:15
Re: FMR 4/13 6:15am Cafe Norma
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 8:36 pm
by pace21
Also KT, “indoor seating” is another factor. Less of an issue in the summer obviously but these days...