EPIC solo JOYventure Bike-n-Train! ** 33 miles biking, 41 miles on the train. ** Took advantage of Free Fridays on the Commuter Rail and a nice sunny day. Biked to Belmont station (Fitchburg Line) via the Minuteman Bikeway, Fitchburg Cutoff & new Belmont MS/HS. Caught the 10:45am train outbound to South Acton. Followed my favorite three-rail-trail loop route but added the beautiful Lake Boon neighborhood. Ate my lunch on a bench in the shade at Honey Pot Hill & of course bought cider donuts! Caught the 3:07pm train from South Acton inbound to Porter Square. Biked home on Mass Ave. Notes: • Had to lift my bike up the 5 steps of the train car in Belmont and down the train's 5 steps at Porter because there was no platform. • Took 2 elevators to get up & over the train tracks in South Acton. • Passed Curcurbit Farm - Need to plan my October scarecrow! • Restroom stops at Rideout Park (West Concord), Honey Pot Hill (Stow), and the Fox Library (Arlington). • MCRT road crossings looked finished. Yay! • Lake Boon roads were in bad condition but riding around the lake was quiet & beautiful! • The ARRT Track Road was VERY puddly & muddy from yesterday's rain. Not surprised. • Got caught in a passing rain shower on the ARRT in South Acton as I was 1/2 mile from the end of my ride! • While on the train, it poured buckets coming through Waltham. • Took 2 elevators at Porter Square to get up to street level. • Finally saw the Colored Fish temporary art exhibit on the Fox Library.