It is a very beautiful, well-maintained park I only walked a mile so far, on a pleasant summer…read moreday, but will go back.

Noanet Woodlands is another favorite woodsy area to add to my list (another recent favorite is…read moreanother Trustees property in Andover, the Ward Reservation). The two are somewhat similar with different color coded trails and a trail to reach a summit for the skyline of Boston (I didn't check that out here at Noanet Woodlands for this trip). I enjoyed coming here on the weekend: it was moderately trafficked (which I like so it's not *too* isolated), and easy/moderate trails (I prefer long, ambling hikes). The only thing is that the orange trail I took was a bit confusing/not super clear. The overall system does a good job, but I would be sure to download a map/have AllTrails active to ensure you don't end up in the wrong spot. I fortunately ran into some folks who helped me get back on track, but a heads up that it could get confusing as it did for me. Otherwise, a wonderful shady (important to know on hotter days) set of trails that I would recommend!

Took my old Cinelli Super Corsa in for a tune up. Francisco did a fantastic job bringing the bike…read moreback to life. Amongst other things , a deep clean of frame, conditioning the saddle , lube on the moving parts, new chain, fresh red tape,campy brake covers and put on rear tubular without the mess and aligned straight as an arrow. It's hard to find people that know how to work on the old steel rigs. Motivates me to get back on the saddle and enjoy the ride...

Cisco modified my cruiser bicycle for me by modifying the crankset to make it easier to pedal. He…read morealso discovered that the bearings were worn out (it had a total of 5 miles on it, so the manufacturer had shipped it out faulty). He also performed an overall maintenance to correct other errors with the bike. Services were performed in a timely fashion, and at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Cisco!

REI has decent prices and selection - but if you can't find what you want they are always able to…read morehave it shipped to the store for you. We've used that a few times in my household. Being a member comes with good deals - definitely worth signing up. The real gems here are the specialty employees though. Many of the sections have an expert wandering around ready to help answer incredibly specific questions and give recommendations. One such expert was named Clay I believe working in the boot section. He spent a long time with my husband showing him how to size boots differently than shoes, having him test it out on practice terrain, and picking the best fit for activity and price. These are the best fitting boots he's ever had!

I wouldn't recommend this particular location. While products are run of the mill and in line with…read moremanufacturers, customer service was abysmal. Upon entering and walking through the store multiple sales associates made eye contact with me & did not engage or ask if I needed assistance. After asking for help, positioning myself in a place where I was easily accessible to any sales person, I watched as each salesperson helped another patron around me. It took persistently initiating a dialogue to gain some semblance of help that was quickly discontinued. As a young person of color, I will not be returning to this REI location, but will bring my business elsewhere. Really a same, I've enjoyed REI in the past but this experience has been discouraging.

Great and fast service. Super convenient and good attention to detail. He was in an out in 90 min…read morefor a comprehensive tune up. Thanks!

Marc was very responsive and came to our house promptly. My son's bike was in need of tune-up and…read morerepair before a week-long bike trip. Marc was very thorough with the bike and was honest and up front with additional repair costs. After finishing he went the extra mile and adjusted the bike to my son and offered additional advice for his trip. It is clear he loves the work he does and it shows. I highly recommend his service.

Landry's locations vary somewhat. The Natick location is excellent. I have used them multiple times…read morefor bike repair, and I have been very pleased with their level of knowledge, the quality of the work, and their friendliness.

I've had mostly dodgy experiences at various Landry's locations over the years but the Landry's on…read moreRoute 9 in Natick has treated me universally well. Just today I walked into the Route 9 shop with a broken/jammed BOA dial on my shoe. I was looking for a repair kit, which I wasn't really expecting them to carry but I was taking a shot in the dark because ordering one from BOA would have taken about 10 days and I wanted to use the shoe this weekend, if it was possible. Landry's didn't carry the specific repair kit that I needed, which was fine because it's pretty obscure, so I resigned myself to not being able to use my shoe for a while. But the guy I was dealing with in the shop ended up fixing my shoe right in front of me himself using the world's smallest hex wrench in about 120 seconds. I asked him what I owed him and he said, "nothing." He even gave me the wrench! I was so stoked that my dial problem was solved that I forgot the guy's name. But he was a big dude, with long hair, glasses and he was wearing flip-flops lol. ‍ Anyway, thanks to him, my weekend is looking up!

Total waste of time this location is closed and does not tell you that when you call the number I…read morewasted 30 minutes of my life driving here now always more time trying to find an open bike shop NOT WINNING

I've purchased a half-dozen high-end road bikes from area shops and never had an experience like…read morePapa Wheelies in Wellesley. We went because of low inventory in the area in an effort to find a first road bike for my partner. In the end, they persuaded us to purchase a bike which we learned was clearly the wrong fit (later independently confirmed by two different certified bike fitters within two minutes of seeing her on it), and which Papa Wheelies unsuccessfully and unsafely modified to try to fit her after we reported that she was experiencing extreme numbness in her hands and had difficulty reaching the brakes. (The bike couldn't be made to fit--the reach was just too long. Papa Wheelies used a stem that's incompatible with her bike and is a serious safety hazard to the rider, another shop later pointed out--as did the stem's own instruction manual.) Here's how it went: On May 27th, 2023, we showed up to check out the 2022 Liv Avail Advanced 1 that Mike (a manager) confirmed he had in stock before we drove an hour. It's a jade green color, and Mike said over the phone, "Yes, I'm looking at it right now--it's a beautiful color." When we arrived, Mike only had the 2021 model in a purple color, saying that the system had the bike entered wrong. (He also neglected to explicitly disclose that this was an older bike.) Mike watched my partner ride around the parking lot and insisted the size was right. We asked Harold (a manager) if a smaller size was necessary, and he said "absolutely not." On June 1st, 2023 we went back to the shop after one 15-mile ride because it was clear the fit was off. My partner's hands were quickly going completely numb and she had difficulty reaching the brakes. Mike swapped the stem for a shorter one, insisting that would do the trick, even though the reach still seemed much too long. Worse, he swapped the Giant stem for Dimension stem that, we later learned from another shop, specifically states in the instruction manual (see photo): "Warning: Dimension stems are not intended for use with carbon handlebars or carbon steerer tubes." (This bike has a carbon steerer tube). The other shop explained that this can damage the bike and compromise the rider's ability to steer the bike. Right after this, my partner was diagnosed with a complex meniscus tear and couldn't ride for a few weeks. In August, she was able to try the modified bike on an indoor trainer and still struggled with the same issue (extreme hand pain/numbness). We saw two certified fitters from different area shops. They said there was no point to a fitting and they'd "be mortified if they sold that bike to us." They said a bike shop had to be very uninformed, or willfully careless, to put that stem on a bike with a carbon steerer tube. When we called Papa Wheelies to explain and ask for a refund, they refused. Mike eventually made a half-hearted offer that we could possibly exchange it for store credit and said he'd research other bikes they have that may work. When I arrived to pick up the original Giant stem (since we can't in good conscience transfer the bike with a stem that's a safety hazard), it was clear that Mike's offer wasn't sincere. They told us there was nothing they could do. (Harold told us they could take it back for a $1600 restocking fee.) He was preoccupied with the fact that 3.5 months had elapsed since the purchase (my partner had a knee injury, and it took time to consult other bike shops to fully understand the extent of Papa Wheelies' errors), and he didn't seem to consider that: 1) we returned, citing serious fit issues within 5 days of purchase; 2) they made an egregious safety error in using an incompatible part; and 3) the bike is in brand-new condition. The upshot: We have a brand-new, $3200 bike that can't be ridden by my partner or returned, despite the fact that they undoubtedly knew they were selling a bike that didn't fit properly. There are a number of good bike shops in the area. Go anywhere else besides Papa Wheelies.

Steve is great! I called him to chat about my bike, then made an appointment to drop it off and had…read moreit back--all tuned up and ready to go--the very next day. His prices are good and his service is great. The only "tricky" part is the appointment, as the online schedule app is a bit confusing.

Steve was a lifesaver. My son's bike blew an inner tube on the day we planned to go ride the rail…read moretrail. Went to Steve's, he had the exact part we needed in stock, very reasonably priced, and even installed it for us at no extra cost! It's obvious that Steve loves what he does, which is why he's great at it.

Amazing walking and biking trail from Natick to Framingham and back. Truly, a hidden gem of the…read moreregion that's usually not very busy either so great to bring dogs to.

As of July 2021 the bridge over Rt 30 is open. The bridge over Rt 9 is still closed…read more The section south of Rt 30 is nice since you get some nice views of Lake Cochituate. This section is also in full sun, unlike the northern portion that has ample tree coverage. For now the RT walk from Saxonville will be about 4 miles.

We LOVE Gary Wood and the folks at Belmont Wheelworks. We met when my son (who has Cerebral Palsy…read morefrom a stroke in utero) was in his first bike race-- Gary helped us adjust our bike before the race. My son bit the bug on bicycling and when he was ready for a new bike, Gary helped us find the perfect bike, making some accessibility modifications like switching the brake sides to favor my son's stronger side, etc. I got my Stumpjumper here 20 years ago and Belmont Wheelworks keeps on delivering because of the people!

Horrible customer service. I went in to buy a bike after not having one for over a decade. We had…read morejust had a very positive experience next door at the kids shop, and we were hoping to have a fun family day getting new bikes. Unfortunately, the man attempting to help me was rude, mean, and extremely unhelpful. I'm sorry I'm not a bike aficionado, that is literally why I was asking for help. Needless to say, we left without giving them service. Such a disappointment for the whole family.

How have i never been here. I do frequent DSG quite often and had no idea they are the same…read moreumbrella. This is like a higher end brands DSG. Well organized, stupid clean, very presentable with a rock climbing wall available during certain hours earlier in the day. Sorry i didn't take note of the hours. The staff were reorganizing, no one approached me when looking for sneakers but that's quite alright i didn't need help this night. They have plenty of bottle brands, camping gear, sports gear, athleisure brands. Def know who and what they are so will be back for necessities and deals!

OMG! If you're a fan of Dick's Sporting Goods, you MUST visit Public Lands, in Framingham's…read moreShopper's World. This is one of their three locations in the U.S. and is actually owned by DSG. They focus more on outdoor recreation & highly recommend checking them out if you're looking for more stock of these brands: Varley, Patagonia, North Face, Vuori, Free People, Fjallraven, Arc'teryx, Marine Layer, Stanley/Yeti/Owala/Brumate, & more. I found Public Lands to be a more elevated DSG & loved the store...Very nice displays on the floor! They have a lovely selection of women's, men's, and children's. I think very similar to REI too, but better? Haha. Will definitely be back.