New England Randonneurs

We have three events in July — in a few days, on Sunday July 6th, a 100k hosted at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop in JP (Thanks, Ferris Wheels for hosting us!).

Next up, the Overnight 200k on July 12th, starting at 9pm on Saturday night in Medford MA. Come learn about night riding on a gentle course up into southern New Hampshire, and be done in time for Sunday brunch! Obviously, full lights and reflective gear is required; if you have any questions, see the RUSA guidelines, or just ask.

After that, it’s up to Vermont for a classic challenge on July 19th: the 6 gaps. Final course checks are in progress — the registration page is here, but don’t worry about the lack of info on the ride page, the ride is happening and detail will be up soon.

The Boot flyer

Ride Date:  Sunday, July 6th, 2025 9AM Start, Please report to the shop before 8:50AM to check in.  

Time Limit:  6 hr 53 minutes

Ride Leader:  Pierre Payette

Start and End Location: Ferris wheel bike shop:  66 South St., Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

Intermediate Controls: Medway MA, Hopkinton MA, Needham MA

Bike Reg Link: https://www.bikereg.com/nerjp100km

Route RWGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51412430

Please join us at 9am on Sunday, July 6th for a 100k out of JP. The ride leaves from the Ferris wheel Bike Shop and it is a nice Metrowest loop, an updated version of RUSA route 2021.  One will ride across the startling of the Boston Marathon at Hopkinton Center.  3 stores/cafe controls (Both Medway and Hopkinton are open control, you pick what you like to visit).  The penultimate control is Volente Farm in Needham, MA, where there’s ice cream, in addition to pots and plants, a deli, and a market.  E-brevet app compatible. The event is visible on e-brevet app underneath our region.

Hey NERds,

June we are featuring 3 events (there are 4 different “rides” total) that for the regulars we all know and love; Registration for all 4 rides are up on BikeReg.

6/7/2025:  Portland DayTrip (400km) and Portland Express (200km).  Start time for both ride will be at 4:30am instead of 4am at Woburn HIE.  Very minor detour of the route from last year.  Ride page will have more detail.  Ride organizer (Tsun) is looking for 1 or 2 additional help at the Woburn finish (or simply supportive spouse to wait for their rider).  Please thank Rob G for providing a staff control at Wells this year and please also thank Christian R for opening their home and be the gracious host at the turn around point/Portland Finish for the 200km whenever you see him.

6/14/2025:  MidCoast Maine 300km.  5AM start at Sewall St Portland ME.  NER’s “easiest” 300km that is being offered this year.  Strava or Garmin climbing do egregiously estimate more climbing than actual due to all the bridges we crossed on this route.  If you don’t come for “easier” climbing, at least come for the company and the Pemaquid light house rest stop.  We are going to reuse the entire route so we will make eBrevet app use available for this ride but please stop further into the Pemaquid light house to look for your lunch and check in at the end of the ride at the hotel (we are likely to be outside if the weather is nice and in the lobby if the weather is lousy…).  For the Mainer here who may be available to help as volunteer, either contact the ride leader Mike A directly if you know him or via board@ner.bike.

6/28 to 29/2025:  White Mountain 600km.  4AM start again at Woburn HIE and we will more or less use the same route.  E-Brevet app will be an option as the EPP.  Challenging yet scenic 600km ride involve climbing the Kagamancus Hwy (hopefully before sunset).  Overnight at the Westbrook Community center.  Expect to be fueled by NER volunteers at the overnight and ride on the remaining ~200km with stride (and much more forgiving terrain).  As above, please contact board@ner.bike (which ride organizer Jacob will get a message) if you would like to volunteer.

Please note that the starting/finishing hotels are not associated with the ride other than we are having/had grace with them in prior years.  Hotel cost doesn’t look terribly bad this year (in comparison to previous years) but room sharing/car pooling are highly encouraged.  For all 3 rides (sans the one way 200km) if riders bring their own towels, you can expect to have shower access immediately after the ride at Tsun’s hotel room.

Hope our mind and body meet somewhere in Maine (or adjacent) in June.

Tsun and NER board