Start, Finish, and Meeting Location: 117 Governors Ave, Medford MA
Parking: Free on-street parking on Governors Ave, both sides. Please do not block driveways.
Ride Start Time: 7:30am
Ride Leader: Jake Kassen
Lights: Optional
Distance: 105km / 67.5 miles (No Dirt)
Time Limit: 7h
Map & GPS File: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48704610
Cue Sheet: See above RWGPS Link
Sanctioning: RUSA Only
Registration: Register Online (Scroll down to see registered riders)
Populaire @ 7:30am
Last NER Ride of 2024! (Probably) Come enjoy the fall weather on a fully paved rolling route not used by NER since 2018. The route is 68 miles (105km RUSA credit) and uses popular roads in the Boston western suburbs. The route heads northwest to Groton, MA then south to Littleton, MA before heading southeast back to Medford. Most roads are particularity small and quiet although expect riding with traffic in the first and last 2 miles in Medford and Arlington. The route uses the Minuteman Bikeway which can get crowded if the weather is favorable but is otherwise a nice way of getting out of the suburbs on a scenic rail trail. Please pass otherwise with care and keep the pace moderate when there are other path users.
At 2700′ of climbing this won’t be a knee buster and all roads are paved. But the route is constantly rolling so you’ll earn the chili at the end of the ride. The controls are unsupported and passage verification is via GPS track or photo so please plan accordingly. There is a large Dunkin Donuts at ~36 miles and this makes for the best on-route snack stop as the route passes few stores.
NER will have snacks at Emily & Jake’s house when people return. The NER Member’s meeting is at 3pm, 7 hours after the ride start so riders do not need to rush.
2024 Members Meeting @ 3pm
The yearly members meeting is in NER’s Bylaws. It is an opportunity for members to discuss any issues related to the organization which might be on their mind. These meetings have been festive occasions with snacks, recalling enjoyable rides of the past year, and looking ahead. All current NER members may speak at the meeting, if desired.