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 & Emily O’Brien
Lights: Optional
Distance: 127km / 83 miles (No Dirt)
Time Limit: 8h 28m
Map & GPS File: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53039307
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 2025! (Probably) Come enjoy the fall weather on a fully paved rolling route. The route is 83 miles (127km RUSA credit) and uses popular roads in the Boston western suburbs. 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 3800′ of climbing this should keep riders warm. All roads are paved. 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. Several places to stop including the Harvard General Store which tends to get hundreds of local cyclists on a warm summer weekend afternoon.
NER will have snacks at Emily & Jake’s house when people return. The NER Member’s meeting is at 3pm. Please set your pace accordingly if you wish to attend the meeting.
2025 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.