New England Randonneurs

The site has been updated with the 2023 calendar!   Some news for riders:

• If you haven’t already, renew or join RUSA.  All riders must have a current RUSA membership, and it can take several days for a new rider’s membership to process (up to a couple of weeks if paying by mailed check) – please renew/join in time; we do not want to have to turn anyone away from an event.
• We’ll have an Info Session and Party on Monday, March 6 from 6-8 at Medford Brewing Company. Come share tips, hear from veteran randonneurs and PBP anciens, and hang out with your fellow cyclists!
• You can now order NER jerseys and other clothing! Order at our club Voler store anytime before February 20th. Voler will ship each order individually, on or before March 31.
• NER Club Membership and Season Passes can be purchased via BikeReg. If you were a volunteer last year, you get free membership and season pass this year! Contact us for details.
• Additional events with RUSA sanctioning can be added to the calendar throughout the year.  Check back often, and if you are interested in running an event please contact us (use the “Contact NER” link above).
• We have a Google Group and a FaceBook group where riders are welcome to chat and share information.
• There is a group of RUSA folks putting together a potential bag drop for RUSA riders at PBP.  Please see this page for more information and a survey they are asking any interested riders to fill out so they can make more detailed plans.

Please note: Individual ride pages generally still show last year’s information and will be updated closer to the ride dates.

New England Randonneurs is a member based, volunteer organization led by a Board of Directors which is elected annually. The board consists of a maximum of 10 members.

We are preparing for 2023 Board Election and are seeking members to run for the board.  If you are interested to run for the board, please submit a candidate statement to NER’s Clerk Emily O’Brien (emily -at- emilysdomain -dot- org) by Nov 30, 2022.  The board election will take place the beginning of December 2022.

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.