SPRING Forward into Road Ride Season! Sunday, March 8
Date & Time: Sunday, March 8
Location: Start and end in Natick, MA
Ride Type: Road Ride
Distance: 57 miles
Location: Start and end at Elm Bank, Natick
Ride Type: 100% Paved Road Ride
Date & Time: Sunday, March 8, 9am start (remember we lose an hour overnight!)
Distance: 57 miles
Price: Free; NEER membership is only required after the first ride you do with us due to insurance.
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Details
This is a fun road ride from Elm Bank in Natick (just over the border from Wellesley) and the route heads down to Diamond Hill Reservoir in Rhode Island and back!
We have a designated Super Domestique leading the last group to depart which will be rolling at a ~15-16 mph average endurance pace. Other pace groups will be 17-18mph and 18+ mph is possible if we have riders sign up for this pace.
Distance
57 miles
Parking
There is all-day parking at Elm Bank. Details will be sent to all who RSVP by 7pm the evening before the ride.
Route
The route will be emailed before 7pm the evening before the ride to all participants.
All riders should load the ride on a GPS computer so everyone knows where we’re going and it makes splitting into groups easier.
Start Time & Estimated Ride Time
We’ll be at the starting parking lot by 8:30am so look for the big, red van when you arrive. Please arrive with enough time to get ready that allows you to roll out on time with the group at 9am promptly.
Allow ~4.5 hours for the ride if you’re in the “endurance” pace group.
Route Notes & Food/Water Stops
Bring extra calories and 2 full water bottles.
There is one stop for food at a large grocery store a little over 1/2 way in the ride.
After the Ride
A Seven Cycles representative will be around post ride to host demo riders at Elm Bank and will be available to discuss new bikes with anyone who wants to meet up or hang out after the ride to do this! Be sure to email Seven at info@sevencycles.com if this interests you.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news if there is any. We email ALL RSVPs by 7pm the evening before the ride. If you don’t see an email by 7pm the evening prior to the ride, be sure to email us so we can get you the information.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime 1 hour or more prior to the start of the ride.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the ride at 413-461-7433.
Don’t txt if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes.
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. RSVP’ing to this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Waiver
We require a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.
Proper bike & Equipment
Bring your road bike with whatever size tires you enjoy riding that will allow you to keep pace with the group. 25mm tires or bigger road slicks are appropriate for this route. A gravel bike is acceptable if you want to ride it and feel you can keep pace with road riders.
If the roads are wet/messy, please mount a rear full-coverage fender. If you don’t have one, expect to ride at the back!
Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. Since we are riding near to each other on the road, platform pedals don’t offer necessary bike control for this kind of riding.
A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.
Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike.
RSVP to Participate in this Ride Now!
Please RSVP only after you’ve made sure you can attend. It is inconsiderate to RSVP prior to committing to attending since it affects the experience of the other cyclists in attendance. We understand that things come up last-minute. Be sure to email us if you can’t attend: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Conjure Series Kick Off! Road Ride at Human Powered Health: Wellesley, MA
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 9am Start
Location: Start and end in Wellesley, MA at Human Powered Health
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement
Distance: 30-35 miles
Location: Start and end in Wellesley, MA at Human Powered Health
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 8:00am Meet up for coffee & breakfast treats / 9:00am Roll Out
Distance: ~30 miles (exact distance TBD)
Price: Free; first ride with NEER is no charge/membership not required. See NEER membership requirements discussed below. We hope you use this as a way to get to know NEER and become a member!
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Details
Kick off the Conjure Series of rides and conjure spring by coming out! This is a very special edition ride that starts at Human Powered Health in Wellesley Center.
Meet up early at 8am to enjoy pre-ride coffee and treats, then we’ll split everyone into speed groups and roll riders out.
Pace groups will be: fast-ish (19mph avg), faster-moderate (17-18mph avg), and endurance (15-16mph avg), and fun 13-14mph pace. We are looking for a volunteer to lead the fun group.
This allows people to ride with similar-speed riders so you get the ride you’re after. There is a NEER Super Domestique leading the endurance group.
This is a chance to enjoy a great day on the bike with others at the pace that feels comfortable to you and your fitness level.
If you have questions about the pace, route or anything else, please email us in advance at connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Distance
The exact distance is TBD, we expect it to be between 30 and 35 miles total. A good warm up for the season ahead!
Parking
Parking is at the Wellesley commuter lot, it’s free and all-day parking. Exact directions to park and where to meet up will be shared with all who RSVP. A pre-ride email will be sent out by 7pm the night before the ride.
Route
The route will be shared with all who RSVP.
All riders should load the ride on a GPS computer so everyone knows where we’re going and it makes splitting into groups easier. If you don’t have a GPS computer, you will have a group to ride with (assuming your average pace fits into those we’ve defined above), so you don’t have to have one.
Estimated Ride Time
~1 3/4 - 2 3/4 hours depending on your pace and the time the group takes at the food/bathroom stops.
Route Notes and Food Stops
Food/water: Food, filtered water, and bathrooms are at the start/finish at Human Powered Health. There won’t be an official stop on the ride given the length of the route.
After the Ride
Get a tour of the Human Powered Health facility from their bike fitter, Willie, and see what all they offer at their facility!
Demo Ride a Seven Cycles Bike!
All afternoon, a representative from Seven Cycles will be on-site offering Seven Cycles demo rides and we’ll stick around to talk about bikes. You don’t need to participate in the group ride to get a demo ride. Please let us know via email if you’d like to demo ride so we bring the bike(s) best for your demo and schedule you and other demo riders appropriately in the afternoon.
With leadtimes of 3-5 weeks, you’ll be riding your new bike in no time!
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants who RSVP with any critical late-breaking news if there is any.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime 1 hour or more prior to the start of the ride.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the ride at 413-461-7433.
Don’t txt if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes.
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. RSVP’ing to this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Waiver
We require a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.
Proper bike & Equipment
Bring your road bike OR gravel bike with whatever size tires you enjoy riding that will allow you to keep pace with one of the groups that you would like to ride with.
If the roads are wet/messy, please mount a rear full-coverage fender. If you don’t have one, expect to ride at the back!
Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. Since we are riding near to each other on the road, platform pedals don’t offer necessary bike control for this kind of riding.
A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.
Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike. Roads at this time of a year are a mess and flats are more common.
RSVP to Participate in this Ride Now!
Please RSVP only after you’ve made sure you can attend. It is inconsiderate to RSVP prior to committing to attending since it affects the experience of the other cyclists in attendance. We understand that things come up last-minute. Be sure to email us if you can’t attend: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Conjure Series Road Ride: Norwood, MA 45 mi & 60 mi
Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 9am Start
Location: Start and end in Norwood, MA
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement
Distance: 45 miles or 60 miles
Location: Start and end in Norwood, MA
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement in a bucolic part of our state! Starting & ending at a large tap room with food and all kinds of drinks.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 9:00am start
Distance: 60 miles with an option to cut the route to 45 miles
Price: Free; see NEER membership requirements discussed below after the first ride you do with us, we hope you use this as a way to get to know NEER and become a member!
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Details
This is a beautiful day on the bike starting/ending in Norwood, MA!
We have a designated Super Domestique leading one group which will be rolling at a steady 15-16mph average endurance pace perfect for many this time of year.
We’ll create other groups based on expected average speeds so people can ride with similar-speed riders so you get the ride you’re after. No one should be looking for race pace or surging this time of year. This is a chance to enjoy a great day on the bike with others at the pace that feels comfortable to you and your fitness level.
If you have questions about the pace, please email us in advance.
Distance
The ride is 60 miles in length. There is a shorter 45-mile option which simply involves cutting the route around mile 21 so everyone starts the same 21 miles and we’ll make it obvious via a separate route for anyone who’d like a 45-mile option.
Parking
Exact parking directions will be emailed to all who RSVP. We’re starting at the Castle Island Brewing Company, 31 Astor Ave, Norwood, MA 02062
Route
The routes will be shared with all who RSVP.
All riders should load the ride on a GPS computer so everyone knows where we’re going and it makes splitting into groups easier.
Estimated Ride Time
~3.5-5 hours depending on your pace and the time the group takes at the food/bathroom stops.
Route Notes and Food Stops
Food/water: There is one food/refuel stop at mile 25 at a small market (basic store and sandwiches offered). It is worth being a little hungry at the end since there’s a nice food truck with a lot of offerings in addition to the tap room full of beer and non-alcoholic drinks as well.
Route notes: The 1/2 way destination is Diamond Hill Reservoir in Rhode Island. It’s a beautiful place to ride to and through. There are many lovely areas and bodies of water to be seen enroute as well. The roads are not heavily traveled and are most back roads with a few crossings of major roads. As always, there will be rough roads and potholes so keep an eye open.
After the Ride
Enjoy food and drink at the Tap Room and time together before you take off! There is plenty of room in the Tap Room for us to have our own large table(s). At 2pm, there’s a “Puppy Bowl” happening at the tap room so if you like dogs, this is the place to be.
The Tap Room opens at 12pm. The fastest riders are likely to arrive right around 12pm.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants who RSVP with any critical late-breaking news if there is any.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime 1 hour or more prior to the start of the ride.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the ride at 413-461-7433.
Don’t txt if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes.
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. RSVP’ing to this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Waiver
We require a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.
Proper bike & Equipment
Bring your road bike OR gravel bike with whatever size tires you enjoy riding that will allow you to keep pace with the group you would like to ride with.
If the roads are wet/messy, please mount a rear full-coverage fender. If you don’t have one, expect to ride at the back!
Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. Since we are riding near to each other on the road, platform pedals don’t offer necessary bike control for this kind of riding.
A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.
Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike.
RSVP to Participate in this Ride Now!
Please RSVP only after you’ve made sure you can attend. It is inconsiderate to RSVP prior to committing to attending since it affects the experience of the other cyclists in attendance. We understand that things come up last-minute. Be sure to email us if you can’t attend: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Conjure Series Road Ride: Lincoln, MA
Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 9am Start
Location: Start and end in Lincoln, MA
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement
Distance: 58 miles
Location: Start and end in Lincoln, MA
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement and it’s a flowy route
Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 9:00am start
Distance: 58 miles
Price: Free; first ride with NEER is no charge/membership not required. See NEER membership requirements discussed below. We hope you use this as a way to get to know NEER and become a member!
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Details
This is a really satisfying day on the road bike on pavement starting/ending in Lincoln, MA! The route is nicely flowy and heads south from Lincoln, MA. There is minimal traffic on these roads.
We’ll split into 3 pace groups: fast, faster-moderate, and endurance. Endurance is a 16mph average pace. This allows people to ride with similar-speed riders so you get the ride you’re after. There is a NEER Super Domestique leading the endurance group.
This is a chance to enjoy a great day on the bike with others at the pace that feels comfortable to you and your fitness level.
If you have questions about the pace, route or anything else, please email us in advance at connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Distance
The ride is 58 miles in length total.
Parking
Parking is at the Lincoln train commuter lot, it’s free and all-day parking. This is around the corner from Twisted Tree Cafe, open before the ride, may be closed at the end of the ride.
Route
The route will be shared with all who RSVP by 7pm the night before the ride via email.
All riders should load the ride on a GPS computer so everyone knows where we’re going and it makes splitting into groups easier.
Estimated Ride Time
~3.5-4 hours depending on your pace and the time the group takes at the food/bathroom stops.
Route Notes and Food Stops
Food/water: There is an early stop at Dunkin Doughnuts at mile ~20 for warm up/bathrooms if needed.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants who RSVP with any critical late-breaking news if there is any.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime 1 hour or more prior to the start of the ride.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the ride at 413-461-7433.
Don’t txt if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes.
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. RSVP’ing to this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Waiver
We require a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.
Proper bike & Equipment
Bring your road bike OR gravel bike with whatever size tires you enjoy riding that will allow you to keep pace with one of the groups that you would like to ride with.
If the roads are wet/messy, please mount a rear full-coverage fender. If you don’t have one, expect to ride at the back!
Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. Since we are riding near to each other on the road, platform pedals don’t offer necessary bike control for this kind of riding.
A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.
Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike. Roads at this time of a year are a mess and flats are more common.
RSVP to Participate in this Ride Now!
Please RSVP only after you’ve made sure you can attend. It is inconsiderate to RSVP prior to committing to attending since it affects the experience of the other cyclists in attendance. We understand that things come up last-minute. Be sure to email us if you can’t attend: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Conjure Series Road Ride: Concord, MA
Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 9am Start
Location: Start and end in Concord, MA
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement
Distance: 103 miles
Location: Start and end in Concord, MA
Ride Type: Road ride, all pavement and it’s a flowy route
Date & Time: Saturday, April 18, 9:00am start
Distance: 103 miles
Price: Free; first ride with NEER is no charge/membership not required. See NEER membership requirements discussed below. We hope you use this as a way to get to know NEER and become a member!
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Details
This is a really satisfying, long day on the road bike on pavement starting/ending in Concord, MA! The route takes riders to beautiful NH and the Hilltop Cafe. There is ~5,700 ft climbing.
There is minimal traffic on these roads.
We’ll split into 3 pace groups: fast, faster-moderate, and endurance. Endurance is a 15-16mph average pace. This allows people to ride with similar-speed riders so you get the ride you’re after. There is a NEER Super Domestique leading the endurance group.
This is a chance to enjoy a great day on the bike with others at the pace that feels comfortable to you and your fitness level. It is a long ride, but riders are getting ready for early season long-distance events! The pace of the endurance group will be reasonable so with proper nutrition and hydration all day, the pace should feel reasonable to a rider with average fitness.
If you have questions about the pace, route or anything else, please email us in advance at connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Distance
The ride is 103 miles in length total.
Parking
Parking is at the Keyes Lot in Concord Center. Exact parking lot details are included in the pre-ride email.
Route
The route will be shared with all who RSVP by 7pm the night before the ride via email.
All riders should load the ride on a GPS computer so everyone knows where we’re going and it makes splitting into groups easier.
Estimated Ride Time
Allow for ~8 hours out from beginning to end for the “endurance” group and less for the faster riders. The Hilltop Cafe stop usually takes 30-45 minutes (it’s worth it)!
Route Notes and Food Stops
Details will be shared with riders, there are plenty of places to get food/water during the ride. Bring 2 large water bottles and extra calories.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants who RSVP with any critical late-breaking news if there is any.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime 1 hour or more prior to the start of the ride.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the ride at 413-461-7433.
Don’t txt if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes.
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. RSVP’ing to this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Waiver
We require a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.
Proper bike & Equipment
Bring your road bike OR gravel bike with whatever size tires you enjoy riding that will allow you to keep pace with one of the groups that you would like to ride with.
If the roads are wet/messy, please mount a rear full-coverage fender. If you don’t have one, expect to ride at the back!
Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. Since we are riding near to each other on the road, platform pedals don’t offer necessary bike control for this kind of riding.
A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.
Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike. Roads at this time of a year are a mess and flats are more common.
RSVP to Participate in this Ride Now!
Please RSVP only after you’ve made sure you can attend. It is inconsiderate to RSVP prior to committing to attending since it affects the experience of the other cyclists in attendance. We understand that things come up last-minute. Be sure to email us if you can’t attend: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Maneha 150 Bikepacking Weekend
Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, 2 & 3 May 2026
Location: Ayer, MA -> Hancock, NH & back
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Bike Packing
Distance: 75 miles in one day, or 150 miles over two days
Price: $95 -> $125
Maneha riders at camp in NH.
Location: Starts in Ayer, MA, Ride to and camp in NH, then return the following day
Route: Bikepacking, mixed terrain, plenty of dirt under your tires
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain
Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, 2-3 May 2026
Distance: 75 miles in one day, or ~150 miles over two days
Price: $95 if registered by April 10, $125 after this until the registration deadline of April 29 if there campsites available at that point.
MUST BE A NEER MEMBER to participate since NEER membership insurance covers this ride. This helps keep ride costs reasonable. Become a NEER member today for all of the benefits membership offers for a full year.
No late registrations will be accepted. This ride is likely to fill up. If there aren’t spots left at camp, we can’t accept further registrations.
Non-Riding family/friend option! See details below.
Description: The Maneha is a two-day and one-night event that covers ~150-miles of diverse terrain in New England. This ride is equal parts challenge and fun. The event is part bikepacking and part adventure ride.
It’s early season and the best time to start bikepacking. We’ll be spending April hosting training rides and clinics so everyone is ready when it’s time for this ride!
We’ve got a really fun route together, this is real bikepacking, nothing crazy technical, but a nice mix of terrain. There are a lot of enjoyable dirt roads and trails for both days.
This is a great way to have a full weekend of riding, test your bikepacking setup, enjoy camping with others of similar cycling interests, and share the experience with your friends and family as well.
Enjoy ~150 miles of mixed-terrain riding over two days
Arrive to the start easily from Boston or Porter, Belmont, Waltham, Lincoln or Concord via the commuter train for the 9am departure (a $10 weekend pass pays for you and your bike!)
We’re providing campfire and campfire treats
You’re bringing camp food you want to enjoy at camp, and breakfast to enjoy around the campfire, cooked with your camp stove or water you boil using the fire.
Self-sufficiency is important! We are not providing ride support. You are expected to be able to fix mechanical issues or ride with friends who can help each other out.
We’re providing a comprehensive packing list so you know what to bring and are prepared for this and any bikepacking trip. You receive this in your inbox as soon as you register!
Photo from a warm 2017 Maneha fire and post-ride feasting/post-ride food coma Saturday night.
This is the ride that started it all. First scouted in 2010, the Maneha has evolved over the years and has brought a terrific bikepacking experience to riders of all backgrounds and experience levels together and to cool places.
This ride is equal parts challenge and fun.
Warning
The Maneha 150 is a serious ride. Sign up and participate only if you truly respect the challenge, your body, the landscape, and your equipment. Your speed doesn’t matter! Your confidence does. Ask us if you’re nervous about any aspect so we can work with you to get you prepped and ready in advance!
Overview
The Maneha 150 is a bikepacking endurance ride on a mixed-terrain route. We're riding everything from primitive 'goat trails' to good paved roads.
We’ve lightened up the rough riding so it’ll be more on the “gravel” end of the spectrum rather than mixed terrain or mtb. This will help your riding speed as well, it won’t take quite as long to get to camp though expect with the climbing and dirt roads, it will take hours still.
Route Information
Distance: About 150 miles. 75 miles on Saturday and 75 miles on Sunday. We’ll tell you the specifics of the route as we finalize the route. We’ve done a lot of scouting and riding in the areas you’ll be for Maneha so can confidently say you’ll be on at least 50% dirt (lots more time spent on dirt than pavement) and there will be ~75 ft/mile elevation gain on average. Sunday is an easier route back than Saturday.
Territory: Ranges from deep woods to town centers.
Riding Options: Two day, Saturday only, Sunday only - if you have a non-riding friend or loved one coming up to meet you, you’re welcome to ride one day up and get a ride home. We are not transporting anyone to the start or from the campsite back to the starting lot.
When:
2 & 3 May 2026. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s Grand Depart happens between 7am and 9am.
Sunday’s ride back begins when riders want to get moving, no later than 10am.
Where:
The Grand Depart is in Ayer, MA. There’s a parking lot for your car to stay overnight in Ayer. This is at the commuter train lot, so it’ll be easy for all who take the train to the start.
We’re camping in a nice campground in Hancock, NH, then riding back to Ayer. The route is a loop, not an out-and-back so both days offer a variety of mixed terrain riding.
We have a whole section of the campground reserved for riders so there is privacy for our group and everyone will have a nice area to pitch a tent and relax. There is a group fire ring for a big fire and individual fire pits are available for everyone as well.
Why:
Bikepacking trips are hard to find and it’s nice to have the opportunity to test your equipment, figure out how to pack your bike, and isn’t it fun to get two big days on the bike early in the summer?!
How:
Must be a NEER member, it’s worth being a NEER member for a full year of rides, at least 1 weekly email with good advice, tips, tricks, news of upcoming rides, discounts on event rides, gear and bikes & much, much more! Register at Bikereg.com.
Questions? Email us at connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com
Who can do the Maneha 150?
Any fit and competent cyclist with equipment that meets our minimum requirements and who is willing to abide by basic riding safety rules may participate in the Maneha 150. This is a difficult ride. Riding 75-miles of mixed-terrain feels about three times that amount of road riding. If your bike is loaded, it feels even further. There are no time cut offs, you’re welcome to take your time. We do want you to be in to the campsite before sunset which is around 7:45pm.
All who register to participate in this ride will receive the following pre-ride:
Equipment Checklist: This is a comprehensive list of what NEER recommends for participants to have on bike and body. It also includes a list of items we find useful on self-supported multi-day rides for your knowledge and you’re welcome to add whatever you wish for this ride.
Logistics, Route & Route Notes by 7pm April 29: You’ll understand how the ride is being run, where you’re headed, where to be when.
This information will help you prepare your bike, mind, and spirit for the adventure ahead. It includes recommended food and rest stops along the route. The information also includes tips on how to navigate difficult trails.
Waiver: This ride is being insured by NEER. You’ll see a waiver to sign electronically before the ride, it will likely show up in your inbox.
All details subject to change, all who register will receive every communication by way of BikeReg.com email so be sure you’re receiving BikeReg.com emails.
"The staff did a remarkable job on a complex event. I can't wait until next year!" - C.B.
Ride with Your Friend Group
You can ride the Maneha 150 as a solo rider, with a team/self-organized friend group, or ride with a NEER leader who is riding at an “endurance” pace and will be the last group to depart. Both ways of participating are fantastic. Solo riders and slower groups will be sent off earlier so as to have as much cross-over with other riders throughout the day.
A Maneha team consists of as many riders as you want to assemble to take this on together.
The team must have at least two people with GPS units for navigation along with backup batteries for the GPS units.
The team members commit to riding together and finishing together.
Solo Riders
Solo riders must have their own GPS navigation device with backup battery to charge the unit if necessary.
Ride as fast or slow as you wish, we just want you to be at camp no later than 7:45pm.
We hope you’ll want to start earlier in the morning so as to have groups riding behind you, it’s safer and should something happen to your bike, it’s easier to have others somewhere near on the route.
Display your location
We will have ALL riders display their location on the route via Life360 (not necessary to pay for an account for this), it helps us know where everyone is. This will take a little more battery life from your cell phone, so a backup battery is essential.
Camping
A Maneha rider sorts her stuff prior to rollout Sunday morning.
We’ll be staying at a nice campground in Hancock, NH. This campground has a big area for all of the Maneha riders to stay within close proximity of each other. It has nice facilities and plenty of space for our group.
There is a salt-water pool for swimming if you’d like to take a dip! Bring your swimsuit if you want to use the pool. There are nice bathroom and shower facilities and an indoor recreation area near where we’ll be camping so it’s really comfortable.
Non-Riding Significant Other Camping Option / Bringing your Family
Your non-riding spouse or significant other is welcome to join you for the weekend at the campsite. This option is found within the BikeReg.com registration and is priced to assume you both will share a tent. If you’d like this to be a bigger family affair (that necessitates more than 1 campsite), we’ll ask you to make a reservation with the campground on your own.
Each campsite is big enough for 6 people and two tents.
We’ll credit you for the campsite space you won’t be occupying. Email us separately if this applies to you and we’ll figure it out.
The Meaning of "Maneha 150"
Maneha: [ˈmä-nāʹ-jə] An abbreviation of the two states through which the route meanders: Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
150: The total route distance in miles; about 75 miles on Saturday and about 75 miles on Sunday.
Parking
Parking is at a commuter lot in Ayer. Overnight parking is fine and it’s a covered parking garage and uncovered lot space as well. It’s $8 to park for the full weekend.
Sunday After the Ride back in Ayer
We’re expecting riders to arrive back at their cars at various times. Most people will be tired from the long weekend and just want to get home. It’s nice to have a welcoming committee, but don’t expect one.
Everyone who registers for this ride automatically receives train schedules for Saturday and Sunday so you can see when the trains back to Boston depart. In the past, there has been a 5pm and 7pm train. One of these should work for everyone. The return ride will take less time than the ride up since it’s a little more downhill than up on Sunday.
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by these Rules. Registering for this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Proper Bike & Equipment
There are quite a few bikes and setups that work great for bikepacking and gravel riding on terrain you’ll find on this ride. Your choices will potentially impact your speed relative to others. We don’t care how fast/slow you ride, this is up to you, as long as you are on a safe bike with minimum basics and arrive before sunset on both Saturday and Sunday.
Required: A bike with 35mm tires or wider. Mountain, gravel, fat, CX bikes are all acceptable. Ideally, the bike will have 40mm knobby tires or bigger.
Required: Flat pedals or mountain-style pedals should be used, no road pedals/shoes.
Required: A GPS computer with the route loaded ahead of time if you’re riding solo. If you’re riding with a friend group, the group must have 1 GPS computer. Friend groups should plan to ride together both days.
Required: Backup battery to charge GPS computer and phone during the ride. (There is electricity to recharge things at camp, bring wall outlets for your charging cables!)
Required: Sign-on to Life360 or other service that you share with us so we can see your location you when you’re riding. We’ll share connection info with you in the pre-ride information email.
Required: A bike that’s in safe working order that has been recently tuned and is free of creaking and squeaking. The chain should be lubed just prior to the ride. Squeaky chains and noisy bikes are unacceptable because it means there is something wrong with your bike and more might be wrong.
Required: All of the tools for typical mechanicals such as:
Flat fix tools and at least TWO spare tubes (yes, even if you’re running tubeless tires), air via hand pump, multi-tool
Very nice to have: Extra chain link, chain breaker, chain pliers, Spare derailleur hanger if your bike needs a spare
Extra clothes for riding and for camp along with storage capacity on your body/bike so adding/taking off layers is easy
Required: Cell phone and a plan to get back to your car in case your bike or body stops working - we cannot offer rides to anyone (per insurance requirements)
Required: Two full water bottles/other vessel with at least this much water at the start of the ride
Required: Front and rear lights, reflector on ankle or pedal (this is now required per MA law at dusk and later). Visibility is always a good thing for safety regardless of weather or time of day.
Nice to have: Extra calories in your pockets to get you to stores where you can buy more.
Change of clothes to wear after the ride at camp and for sleeping so you’re comfy!
Nice to have: Camp chair that you carry on your bike up to camp! There are spaces to sit at camp, but camp chairs are more comfy.
FOOD: Dinner and breakfast are foods you bring with you or buy at a store not far from camp. Pre-ride instructions will tell you about a market not far from camp so you don’t have to bring these meals with you if you don’t want, but you will want either a backpack or extra room in your bags to carry groceries to the campground!
Fat Bike Weekend Getaway in Bethlehem, NH
Location: Bethlehem, NH
Ride Type: Fat bike snow rides, 1-3 days
Date & Time: Friday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 15
Distance: Various distances appropriate for conditions with lunch stops and breaks included
Enjoy this Winter Wonderland!
Imagine this whole area under a beautiful blanket of snow! This is the house you will be staying in Bethlehem this year.
Location: Bethlehem, NH & surrounding nearby towns - an easy 2.5 hour drive north of Boston
Dates: Friday, Feb 13-Sunday, Feb 15
Not required to stay in the NEER house, feel free to come up for 1, 2 or 3 days
Price to ride with NEER: Free if it’s your first ride with us. The price to stay in the shared home and NEER membership requirements are discussed below.
Details
This area is picturesque and offers some of the most fun fat bike riding we’ve found, quite accessible from the Boston area!
Bike the North Country, a non-profit organization in Bethlehem, Littleton, and Franconia, is the sponsor of a Fat Bike Poker Run event over this weekend and we overlay enjoying their event with riding together, staying in a shared rental house, having a great time with camp fires, making food together, and sharing in the joy that snow and fat bike brings everyone. The reality is that we’re typically riding mid-day Sunday when the poker game is happening so riders are likely to miss it, but not really feel like they’re missing it since the riding is so good!
The benefit to us in riding here at the same time as the Poker Run is that these trail systems are really nicely groomed for this event, so it’s the way to find the best conditions of the trails. Besides, it’s fun to find poker chips out on the trails! We ask that you either participate in the Poker Run registration or make a donation to the grooming efforts in this area.
NEER is leading rides Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday at groomed PRKR, Bethlehem, and Franconia trails so everyone has others to ride with and there is a good ride plan to execute together.
Detailed Information and Ride Schedule
We will email all who express interest in the rides with further information so you know how everything will be organized.
NEER has organized groups for the past two years and each year has been exceptionally great. Thus, we received MANY requests to offer this again.
Reserve Your Spot in the NEER House
Reserve your spot in the NEER house right away! Every spot was reserved within a couple of days of us offering this option last year and we ended up with a terrific group of people sharing food, conversations about adventures, campfires, and so much fun riding too!
Sauna for everyone to enjoy in the snowy landscape.
Kitchen in the house where conversations of adventures will be had!
View from the NEER House.
What you get with your NEER house spot:
Healthy snacks and tasty roasted apples ala mode Friday and Saturday evenings
Hearty, healthy, tasty breakfasts Saturday and Sunday morning - prepared for you by NEER! Includes real maple syrup, wholesome tasty pancakes (think whole grains, nuts and berries baked in!) and eggs + fresh fruit + coffee made with quality freshly ground beans
Dinner Saturday evening, healthy and tasty!
Campfires! We bring the wood, you enjoy the heat and the beautiful surroundings with friends old and new
This house includes a sauna. Enjoy to your heart’s content!
Reserve your spot with one of the options below! The sooner you reserve, the better. Some of the quantities of these will change depending on who registers for what since there’s a house max of 13.
The details of each registratation type are explained once clicking “Purchase” so you can see more of each of these before making your selection.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the weekend at 413-461-7433.
Don’t send a txt msg if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes.
RSVP for the Rides
RSVP for the ride(s) you want to do over the weekend if you won’t be staying in the house, so we know when to expect you and you’ll get all of the riding information!
Sat. Feb 28: Snow Ride
Location: Harold Parker
Ride Type: Snow for fat bikes
Date & Time: Saturday, Feb 28, 7am Start
Distance: 3 hours of riding
Location: Start and end at Harold Parker
Ride Type: SNOW for fat bikes
Date & Time: Saturday, February 28, 7am start
Distance: 3ish hours of riding
Price: Free; see NEER membership requirements discussed below after the first ride you do with us
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Details
This SNOW ride appropriate for fat tires 3.8” or wider. We’re aiming for a 3-hour ride and will adjust the route appropriately on the fly if necessary.
This ride is early to be sure to be out there when it’s cold enough. It’s supposed to be quite warm mid-day Saturday.
Pace
If you can maintain a 14mph average pace on the road (on a road bike) for 3+ hours, you have the fitness you need for this ride. This ride’s pace will be much much less than 14mph (probably more like 3-5 mph) with the winter clothes, big boots, snow conditions, fat tires, etc.
Start Time
6:55am - Be ready to ride!
7:00am - Safety talk starts, then everyone rolls out
Estimated Ride Time
Allow ~3 hours for the ride.
Parking
Parking is free and ample. All who RSVP will receive information and we’ll update this info here if we know early enough in the week where the ride will be taking place.
Route
The route will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before the ride.
Route Notes
Will add these if any, once we know where the ride will be taking place.
After the Ride
Everyone who comes out will be served hot chocolate if you want one!
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime 1 hour or more prior to the start of the ride.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the ride at 413-461-7433.
Don’t txt if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes.
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. RSVP’ing to this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Waiver
NEER requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.
Proper bike & Equipment
STUDDED 33.8” knobby tires OR BIGGER. Wider tires are nicer! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. We expect to see fat bikes at this ride considering the snow conditions.
Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. If you are an experienced cyclist who has used platform pedals and sticky shoes extensively, this is acceptable. Note that mountain-style pedals/cleats are significantly better than road-style. We strongly discourage road pedals/cleats on a mixed terrain ride. You can possibly get away with road pedals/cleats on a gravel (dirt road) ride, but not a mixed terrain ride.
A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.
Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike.
RSVP to Participate in this Ride!
Please RSVP only after you’ve made sure you can attend. It is inconsiderate to RSVP prior to committing to attending since it affects the experience of the other cyclists in attendance. We understand that things come up last-minute. Be sure to email us if you can’t attend: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Extra Salty Trail Mix - 150 miles
Location: Phillipston, MA
Ride Type: Gravel/Mixed Terrain Event Ride
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9
Distance: 150 miles
This is a challenging day on the bike and it’s set up with the intention of offering riders proper training for big gravel events such as Unbound, Michigan Coast-to-Coast and other big rides/races early in the season.
If you’re looking for a more fun day of gravel and mixed terrain riding, we’re hosting a 100km and 50km Trail Mix ride on Saturday, May 16. You can find information about this ride on its Ride Page.
Location: Start and end at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA
Ride Type: Gravel & mixed terrain ride for your gravel, adventure, or mountain bike (any bike with 35mm or wider tires)
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Distance: 150 miles
Speed requirements: All are welcome if you’ve got the basics on bike and gear requirements covered AND you are confident in being able to complete the ride with a 10mph average minimum (not trivial for this kind of route).
Price: $75, Prices increase April 1 and again on May 1 - Register early and commit to your training now!
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 6 at 11:59pm EST
Register on BikeReg.com.
Details
We are hosting this long, hard 150-mile gravel ride out of our favorite farm, Red Apple Farm.
This is not a catered ride; it’s done in the style of Unbound meaning you bring the provisions you want to see on the route; pack a duffel and we’ll transport it to a mid-ride stop location so you’ll have access to your stuff twice during the ride. There is a stop mid-ride in a town where food/water can be purchased.
We will provide all-you-can-drink water at the two mid-ride stop locations where you have access to your stuff.
Your registration covers staffing this mid-ride stop location all day and insurance.
The start time is very early in the morning (4 or 5am) and it’s a big day out there. We want everyone back to the farm before sunset.
Parking is free and ample at Red Apple Farm. There is unlimited water and bathrooms at the start as well. Riders have the farm to ourselves first thing in the morning at Red Apple.
Ride a well-vetted gravel route with your friends, a group of people who have similar speed aspirations for the day as you or ride solo.
Ride in an area without much traffic and where you're probably not riding otherwise.
Food and drink are on your own at the end of the ride at Red Apple. This allows you to get what you want and if you would like to bring your own food, that’s fine. This keeps the price of the ride down, you get to eat and drink what you want, and still get a great social atmosphere post-ride. All good things!
Red Apple will be open until 9pm so all riders will be in long before the farm and food closes.There are picnic tables outside, also plenty of tables inside.
There is no on-bike mechanical support. We're starting riders off with gaps so that slower riders will be passed by faster riders at some point and will allow more overlap which offers visibility for riders throughout the ride. Riders are expected to bring all tools necessary for mechanical situations. Keep reading for recommendations of what to bring with you.
This ride runs rain or shine.
This is a low-budget yet very nicely put together ride.
NEER members receive a discount to their registrations.
Refunds: no refunds are available for any reason, this is a low dollar event. Your dollars go toward organization of this ride and myriad other events we host; your dollars are well spent whether or not you are able to attend.
Want to ride with your Friend Group or Ride Solo? Options abound!
Get your friends together and you get your own departure time. You’ll tell us when you register when you want to depart and who you want to ride with. You and your friends can stick together and enjoy this ride as a group (but keep moving!) If you want to ride solo, that’s fine too.
Everyone who registers will receive an email by 9pm Thursday, May 7 (two nights before the ride) with route information and exact start time information along with parking instructions and more.
What You Get
Good communication and organization, a way to ride in a cool area with others without being alone, having a quality social aspect to riding before and after the ride, know you’re supporting a sweet local farm that offers a comfortable experience!
A well-vetted route.
An opportunity to ride your bike on dirt roads, trails, and random back paved and broken roads.
A quality training ride that tunes you up for big event rides like Unbound! This 150-mile ride is properly hard and at the right time in your training schedule to allow you to feel confident. Unbounders have been using this ride as race training for years now. It works. We have many Unbound finishers point to this ride as being important in their training and prep.
No clock: this is not a race, but we do expect riders to average a bare minimum of 10mph (including stops) only because we need you to get in before sunset!
Get your Friends Together to Ride Together, Ride with a group we assemble, or ride solo!
If you want to do this with a friend group, please let us know that when you register. It’s good for us to know who is riding together for safety.
If you don’t have friends who want to do the ride, that’s fine, you’re welcome to ride solo.
If you would like to ride with a group of people you don’t know who are likely going to ride at or near your pace, please register for that option and we’ll do our best to get you a group to ride with.
There will be at least one group that will be averaging just above 10mph for the duration of people who are open to riding with anyone who wishes to join in the fun!
We will want to start solo riders first before groups so you’re seeing others throughout the day as much as possible.
Start Time
4am for those expecting to average close to 10mph average, 5:30am for fast riders.
You'll get an email with exact rollout times by 9pm Thursday prior to the ride.
We expect all riders to be done riding before sunset. People should arrive well before this time.
Pace
We need everyone to be ready to ride a minimum of 10mph average for the ride. This is not trivial given the terrain and 11,000 ft of climbing. There are ways to cut the route and we’ll suggest timing and mileage where it is good to make sure you’re there by a certain time, otherwise, cutting the route is a good idea to get back before sunset.
Feel free to ride as fast as you want, within the constraints of safe riding on open roads, of course. This is NOT a race, do not ride it like it’s a race.
Parking
Parking is in a large dirt lot that is free of charge. It’s a very short ride or ~4-minute walk to the bathrooms/starting area/Brew Barn from where you’ll park. It is very important not to park where Red Apple day visitors park. We send detailed instructions to get into the proper parking lot.
Toilets
Indoor bathrooms are open for all riders at the start/end. We’ll be set up near these so it’s easy to access them and the person who is organizing the starting groups for roll-out.
Your pre-ride instructions will include specifics as to exactly where to find the toilets and the start location.
Route & Route Notes
The route and detailed instructions will be emailed to all who register no later than 9pm Thursday evening prior to the ride.
Route notes and special things to watch for or to expect are included in the email to riders. We never have you do anything we wouldn’t do ourselves!
We never seek out gratuitous climbs. However, since we’re in central Massachusetts, there will be plenty of climbs and descents, for that matter. Climb at your own pace and hills aren’t as bad!
Elevation: It’s approximately 11,000 ft of elevation gained over the 150 mile route.
Food & Water During the Ride
We’ll provide riders with water and a van stocked with mechanic tools and your duffel bag with your food and supplies in it. This is exactly how Unbound is run, so you get access to your preferred calories and gear. You will see this support vehicle twice during the day, also similar to Unbound. Someone will be at the van with stuff all day until the last rider has come through as long as the rider maintains a 10mph average. After this point, all riders’ bags are transported back to the farm for retrieval upon the completion of your ride. We include details of how these logistics work in the pre-ride email.
After the Ride, Food & Drinks Post-Ride
Enjoy food at the farm, ice cream, drinks on tap, and more. Red Apple has plenty of tables for hanging out together and the farm animals are right there, too. It’s a wonderful atmosphere for spending good time together!
Check out the Red Apple Menu. There is also brick-oven wood-fired PIZZA! (These are two separate businesses at the farm, you can order from your ride and food will be ready for you when you arrive!)
Red Apple has opened their arms to our rides since the start of the pandemic and they bend over backwards to help us all be comfortable while on their property. Their food is tasty and there’s a big selection of food and drinks including wood fired pizza and tasty brews; their animals are friendly and welcoming too! We want to support their business as much as we can by way of this ride! A lot of the food we provide to you mid-ride is purchased from Red Apple.
What happens if it’s rainy?
This ride will happen rain or shine. Yes, it’s possible to have a great day out there regardless of rain.
The roads and trails won’t be affected by rain or tires rolling through on them except for possibly adding more puddles for riders to avoid. We aren’t riding sensitive trails or areas where it would be irresponsible for bikes to go when it’s wet.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news via email.
Everyone will receive complete ride details before 9pm Thursday evening prior to the ride to their email. If you do not receive an email by 9pm Thursday, please email us so we know you haven’t gotten information. Please do not email prior to 9pm Thursday wondering where your information is because we probably haven’t sent anything to anyone yet and your email will just slow down our ability to release information to everyone.
Contact Information
Email us with questions at connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
CALL US if you need us to know anything just before the ride start or during the ride at 413-461-7433.
Don’t txt if you need an immediate response, all txt msgs go to our email that we aren’t checking if we’re in front of people at the ride or on our bikes. Ring our phone please with urgent anything!!!
Riding Rules
All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by these Rules. Registering for this ride indicates you have read and accept all of the rules. These make the ride safer and more fun for all.
Waiver
This is covered by USA Cycling insurance, you’ll fill out the waiver online when you register or it’ll be emailed to you prior to the event to complete in advance of this ride.
Day-of Registrations and Last-Minute Favors
We would have to charge a lot more for this ride if we needed to pay more people to staff this ride. Therefore, check-in has to be manageable for a single person. Please do not email a few hours before the ride asking for special favors or show up at the ride expecting to ride. If you have a special circumstance, email at least 48 hours before the ride and we’ll work with you.
Proper bike & Equipment
A gravel bike is ideal, though a mountain bike or road bike with 35mm tires or wider is fine if you know you’ll be able to keep the pace you’re signing up for with that bike. Riders with tires on the narrower side will want to ride slower in spots. Ride what you’re comfortable with. You know your skill level and what you’re capable of. Either flat pedals or mountain-style clipless pedals (like Shimano SPD, for instance) should be used, no road pedals/shoes.
Required: A GPS computer with the route loaded ahead of time
Required: A bike that’s in safe working order that has been recently tuned and is free of creaking and squeaking. The chain should be lubed just prior to the ride.
Required: All of the tools for typical mechanicals such as:
Flat fix tools and at least TWO spare tubes (yes, even if you’re running tubeless tires), air via CO2 canisters or hand pump, multi-tool
Very nice to have: Extra chain link, chain breaker, chain pliers
Nice to have: Change of socks if it’s a rainy/wet day
Spare derailleur hanger if your bike needs a spare
Extra clothes and storage capacity so adding/taking off layers is easy
Required: Cell phone and a plan to get back to your car in case your bike or body stops working - we cannot offer rides to anyone (per insurance requirements)
Extra battery and cords so you can plug in your GPS computer and cell phone to charge them in case they need more juice.
Required: Two full water bottles at the start of the ride
Front and rear lights if there is any chance you’ll be riding in the dark or in inclement conditions. Visibility is always a good thing for safety regardless.
Nice to have: Extra calories in your pockets
Change of clothes to wear after the ride so you’re comfy!
A duffel to drop off with the support person in the wee hours of the morning, just before starting your ride.