Dusk to Dawn Ride 2017

• Location:  Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain Night Ride
• Date & Time:  Saturday to Sunday, 24-25 June 2017.  We roll out at sunset:  8:25 pm.
• Distance:  60 miles and 90 miles
• Price:  $75 to $95 depending on category

This is an Overland Base Camp event.  Ride Studio Cafe is the host.  

Description:  As the name stipulates:  Riding from dusk to dawn.  Actually, not to get too technical but really we’re riding from sundown to sunrise.  The ride is a set distance and you ride until you’re done.  A few people might make it to the finish before dawn but most riders are likely to see the sunrise along the course.  In addition to night riding, it’s important to know that about 50% of the ride will be on dirt - dirt roads, singletrack, fire roads, goat paths, and other terra incognita.

Routes:  Two Options

1. About 90 miles:  Expect this route to take you from dusk through dawn.
2. About 60 miles of pavement, gravel, dirt, and rocks.  About half of the ride is unpaved.  Some singletrack, too.  We expect the ride to take between 2.5 to 4 hours.  See the "Pacing Description" table on the OBC site for details.

Ride Notes: We have a designated Ride Headquarters Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back.

Estimated time:  See route details above.

Last Minute Information:  Watch Overland Base Camp's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Overland Base Camp Contact Information:  Email OBC or call:  (617) 991-0640.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different:  All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. 

Waiver:  RSC requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Proper Bike for This Ride:  

• 32c knobby tires, minimum size.  If you don’t have 32c or wider, you’ll be riding alone after you get a flat.
• Clipless pedals:  This ride isn't for everyone; we ride at a fair pace and aren't stopping a lot.
• Spare tube or two – with all the tools required to fix a flat – or two.
• Basic tool kit:  Self sufficiency is the phrase of the day.  The group will wait for you if you have a mechanical – in fact we’ll even help – but you don’t want people waiting trail-side too long on a chilly morning.
• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

Nomad Three Day Bikepacking Adventure Ride

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Ride Type: Mixed-terrain, Bikepacking, Adventure, Event

• Date & Time: Friday-Sunday, 21-23 July 2017. Start time 6:30 pm on Friday evening.

• Distance: About 150 miles over three days

• Pricing: $220 to $245 depending on ride category

This is an Overland Base Camp event.  Ride Headquarters is the host.  

Description: The Nomad Three Day Bikepacking Adventure Ride is precisely what it claims:  Three days of mixed-terrain adventure riding in the nomad style.  We're moving campsites each of the two overnights -- and we carry with us everything we need to have an amazing adventure.

Complete details and registration here.

Friday, July 21:

• Depart Ride Headquarters at 6:30 pm

• 30 miles mixed-terrain

• Finish at campsite

Saturday, July 22:

• Depart campsite at 10:30 am

• 60 miles mixed-terrain

• Finish at a different campsite

Sunday, July 23:

• Depart campsite at 9:30 am

• 60 miles mixed-terrain

• Finish at Ride Headquarters

Ride Notes: Routes vary each day between 40% - 50% paved roads and 50% - 60% off road, some combination of gravel or dirt roads and trails

Last Minute Information:  Watch Overland Base Camp's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Overland Base Camp Contact Information:  Email OBC or call:  (617) 991-0640.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different:  All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. 

Waiver:  RSC requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

You Are Responsible For Bikepacking With:

• Tent or whatever you want to sleep in

• Sleeping bag or however you plan to sleep

• Anything else you think you want to carry. Once you register we will send you a list of all the items we tend to carry on multi-day bikepacking adventures.

• Eating and drinking utensils. We're providing all the food; you provide the containers from which to eat hot foods. We'll provide you a recommended list once you register.

• Multi-day riding toolkit and repair supplies. See our recommendation here.

Full details on registration here.

Honey 100

• Location:  Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA
• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain
• Date & Time:  Saturday, 26 August 2017. Start times vary from 7:30 am to 10:30 am.
• Distance:  50 km, 100 km, and 100 miles
• Pricing: 
  • Early Registration: January 1 to June 25
    • Self-Led and Guided Group - $65
    • Team - $50
  • Final Registration: June 26 to August 25
    • Self-Led and Guided Group - $85
    • Team - $65

This is an Overland Base Camp event.  Ride Headquarters is the host.  

Description:  Overland Base Camp designed this ride for steel bike builder Honey Bikes. The Honey 100 runs through some of the great roads and trails throughout the Sherborn, Massachusetts area.

Routes:  Three Options

• 100 miles
• 100 km
• 50 km

Ride Notes: 50% paved roads and 50% off road, some combination of gravel or dirt roads and trails.

Last Minute Information:  Watch Overland Base Camp's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Overland Base Camp Contact Information:  Email OBC or call:  (617) 991-0640.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different:  All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. 

Waiver:  RHQ requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Proper Bike for This Ride:  

• 32c knobby tires, minimum size.  If you don’t have 32c or wider, you’ll be riding alone after you get a flat.
• Gearing: We strongly recommend a 1:1 gear ratio for your low gear. A small front chain ring of 34 teeth and a large rear chainring of 32 teeth should be sufficient to get up the short steep climbs on the Honey 101.
• Tire Pressure: Don’t ride tires too soft; you don’t want to get a flat on this ride, and there are paved sections that will go faster with more tire pressure.
• Clipless pedals:  This ride isn't for everyone; we ride at a fair pace and aren't stopping a lot.

Maneha 250 - 2017

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain or Road -- your choice

• Date & Time: Saturday & Sunday, 20-21 May 2017

• Distance: 125 miles in one day, or 250 miles over two days

• Price: Average $125 depending on distance and type

This is an Overland Base Camp event.  Ride Studio Cafe is the host.  

Description:  The Maneha is a two-day and one-night ride that covers 250-miles of the most diverse terrain in New England.  This ride is equal parts challenge and fun.  The event is part bikepacking and part adventure ride.

For the 2017 event we're offering four riding options:

• 250 miles of mixed-terrain riding over two days

• 125 miles of mixed terrain riding on either Saturday or Sunday

• 250 miles of road riding over two days

• 125 miles of road riding on either Saturday or Sunday

Visit the Overland Base Camp Maneha 250 event page for details.

Digression Ride 2017

• Location:  Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA
• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain Ride
• Date & Time:  Saturday, 29 April 2017.  First groups roll out around 8:30 am
• Distance:  23 miles and 45 miles
• Price:  $25.  100% of entry fee goes to cycling conservation groups

This is an Overland Base Camp event.  Ride Headquarters is the host.  

Visit the Overland Base Camp Digression Ride page for complete details.

Description:  Overland Base Camp's most primordial ride -- because of the hidden paths, abandoned routes, and primitive trails.

Routes:  Two Options

1. About 23 miles of pavement, gravel, dirt, and rocks.  About half of the ride is unpaved.  Some singletrack, too.  We expect the ride to take between 2.5 to 4 hours.  See the "Pacing Description" table on the OBC site for details.
2. About 45 miles of the same terrain as the longer ride.  We expect this ride to take between 3.5 to 6 hours.  See the "Pacing Description" table on the OBC for details.

Ride Notes: We have a designated Ride Headquarters Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back.

Estimated time:  See route details above.

Last Minute Information:  Watch Overland Base Camp's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Overland Base Camp Contact Information:  Email OBC or call:  (617) 991-0640.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different:  All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. 

Waiver:  RHQ requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Proper Bike for This Ride:  

• 32c knobby tires, minimum size.  If you don’t have 32c or wider, you’ll be riding alone after you get a flat.
• Clipless pedals:  This ride isn't for everyone; we ride at a fair pace and aren't stopping a lot.
• Spare tube or two – with all the tools required to fix a flat – or two.
• Basic tool kit:  Self sufficiency is the phrase of the day.  The group will wait for you if you have a mechanical – in fact we’ll even help – but you don’t want people waiting trail-side too long on a chilly morning.
• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

Formidable Ride - Pave & Terra

• Location: Lexington & Sherborn, MA
• Ride Type:  Dirt roads, pavement, and mixed terrain
• Date & Time:  Saturday 14 October 2017
• Distance:  ~160 miles road, ~100 miles road, ~120 miles dirt options 
• Price:  $100 before August 31. $145 from September 1 - October 13.

Description:  The Formidable is the toughest road ride in Massachusetts. 

Route:  The routes will be provided by OBC just before the ride to registered riders.

Ride Notes:  We'll update this when the ride date draws nearer.

Estimated time:  Allow the full day for this great ride. 

Last Minute Information:  Watch Overland Base Camp's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Overland Base Camp Contact Information:  Email OBC or call:  (617) 991-0640.

Proper Bike for This Ride:  

• If you're doing the Formidable Terra: A bike with knobby tires 32c or wider. 40c is ideal.
• If you're doing the Formidable Pave: A bike with 23c-28c slick tires. 

For either ride option: 

• Clipless pedals:  This ride isn't for everyone; we ride at a fair pace and aren't stopping a lot.
• Spare tube or two – with all the tools required to fix a flat – or two.
• Basic tool kit:  Self-sufficiency is the phrase of the day. 
• Fenders may be appropriate, depending on the weather.

Diverged Ride 2017

• Location:  Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain Ride
• Date & Time:  Rescheduled for Saturday, 6 May 2017.  First groups roll out around 8:30 am.
• Distance:  16, 38, and 46 miles
• Price:  $25.  100% of entry fee goes to cycling conservation groups

This is an Overland Base Camp event.  Ride Studio Cafe is the host.  

Visit the Overland Base Camp Diverged Ride page for complete details.

Description: Diverged is all about riding the trails and roads less taken.  It's one of our favorite rides because it's early season so we get to see the trees just beginning to wake up, the trails are open and welcoming, and there aren't a lot of walkers out in the world.  The ride isn't too hard:  we'll have two distances - as always.

Route -- Three Options: 

1. About 46 miles of pavement, gravel, dirt, and rocks.  About half of the ride is unpaved.  Some singletrack, too.  We expect the ride to take between 4.5-6 hours.  See the "Pacing Description" table below for details.
2. About 38 miles of the same terrain as the longer ride.  We expect this ride to take between 3.5-5 hours.  See the "Pacing Description" table below for details.
3. About 16 miles of the same terrain as the longer ride.  We expect this ride to take between 2.5-4 hours.

Ride Notes: We have a designated Ride Studio Cafe Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back.

Estimated time:  See route details above.

Last Minute Information:  Watch Overland Base Camp's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Overland Base Camp Contact Information:  Email OBC or call:  (617) 991-0640.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different:  All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. 

Waiver:  RSC requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Proper Bike for This Ride:  

• 32c knobby tires, minimum size.  If you don’t have 32c or wider, you’ll be riding alone after you get a flat.
• Clipless pedals:  This ride isn't for everyone; we ride at a fair pace and aren't stopping a lot.
• Spare tube or two – with all the tools required to fix a flat – or two.
• Basic tool kit:  Self sufficiency is the phrase of the day.  The group will wait for you if you have a mechanical – in fact we’ll even help – but you don’t want people waiting trail-side too long on a chilly morning.
• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

Wintertide Ride

Wintertide Ride: Saturday, February 18, 2017

• Location: Starts in Sherborn, MA (but not at Ride Headquarters)
• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain; trails and roads.
• Ideal bike:  Cross or gravel bike with 32+ knobby tires. Studded tires encouraged or required, depending on conditions.
• Distance: 45-mile option, 60-mile option, and 90-mile option.
• Price:  $145
• Details: Found on Overland Base Camp's website: http://www.overlandbasecamp.cc/overview-wintertide-ride-2017