Location: Start and end at Revolution Hall near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Road ride
Date & Time: 9am, Sunday, June 22
Distance: 55 miles
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 road ride is a flowy route intended to just let riders ride without too many turns or need to stop.
We’ve included the route here in the Ride Page. We’ll email all who have RSVP’d in case of any late-breaking news that impacts the ride. Otherwise, we won’t be sending a pre-ride email out to those who RSVP. RSVPs are required to participate so we know who to expect and who is on the ride!
Pace
We’ll split people into 2 groups based on bikes and speeds that are likely to result.
We have a designated Super Domestique leading the last group to depart which will be rolling at a steady pace of ~16-17mph average on the flats (faster on the downs, slower on the hills). There’s usually a faster pace and often people who want to be just a tick under this 16-17mph pace.
Start, Distance & Estimated Ride Time
Please be ready to ride at 8:55am. We’ll start the safety talk at 9am and then roll out.
The ride is ~55 miles in length.
Allow 3.5-4.5 ish hours for the ride. There is a stop at a store to refill, this usually takes 15 minutes.
Parking
Across the street from Revolution Hall. DO NOT park in the Revolution Hall parking lot.
Address for your GPS: 10 Maguire Rd., Lexington, MA
Exact spot to park: https://goo.gl/maps/DXJyjgRdjp6BCqcA8
Route
The route is: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51325559 please download this on your GPS device.
Route Notes
None.
After the Ride
Anyone who wants to enjoy a drink or food at Revolution Hall is invited to hang out and enjoy social time together! The ride leader will stick around for awhile post-ride.
Want to demo ride a bike? Talk about sweet new bikes? Ride Headquarters comes out to these rides with demo bikes for those who are interested in demo riding and discussing awesome, super fun new bikes. Contact Ride Headquarters at connect@rideheadquarters.com.
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 in 2025. Please fill it out online. If it’s not filled out, we can’t have you ride with us, it’s a requirement of insurance.
If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.
Proper bike & Equipment
25mm or wider road tires. Whatever you like to ride that allows you to keep the pace of the ride. Ask us in email in advance if you have questions about your equipment.
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 a multi-tool, tube, CO2 or hand pump, tire levers, 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.