Sat. Dec. 13 - Franklin Falls Snow Fat Bike Ride
Location/start time: Franklin, NH, 10am
Ride Type: Fat bikes on snow (yes, SNOW!!!)
Distance: 3-4 hours of riding
Despite the skinnier tires shown here, this is a ride specifically for fat bikes and wider than 3.5” tires.
Location: Franklin Falls, NH
Ride Type: Fat bike Snow Ride
Date & Time: Saturday, December 13 at 10am
Distance: ~3-4 hours of riding, lots of trail options to be sure everyone gets the distance and ride everyone wants
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
We’re offering this fat bike ride to enjoy the snow together as close to Boston as we can get while also having decent snow conditions.
PLEASE be aware that if we’re told the trails aren’t appropriate to ride Friday night, we’ll need to change locations or cancel the ride. It looks like temps will be below freezing the whole time so that’s great where it comes to being able to stay on the snow.
We have a designated Super Domestique joining in at an endurance pace. We’re likely to split into two groups for those who want to go faster and those who want a more zone 2/3 ride depending on fitness levels. Franklin Falls is a great area to ride, there will probably be others out there riding and you’re never too far from the car.
Distance
We have 2 routes for this area, one is 7 miles in length the other is 8 miles in length. Will share these with those who RSVP via email 7pm the evening before the ride.
Parking
Parking is free here: Federal Dam Access Rd, Franklin, NH 03235
Route
The route(s) will be emailed to all who RSVP.
Estimated Ride Time
~3-4 hours total including stops so minimum ride time is 3 hours (less if you need to cut out earlier).
Route Notes & How this ride is different from our usual rides
We’ll discuss these with you prior to rollout. Since we’re in a specific contained area with groomed trails and without roads, we’ll be a little more relaxed about pacing. The Super Domestique will be riding a consistent, chatty, endurance pace for anyone who wants to ride with people if the pace up front gets spicy. Please come with the routes loaded on your GPS computer.
After the Ride
We’ll have hot water and will be making hot chocolates for all who want to enjoy some!
We will go somewhere local to enjoy lunch together and some social time (there’s a nice pizza place nearby). We’ll include details about this in the email that is sent out to all who RSVP by 7pm the evening before.
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 & Required Equipment
3.8” minimum tire size. Wider tires are nicer!
Studded Tires May or May not be required. At this time of year when riding on snow, it is smart to be riding studded tires. We can’t predict exact conditions so ride your studded tires for safety. We might not require studded tires yet, though, since there hasn’t been much freeze/thaw since the first snow and reports are that there isn’t ice on these trails. Again, please be safe and do what you’re most comfortable with for this ride. If we learn of ice on the trails, we will require studs to join in on this 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.
High enough tire pressure to prevent pinch flatting and burping your tires.
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.
January 16-18: Three Day Hut-to-Hut Fat Bike Adventure Ride
Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine, staying in huts
Ride Type: Multiple-day fat bike adventure ride
A catered weekend and opportunity for ultra endurance winter fat bike riders to test equipment
Ride Type: Fat bike hut trip
Date & Time: Friday, January 16-Sunday, January 18 (3 days, 2 nights)
Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine, where the snow is the best and trails allow for incredible riding
Distance each day: Conditions dictate, options will be offered. Long ride option for Saturday of 40-50 miles.
Price: $450 per person. Open to NEER members due to insurance requirements. See what’s included, below.
Register now!
Details
This is a fun and potentially demanding fat bike 3-day adventure riding incredible trails in Carrabassett Valley, a winter wonderland, and staying in nice huts to go further and see more!
The huts are full service offering freshly prepared, hot breakfasts and dinners accommodating all dietary needs of participants. Lunch is either at the hut or they pack it so riders can enjoy lunch in the wild.
Included in the price is stuff-schelpping from parking lot to the first hut, then from one hut to the next, then getting your stuff back to your car at the end of the trip. This allows you to enjoy riding with only the things you need for the day, not sleeping bag, toiletries, and your change of clothes.
Read about what to expect at the huts!
We have 9 spaces reserved for attendees and 2 are already spoken for. We expect to sell out and have a waiting list. We have to have a firm commitment via full payment the first week in December since we have to pay in full to the huts the first week in December.
The first night, we’ll be at lovely Stratton Hut.
The second night, we’ll be at secluded, private Flagstaff Hut.
Distance and pace
Ride at your own pace. Fat bike riding in the snow is slow for the fittest riders. Everyone will start and end at the same places each day and night for camaraderie and we expect enough people of various fitness levels so that everyone will have company out there. There is one designated trip organizer/ride leader who will likely be riding a fully loaded bike allowing for slower riders to have company. Route options will be shared with participants for each day (a shorter and longer option), so everyone is welcome to take on the distances that are comfortable for each person. Saturday’s minimum distance requirement is 20 miles to travel from the first hut to the second hut. There will be a long option of 40-50 miles for those who want a big day of riding.
Schedule
Exact timing of activities and rides will be emailed to everyone a few days prior to the start of the trip. Snow conditions will be factored into route lengths and will be adjusted as appropriate.
Friday - Meet up at 9:30am, at parking lot where cars can spend the weekend, drop overnight stuff off
10am - Ride starts
Arrive Stratton Brook Hut, enjoy a hot shower!
Enjoy a hot, hearty Dinner prepared by hut staff
Saturday -
7:30am - Enjoy a hot, hearty Breakfast prepared by hut staff
Ride 8:30am - Long - 40-50 mile
10am - Shorter - 20 miles (this isn’t short!)
Enjoy sack lunch hut staff prepared on the trail!
Arrive Flagstaff Hut before dinner
6-6:30pm - Enjoy a hot Dinner prepared by hut staff
Sunday -
7:30am - Enjoy a hot, hearty breakfast prepared by hut staff
Ride - 9am - it’s ~15 miles to return to cars / longer option available
Enjoy the sack lunch hut staff prepared on the trail!
Monday is the Martin Luther King, Jr holiday so hopefully you don’t have to rush home Sunday night!
Are you training for an ultra winter cycling event?
If you’re an ultra winter cyclist preparing for future ultra events and want the challenge of sleeping outside in a bivvy and want to self-support (ie bringing and making most/all food on the trail), this is an option! You can still take advantage of the gear shuttle to get extra stuff to the huts and have stuff moved from one hut to the next to transport extra food and any extra gear you think you might want. This is an option at the bottom of the page where registration links appear.
Parking
Airport Trailhead. All attendees will receive driving directions to this parking lot. This is where you’ll bring your stuff so it can be transported to the first hut.
Routes
All routes will be emailed in advance of the weekend.
Complete Information
We will email all participants with full details at least 2 days prior to the trip, including routes of shorter and longer options. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions via email or txt.
If you need to arrive later on Friday and your stuff will miss the gear shuttle, we can arrange for you to get us your stuff prior to the trip (in the Boston area) and we’ll bring it up early so that it makes it to the hut.
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this 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.
Our Super Domestique rides with a Garmin InReach in case of emergency that is out of cell phone range. We do this to facilitate rider safety. If you’re not riding with the Super Domestique, we ask that you follow the proposed route for the day and let us know if you’re planning on doing something different for safety. We always want to know where you are!
Preparation
This is unlike our other rides. It’s very important to come prepared with all necessary equipment and have a bike that is tuned and completely ready for what this ride entails. Clothing appropriate for the temperatures is important and remember that overheating on very cold days can happen so layers are important. Everyone who registers will receive a packing list and guidance on proper gear.
Waiver
NEER requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
Proper bike & Equipment
Fat bike with tires 3.8” or wider.
A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. Have a plan in case your bike or legs stop working. Note there are a lot of dead cell phone areas in the areas where we’ll be riding.
All necessary equipment and supplies - we’ll email a comprehensive list so you know what is necessary well ahead of time. This list includes bringing a sleeping bag (summer weight is fine) for sleeping in the hut beds.
Lights - front and rear, back up lights and back-up batteries (cold batteries don’t work like warm ones do)
Optional and fun! Stove - ability to make water from snow in cold temps
Register Now and Reserve Your Spot!! Space is VERY limited. If all spots are not reserved by January 1, we will cancel those bed reservations.
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 with lunch stops included
Price: Free to ride, ~$250-350 for 2-nights in a beautiful home/cabin
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Imagine this whole area under a beautiful blanket of snow! This is the house we rented in Bethlehem last year. We'll rent a similar big, nice home to enjoy the weekend together again!
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; price to stay in the shared home and see NEER membership requirements discussed below after the first ride you do with us
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 AirBNB 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.
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 Laconia 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.
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.
Be sure to email us with questions: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Saturday Adventure Mixed Terrain Ride
Location: Start and end near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel, mountain & fat bikes
Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Distance: 25 miles
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end at Revolution Hall near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel bikes
Date & Time: 8am, Saturday, August 30, 2025
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 mixed-terrain ride takes cyclists to many roads, back roads, plenty of dirt paths and single-track trails for a total of 55 miles. It’s probably 50% paved. The dirt sections are all very nice (and slower so they occupy a good amount of time!)
Any gravel bike with ~40mm tires is suited for the terrain. The terrain is not that technical where it’s off-road, expect (as always on mixed terrain): dirt, some sticks, rocks.
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 slower steady endurance pace on a slower bike so riders who are concerned about being off the pace should come out (or at least ask questions to see if you’ll be at the right level for this ride). If you can maintain a 14-15mph 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 less than 15mph (probably more like 8-10mph average).
Start, Distance & Estimated Ride Time
Please be ready to ride at 7:55am. We’ll start the safety talk at 8am and then roll out.
The ride is ~55 miles in length.
Allow 6ish hours for the ride.
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 will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before the ride.
Route Notes
A mixed terrain ride is rougher than a “gravel” ride on the dirt sections. There may be a few boardwalks, they are of average width, nothing overly difficult. There is no pressure to ride anything you would prefer to walk.
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. 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
35mm knobby tires minimum. Wider tires are nicer! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. We expect to see mostly gravel bikes, some mountain bikes, and possibly fat bikes at this ride.
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.
High enough tire pressure to prevent pinch flatting and burping your tires. We recommend about 80% of maximum rated tire pressure. Sometimes this is much too high, ask us if you’re not sure where to set your tire pressure. We like you to have more than enough air for these reasons:
We want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride. We typically see zero flats on our ride. One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.
You can easily take it out, much harder to add it in.
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.
Sunday Horizon Chasers Road Ride
Location: Start and end near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel, mountain & fat bikes
Date & Time: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Distance: 25 miles
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
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.
Fat Bike Weekend Getaway in Bethlehem, NH
Location: Start and end in Rutland, MA
Ride Type: Snowy trails and some roads
Date & Time: Saturday, December 28
Distance: ~4 hours
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Imagine this whole area under a beautiful blanket of snow!
Location: Bethlehem, NH & surrounding nearby towns - an easy 2 hour drive north of Boston
Dates: Friday, Feb 14-Feb 16, exact schedule will be shared closer to this weekend
Price to ride with NEER: Free; see NEER membership requirements discussed below after the first ride you do with us
Details
This area is picturesque and offers some of the most fun fat bike riding we’ve found! We’re joining in on the fun of the Fat Bike Poker Ride, NEER is leading rides both Saturday and Sunday at groomed Prkr, Bethlehem, and Laconia trails so people have others to ride with and have a good ride plan to execute.
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 organized a group to do this last year and everyone couldn’t wait to return it was so much fun!
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.
Be sure to email us with questions: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.
Saturday Snowy Adventure
Location: Start and end in Rutland, MA
Ride Type: Snowy trails and some roads
Date & Time: Saturday, December 28
Distance: ~4 hours
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end in Rutland, MA
Ride Type: SNOW Mixed Terrain Ride for fat bikes with studded tires (mtbs are likely to be good on the terrain as well, will update you)
Date & Time: Saturday, December 28, 8am start
Distance: 20-30 miles, lots of ways to cut it short if needed, expected ride time: ~4 hours
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 takes cyclists on the interesting paths in Rutland, around old prison camps, in a quiet, beautiful snowy wonderland.
There is ice on the ground, thus studded tires are required. Fat bikes are ideal, we’re scouting to see if mountain bike tires will work on the terrain as well.
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 this (probably more like 4-5 mph max) with the winter clothes, big boots, new snow conditions, twisty trails, etc. We’ll regroup periodically.
Start Time
7:30am - Get to the ride early and get your stuff on! We need to roll promptly at 9am so getting there early to ensure 100% readiness at 9am is a very good idea!
7:55am - Be ready to ride! Stay in your car if you’re ready early if it’s cold enough to freeze you before the ride starts.
8:00am - Safety talk starts, then everyone rolls out
If the roads aren’t safe to drive, we encourage you to not be on the road.
Distance & Estimated Ride Time
The ride is 20-30 miles in length, the route can be cut short easily in a number of places.
Allow 4 hours for the ride. Bring food and water to last this long, we’re not expecting to have anywhere to stop to eat or refill water.
Parking
Parking is free and ample at the parking lot. All who RSVP will get directions to the parking lot.
Route
The route will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before the ride.
Route Notes
The most important aspect of this ride is to dress appropriately for the weather since it will be very cold at the start and then warm up quite a bit. It’s going to be easy to overheat if you overdress (overheating leads to freezing). Wear enough layers so that it’s possible to start warm and then not overheat. Bring chemical hand & foot warmers if your gloves/boots are thin.
Any mechanical issue that will take more than just a couple of minutes will mean that rider needs to walk out to the car and the group will need to proceed or else everyone could be at risk with the cold. Please understand that the group will need to continue moving. We make sure to take care of people at these temps, so just do everything possible to minimize issues and have warm enough clothes that if you need to walk, you’ll stay warm.
After the Ride
Anyone who wants to enjoy a hot cocoa or talk about bikes after the ride is welcome to do so. We’ll make hot chocolates for anyone who wants one and be there at the big, red van.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news. Be sure to check your email the morning of the ride.
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 2” knobby tires OR BIGGER. Wider tires are nicer! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set and your raw power. We expect to see fat bikes at this ride considering the snow conditions. It is possible a mountain bike with studded tires will be okay out there too, we’ll let you know.
Bright clothes - There could be hunting in the area, so we want to be highly visible to everyone.
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 any 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.
High enough tire pressure to prevent pinch flatting and burping your tires.
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.
Saturday Mixed Terrain Ride
Location: Start and end near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel, mountain & fat bikes
Date & Time: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Distance: 25 miles
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end at Revolution Hall near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel bikes
Date & Time: 9am, Saturday, August 31, 2024
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 mixed-terrain ride takes cyclists to many roads, back roads, plenty of dirt paths and single-track trails for a total of 55 miles. It’s probably 50% paved. The dirt sections are all very nice (and slower so they occupy a good amount of time!)
Any gravel bike with ~40mm tires is suited for the terrain. The terrain is not that technical where it’s off-road, expect (as always on mixed terrain): dirt, some sticks, rocks.
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 endurance pace. If you can maintain a 15mph 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 less than 15mph (probably more like 8-10mph average).
Start, Distance & Estimated Ride Time
Please be ready to ride at 8:55am. We’ll start the safety talk at 10am and then roll out.
The ride is ~55 miles in length.
Allow 6ish hours for the ride.
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 will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before the ride.
Route Notes
A mixed terrain ride is rougher than a “gravel” ride on the dirt sections. There may be a few boardwalks, they are of average width, nothing overly difficult. There is no pressure to ride anything you would prefer to walk.
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. 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
35mm knobby tires minimum. Wider tires are nicer! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. We expect to see mostly gravel bikes, some mountain bikes, and possibly fat bikes at this ride.
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.
High enough tire pressure to prevent pinch flatting and burping your tires. We recommend about 80% of maximum rated tire pressure. Sometimes this is much too high, ask us if you’re not sure where to set your tire pressure. We like you to have more than enough air for these reasons:
We want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride. We typically see zero flats on our ride. One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.
You can easily take it out, much harder to add it in.
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.
Saturday Mixed Terrain Ride
Location: Start and end near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel, mountain & fat bikes
Date & Time: Saturday, August 10, 2024
Distance: 25 miles
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end at Revolution Hall near Bedford, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel, mountain & fat bikes
Date & Time: 9am, Saturday, August 10
Distance: 25 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 mixed-terrain ride takes cyclists to many back roads, plenty of dirt paths and single-track (not too technical) trails for a total of 25 miles.
The route is a mixed terrain route so any gravel bike with ~40mm tires is suited for the terrain.
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 endurance pace. If you can maintain a 15mph 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 less than 15mph (probably more like 8mph).
Start, Distance & Estimated Ride Time
Please be ready to ride at 8:55am. We’ll start the safety talk at 10am and then roll out.
The ride is 25 miles in length.
Allow 3-4ish hours for the ride.
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 will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before the ride.
Route Notes
A mixed terrain ride is rougher than a “gravel” ride on the dirt sections. There may be a few boardwalks, they are of average width, nothing overly difficult. There is no pressure to ride anything you would prefer to walk.
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
Ride Headquarters 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
35mm knobby tires minimum. Wider tires are nicer! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. We expect to see mostly gravel bikes, some mountain bikes, and possibly fat bikes at this ride.
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.
High enough tire pressure to prevent pinch flatting and burping your tires. We recommend about 80% of maximum rated tire pressure. Sometimes this is much too high, ask us if you’re not sure where to set your tire pressure. We like you to have more than enough air for these reasons:
We want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride. We typically see zero flats on our ride. One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.
You can easily take it out, much harder to add it in.
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.