Tri-State Mountain Bike Ride, Douglas State Forest
Location: Douglas State Forest
Date & Time: Saturday, November 16
Distance: 21 miles with optional extra mileage
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Douglas State Forest, Douglas, MA (near RI/CT corner)
Ride Type: Mountain Bike Ride
Date & Time: Saturday, November 16 at 9am
Distance: ~3-4 hours total ride time with option for extra 2-3 hours ride time
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 have a designated Super Domestique leading the group & we’ll split into pace/ability groups depending on who comes out for this ride. The purpose of the ride is to enjoy fun mountain bike riding on a beautiful autumn day in an area you’re unlikely familiar. The pace will be moderate, with frequent regroups, we’ll let people get through it and then keep moving. The route is comprised of “green” and “blue” trails so it’s not overly technical.
Distance
The route is 21 miles in length. It’s just off of a great gravel trail so once riders return to the lot, we’ll serve up hot chocolate to all. Anyone who wants extra time on the bike for endurance base miles is welcome to join in for another ~2-3 hours of pedaling.
Parking
Park in this lot, it appears there is no charge since this is off-season in the state park:
Here is a pin to the lot, this is off of Wallum Lake Park Road:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zzx6vunErF8uUqfW6
Route
Will be emailed to all who RSVP by 7pm the night before the ride.
Estimated Ride Time
3-4 hours. We will be done before 1pm.
Route Notes
None at this time.
After the Ride
We’ll be serving up hot chocolate to everyone post-ride! Then for those who want to keep riding for base miles, you’re welcome to join for more - we might even cross over state lines to both RI & CT!
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 up until 10pm the night before 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Mountain bike with 2” tires or wider are the most common on this ride. Some people are riding fat bikes. Gravel bikes will be too much “under” biked and not appropriate for this ride.
Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control. If you’re very experienced with platform pedals, these are okay.
A Tuned Bike: A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned.
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 Morning Mountain Bike Ride
Location: Start and end Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH
Date & Time: Saturday, July 27
Distance: 4 hours
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, NH
Ride Type: Mountain Bike Ride
Date & Time: Saturday, July 27 at 9am
Distance: ~4 hours total ride time
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 have a designated Super Domestique leading the group. The purpose of this ride is to enjoy fun mountain bike riding on a summer day. The pace will be moderate, with frequent regroups, we’ll let people get through it and then keep moving. The first loop is not that technical, the second loop is intermediate. This way, everyone can warm up to the riding and being on the mountain bike if it’s been awhile.
Distance
However far we ride in 4 hours time
Parking
Park in this lot, no charge (to our knowledge), off of Deerfield Rd: https://goo.gl/maps/1vsnHapf2bgfEZ7p6
Route
Will be emailed to all who RSVP.
Estimated Ride Time
4 hours. We will be done around 1pm.
Route Notes
None at this time.
After the Ride
Bring a change of clothes and a snack for your trip home!
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 up until 10pm the night before 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Mountain bike with 2” tires or wider are the most common on this ride.
Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control. If you’re very experienced with platform pedals, these are okay.
A Tuned Bike: A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned.
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.
Wednesday Early Morning Training Ride 2024
Location: Start and end in Needham
Ride Type: Road ride
Date & Time: Wednesday mornings April & May at 6am
Distance: ~20 miles
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end in Needham, MA
Ride Type: Road Training Ride
Date & Time: 6am start, Wednesdays in April and May, 2023
Distance: ~20 miles. The ride is always done just before 8am
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 have a designated Super Domestique leading the group. The purpose of this ride is to get focused training in. The group warms up together, then everyone does hill intervals at the same time with everyone going the pace that makes sense to each person. The interval section is not that steep and not that intense geographically, so it’s a good place to put in an effort without going too hard. These kinds of efforts confer leg speed and greater overall fitness to riders without hitting oxygen debt or overload.
Each hill interval is ~6 minutes in length. Faster riders will be closer to 5 minutes, slower closer to 7 minutes. All speeds of riders are accommodated since there’s a regroup spot designated for everyone to recover, take a breath, before getting back on the bike and ramping up to the next interval.
There are a total of 4 intervals on offer the first two weeks, then we increase this to 5. The first ride of each season, we do an exploratory lap so all riders see where to start the effort and where it finishes so everyone understands the assignment.
It’s always fine to sit one out or ride slowly if one wants fewer. Some people select a shorter portion of road to go harder for a shorter period of time. Entirely up to each person.
Intervals should not be performed at max effort/heart rate, they should be done such that it’s possible to complete the full workout and get back to the Cutler Park parking lot. We discuss the exact duration of each interval as well as resting time in between out there so everyone knows what to do when.
Distance
The ride is ~20 miles in length, about 1 hour and 50 minutes total.
Parking
Cutler Park, Needham, MA
Route
Here's the Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42427386
It's called "20 GIDSIB Training"
GIDSIB = Glad I Didn't Stay in Bed
Estimated Ride Time
No more than 2 hours. We’ll try to get everyone back slightly before 8am, but not too much before that!
Route Notes
None. We discuss where we’re going easy and where we’re regrouping at the ride.
After the Ride
Everyone needs to get to work or start their day. We’ll stick around with anyone who would like to discuss bikes or any bike shop business.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news. Very, very last-minute news is found on our Twitter feed (shown on the home page of this website in case you don’t have a Twitter account).
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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Road bike with road tires. 23mm-30mm will be most common on this ride.
Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control, especially given the speeds we’ll be riding and needing to climb hills as efficiently as possible.
Front and rear lights that will last the duration of the ride and WILL NOT blind your riding friends. Eye-piercing rear lights (look into it, does it hurt your eyes?) should be pointed downward or replaced with non-eye-piercing bright lights. All rear lights should be set on steady, not blinking.
A Tuned Bike: 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.
Sunday Morning Groton Mountain/fat/techier Mixed Terrain Bike Ride
Location: Start and end in Groton, MA
Date & Time: Sunday, November 5
Distance: 2.5ish hours
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end in Groton, MA
Ride Type: Mountain/fat/techier mixed terrain Bike Ride
Date & Time: Sunday, November 5 at 10am
Distance: 2.5-3 hours total ride time, 15 mile route
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 have a designated Super Domestique leading the group. The purpose of this ride is to enjoy fun riding in a beautiful area on a warm autumn day. The pace will be moderate, with regroups when necessary.
Distance
15 miles
Parking
Parking is ample and free in this lot:
Cow Pond Playing Fields - 99 Cow Pond Brook Rd, Groton, MA 01450
Route
Will be emailed to all who RSVP. Everyone is expected to come with the route loaded on a GPS computer.
Estimated Ride Time
2.5-3 hours. We will be done before 1pm.
Route Notes
None at this time.
After the Ride
Ask to demo ride a bike of any kind! It’s a nice day to try out demo bikes.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news. Very, very last-minute news is found on our Twitter feed (shown on the home page of this website in case you don’t have a Twitter account).
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime up until 10pm the night before 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Gravel, fat or mountain bike with 40mm-5” tires are the most common on this ride.
Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control. If you’re very experienced with platform pedals, these are okay.
If it’s dark out: Front and rear lights that will last the duration of the ride and WILL NOT blind your riding friends. Eye-piercing rear lights (look into it, does it hurt your eyes?) should be pointed downward or replaced with non-eye-piercing bright lights. All rear lights should be set on steady, not blinking.
A Tuned Bike: A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned.
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 Morning Mountain Bike Ride
Location: Start and end in Callahan State park
Date & Time: Sunday, August 13
Distance: 2.5ish hours
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end at Callahan State Park
Ride Type: Mountain Bike Ride
Date & Time: Sunday, August 13 at 9am
Distance: 2.5-3 hours total ride time
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 have a designated Super Domestique leading the group. The purpose of this ride is to enjoy fun mountain bike riding on a summer day. The pace will be moderate, with frequent regroups if there’s anything that’s technical, we’ll let people get through it and then keep moving.
Distance
However far we ride in 2.5-3 hours time
Parking
Parking is ample and free in this lot:
Callahan State Park, Edmands Rd lot
Route
Will be emailed to all who RSVP.
Estimated Ride Time
2.5-3 hours. We will be done before 12pm.
Route Notes
None at this time.
After the Ride
There will be a lot of bikes available for demo riding if you’d like to take out a demo bike, please let us know so we have bikes lined up and ready to go!
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news. Very, very last-minute news is found on our Twitter feed (shown on the home page of this website in case you don’t have a Twitter account).
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime up until 10pm the night before 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Mountain bike with 2” tires or wider are the most common on this ride.
Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control. If you’re very experienced with platform pedals, these are okay.
If it’s dark out: Front and rear lights that will last the duration of the ride and WILL NOT blind your riding friends. Eye-piercing rear lights (look into it, does it hurt your eyes?) should be pointed downward or replaced with non-eye-piercing bright lights. All rear lights should be set on steady, not blinking.
A Tuned Bike: A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned.
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 Afternoon Mixed Terrain Clinic for Gravel Riders who are NEW to Mixed Terrain
Location: Start and end in the Middlesex Fells
Date & Time: Saturday, August 26
Distance: N/A
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end in the Middlesex Fells, MA
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Clinic
Date & Time: Saturday, August 26 at 4:00pm (note this time changed to accommodate our instructor)
Distance: N/A, it’s 2 hours of getting comfortable on mixed terrain with some riding to various parts of the trails
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
Registration will be capped at ~16 people unless we end up with more instructors (we have 2 right now). Will close registration and open a waitlist if we hit the maximum.
Details
We are hosting this session to help those of you who have a gravel bike graduate from gravel riding into mixed terrain riding comfortably! Mixed terrain is more technical than gravel riding, but it’s not that hard once you get the basics down. This is intended to be a fun time with others who are new to mixed terrain with an instructor who will offer guidance and advice on everything from tire pressure and how to ride over rocks and roots, to what to bring for mechanicals and how to manage basic gravel/mixed terrain mechanicals too. This session is for everyone of all adult ages who are nervous about mixed terrain riding.
Distance
We’ll take on various types of trails and surfaces by riding to them, the total distance won’t be that much. Be sure to bring plenty of hydration as it could be warm out there, though we will be in the shade.
Use BUG SPRAY since there will be some standing and instruction time that is not moving.
Parking & Where we’re Meeting Up
Sheepfold Dog Park, Fells Path, Stoneham, MA 02180
Meet up at the big, red van.
Route
We will stay together, there will not be a route per se.
Estimated Time
Allow 2 hours total.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants who have RSVP’d with any critical late-breaking news. Very, very last-minute news is found on our Twitter feed (shown on the home page of this website in case you don’t have a Twitter account).
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime up until 10pm the night before 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Gravel bike since the idea is learning how to ride gravel. If you ride gravel on your mountain bike and want to learn more about that, bring your mountain bike!
A Tuned Bike: A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned.
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 Clinic 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.
Wednesday Early Morning Training Ride
Location: Start and end in Needham
Ride Type: Road ride
Date & Time: Wednesday morning
Distance: ~20 miles
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end in Needham, MA
Ride Type: Road Training Ride
Date & Time: Wednesdays this summer and fall
Distance: ~20 miles. The ride is done just before 8am
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 is the morning after the Full Moon Ride. If we don’t get any RSVPs because everyone is coming out to the Full Moon ride, we will cancel the ride (which means you’re welcome to ride but a leader won’t be out). WATCH YOUR EMAIL, we’ll email by 10pm Tuesday, August 1, with a GO/NO GO message.
We have a designated Super Domestique leading the group. The purpose of this ride is to get focused training in. The group warms up together, then do hill intervals at the same time with everyone going the pace that makes sense to each person.
Each hill interval is ~6 minutes in length. Faster riders will be closer to 5 minutes, slower closer to 7 minutes. All speeds of riders are accommodated since there’s a regroup spot designated for everyone to recover, take a breath, before getting back on the bike and ramping up to the next interval.
There are a total of 4-5 intervals on offer. It’s always fine to sit one out or ride slowly if one wants fewer. Some people select a shorter portion of road to go harder for a shorter period of time. Entirely up to each person.
Intervals should not be performed at max effort/hr, they should be done such that it’s possible to complete the full workout and get back to the Cutler Park parking lot. We discuss the exact duration of each interval as well as resting time in between out there so everyone knows what to do when.
Distance
The ride is ~20 miles in length, about 1 hour and 50 minutes total.
Parking
Cutler Park, Needham, MA
Route
Here's the Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42427386
It's called "20 GIDSIB Training"
GIDSIB = Glad I Didn't Stay in Bed
Estimated Ride Time
No more than 2 hours. We get everyone back slightly before 8am, but not too much before that!
Route Notes
None. We discuss where we’re going easy and where we’re regrouping at the ride.
After the Ride
Everyone needs to get to work or start their day. We’ll stick around with anyone who would like to discuss bikes or any bike shop business.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news BY 10pm the night before the ride unless there are extenuating weather circumstances in which case, we’ll email by 5am 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. This was implemented in December of 2022 (VERY RECENTLY). Please fill it out 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
Road bike with road tires. 23mm-30mm will be most common on this ride.
Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control, especially given the speeds we’ll be riding and needing to climb hills as efficiently as possible.
Front and rear lights that will last the duration of the ride and WILL NOT blind your riding friends. Eye-piercing rear lights (look into it, does it hurt your eyes?) should be pointed downward or replaced with non-eye-piercing bright lights. All rear lights should be set on steady, not blinking.
A Tuned Bike: 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.
Sunday Afternoon Mixed Terrain Clinic
Location: Start and end in Waltham
Date & Time: Sunday, July 30
Distance: N/A
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end in Waltham, MA near the Mighty Squirrel Parking Lot
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Clinic
Date & Time: Sunday, July 30 at 1pm
Distance: N/A, it’s 2 hours of getting comfortable on mixed terrain with some 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
We are hosting this session to help those of you who have a gravel bike graduate into mixed terrain riding comfortably! Mixed terrain is more technical than gravel riding, but it’s not that hard once you get the basics down. This is intended to be a fun time with others who are new to mixed terrain with an instructor who will offer guidance and advice on everything from tire pressure and how to ride over rocks and roots, to what to bring for mechanicals and how to manage basic gravel/mixed terrain mechanicals too. This session is for everyone of all adult ages who are nervous about mixed terrain riding.
Distance
We’ll take on various types of trails and surfaces by riding to them, the total distance won’t be that much. Be sure to bring plenty of hydration as it could be warm out there, though we will be in the shade.
Use BUG SPRAY since there will be some standing and instruction time that is not moving.
Parking
Across from the Mighty Squirrel Parking Lot - we’ll send specific directions to those who RSVP.
411 Waverley Oaks Road , Waltham, MA, United States, Massachusetts
Route
We will stay together, there will not be a route per se.
Estimated Ride Time
Allow 2 hours total.
After the Ride
Feel free to enjoy a drink at Mighty Squirrel if you wish! The food truck of the day will be around at the end of this ride.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news. Very, very last-minute news is found on our Twitter feed (shown on the home page of this website in case you don’t have a Twitter account).
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime up until 10pm the night before 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Gravel bike since the idea is learning how to ride gravel. If you ride gravel on your mountain bike and want to learn more about that, bring your mountain bike!
A Tuned Bike: A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned.
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 Morning Mixed Terrain
Location: Start and end in Waltham
Date & Time: Sunday, July 30
Distance: 25 miles
Price: Free
RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form
Location: Start and end in Waltham, MA near the Mighty Squirrel Parking Lot
Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride
Date & Time: Sunday, July 30 at 9am
Distance: 25 miles, approx 3 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
We have a designated Super Domestique leading the group. The purpose of this ride is to enjoy fun mixed terrain riding on a summer day. The pace will be moderate, so anyone who can maintain a 16mph on a road bike on the road for 3 hours will have the endurance and ability to hang fine with this group.
Mixed terrain is slower and more technical than gravel riding. They are two different things. Your gravel bike with 40mm or wider tires is appropriate for this ride. Stronger mtb riders are more than welcome to come out on your mountain bike.
Distance
The ride is 25 miles in length.
Parking
Across from the Mighty Squirrel Parking Lot - we’ll send specific directions to those who RSVP.
411 Waverley Oaks Road , Waltham, MA, United States, Massachusetts
Route
Will be emailed to all who RSVP.
Estimated Ride Time
We should be back before 12:30pm, 3-3.5 hrs total.
Route Notes
Be prepared for rocks/roots and some single track riding. Dab a foot or walk what you need to. If you aren’t comfortable with riding rocks/roots on your gravel bike, this isn’t the best first ride to come out on to learn it. We are doing a learn-to-mixed-terrain-ride clinic at 1pm today for those interested!!
After the Ride
Feel free to enjoy a drink at Mighty Squirrel if you wish! The food truck of the day will arrive at 1pm.
Last-Minute Information
We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news. Very, very last-minute news is found on our Twitter feed (shown on the home page of this website in case you don’t have a Twitter account).
Contact Information
Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with questions about this ride anytime up until 10pm the night before 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
New England Expedition Riders (NEER) requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out 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
Gravel, mtn or fat bike with 40mm tires or wider are the most common on this ride.
Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control.
If it’s dark out: Front and rear lights that will last the duration of the ride and WILL NOT blind your riding friends. Eye-piercing rear lights (look into it, does it hurt your eyes?) should be pointed downward or replaced with non-eye-piercing bright lights. All rear lights should be set on steady, not blinking.
A Tuned Bike: 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.