Sunday Morning Mountain Bike Adventure Ride

• Location: Carlisle, MA

• Ride Type:  Mountain Bike Adventure Ride (it’s like a mixed terrain ride but with mountain bikes on proper mountain bike terrain)

• Date & Time:  Sunday, July 13 8am start

• Distance:  27 miles or 50 miles, 3-8 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 a moderately paced group, faster riders can go ahead and ride together, let us know if you want a lesser pace since there’s a good chance we’ll have enough people to get a “fun” group together for this. The purpose of this ride is to enjoy a fun mountain bike adventure ride on a summer day.

There will be frequent regroups so everyone can ride the mountain bike sections at their own speed and then regroup for the next road section to get everyone to the next set of trails.

Distance

There are two options on distance: 27 miles or 50 miles. There are two loops that start at the parking lot so your car can be used as a refuel/water stop if you drive to the start. We’ll provide water and wholesome food bars for everyone mid-ride at this spot if you’re riding with the Super Domestique.

Parking

Parking location will be shared with everyone who RSVPs, it’s in Carlisle Center.

Route

Will be emailed to all who RSVP. We’re using routes created by “Mosquito” on RideWithGPS and we rode most of it a couple of years ago. Some portions of the route may have changed, bring your sense of adventure! We’re riding in a beautiful place with infinite trails all over!

Estimated Ride Time

4-8 hours depending on speed and which distance you select.

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. DO NOT wait until the parking lot to fill this out, it’s disruptive to a smooth rollout and it’s unlikely to work on your phone. No waiver = no ride, no exceptions.

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 2-bolt mountain bike 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 Mixed Terrain Ride starting in Arlington

• Location: Start and end in Arlington (near but not at) the Arlington reservoir

• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain Ride for gravel, mountain & fat bikes

• Date & Time:  Saturday, July 12, 8am start

• Distance:  ~45 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 trails for a total of around 45 miles. This equates to 5ish hours of total time. Riders who want to ride for less will have no problem cutting the route short since it stays within a reasonable distance of the start.

The route is a mixed terrain route so any gravel bike with 35mm tires or larger should be suited for the terrain. We’ll split people into groups based on bikes and speeds that are likely to result.

We have a designated Super Domestique leading the last group to depart, if we split into groups.

Pace: endurance zone 2/3 for most cyclists - if you can average 15/16mph on a road bike on a paved road, you’re fit enough for this ride.

Distance

The ride is ~45 miles in length.

Parking

Free, all day parking at a parking lot near the Arlington Reservoir. All who RSVP will get exact parking directions.

Route

The route will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm Friday night, July 11. If you RSVP later than 7pm, that’s fine, the route will be in your inbox before the ride starts.

Estimated Ride Time

5-6ish hours

Route Notes

We discuss these with you prior to rollout. Note that a mixed terrain ride is rougher than a “gravel” ride on the dirt sections. There are a number of boardwalks. It should be dry on these so as long as you feel comfortable riding average width boardwalks, you’ll be fine. Trails are overgrown this time of year and there’s plenty of poison ivy out there. Be aware of what you’re brushing up against. Long socks and long-sleeve lightweight jerseys are nice for the sun and nature! Always do a tick check post-ride too.

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. DO NOT wait until the parking lot to sign the waiver, it’s nearly impossible to do it on the phone and it’s disruptive to a smooth roll out to need to do this prior to the ride. No waiver = no ride, no exceptions.

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 gravel bikes, mountain bikes, and fat bikes at this ride, the majority of bikes will likely be gravel bikes.

• Clipless pedals and shoes.  These are important elements of bike control. If you are an experienced cyclist who has used platform pedals and sticky shoes extensively, this is acceptable. Note that mountain-style pedals/cleats are significantly better than road-style. We strongly discourage road pedals/cleats on a mixed terrain ride. You can possibly get away with road pedals/cleats on a gravel (dirt road) ride, but not a mixed terrain ride.

• A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.

• Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike.

RSVP to Participate in this Ride 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, July 5: Adventure Gravel Ride around Modnadnock

• Location: Start and end in Baldwinville, MA

• Ride Type:  Adventure Gravel Ride for gravel bikes or hard tail mountain bikes who can do the distance

• Date & Time: 7am, Saturday, July 5

• Distance: 75 miles

• Price:  Free, but we’re requiring NEER membership if this is your second ride with us.

• RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form

Details

This scenic gravel ride takes cyclists on a beautiful journey from Baldwinville, MA into NH and around Modnadnock for lots of views of this mountain all day long! There will be dirt roads and a little Class 4 roads to keep it interesting!

Special thanks to Kenny C for putting this route and all of the details together!!!

Pace

We have one Super Domestique on the ride who will be riding a steady endurance pace for the distance (would translate to a ~14-15mph pace if we were on paved roads so the pace will be less than this but with that kind of effort) and one person who knows the route and the area who will be riding single speed at a steady pace.

You are welcome to ride faster than the led group(s) if you wish. You are also welcome to ride slower, but we advise bringing a friend if you’ll be behind the group for safety since we’ll be in an area with spotty cell coverage.

Please mention your pace in your RSVP if you think you’ll be faster/slower than the Super Domestique and be aware that there’s a chance you will be riding solo if you want to be faster/slower.

Parking location, Start, Distance & Estimated Ride Time

Please be ready to ride at 6:55am. We’ll start the safety talk/route talk at 7am and then roll out.

We’ll meet up in Monument Square in Baldwinville, MA center.

Pin for where riders should meet & parking is on-street on roads bordering the square: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JBCTKy56L3ZdvzPs7

Route is 75 miles long, we expect to be out there until ~3pm, you’ll be done sooner if you ride faster and keep food stops reasonable.

Route

The route will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before the ride.

Route Notes

Elevation gain is ~4,900 ft. according to RideWithGPS.

Expect some paved roads, around 60% dirt roads, some rougher dirt, a couple Class 4 roads, possibly a couple of places where you’ll want to walk your bike for a short span.

Food & Water During the Ride

There are 3 general stores along the route and a natural water spring. These are marked on the route.

Mi 30.7 - Dublin General Store

Mi 34.8-35.8-ish - Might be a Natural Spring (water!) - there was in the past, keep your eyes open!

Mi 36.5 - Harrisville General Store

Mi 51.3 - Deli / Convenience Store

After the Ride

Bring a change of clothes so you can enjoy your drive home!

Bring something to eat, too. There are a number of local establishments in the center of town where riders may decide to grab food post-ride!

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 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

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

• 38mm knobby tires or wider are recommended.  Wider tires are always nice! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. Skinnier tires are strongly discouraged since your chances of flatting go up.

• 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.

• A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes or if you haven’t come prepared. There might not be much cell reception on this route so it could be a long walk.

• Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, 2 x extra 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 Rhode Island Adventure Ride

• Location: Start and end in North North Scituate, Rhode Island

• Ride Type:  Gravel Adventure Ride! Gravel Ride for gravel bikes or any bike that has appropriate tires for dirt roads and meets the minimum requirements

• Date & Time: 9am, Saturday, June 28

• Distance: 55 miles

• Price:  Free, but NEER membership is required if this is your second ride with us.

• RSVPs: Required, see bottom of page for RSVP form

Details

This scenic road and gravel ride takes cyclists on a beautiful journey in Rhode Island. We’re riding a route put together by NEER super adventurer - Kenny C!

Pace

We have a designated Super Domestique leading one group which will be rolling at a steady endurance gravel pace. If you can maintain a 14-15mph average pace on the road (on a road bike with drafting others employed) for 3+ hours, you have the fitness you need for this ride to roll with the group. At this time of year, we’re consistently having faster riders show up who will ride ahead as a group.

This ride’s pace will be gravel-appropriate so probably in the ~12mph range.

Please mention your pace in your RSVP if you think you’ll be faster/slower than the Super Domestique and be aware that there’s a chance you will be riding solo. We prefer if slower riders who want to ride solo, if you let us know and choose an earlier start time so that we can see you out on the road, it makes it safer to have some overlap out there.

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.

Parking

There is plenty of parking in this school’s parking lot:

Ponaganset High School, 137 Anan Wade Rd, North Scituate, RI 02857

Please plan to meet up here for the ride start.

Route

The route will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before the ride.

Thank you to Kenny C for creating and offering up this route!

Route Notes

There is a stretch of paved/faster road at the very beginning to get riders from the parking lot to the route. There shouldn’t be many cars on this road, but be aware that their speeds are higher than we’re typically used to.

Food & Water During the Ride

Please bring a minimum of two 26 ounce water bottles or water in a hydration pack. Also, bring all of the calories you need during the whole day. One never knows if a store doesn’t open or if you can’t find what you like there.

There is a food stop at mile 28, Oneco Market. this is the only resupply we are aware of in this area.

After the Ride

Bring a change of clothes so you can enjoy your drive 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 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

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 are recommended, but skinnier are okay if you have experience riding a variety of dirt with skinnier tires.  Wider tires are always nice! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set.

• 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 gravel/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 or if you haven’t come prepared.

• 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 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.

Very Barre Mixed Terrain

Details

• Ride a challenging, gorgeous route presenting remote paved, broken, and dirt roads for your cycling delight and fulfillment.

• Time & Date: Saturday, June 21 - 8am

• Starting Point: Barre, Massachusetts

• Distance Options:

  • ~107 miles - this includes a cut back to Barre center, complete details about mid-ride fueling options will be included in the pre-ride email

  • ~77 miles (taking an easy way to cut back)

  • 48 miles (taking easy way to cut back)

• Elevation gain:

  • 100 mile route - 6,200 ft

• Dirt vs pavement: Approx 70% dirt and broken roads/trails, the rest is paved

• Price: $0, but you MUST be a NEER member if this is your second or more ride with us to participate
  

What you get

• Gorgeous, well-planned route with others out there on it at the same time: Route file for your GPS computer, parking directions/instructions.

• Van support! Just added - the big, red van will be support the ride all day for riders! It’ll have food bars and water for everyone out there!!

• The route has been vetted this year through mile 70 so we expect it to all work. Bring your spirit of adventure!

• The opportunity to pop into Barre center during the ride so as to use your car as a place with extra calories or water. Barre center has plenty of businesses including a gas station, ice cream place, and diner we’ve enjoyed in the past.

Start Location

Middle of Massachusetts. Barre center, MA.

Estimated drive times:

• A 70-minute drive from Lexington or Sherborn

• An 80-minute drive from Boston

Route Information

• Miles of dirt:  Many. Lots of chunky trails too. Plenty of smoother sections as well.

• We will share with you exactly how to cut the route short if you’re not interested in the full 107 miles.

• Everyone is on the same route until the short cut-backs so if you want a shorter ride, you’re not riding for more than 3 miles solo since the cut-back points are close to Barre center.

Pacing for this distance

It is important that you feel confident you can average at least 10mph over the course of the day for the 107 mile route. If you are falling off the minimal pace, we want you to take an alternate route back to cut the route short.

If you want to ride solo, please plan to start earlier in the morning so that riders will be behind you for most/all of the day. It’s safer this way. Please tell us this in your RSVP.

There will be one group riding the 107 mile distance, averaging a solid “moderate” pace. This is not necessarily a sweep group. Everyone up for a solid moderate pace is welcome to join in this group.

A 100 mile gravel ride will take you hours longer than a 100 mile road ride. Your pace will be at least 20-30% slower than your road riding pace.

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• Don’t risk fast descents or not eat enough causing you to bonk. Drink plenty of water considering how hot it may be! This is common sense for any ride, especially smart when you’re riding further away from people who can give you a ride home.

• We will not shuttle riders anywhere, it’s your responsibility to have a plan in case your bike or legs stop working.

• There is little cell coverage in this area, so be aware of that.

• We’ll send a detailed email by 7pm the day before the ride, Friday night, with the route, instructions, and details so you understand logistics and exactly what to do.

• All of our Riding Rules apply. All riders are expected to abide by these throughout the ride. All rules stated here on this page or in our social distance protocol override any conflicting rules stated in our ride rule page.

Preparation

• Bring everything you need for mechanicals that pop up on gravel/mixed terrain rides. All the things you need for a flat, tubeless puncture, EXTRA TUBE even if you run tubeless, air, levers, chain breaker, chain pliers, multi tool, spare derailleur hanger if your bike uses these.

• Be sure to bring anything else you might need taking into account the weather, your personal circumstances, your health, etc. 

• You will want to come prepared with extra food, water, and fitness for the distance. Don’t take this lightly - you will likely need a CamelBak with water to get through this ride.

• Waiver: If you think you haven’t signed the waiver in 2025, please do it now: https://www.newenglandexpeditionriders.com/ride-waiver (If we discover that you haven’t filed out a waiver at the start, you won’t be able to ride with the group, no exceptions. It’s a requirement of our insurance.)

After the Ride

• Enjoy a tasty meal or a drink at Stone Cow if you have the time and interest in joining us there! It’s a fun place to be. Bring $ for food and/or drinks if you would like to eat post-ride.

Proper Bike for this Ride

• A road or gravel bike that has 38mm tires or wider. 40mm should be ideal. Hardtail mountain bikes will be happy out there, just a smidge slower on the road sections. There is some loose gravel on the roads, and sandy spots. Narrower tires are more likely to pinch flat and are less stable.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. Mountain bike pedals/shoes are appropriate; road pedals/shoes should not be used.

• A bike that’s in safe working order. Make very certain your bike comes clean, lubed, safety checked with fresh brake pads, and tires in good shape. A bike that makes any unusual noises - from a squeaky chain to any kind of other noise should not be ridden prior to being evaluated and fixed by a professional mechanic.

Contact Information and How to Get Your Questions Answered

Email connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com with any questions. Call 413-461-7433 the day of the ride to speak with the organizer on route. Please contact us via email prior to the day of the ride for all matters otherwise.

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Horizon Chasers Road Ride - 55 miles, Saturday, June 7

• Location: Start and end at Revolution Hall near Bedford, MA

• Ride Type:  Road ride, all pavement

• Date & Time:  Saturday, June 7, 8am Start

• 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 is a fun ride up to Harvard and includes views of the Fruitlands. Please be ready to ride by 7:55am. We have a safety talk then split people by pace and then roll out!

We have a designated Super Domestique leading the last group to depart which will be rolling at a ~16 mph steady pace. Slower up hills, faster on flats and downhills. If you have questions about the pace, please email us in advance.

We’ll split the group so faster riders can ride faster together.

Distance

The ride is 55 miles in length. Yes, this just got longer by 5 miles - there was something a bit wacky in the routing.

Parking

Address for your GPS to get to the parking lot:

10 Maguire Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Look for the lot south of 10 Maguire, so once you pull in, turn left. The lot is next to Maguire Rd, as far south as you can get in that business complex lot. The red van should be obvious once you get into the lot and look south. Across the street from Revolution Hall. Do NOT park in the Revolution Hall parking lot.

Route

The route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51119254

All riders should load the ride on a GPS computer so everyone knows where we’re going and it makes splitting into groups easier.

Estimated Ride Time

~4-5 hours depending on your pace and the time the group takes at the food/bathroom stops.

Route Notes

There is one place to stop for food/water on the route in Harvard (Harvard General Store) at mile 25. There are more places where a stop could happen.

There is a cut through Assabet for making it a little more interesting on the way out, it’ll be broken pavement, possibly some dirt. Nothing technical.

After the Ride

Anyone who wants to enjoy food/drink/social time at Revolution Hall after the ride is encouraged to do so!

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

We require a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.

Proper bike & Equipment

• Bring your road bike with whatever size tires you enjoy riding that will allow you to keep pace with the group. A gravel bike is acceptable.

• If the roads wet/messy, please mount a rear full-coverage fender. If you don’t have one, expect to ride at the back!

• Clipless pedals and shoes.  These are important elements of bike control. Since we are riding near to each other on the road, platform pedals don’t offer necessary bike control for this kind of riding.

• A bike that’s in safe working order that is properly lubed and tuned. We’ll ask you to call for a ride or take an Uber home if you have a mechanical situation that will hinder the forward progress of the group by more than a few minutes.

• Be sure you have supplies necessary for all common mechanicals including extra derailleur hangers, a multi-tool, quick chain links, tubes, CO2 or hand pump, etc. You are responsible for you and your bike.

RSVP to Participate in this Ride Now!

Please RSVP only after you’ve made sure you can attend. It is inconsiderate to RSVP prior to committing to attending since it affects the experience of the other cyclists in attendance. We understand that things come up last-minute. Be sure to email us if you can’t attend: connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com.

Gravel Ride! 100km of New Hampshire Dirt Roads

• Location: Start and end in Milford, NH

• Ride Type:  Gravel Ride

• Date & Time:  Sunday, June 8 (moved to Sunday since weather is more certain!)

• Distance:  ~64 miles // 100km

• 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 gravel ride starts in the pleasant town of Milford, NH and is a great way to spend time on dirt roads while being in a lovely area of New Hampshire.

Pace

We have a designated Super Domestique leading a moderately-paced group which is likely to be the second of two moderate groups offered with the first group keeping a slightly spicier pace.

Distance

The ride is 64 miles in length.

Parking

Park in Milford center, NH. There is ample free on-street parking and there are public parking lots a short distance from the Oval which is where we will meet up to start the ride.

The green arrows point to town lots in the image below and on-street parking is ample. We are not aware of any payment necessary for parking in Milford.

Coffee in Town

A cycling-friendly Cafe is in Milford center, we recommend stopping by for pre-ride food/coffee. They open at 7am so there’s time to get something before the ride starts.

Union Coffee

42 South Street
Milford, New Hampshire 03055

Start Time

Meet up at the Oval and be ready to ride by 8:55am. The safety talk starts at 9am, then we’ll roll as soon as the safety talk is over.

Route

The route will be emailed to all who RSVP no later than 7pm the night before this ride.

Estimated Ride Time

~5 hours moving time, thus at least 5.5 hours total time

Route Notes

The route offers 6,000 feet of climbing over the 100km. There are two places to stop to refuel. Nothing fancy, but we have been pretty impressed with the people who work at the Mobile station stop in the past.

After the Ride

We’re likely to be sticking around to eat at a local establishment after the ride’s conclusion. Feel free to join us if you have time to stick around. No worries if you have life to get back to!

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

• 28mm tires minimum.  Wider tires are nicer! Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. Gravel bikes with gravel tires are best suited for the terrain. We have not seen the roads recently so can’t speak to their quality right now. We’re on both dirt and paved roads all day.

• 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.

  • Here are some mechanicals to get ahead of, esp at this time of year:

    • Tubeless tires need fresh sealant every 6 months. Make sure your tires have fresh sealant.

    • Have an electronic bike? Make sure your batteries are charged. Do you have a wireless system? Check your levers to be sure their batteries have a charge. Regardless, carry spares just in case.

    • Your spare tube has a hole in it from being in the saddle bag for too long. Get a fresh spare tube in there!

    • Unlubed chain: This makes you slow and co-riders can’t handle the sound.

• 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.

Sunny Side Up Mixed Terrain with Sriracha

• Location: Start and end at Mighty Squirrel in Waltham

• Ride Type:  Gravel/Hardtail MTB/Fat

• Date & Time:  6am start, Wednesdays in June, 2025

• Distance:  2 hours. Fun trails, a few trails that go up hills to get the heart rate up, re-groups at the top, all fun. The ride will be done right at 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 enjoy mixed terrain riding and have a few hills where efforts may be done by those who need a little “extra” to kick up the heart rate and training benefit for short periods of time. The group rides together, regroups frequently and enjoys each other’s company in the peace of early morning.

The most appropriate bike is the one with ~40mm tires or bigger on it. There are possibly a few road sectors linking trails, but this is mostly off-road

Distance

The ride is however far we ride in 2 hours, back at the lot by 8am.

Parking

Mighty Squirrel in Waltham

https://www.mightysquirrel.com/taproom-waltham

411 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 100, Waltham MA, 02452

Route

We’ll come prepared with a route and plan for June 20. No one is getting dropped or lost, we need to see how far we get in the time allowed and how many hills we want to climb as well. It will be fun for ALL riders!

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

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. There is a coffee bar at the Mighty Squirrel and some pastry-type foods that we’re likely to stick around to enjoy for a few minutes with anyone who doesn’t have to rush off.

Last-Minute Information

We will email all participants with any critical late-breaking news. Please txt 413-461-7433 with anything you need us to know about you the morning of the ride. If it’s too early, it won’t wake anyone up, so it’s okay to send a very early message.

Pre-Ride Email

We don’t send a pre-ride email to those who RSVP to this ride since all of the information you need to know is included in this email. Should we have to change something or cancel for weather/unforeseen reasons, we’ll email those who have RSVP’d. Never a bad idea to check your email prior to heading out to this or any ride just in case.

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

• Gravel bike with 40mm tires or bigger.

• Clip-in pedals: This is an important element of bike control.

• Front and rear lights are not required at this time of year, but still a good idea as long as they don’t blind your fellow riders or are on 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 couple of minutes since people need to get to work.

• 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.