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.