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.