New England Randonneurs

June 2nd – Vermont Northeast Kingdom 300k. This is one of NER’s most scenic routes and a challenging 190 mile ride through central and northern Vermont. It takes in a few dirt roads too.

June 9th – Portland Daytrip (400k) and Portland Express (200k). This is one of NER’s easier routes and the only coastal route in the archive. Riders of both distances will leave Woburn, MA at 4am heading north to Portland along the coast. Once in Portland, 200k riders are done and 400k riders turn around after a good lunch at the OhNo Cafe. The return leg is a bit more challenging as it stays inland to avoid the evening tourist traffic along the coast.

Eight teams are riding the Fleche/Dart/PopDart in 2018! Come join us in Portland on May 20th @ 11am at The Kings Head for a celebratory brunch.

Here’s the team honor roll:

• Pioneer Valley SnailDarters
  • Captain: Pamela B. with 2 teammates
  • Route Length: 216k (Dart)
  • Start City: Greenfield, NH
• Mainely Flèche Rippers
  • Captain: Darren G. with 2 teammates
  • Route Length: 391k (Fleche)
  • Start City: Portland, ME (Loop Fleche)
• Paris & Beyond
  • Captain: Steve B. with 4 teammates
  • Route Length: 204k (Dart)
  • Start City: Freeport, ME
• PSST (No Vowels!)
  • Captain: Tsun A. with 3 teammates
  • Route Length: 139k (Dart Populaire)
  • Start City: Newburyport, MA
• Team Polly Dartons
  • Captain: Daniel J. with 3 teammates
  • Route Length: 208k (Dart)
  • Start City: Bradford, VT
• Notch-o Bizness
  • Captain: Jon D. with 2 teammates
  • Route Length: 379km (Fleche)
  • Start City: Newburyport, MA
• Shaving Grahams
  • Captain: Emily O. with 4 teammates
  • Route Length: 340km (Fleche)
  • Start City: Portland, ME (Loop Fleche)
• Pop Tart
  • Captain: Sara H. with 3 teammates
  • Route Length: 123km (Dart Populaire)
  • Start City: Portland, ME

If your team applied and you are not listed, please contact Jake ASAP. Looking to join a team? Post a message to the NER Google Group/List

• May 5th – Vermont 200k: Thank you to the 40 riders who started and Dave & Nancy for running the event. It was a perfect route with perfect weather. A classic Vermont brevet if there ever was one.

• May 12th – Boston 300k & 200k: New Route! Explores Central and Southern Massachusetts with stops in Holland and Wales but still takes in the famous Tweedo’s in Ashburnham. This is a challenging but scenic and low traffic ride. The 200k is a shorter version with a later start.

• May 19 – Fleche & Dart Team Event Weekend: Lots of details on the Fleche & Dart info page. Applications due May 5th. (Update: Contact Jake if you missed the application deadline but are still interested.)