Why I Ride: Erika Alison Cohen
Growing up, my father cycled most days, including in the winter. When he got home, he took his bike computer to his rolltop desk, pulled out a legal pad, and recorded his ride. I started riding distances with him around age 12. It took me until my early 30s to beat him on the hills; […]
Why I Ride: An Interview with Jes Goncalves
By Erika Alison Cohen Jes Goncalves gained her love of endurance sports from her father, so when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease earlier this year, the New England Parkinson’s Ride was a perfect fit. “I am a cyclist by nature and I have been doing charity rides for many years,” she said, explaining her […]
Why I Ride: An Interview with Team Skunky
For Judy and David Fried, the annual pilgrimage to Maine each fall for the New England Parkinson’s Ride is a family reunion. After riding together, family and friends gather at the Fried’s Airbnb. Judy’s two siblings are there with their families, as are the couple’s three children and their families. The one person not there […]
Why I Ride: An interview with Dick Merk
By Erika Alison Cohen When Dick Merk started participating in the New England Parkinson’s Ride in 2018, he asked donors for the names of people they knew who had Parkinson’s or who had died of Parkinson’s, and he wrote them on his numbered bib. By 2023, the list had grown to over 100 names printed […]
Follow the Rules of the Road!
Follow the Rules of the Road! This is not a closed course. As you ride, you must obey all traffic signs and laws just as motorists do. The police have made it very clear that failure to do so will result in the loss of our Ride permits. Ride in a single file. Always pass other cyclists on […]
PICKING UP YOUR RIDE PACKET
PICKING UP YOUR RIDE PACKET Packet pick-up will be available from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Pre-Ride Dinner and beginning at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. There will be a separate line for VIPs plus two lines by last name. Please click here so you know what to expect and do not end up in the wrong line. Note: If you are an […]
Important Reminders
Important Reminders Helmets are mandatory! Ride with ID, phone and some cash. Make sure you have a spare inner tube. Arrive 45 minutes before your ride begins. Save your food & drink vouchers. (Volunteers, yours are in your packet.) These cannot be replaced. Be sure to stop by our sponsor booths for important information or […]
No bike? No excuse!
We've got exciting news! Due to increasing demand for rental bikes, we have partnered with Unlimited Biking, to provide high quality rentals at affordable prices. From hybrids to carbon-fiber Cannondales, single seaters to tandems, get the bike you want without the frustration of getting it to Maine. And, every bike comes with a helmet at [...] 24 NEPR Teams to be Recognized at Annual Team Fox MVP Award Dinner this Friday
The MVP Award Dinner, held in New York City this Friday evening, serves to recognize the top Team Fox members, events, and teams who each raised $10,000 or more in 2018 for The Michael J. Fox Foundation. 100% of money raised goes directly to fund high-impact research programs to help speed a cure for Parkinson's. [...] $15 Off your registration fee
April 15th is not only Tax Day, it’s the last day to get $15 off your registration fee. Tax Day can be tough so we’re doing our part to save you money. Register by April 15th and you’ll get $15 off the $75 registration fee. Spread the word! Ride Day is Saturday, Sept. 7th […]
