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 […]
Registration Site Timing Out On Apple Devices!
We have heard from many of you that no matter how hard you try, or how fast you type, you are getting a message that your registration has “timed-out”. We are so sorry for this inconvenience and have been working with Team Fox to rectify this situation. You may want to try switching browsers on […]
Earn Your Limited Edition 2019 VIP Jersey by July 30th!
Announcing the Limited Edition 2019 VIP Jersey Raise $1,000 by July 30th to Receive Your VIP Jersey at the Ride! Each year hundreds of our cyclists work extra hard to raise the funds that will help lead us to the cure and earn the privilege of wearing the coveted VIP Jersey. If you would like […]
2017 New England Parkinson’s Ride Named the Largest Independent Fundraiser for Team Fox in the Country
The 2017 New England Parkinson’s Ride raised an incredible $887,170 and, for the fourth year in a row, will be honored as the largest fundraising event in the country by Michael J. Fox. The Team Fox MVP Recognition Dinner will be held in New York City on April 13th and we are thrilled that many […]
