COUNTDOWN TO RIDE DAY: SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

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IN MEMORY OF CO-FOUNDER BOB WOODS

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Colonel Bob Woods, the co-founder, Father of the Ride, Edna’s right hand man, and our official Ride Starter.  Bob, also known as “Coach” to many because of his years as a baseball coach to hundreds of youth in Merrimack, NH, passed away […]

Take Advantage of Amazon Donations this Holiday Season

Did you know that when you shop on AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your purchases to the New England Parkinson’s Ride? All you have to do is designate NEPR as your chosen charity. It’s easy to do. Here’s how. Then be sure to make all of your holiday purchases via Smile.Amazon.com. […]

NEPR Fundraising Continues Through Year End With Matching Donations from Our Sponsors

To date, the 2017 New England Parkinson’s Ride has raised an incredible $777,848 (already surpassing last year’s total of $711,290 by 10%). Thanks to the more than 1,000 cyclists, 250 volunteers and 44 sponsors who made it all possible. And we’re not done yet… fundraising for this year’s ride is open through the end of the year. […]

It’s almost ride day and our 10th Annual Ride has already raised……

OVER $600,000 DOLLARS  BRINGING OUR 10 YEAR TOTAL TO OVER $3,000,000 That’s $3,000,000 Closer to the Cure ! NOW LET’S GET READY TO RIDE! NEW THIS YEAR CHIP TECHNOLOGY!   Every bib will be encoded with a disposable chip that records cyclists as they cross the start and finish lines. In addition, families & friends […]

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US FOR THE PRE-RIDE LOBSTER BAKE!

  TICKET SALES WILL CLOSE  PROMPTLY AT NOON ON MONDAY…SOONER IF SOLD OUT******** NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GATE If you need an extra guest ticket please email Cindy at neparkinsonsride@gmail.com PURCHASE  TICKETS HERE!     IN JUST A FEW SHORT DAYS… A thousand cyclists will take to the streets of Southern Maine […]

I HAD FORGOTTEN WHAT IT FELT LIKE TO FEEL THE WIND ON MY FACE…

Gus, MaryEllen, and “Pilot” Doug Malcomb At first I thought “Why me?” when I was asked if I wanted to ride the 10 mile route with the Portland Wheelers. A few miles down the road with Doug at the helm, I changed my way of thinking. I couldn’t imagine a more fun filled way of […]

LOBSTER SUPPER COMING SOON!

LOBSTER SUPPER COMING SOON! TICKETS FOR THE PRE-RIDE LOBSTER DINNER, TO BE HELD AT THE BALLPARK ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, WILL GO ON SALE ON AUGUST 1ST ! TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 350 CYCLISTS & VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR FAMILIES HERE’S THE MOST IMPORTANT PART … YOU ARE  NOT ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS UNTIL […]

VIP and PERSONALIZED BIB NUMBERS!

If you were one of the 150+ cyclists who raised a minimum of $1000 for the 2016 ride AND are registered for the 2017 ride by August 16th, your Bib Number will will include the special inscription of “ VIP” !   Please note, these bib numbers are based on fundraising from theprior year’s ride.  […]

TICKETS FOR THE PRE-RIDE TASTE OF MAINE LOBSTER SUPPER ARE ON SALE NOW!

TICKETS FOR THE PRE-RIDE TASTE OF MAINE  LOBSTER SUPPER ARE ON SALE NOW! (Chicken, veggie burgers, several sides, as well as hot dogs for the kids also available.  See below for more information.) **ONLY 350 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD** Please remember that you must be  registered to Ride or Volunteer  before you may purchase your […]