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Why I Ride: An Interview with Jeff Keeler
By Erika Alison Cohen To say Jeff Keeler is an avid cyclist is an understatement. Jeff started riding 2,000 to 3,000 miles a year in
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Fueling for the Ride: The Key to having a great Charity Ride! NUTRITION
By Angela Naeth Whether you’re taking on a century ride or a multi-day cycling tour for charity, proper nutrition is the key to having a
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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
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WHAT A YEAR!
As we reflect on the incredible journey of the past year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for your support. Despite storm predictions, the Ride in September
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Join the New England Parkinson’s Ride: Pedal for a Purpose!
Welcome, cycling enthusiasts and advocates for a worthy cause! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s (PD)?
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Why I Ride? – Dan Sullivan from Team Sully’s Spin Doctors
“When my wife was diagnosed with Parkinson’s we immediately began to research; treatment options, education and ways to get involved with the PD community. It
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January 2023 Newsletter
$10M Toward Parkinson’s Research Over the years, the Ride has broken record after record. In 2014, we became the first independent fundraiser for The Michael
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Announcing our Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful for the sponsors who have committed so far. It is because of them that we can donate 100% of funds raised
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month!
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! What a perfect time to reach out to friends and family as you start your fundraising campaign! Just be sure to
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Early Bird Registration Ending Soon!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDING SOON! Early Bird Registration for the In-Person Ride in Old Orchard Beach ends on Friday, April 15th! With only 1,300 available spots this
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Registration Is Now Open!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us on September 10, 2022 Celebrating 15 Years of Gears and Cheers! Ride In Person* or Cycle In Sync *Early
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We’re Getting Ready to Pass the Torch!
After several rounds of interviews and many conversations with our Ride family, the NEPR Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the hiring of Axi
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Are you ready to ride on September 10th?
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN TWO STAGES AGAIN THIS YEAR STAGE 1: Week of March 7th VIPS by special invitation! If you were a VIP (a
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We Heard You!
Updated 50 Mile Route! In response to the most recent participant survey, we are adjusting the 50 mile ride. To ease congestion, the route will
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2021 Records Are Meant To Be Broken
Happy New Year! The New England Parkinson’s Ride went down in history in 2018 as the first and only independent Team Fox event to raise