NorEast Cycling - New England-based cycling team

Welcome to NorEast Cycling
- a member of USA Cycling and the New England Bicycle Racing Association

NorEast Cycling promotes both competitive and recreational cycling in a variety of disciplines including Road, Mountain, Cyclocross and Track.
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05.16.2012 - The Seacoast's 10th annual Bike/Walk to Work Day is coming up May 18th, 2012. This year Seacoast residents have more ways than ever to join the healthy, dollar-saving, congestion-reducing, breeze-in-your-face fun.
SABR is again partnering with two regional planning commissions, COAST, UNH, local bike shops and other businesses to co-sponsor ten free "alternative commuter" breakfasts in communities all around the Seacoast on Friday May 18th. Commuters who leave their cars at home can enjoy breakfasts around the region.

SABR is looking for volunteers from NorEast Cycling to lead group commuting rides for this event. The ride leader would contact the people who sign up for the route with the meet-up spot and time. The communting routes include:
Dover to Portsmouth (and Pease)
Exeter to Portsmouth
Durham to Portsmouth
Durham to Exeter
Dover to Exeter
Portsmouth to Pease

Click here for more info, and please contact Diane Gibbins if you are interested in volunteering to lead a ride.

05.16.2012 - Traffic Skills 101 Class, June 23-24, Concord!

The next Traffic Skills 101 safe cycling class is scheduled for the weekend of June 23 & 24th, at 57 Regional Drive, in Concord, NH. This popular class teaches you how to ride safely, confidently and legally in traffic. If you would like to learn more about reducing your risk of negative interactions with other road users, and gain a better understanding of traffic laws as they apply to cyclists, this class is for you! Learn how and why it is safer to “drive your bike like a car”, how to navigate safely through intersections and roundabouts, and how to perform essential maneuvers like the quick-stop, instant turn, and other hazard-avoidance techniques.

The 2-day class takes place on a weekend, from 9:00am to about 4:00pm each day. The first day is instruction/demonstration. The second day is practical application, so bring your bike! Preregistration by June 18th is required for the June 23-24th class. The class costs $75, and a $10 discount can be applied if you are a member of the following bike advocacy organizations: LAB, BWANH, Bikes Belong, Bicycle Coalition of Maine, SABR, MassBike, and CNHBC Board Members and Officers. For more information about the Traffic Skills 101 class, including how to register, go to www.bwanh.org, and click on "Traffic Skills 101". Any questions, email class coordinator Paula Bedard.

05.12.12 - Volunteers needed for the Exeter Crit!
Volunteer sign up for the 30th Annual Exeter Classic Criterium, presented by Redhook is open! This year's date is back on a Tuesday evening--June 26th. The races are at 6:05 pm and 7:00 pm. We will need at least 40 people to be race marshals. We will also need help with course set up and course break down. Marshals should plan to be at the Town Hall registration site by 5:15, to be in place by 5:30. Course break-down begins immediately following the last race. Folks volunteering for course set-up will be contacted by Ed Spuler directly.

If you are able to help, please email or call (603.512.6550) Diane Gibbins and provide your cell phone number and how you will be able to help. Volunteering for the Exeter Crit counts as a NorEast Cycling volunteer credit.

Tim Heffner (foreground) and Tim Young on their way to 2nd and 7th place finishes at the Master's 35+ Live Free or Ride Harder Criterium on the University of New Hampshire campus on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Results on BikeReg.
Photo courtey of Diane Gibbins

Noreaster's representing at Battenkill with Nicholas Kirsch, Tim Metzger, Charlie Bourdages, Andy Demotses, Evan Patten, Jonathan Ruffus, Ben Goss, and Tom Scontras (photo courtesy of Evan Patten).

03.31.2012 -
Our 7th annual Season Kick-off Party was a great success!
There was food and beverages, bags of swag, raffle prizes, and awards recognizing those who went above and beyond in 2011! Yahoo!!!

Safey Third Award - Ryan Kelly
Team Spirit Award - Jeannie Allyson
Lifetime Acheivement Award - Susanne Delaney
Energizer Bunny/Rider of the Year Award - Jena Greaser

02.05.2012 - Check out the updated 2012 Charity ride listings! Find a ride to put on the calendar, and start fundraising now! If you want to rally other NorEast Cycling members to ride with you, post something in the Forum or on our Facebook page. If you know of a ride that is not listed but should be, click here.