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Everything You Wanted to Know about the New England Classic 2008

January 27th, 2008

Ok- maybe not everything you wanted to know but a good portion of it.  Below are the ride descriptions and the itinerary.  The ride descriptions tell about the registration fee, minimum fundraising and what is included (like beds – no camping and meals – breakfast and dinner) for your efforts.  If you have questions, post a comment here, email flinsky@diabetes.org or call Faith at 888-DIABETES x 3456.  For some great pictures of the ride, go to Todd Davis’ and Jim Evan’s pages and for some video, go to Mike Keating’s page (click the links to the right for all).  For more info or to register, click here.  Can’t ride, we need volunteers too.  Call or email Faith for more details.

Not only is the New England Classic a great event with wonderful scenery, friendly riders and supportive volunteers – it is a ride to raise money to fund important diabetes research, education and advocacy.

So take the ride of your life.    Join us in July (12 -18).  The cure could be riding on you!

2008-itin.pdf        nec-rides-descriptions-2008.pdf

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New Year’s Resolution

January 2nd, 2008

Every year, we all make New Year’s resolutions.  Well, here is one that I am asking you all to make:  Riding the New England Classic in 2008.

The New England Classic is a 2 or 7 day cycling event that starts on July 12, 2008 in Woburn, MA.  The 2 day event covers 150 miles through MA, NH and ME and the 7 day event covers 550 miles and includes VT.  Whichever length you choose, we promise you a great ride, with great support for an important cause – finding a cure for diabetes.

 If you have any questions,  please contact me at flinsky@diabetes.org or by phone at 888-342-2383 x 3456. 

Your time and commitment riding in the New England Classic can do a world of good for more that 20 million Americans with diabetes.  So mark your new calendar today and get ready for this great event.  You can also put in the Rider Reunion and Info Day of February 2, 2008 (see post below).

Every 21 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes.  Every 21 seconds there is a new reason to ride.  Won’t you make the resolution to join us on the New England Classic this July?  I hope so.

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Rider Reunion and Roundup

December 19th, 2007

Already longing for those days when four hours on the road means a 60-mile bike ride on a beautiful summer day, rather than 20 miles in a snowstorm, in your car on the highway? Do you miss hanging with a crowd that’s proud to sport spandex in public? Well have we got a can’t-miss event for you!

It’s the American Diabetes Association’s New England Classic Rider Reunion and Roundup, fittingly scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2 – that’s right, Groundhog Day. Whether that rodent sees his shadow or not we’re getting together to reminisce, share photos, make plans for next July, welcome new riders, and those interested in joining us for your favorite adult summer camp for cyclists. We’re just starting to put together plans for the 2008 NEC and this is a chance to put in your 2 cents on the route, rest stops or anything else you care to make suggestions about.

Remember: This is your ride and it’s our fight. Our fight to help the ADA as it works to find a cure for diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it every day. So please join us to experience a little bit of July in February in the Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center at Clark University in Worcester from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. For directions, click here.

Any questions? Call Faith Linsky at the American Diabetes Association at 888-342-2383 Extension 3456.

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Greetings From The Chair

November 13th, 2007

As a veteran of the last sixteen New England Classic events, both as a rider and a volunteer, I have found the NEC definitely to be a great time (new friends and beautiful scenery), as well as a great ride that raises much needed funds for our fight to find a cure for diabetes. The American Diabetes Association’s New England Classic bicycle tour has raised well over $2 million dollars since it started in 1992, and our goal is to raise the next $2 million dollars as quickly as possible. I am asking for your help to reach this important goal. So please take a few moments, commit yourself to this effort, register to participate, and get your friends, family and co-workers to support you. You may even find that some of them want to be a rider or a volunteer for the event. I always say, the more the merrier. Start up a team, give it a name, and challenge yourselves to personal goals. As you can tell, I care about this effort, and I am committed to finding a cure for this terrible disease. If you want to help us reach this goal simply register on this web page – just use the link to the right. Should you have any questions about the ride, please feel free to contact me at 1-860-447-1791 extension 4916 or via my email address, william.a.lacy@dom.com. Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you in July 2008 as we strive to support the ADA in their efforts to find a cure for diabetes!!

Bill Lacy, 2008 New England Classic Chair

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All You Wanted to Know about the New England Classic 2008

November 6th, 2007

OK maybe not all you wanted to know but a good portion of it. Here are our informational documents and the itinerary. The ride descriptions tell about the registration fee, minimum fundraising and what is included (like beds – no camping) for your efforts. If you have questions, post a comment here, email flinsky@diabetes.org or call Faith at 888-DIABETES x 3456. For some great pictures of the ride, go to Todd Davis’ and Jim Evan’s pages and for some video, go to Mike Keathing’s page (click the link to the right for all). To register, click on the registration link to the right. I hope you will join us in July!

Adobe Acrobat File NEC 2008 Itinerary

Adobe Acrobat File 2008 Rides Descriptions

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Registration is open!

November 2nd, 2007

Registration for the New England Classic is now open.

You can register here.

The ride dates are July 12-13, 2008 for the two-day ride and July 12-18, 2008 for the seven day ride.

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