Today’s the day!
One of our sponsors, and one of last year’s wrenches, Emily, is opening her new store, Hub Bicycle Co. today, 01-Feb-2010.
Chic Cyclist captured her for all posterity in the act of hanging her sign.
Come and wish her luck.
918 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-441-2500
(About halfway between Lechmere T and Inman Square)
Buy something!
Hey you turkey!
That’s right. You know I’m talking to you. The one who waits until April or even May to register for the New England Classic.
We’ll have none of that this year. You said you wanted your seven-day NEC. Well you got it. The NEC is alive and well and it’s time for us to make a statement that the 2010 NEC will be bigger and better than ever. And to make that happen, I’m issuing a challenge to all you veterans out there.
Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and to show you are thankful for the experience that is the NEC I’m calling on all of you to sign on the dotted line before you reach for a single drumstick and stuff yourself with stuffing. Before Tom Turkey walks the Green Mile I want to see 50, that’s right five-oh, 50, riders registered for the NEC.
There are no excuses. You know you will be there in July so stand up, sign up and be counted in November. And now is the time to corral those friends who have always talked about wanting to try the NEC with you. Don’t let the Caravan of Crazies pull out of Woburn without them this year! This will be a tour that’s not to be missed.
So pull out your plastic, grab the mouse and click register. It’s easy as pumpkin pie!
And watch this space because I’ll be watching for you.
Word has just come that we are GO for a seven day ride!
So we’re on for the 2-day 150 and the 7-day 550. Both rides start July 10, 2010. (Event dates and links have been updated on the right of the page.)
Thank you to everyone who voiced an opinion, you were heard.
Now is when the real work begins. We are under a microscope and we have to produce. We need to increase ridership and fundraising. You all have great ideas, it now is the time to act on them. If you have ideas to share, contact the Ryan or marketing team at marketing {at} newenglandclassic.org and share them. If you’d like to be on the marketing team, contact admin {at} newenglandclassic.org. Many hands make light work.
At the same time, we will be doing advance planning for the 2011 NEC. This advance planning includes investigation of a downsized ride. If you would like to participate in this effort, your contributions will be welcome. Whether the ride will be downsized in 2011 depends entirely on our success in 2010. .
But, for veterans and new riders alike, the decision to include a 7-day ride this year is welcome news and we all owe a thank-you to Chris and the other decision makers at the ADA to risk the event for one more year. And we owe a HUGE thank-you to Ryan who was able to make our case for preserving the 7-day in such a persuasive (and successful) way.
Now it’s our turn to get to work.
Come and visit us in the NEC booth at the Boston Step Out for Diabetes walk this Saturday, October 24 on Boston Common.
Our lovely and talented volunteers will be at the booth from 9:00 to 1:00 to answer any questions you might have about the NEC, and what’s involved in participating.
See you there?
Hope at least a few of you got out to see the TD Bank Mayor’s Cup last Saturday and see Shawn Milne of Team Type 1 (and Beverly, MA) come in second in the men’s Pro/1/2 race.
Pez Cycling News will be posting daily reports form Team Type 1′s Fabio Calabria during this year’s 3-stage Tour of Ireland.
Last year, TT1′s Matt Wilson won KOM and was 4th in GC.
If you’re reading this, you probably read all sorts of cycling blogs and are familiar with the Fat Cyclist, Eldon Nelson. We’ve all been entertained by Fatty’s wit and humor, but also his frankness and openness in sharing Susan’s ordeal with the world. Who hasn’t been on a ride without seeing at least one pink Fat Cyclist “Win Susan” jersey?
If you don’t know by now, Eldon’s wife, Susan succumbed to a particularly vicious form of breast cancer on August 5.
We at NEC join the rest of the cycling community in mourning her loss and our hearts and thought go out to Eldon and the children, Nigel (15), Brice (13) and Katie and Carrie (7).
The New York Times has an article by Tara Parker-Pope about Team Type 1‘s entry in the 3000-mile Race Across America (RAAM) .They finished in 5 days, 9 hours, 5 minutes.
While the article doesn’t mention it, Team Type 2 was also an entrant in RAAM. Team Type 2 finished in 7 days, 7 hours, 24 minutes.
Less than 2 weeks to NEC!
In tribute to the Boston EXPO THIS Saturday – all of our New England Tour de Cure events are holding a Reduced Tour Registration Special Rate of $20.00!
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You can visit us at the Diabetes EXPO (it’s free!) THIS Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Boston Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 10am – 4pm to meet cyclists already training for the upcoming Tours! We’ve got long-time rider, Lindsay, from the NEC Tour de Cure spinning for the entire event, a total of 6 hrs!
She’s peddling with a purpose and hoping to re-recruit YOU! Stop by the Tour de Cure booth at the EXPO and chat it up with other veteran riders as well.
If you can’t make it out this weekend – you can still take advantage of the great EXPO rate!
http://tour.diabetes.org/site/R?i=1MXf2eDudgMICik7suj0wg..
This offer is valid ONLY from Friday, 3/12/09, at 6am through Sunday, 3/15/09, until 11:45pm.
Register today & tell your teammates!
If you are a returning Team Captain:
You will get our new ADA Tour de Cure arm warmers! These slick sleeves will keep you comfortable while blazing trails in near-blizzard conditions!
Hope to see you this weekend – or hear from you soon!
Warm regards,
~Ryan, your-Friendly-Neighborhood-ADA-Guy
Associate Manager, New England Classic Tour de Cure
American Diabetes Association
80 Elm Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (888) 342-2383 x3456
Fax: (207) 774-7714
rwilliams@diabetes.org
JOIN OUR FIGHT AGAINST DIABETES:
http://tour.diabetes.org/site/R?i=KEak01kVjDvNseqSaScrJA..
Who Are YOU Fighting For?
American Diabetes Association
Cure. Care. Commitment.
Don’t forget, Rider Roundup tomorrow, Saturday February 28 at Clark University.
The New England Classic is a cycling event to benefit the American Diabetes Association. You have your choice of either the 2-day or 7-day options.
Contact us at:
New England Classic1-888-DIABETES (342-2383) x 3456
American Diabetes Association
10 Speen Street
Framingham, MA 01701
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