New England Classic

Jim “I beat anorexia” Evans has posted his 2008 pictures.

Euphoric mother greets less than euphoric daughter
Photo: Jim Evans

At the risk of leaving someone out (because I certainly will), here are some thank yous.
First and foremost, thank you to all the sponsors. Your donations are what this is all about. On behalf of the 24 million Americans with diabetes, thank you for your support and commitment.
Thanks to the riders. It was tough, it [...]

The night before the last day there is always a little ceremony acknowledging the feats and contributions of the volunteers, organizers, and riders. This year was a little different in that in addition to all the rest, we were all spellbound as the story of two riders who had faced tremendous obstacles and are with [...]

We start the day with a screaming downhill out of the lodge straight down Mt. Killington. You can reach 50mph there if you try. Unfortuately, there’s a stop sign at the bottom on a very busy road, so you have to stop. No sliding through.
Speaking personally, the first part of the day, up the first [...]

Since today is only about 50 miles, there’s a bit of time to get properly prepared and motivated for the day. It’s also a pretty day. Starting in Northfield, we head south for 50 miles to Mt. Killington. Most of the day is rollers, but it ends with a climb up Mt. Killington, a five [...]

Today is the big day. 110 miles, starting with Crawford Notch at around mile 20. It’s a tough day. Still, it’s a beautiful day, highs in the upper 70’s to low 80’s, low humidity and full sun. Be on the lookout for moose.
Tonight is Norwich College in Northfield Vermont, and everyone was thrilled they finally [...]

We are at Attitash Grand Resort and Conference center in Bartlett, New Hampshire and I have to say, it’s pretty grand.
We got rained on pretty hard earlier in the morning, but it dried out and turned into a very nice day. There were lots of flats, as happens whenever it rains (the rain washed all [...]

Finally found a machine to update this thing.
We left Saturday morning around 8:45 and it was a picture postcard of a day. No incidents to speak of, and everyone made it to Durham just fine.
Tonight, in Biddeford, ME, we said goodbye to the two-day riders. So sad. They should be back in Woburn in about [...]

Days to go: 2
Saturday weather prediction as of today:

Woburn MA (starting point):
Sunny, clear, high of 85
Georgetown, MA (checkpoint 1):
Sunny, clear, high of 83
Kensington, NH (checkpoint 2):
Sunny, clear, high of 83
Rye, NH (checkpoint 3):
Sunny, clear, high of 76
Durham, NH (ending point):
Sunny, clear, high of 83

See maps as they become [...]

Days to go: 3
Saturday weather prediction as of today:

Woburn MA (starting point):
Sunny, clear, high of 88
Georgetown, MA (checkpoint 1):
Sunny, clear, high of 85
Kensington, NH (checkpoint 2):
Sunny, clear, high of 85
Rye, NH (checkpoint 3):
Sunny, clear, high of 85
Durham, NH (ending point):
Sunny, clear, high of 85

See maps as they become [...]