Group
Rides - NEMBA's Ride Series
These rides are for NEMBA members only. If you're not yet a member, please join online first.
These rides are led by our members for our members. They're usually for
small numbers of people and vary with the location and the personal style of
the host. Rides have been known to change location or time at the last moment.
So be sure to call the ride's leader, both to sign up, and to find out more
about the ride. Be sure to contact the ride leader a couple of days before the
ride takes place. That way you will be sure that the ride is on.
If you commit to a ride, go, since space is limited. That way the
rides will stay manageable and be enjoyable for everyone. Helmets are required
on all NEMBA rides. Contact the ride leader if the weather looks questionable.
HEY! Why not lead a NEMBA ride yourself? Contact
Bill Boles at 508-583-0067 or nembabill@yahoo.com
for more information.
Here's a handy key to understand the ride listing:
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MBA -
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Indicates a NEMBA Mountain Bike Adventure Series Ride
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EN -
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Indicates an EFTA/NEMBA Fun Ride.
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D -
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Indicates a weekday daytime ride.
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FBH -
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Indicates Friends of the
Blue Hills Ride.
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BHTW -
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Indicates a Blue Hills Trail Watch ride.
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NBTRS -
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Indicates Newington Bike Trek Ride Series
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Dog -
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Indicates you can bring your dog.
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W -
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Indicates a WOMBATS ride.
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K -
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Indicates a Kids & Family ride.
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CALL -
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Indicates contact the leader to see if the ride is on.
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TBD -
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Indicates location to be determined.
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The following ride categories are only general guidelines. You
should ask the ride's leader exactly what type of ride he or she is planning in
terms of distance, pace and technicality. Also, be realistic about your level
of riding skills and don't join a ride that is beyond your present ability or
fitness level.
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MBA:
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10-20 miles. A ride on a marked course for all ability levels.
Normally includes short and long loops. Call for more information.
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EFTA/NEMBA:
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10-25 miles. Marked loops for all ability levels. Normally
includes multiple loops. Call for more information.
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Kids/Family:
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2-10 miles, usually easy pace & terrain. These rides are
aimed at parents with young children.
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Beginner:
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2-7 miles, easy terrain, easy pace. These rides are aimed at
riders with little or no riding experience.
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Novice:
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4-9 miles, mellow pace, easy terrain, frequent stops.
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Adv Novice:
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6-10 miles, mellow pace, either mostly easy terrain, or could be
technical terrain done slowly, frequent stops.
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Intermediate:
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10-20 miles, moderately technical, somewhat faster pace,
occasional stops and bail out points. Intermediate rides are designed for people
who ride frequently, and have some skills, but who probably don't enter
races.
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Adv
Intermediate:
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The same as Intermediate, except faster and harder terrain.
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Advanced:
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20-30 miles, high technical difficulty, fast pace, few stops or
chances to bail out. These rides are intended for advanced riders or, racers
who would like to go for a challenging ride at less than all out race pace.
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Women's
Rides:
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Can be any level of difficulty. Call for more information.
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