Three Notch Century

Happy Summer!

2008-06-23T13:15:00.000-07:00

Now that summer is officially here, it's REALLY time to START training and fundraising. Seriously. September will be here before we know it. Today is the perfect day to hop on the bike and get going!

Northeast Passage's official first training day is July 17. We invite you to come to Durham, NH and ride with us! Rides start in the evening at the Northeast Passage office. We will continue training through August. If you need motivation, this is the perfect setting. We're in this together!

Also, it's not too early to sign up for the ride! Several folks are already getting a jump start on their fundraising. Visit www.firstgiving.com/nepassage to sign up today! Remember, you are eligible for GREAT prizes - including RED SOX tickets and more!

Here's a tip to get you started:
*Form a team to ride and fundraise together
Team up with friends, neighbors, coworkers, family, etc...and commit to train, ride and fundraise together. We have found that creating a competition amongst the Northeast Passage staff gets our family and friends involved, it's fun for everyone, and it makes it much less intimidating! We have consistently raised over $5,000 by doing it together.

MORE TIPS and INFORMATION TO COME!

Get out and ride!

Great Party!

2008-05-22T04:14:00.000-07:00

Thank you to ALL who stopped by the Gas Light on Tuesday. The turnout was great, the energy was palpable and we are looking forward to September.

We appreciate your support of Northeast Passage!

Kick Off Party!

2008-04-29T13:49:00.000-07:00

Greetings Three Notchers!

It's officially spring in New England and, even though it's raining today, we're getting ready to kick it into high gear and start preparing for the Three Notch event in September (yes, we're serious). We hope you will join us on TUESDAY, MAY 20 at the Portsmouth Gas Light restaurant (3rd Floor) for food and fun. We see this as a great opportunity to meet other riders, learn about the ride and get pumped! We will be there from 6-9pm, eating pizza and planning strategy for training and fundraising. There is no fee for this event and no RSVP required. We hope to see you there!!

On another note, please let us know if there's anything you would like to see on this blog. We are taking suggestions! We have great ideas that will be posted in the near future, including: nutrition tips, bike maintenance and preparation, fundraising tips and tricks, etc... Please feel free to leave comments and chat it up with other riders. This is a great place to make connections before the event in September. We're all in this together!

Happy Riding and SEE YOU in Portsmouth on 5/20!

Northeast Passage Announces 2008 Cycling Schedule

2008-03-28T06:39:00.000-07:00

April 12: Introductory Cycling Clinic - Durham NH
Rain or shine, join NEP and Bike-On.COm for the opportunity to see and try all the adaptive cycles currently on the market

May 3: Back Bay Ride - Portland ME

May 29 & June 12: Nashua River Rail Trail - Ayer MA

July 17, August 4, 14, 28: Training Rides for the Three Notch Century - Durham
Get ready to take on the Three Notches this September by training with the NEP crew this summer. Each ride will increase in mileage and difficulty!!

September 5-7: 3 Notch Century - White Mountains of NH
100 miles in one, two or three days, through Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch and over the Kancamangus Highway...are you up for the challenge?? Visit www.threenotchcentury.org for details.

September 21: Cape Cod Rail Trail - Brewster, MA
Meet us at Nickerson State Park for a ride through the woods along kettle ponds....make your pans early and camp here for the weekend!

Cycling Equiptment and instruction provided by the good people of Northeast Passage. Program fees vary and support the Northeast Passage Cycling Program.

BUT PLEASE!!! RSVP with Northeast Passage to secure your spot on the rides and the equiptment you need. Equiptment available on a first come first serve basis!! Call NEP at 603-862-0070 or email Northeast.Passage@unh.edu.

Oh and bring your friends and family and if you want to volunteer - please do!!!

Welcome to the Three Notch Century Ride Blog!

2008-03-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

Hello from your official Three Notch Century Blog. This is a forum designed for YOU the participants and riders to get all of the information you need about the ride. In addition your encouraged to email us things you would like to see posted on the blogs. Training Rides, For Fun Ride Routes, Gear Specials....whatever you'd like!

Again this is a tool designed for YOU!

If there is anything you would like to see posted here simply send an email to threenotchcentury@gmail.com and we'll get the post up there.

We're looking forward to making this year the best ride yet!!

Now if the snow would only melt and they would fix the crater size potholes....

Sincerely,

Blogmaster