New England Randonneurs Series (Massachusetts legs)

New England Randonneurs

⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

Jul 12, 2025

Location

Medford, MA

Discipline

Road

About

Ride through midnight under New England's summer skies.

The MA Overnight 200k is a nocturnal randonneuring challenge taking place on July 12, 2025, starting in Medford, Massachusetts. Participants will embark on a self-supported, 200-kilometer route traversing rural roads and small towns of New England, fostering endurance, navigation skills, and camaraderie within a unique night-riding format. Riders will experience the tranquility and beauty of summer nighttime landscapes as they pedal through scenic terrain, guided by their lights and the company of fellow cyclists.

COURSE DETAILS

Starting before dawn in Medford, MA, the course covers 200km of mixed terrain, passing through rural New England roads, featuring rolling hills and occasional steep climbs. Riders must be self-reliant, navigating through minimal urban traffic and focusing on safe nighttime riding.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Unique overnight format with a 4:30 AM start time
  • Ride through scenic New England landscapes under moonlight
  • Emphasis on self-reliance and camaraderie among riders

RIDE TYPES

Endurance
Gran Fondo

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

200 km (124 miles)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Medford, MA: ~20 ft above sea level / Estimated elevation gain: 6,000–8,000 ft

Terrain

Mixed rural roads, rolling hills, some steep climbs

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