New England Randonneurs Series (Massachusetts legs)

New England Randonneurs

⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

Jul 6, 2025

Location

Boston, MA

Discipline

Road

About

Conquer challenging New England terrain on this classic 100k adventure.

The Hopkinton the Boot 100k, part of the New England Randonneurs Series, is a 100 km (62-mile) unsupported endurance cycling event. Starting in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, this brevet challenges riders to embrace the spirit of randonneuring—self-reliance and navigation—while traversing the historic suburbs and rolling landscapes of Massachusetts. Cyclists must complete the distance within set time limits, strategize at checkpoints, and experience New England’s scenic charm on a hilly and memorable course.

COURSE DETAILS

A loop route beginning in Jamaica Plain, Boston, featuring mixed paved suburban and rural roads, with frequent rolling climbs and a checkpoint-based navigation challenge typical of randonneuring events.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ride through historic Boston suburbs and picturesque rural Massachusetts
  • Strategic checkpoint navigation and self-supported cycling
  • Qualifier for major international endurance events like Paris-Brest-Paris

RIDE TYPES

Century Rides
Endurance

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

100 km (62 miles)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Start elevation: ~50 ft (Boston); Elevation gain: ~3,000+ ft

Terrain

Primarily paved roads, with frequent hilly sections and some rural stretches.

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