This year I will mark my 34th New England Classic. So much has changed over the years. This year, instead of 7 days and a loop around four states, the ride will be a hub and spoke format around NH and Maine. What hasn’t changed is diabetes still sucks!
Diabetes is an insidious disease. On a daily basis, diabetes can have deadly consequences if not carefully managed. In the long term, its complications include an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, limb amputations, and blindness. More than 38 million Americans live with diabetes.
On the New England Classic, my job is easy compared to the riders who pedal up mountain roads and take on physical challenges every day. I am there to support their efforts - and I hope you will support mine.
People living with diabetes face an uphill climb and physical challenges every day for a lifetime – until we find a cure. Please consider donating to support our efforts to make a difference in the lives of people with diabetes.
The New England Classic Charity Bike Tour (NEC) is a 100% volunteer run and managed non-profit with a mission to support research, education, and awareness aimed at treating and curing diabetes. To learn more about us, please visit www.newenglandclassic.org
New England Classic Charity Bike Tour
The New England Classic Charity Bike Tour returns July 11–14, 2026, offering a welcoming hub-and-spoke cycling experience based out of the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dover, New Hampshire. Riders can choose a 1-day, 2-day, or 4-day ride, all highlighting the seacoast and the region’s quiet country roads.
The 2026 NEC proudly supports the American Diabetes Association, with funds directed to Camp Care Free. The ADA’s camp programs have been creating safe, meaningful, and unforgettable experiences for children living with diabetes since 1949—combining adventure, education, mentorship, and fun for thousands of campers and families each year. Your participation helps sustain these life-changing programs.
Ride Options & Fundraising Minimums
- 1-Day Ride (July 11)
A scenic day ride followed by a post-ride lunch at the Dover hub.
Fundraising minimum: $250 - 2-Day Ride (July 11–12)
Two distinct out-and-back routes featuring the best of the coast and countryside.
Accommodations and breakfast/dinner included.
Fundraising minimum: $600 - 4-Day Ride (July 11–14)
Four days of expanded routes showcasing seacoast views, river valleys, and rural terrain.
Accommodations and breakfast/dinner included.
Fundraising minimum: $1,500
Your support fuels the NEC and strengthens the ADA’s work to empower children living with diabetes.
The New England Classic Charity Bike Tour (NEC Bike Tour) is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. The purpose of the NEC Bike Tour is to raise funds exclusively for charitable purposes in support of the American Diabetes Association and their summer camp for kids with diabetes, Camp Carefree.