Group Room Block

[Jacob Layer]

Hello All,

We got a group rate for a block of rooms at the Residence Inn in downtown Manchester which will serve as the starting point for the routes.  There are a limited number of rooms so the earlier you book the better. We have three double queen bed suites and 5 king bed suites each with a kitchenette to do some light meal prep.  Please use the link below if you want to take advantage of the group block.  

There are also a number of other hotel options in the area in addition to airbnbs, vrbos, etc.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Jacob

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Event Summary:

New England Randonneurs

Start Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

End Date: Monday, September 28, 2026

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

• Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Downtown for 169.00 USD - 179.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Monday, August 24, 2026

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[Charlie Martin]

I'm all for a good ditch nap, but I would be a bit cautious in the northeast since it's a hot spot for Lyme-carrying ticks. If you go for it, I recommend seeking out dirt/gravel surfaces and avoiding grass/vegetation.

- Charlie

On Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 4:58 PM Peter Hewitt <pvvh...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you for this information, Jacob. It sounds as if the queen bed units can take four people and the king bed units can take two, assuming no one is sleeping on the floor. Are those the numbers that you are planning to put into each room? I am more interested in being one of four, also considering sleeping in a ditch/on a lawn to practice PBP skills. Respectfully, Peter

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[Peter Hewitt]

In June of ’22, During the Cascade 1400 in Washington state, the lodging was included in the $350 cost of the event.  I really appreciated not having to worry about finding roommates to lower costs as such was taken care of for us riders: we were assigned to rooms/roommates.  We slept 4 to a room, at most, and it seemed to work very well.   I do not know people and am frugal, thus not tempted to reserve a room at $169/night, especially when I am on a waiting list for the event.   Might the rooms be assigned cyclists, or is that up to the individual cyclists, unlike the WA event?   I can be counted on to chip in the cost of any bed available, so long as at least two others share the room with me.   Respectfully, Peter Hewitt, Bristol, VT

On Mar 15, 2026, at 7:57 PM, Peter Hewitt <pvvh...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you for this information, Jacob. It sounds as if the queen bed units can take four people and the king bed units can take two, assuming no one is sleeping on the floor. Are those the numbers that you are planning to put into each room? I am more interested in being one of four, also considering sleeping in a ditch/on a lawn to practice PBP skills. Respectfully, Peter

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On Mar 14, 2026, at 2:14 PM, Jacob Layer <jvl...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Jacob Layer]

Hello All,

I apologize for my delayed responses.  Work has been hectic the last 10 days.  I think I've responded to everyone who messaged me but please reach back out if I missed your message.

Regarding questions about the number of people to a room.  NER does not plan to assign riders to rooms.  If you book a room and want to split the cost with other riders, please post here advertising that a bed is open.  I'm sure there will be other riders eager to take up the offer. 

Best,

Jacob

[Jacob Layer]

I've responded to the thread about assigned rooms but want to address ditch naps.  The Lyme-carrying tick threat is real but if you're cautious and smart about it you should be fine.  I've taken naps along the roads in New England and not been bothered by ticks.  Occasionally a good natured driver might ask if you're okay :).   My advice is to ride to the next town (There are many towns on route) and sleep on the town common or gazebo if they have one.

[Sarah Bergstrom]

I'll have a tick key at the headquarters, too; if you do get a tick on you a volunteer will be able to safely remove all of it -- it can be hard to get them out of your skin without one.   If they're only on you for a few hours and are completely removed, that's not long enough to transfer Lyme.  

One thing to note: I hear a lot of randos from other areas talking about post office naps -- the post offices in New England generally have limited hours and no lobbies; gazebos and church porticos are generally your best bet.  

Sarah

[Andy G]

The Dover, NH post office has a garage door of sorts that closes off the counter areas, but the PO Box areas seem to be open 24/7. I think others in the area do that too but I don't tend to frequent them in the off hours. I think it's more of a rural thing for randonneurs though - I don't really think it would go over well to sleep in a downtown post office, especially one directly across the street from the police station.

Directly on the route on day 4 (my area), the Dover Riverwalk park, Bellamy disc golf course, or Tibbetts Field are nearby places where taking a nap outside probably wouldn't be too suspicious. While we do have a nice Dover Community Trail adjacent to the route, that has been used by the unhoused with enough frequency to get patrolled and I would recommend against that.

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[Eric Nichols]

With average nighttime lows in the 40s by late September, riders planning to rely on ditch naps might consider napping during daylight hours, when it’s considerably warmer. Frosty nights are also possible. 
Tailwinds,

Eric N