Joe on the Go: A PMC video blog

August 3, 2009 By Ted McEnroe Leave a Comment

NECN meteorologist Joe Joyce climbed aboard his bicycle on August 2 for the Sunday ride from Bourne to Provincetown for Day 2 of the PMC.

(Editor’s Note: We’re not saying Joe didn’t train much, but many of you out there may have put more miles on your bike wheeling it to and from the garage than Joe did on the road this summer.)

Joe and fellow NECN staffer (and PMC icon) David Beauvais set out together from Bourne at 5am on Sunday – and seven-plus hours later, they pulled into Provincetown with a great reminder of the support, mission and fun that makes the PMC the special event it is.

Filed Under: Front Page, PMC Events, Team NECN Tagged With: Bourne, Dave Beauvais, Joe Joyce, Provincetown

PMC 2009: Symbolic and emotional trip across Bourne Bridge

August 2, 2009 By Larry Holmes Leave a Comment

Pan Mass Challenge riders up before dawn

(NECN: Lauren Collins – Bourne, MA) – It is Day Two of the Pan Mass Challenge and thousands of riders are heading to Provincetown to finish the final leg of the PMC.

NECN reporter Lauren Collins was up with the riders as they left from Bourne Sunday morning.

Many riders consider the trip across the Bourne Bridge to be very symbolic and emotional and were up before dawn ready to go.

Thousands of riders will make the trip from Bourne to Provincetown during day two of the Pan Mass Challenge.

Neil Gerber was up before dawn and only got about 3 hours of sleep overnight, but feels great before heading out.

While Rick Powers of Canton Massachusetts wanted to get out early just in case he needs more time to finish.

Chris Cobb from Medway is riding on adrenaline and would do it on any weekend of the year if he could.

Volunteers were also up early on Sunday morning, serving 1000′s of egg sandwiches to hungry riders before they jumped on their bikes.

Dawn Brennan doesn’t mind being up early to help the riders. She knows that the riders have the hard job.

One more quick update, Team NECN crossed the Bourne Bridge just a little before 6 AM.

Filed Under: Front Page, PMC Events Tagged With: Bourne, Pan Mass Challenge, PMC 2009, Provincetown

PMC 2009: Riders up before dawn and ready for Day 2

August 2, 2009 By Larry Holmes Leave a Comment

Goal in sight as Day Two begins for Pan Mass Challenge

(NECN: Lauren Collins: Bourne, MA) – PMC riders were up early on Sunday morning gearing up for day two of the Pan Mass Challenge.

5,000 cyclists are taking part in this years charity ride.

They can chose to start from seven routes.

The longest is a 190 mile journey from from Sturbridge to Provincetown.

Day two started off early for most riders as they were up before dawn having a quick breakfast and ready to get back on the road.

Mary Ellen Milne of Merrimac Massachusetts spoke about how gorgeous it is riding across the Bourne Bridge, down the canal as the sun rises.

Another PMC rider Fred Vona stated that is the end goal that keeps him going and Chris Cobb would love to do this every weekend.

NECN reporter Lauren Collins is in Bourne where riders are starting day two!

Filed Under: Front Page, PMC Events Tagged With: Bourne, Pan Mass Challenge, PMC 2009

PMC 2009: Riders excited to be giving back

August 1, 2009 By Larry Holmes Leave a Comment

(NECN: Brad Puffer) – The Pan Mass Challenge has many starting points.

One is Wellesley, Massachusetts where riders began early Saturday morning.

NECN reporter Brad Puffer was in Wellesley, MA talking to some of the riders before they headed out.

First time rider Samantha Burke spoke about being a little nervous but very excited to start the ride.

Mike Brennan talked about the how it feels to give back and that this is the most unbelievable weekend of his life.

Filed Under: Front Page Tagged With: Bourne, PMC 2009, Wellesley