Each year, CRW awards grants to nonprofit bike-centric organizations making a difference in our community.

November 1, 2026 is the deadline submit an application for 2026 awards. Funding decisions will be announced in December.

We look forward to supporting organizations that share our commitment to growing and diversifying the cycling community.

If you or someone you know represents an eligible organization and would like to apply for a grant, please email grants@crw.org to request an application or use this application link. 

Thank you to everyone who took advantage of the 20% discount and placed an order for CRW Club Kit!

While the special discount officially ended on August 24, the CRW Club Store remains open, and members can continue to order CRW cycling apparel throughout the year.

Whether you missed the sale or are ready to add more CRW gear to your cycling wardrobe, you can still place your order anytime.

Shop the CRW Club Store Here. 

See you on the road!

The CRW club kit store is now open! https://tinyurl.com/CRWorder

Join us at Erikson's Ice Cream ride Saturday August 22nd where we will have a selection of jersey samples available to try on. You can choose the fit and fabric that work best for you.
-Classic: relaxed
-Prime 2.1: athletic
-Strike 4.1: fitted/race

NOTE: the sample jerseys WILL NOT be in the club designs; they are "blanks" in a range of sizes for each of the vendor jersey styles above.

To celebrate the store opening, all club kit items are 20% off until 7:59 PM EDT on August 24, 2026. The club store will remain open after that at regular prices.

This year's store features two jersey/shorts designs:

- 60th Anniversary Edition – A timeless design celebrating 60 years of Charles River Wheelers, inspired by classic cycling jerseys.
- Throwback (2024) Edition –The 2024 design is available again this year.

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Bike for the Woods!

Come join the fun!

Sunday, August 9, 2026 the Stow Conservation Trust will run its annual Bike for the Woods charity bike ride event!

There are rides for all ages and ability levels and all are scenic and arrowed! Rides range from 5 (particularly good for families with small children) and 14 miles to 25 and 37 miles, which are a little hillier and more appropriate for experienced, adult riders. 

Want a challenge? There’s a fun, hilly “metric century” of 64 miles! All routes have GPS files available through our website, bikeforthewoods.org, that you can download to your phone or bike computer, and all except the southern half of the 64 mile route is “arrowed”.

All rides pass by conservation land in Stow and surrounding towns and avoid busy streets. The longer routes (25 and up) pass through Stow, Harvard, Littleton, and Acton, and the 64 mile route adds mileage in Hudson, Bolton and Marlborough. Refreshments are provided at a water stop that you will pass at mile 13 and again (on the 37 and 64) at mile 24.

Register now at bikeforthewoods.org!

Advance registration is $25 per adult/$15 per child 12 and under ($55 maximum for a family), day of event registration is $30 per adult/$20 per child ($60 maximum for a family). All proceeds benefit the Stow Conservation Trust and help protect land in Stow! 

So enjoy a great bike ride, bring the whole family, and benefit a great cause!

Save Sunday, August 30th to gather with fellow CRW members for our 60th Anniversary rides and party at the Metrowest YMCA Outdoor Center in Hopkinton, MA. This full-day, rain or shine event offers something for every type of rider, and celebrates that at 60 years young, CRW isn’t over the hill but picking up speed!

Registration closes August 15. 

Register HERE! 

Celebration includes:

Ride

In the morning, club members can choose from 3 ride length options, and choose self-paced or leader-led speed groups.  Start times will be staggered for all distances.  

All 3 routes are designed with a comfortable 45 ft of climbing per mile, so it’s easy to enjoy swapping stories about past exploits and collaborating on future plans:
    • A 21 mile loop southeast to Millis (954 ft vertical)
    • A 38 mile trek that continues to Norfolk & Walpole (1,734 ft vertical)
    • A 63 mile metric century to the northeast corner of Rhode Island (2,869 ft vertical)

Please note that on all 3 routes riders are responsible for their own navigation, safety, refreshments, and mechanical support.

Eat and drink

After returning to Hopkinton, riders can relax and refuel in a tented pavilion with a delicious catered lunch featuring:
    • traditional, vegan, and gluten free selections
    • family-friendly beverages
    • and, of course, desserts! 
    • pickle juice is not on the menu…

Activities

In the afternoon the fun continues with 3 special activities:

• Share your CRW photos, videos, club jerseys, and other memorabilia with everyone at the “So Many Memories” tables
• Show off your favorite, trusty two-wheeled steed from the 1960s, 70s, or 80s at the “Classic Bikes Corral” (no carbon-fiber please).  Prizes may be awarded in the following categories:

        ◦ Most Fashionable Paint
        ◦ Unique Water Bottle setups
        ◦ Memorable Friction Shifter systems

• Find FREE bargains and clean out your basement, shed or garage at the 5th Annual Swap Meet.  Bikes, parts, accessories, clothing, tools, and racks are all welcomed!  Any items that are unclaimed at the end of the day will be donated to The Bike Connector in Lowell, a nonprofit that gets bikes to people who need them.

More information

• Tickets $15 each. 
• This is a members only event. 
• Registration closes August 15. 
• Event volunteers and former CRW presidents attend for free!! 
• Due to venue regulations, attendance is capped at 200 people. 
• More information and registration HERE.

Bike the 2026 Blazing Saddles Century on Saturday, August 15

The signature event of the North Shore Cyclists, Blazing Saddles offers five ride options from 36 to 100 miles as well as a gravel route. Register by 8/1 to receive a commemorative T-shirt and beat the price increase on 8/12! 

The current $80 registration fee ($75 NSC members) includes well-stocked rest stops, SAG support, mechanics, a post-ride lunch, and complimentary ride photos. Details at https://www.nscyc.org/blazing-saddles-century-2026-0.

The following information is shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW is not affiliated with these events, except where noted. 

Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC)

• Date: August 1–2, 2026
• Location: Multiple locations across Massachusetts

The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity, benefiting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Every mile ridden helps fund groundbreaking cancer research and patient care.

The Kinetic Ride

• Date: August 9, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: 282 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA

Hosted by Kinetic Smiles Inc., The Kinetic Ride is an annual cycling event focused on community participation and inclusive access to movement. Riders can choose from 10-, 25-, or 50-mile routes, all starting and finishing at the same location with ride support and rest stops along the way.

Bike for the Woods

• Date: August 9, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: 403 Great Road, Stow, MA

Hosted by the Stow Conservation Trust, Bike for the Woods is a family-friendly charity ride supporting local land conservation efforts. Choose from 5-, 14-, 37-, or 65-mile routes, all clearly marked with GPS files available for navigation. 

Second Summer Cycle

• Date: September 13, 2026
• Location: Smugglers Beach, South Yarmouth, MA
• Time: Staggered starts beginning at 7:00 AM

Second Summer Cycle is a nonprofit charity cycling event benefiting 19 Cape Cod nonprofit organizations. Riders of all levels can choose from 15-, 34-, 60-, or 100-mile routes through eight historic Cape Cod towns. 

View all Rides Here.