One of the benefits of CRW membership is the CRW name tag. Attached to your helmet, saddlebag or bike it lets people know who you are.

More importantly, it contains contact information should you be injured on a ride.

The updated Name Tags are now available for order in the CRW Store. The tags will include member first name in large letter format and member last name in small letter format. Each Name Tag will have the member's In Case of Emergency number on them.

Name Tags are free for CRW members!

All members who have joined the club since January 1, 2025 will automatically receive a Name Tag.

Members who are looking to replace their name tag may request an updated tag on the CRW Store on the website. To find the store, click on the Members tab and then click on the Store tab. You can then order your Name Tag. Please give us time to print the Name Tag and mail it to you. 

Please make sure your information is up-to-date in your CRW Profile as this will be used to make your Name Tag.

Information needed is:

• Your First and Last Name.
• Name and phone number of your emergency contact.
• Your current mailing address (Name Tag will be mailed to you).

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at member-benefits@crw.org.

Are you new to CRW? Or maybe you've been around for a while but are not sure about the best group riding techniques?

CRW continues Eli Post's Tradition of intro to events.

Join CRW Rides VP John O'Dowd, Safety Coordinator John Allen and League Cycling Instructor David Wean for:

An evening Zoom meeting Wednesday, May 27, 7-8:30 PM. We'll cover CRW history, types of rides, club culture, solo and group riding practices.

Register for the Webinar.

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An on-bike event, Saturday, May 31, 10 AM

We will bring you up to speed about what CRW rides are all about, what to expect at one, and what others will expect of you.

We will:

• Review proper individual and group riding techniques
• Perform in-parking lot demonstrations (Using Gears, Emergency Braking, Quick Turns) 
• Do exercises (Mounting/Dismounting, Starting/Stopping, Scanning, Rock Dodge, Slow Race)
• Do a short group ride

Bring your bike in good repair, and be prepared to learn, and maybe unlearn, a few things!

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Register for the on-bike session.

The following cycling-related event is being shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW has no affiliation with this event.

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

Ride of Silence Boston

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN - The Annual Ride of Silence is Wednesday, 21 May 2025!

• Duration: 1 hr 30 min
• Meet and greet and Remembrances: 6:15 PM
• Place: Statue in Cambridge City Common, Harvard Square, Cambridge.
• Ride: ~6:30 - 7:45 PM
• Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50771438
• Absolute Silence
• Gentle Riding (12 MPH max)
• Stay Together
• Wear a Bright Yellow Jersey, T or Jacket
• HELMETS REQUIRED

WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?

• To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
• To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
• To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

The Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/16K5Pjyxet/

CRW regrets to announce that Mike Togo, leader of the Saturday Norwellian ride was in an accident last week and will be unable to lead his ride for the foreseeable future.

We will do our best to find alternate ride leaders to fill the gap and keep the ride on the calendar, but it won't be on a weekly basis.

If you are a CRW ride leader and are willing to fill in for Mike this summer, please contact John O'Dowd at rides-vp@crw.org

CRW Member David Larrabee would like club members to know about the following rides taking place in our area. These rides is not affiliated with CRW and are being shared on an informational basis for club members.

The 2025 Bike to the Beach is taking place on Saturday, Sept 13.

The following kick-off rides are being held on Saturday, May 10:

Shovel Town Brewery - North Eastern, MA

• 9:45 AM 21 Mile No Drop Ride Start
• 12:00 PM Lunch Meet Up
• 12:30 PM Mix & Mingle Meet

Narragansett Brewery - Providence, RI

• 4:45 PM 20 Mile No Drop Ride Start
• 6:00 PM App Meet Up
• 6:30 PM Mix & Mingle

Register for a kick-off ride here.

Bike to the Beach is not just the host of charity bike events, but a community made up of individuals, cyclists, local organizations, advocates, philanthropists, corporate companies and national partners. Its goal is to support individuals and families with autism and disabilities by focusing on supporting Local Support Services, Research, Advocacy, and Awareness.

Good news! We have revived the popular Jack's Abby Ride!

Register here: https://www.crw.org/event-6146031

Ride Description:

Sundays at Jack's Abby rides occur monthly on a Sunday from April thru October.  

They depart and return to Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA.  Riders enjoy rides of 35-50 miles, and can relive the days adventure with friends old & new over a fine brew. 

This ride is 39 miles, with 1,881' of climbing (48' per mile) and two average speed groups are offered: 12-14 mph and 14-16 mph. 

Ride Start Location:

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA.   https://jacksabby.com/

Park in the lot behind Jack's Abby at the corner of Bishop St. and Clark St.

Ride Leader(s):

14-16 mph - Jerry Skurla, jskurla@comcast.net
12-14 mph - Bob Wolf, robertwolf@gmail.com
10-12 mph - Carol Hartigan, chartigan1@gmail.com 

Missing your cycling friends during these wet Spring months? Join CRW and friends for a Happy Hour at The Mighty Squirrel! Warm up with bikes, brews, and banter starting at 6:00 PM.

Open to everyone! We look forward to reconnecting with old friends off the bike and meeting new ones!

**PLUS!**

Winter Ride Challenge Party!

It's time to celebrate our winter training with a get together! We’ll hand out prizes to the challenge winners, which includes a drink on CRW. Appetizers will be provided for all.

Location:

The Mighty Squirrel, Waltham

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6 – 8 pm

Where: UMASS Dartmouth School for Marine Science & Technology, 836 South Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford

RSVP: Here

More information here.

Speakers include:

• Sandra Medeiros, South Coast Bikeway Alliance President – South Coast Bikeway overview and a Call to Action
• Trish Karter – Entrepreneur, Ride Across America team member, Mt. Washington Hill Climb uphill racer and record holder, creator of AGING STRONG – an initiative to change cycling platforms to encourage older riders and women to stay in the game – or to jump in (!) and make it more fun.

For volunteers looking to pitch in with an important Club event, there are several chances to help out with the upcoming North to NH Century on Sunday, May 18!

The centuries are important events for the Club and require a tremendous amount of organization and help from volunteers.

The Century coordinators have put together this helpful spreadsheet showing the kinds of help that they need.

If you’d prefer to talk to someone about what’s involved before signing up, contact Jim Salvie at volunteering@crw.org and he will put you in touch with the right folks.

And if you’d like to help out with the Century program as a whole (the Club has two more planned for this year), don’t forget that we still need a Volunteer Coordinator for the whole program.

Contact Jim Salvie if you’re interested and you can talk to someone about what’s needed. Rest assured there’s a lot of experience and support that you’ll be able to draw on.

The club runs on volunteers and that includes people who will step up for ongoing “management” (using that word very loosely) positions. Here are a couple that are available now:

Merchandise Manager — the person in this position will select, order, and manage CRW-branded products, maintain inventory, process sales, and track financial records to promote club identity. Essentially, this is the “boss” of all the “merch”! A more detailed job description is available here.

60th Anniversary Committee Chair — next year is the club’s 60th Anniversary and we want to make it a special occasion! If you’ve got some leadership and organizing talent, this could be the position for you! This position requires a self-motivated individual who will coordinate all anniversary celebrations including events, merchandise, and promotions that honor our 60-year legacy. You’ll also help put together a team to assist. A more detailed job description can be found here.

Unsure if either of these positions is right for you? Of course you are, and there’s no need to commit based solely on this email! If you’re interested, please reply to Jim Salvie at volunteering@crw.org and he will put you in touch with the right people to discuss it. No need to commit yet. And don’t worry — there’s a very supportive board with lots of experience to get you started in either position and answer your questions as they come up.