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.

The 45th AMC Boston Chapter Bike Rally will take place SUNDAY, JUNE 8 in Lexington. Ride and celebrate the AMC Boston Chapter 50th Anniversary with us. This ever popular event always sells out because it is an opportunity for all riders to enjoy biking through beautiful country with rolling hills and paved roads. New riders will enjoy a 20 mile route while more experienced riders will embark upon a 30 or 50 mile adventure.

Cost: AMC members $41 Non Members $51

Helmets and spare tires are required.

Following the rides, we will celebrate the AMC Boston Chapter 50th Anniversary with refreshments and some special surprises!

What: Ride to End ALZ New England

When: June 14

Where: Hampton Beach, NH

Ride for a loved one, a friend, or family member. Ride to fuel cutting-edge research targeted to change the trajectory of Alzheimer's. Ride to be a part of something bigger. Join the Alzheimer's Association on Saturday, June 14th as we raise $1 million to advance treatments and research for Alzheimer's!

• Three scenic routes for a range of riders — 100, 62, or 30 miles
• 90% of all funds raised directly support research targeted to change the trajectory of Alzheimer's and dementia
• Friday Night Kickoff Reception
• Option to earn a variety of exclusive Hincapie brand gear and prizes
• Finish line beach bash with delicious barbeque and live music
• Alzheimer's community, camaraderie, and more

For more info, https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Ride2025/MA-MassachusettsNewHampshire?pg=entry&fr_id=18255

Or contact Lisa O'Connor at lisaoconnormail@gmail.com. 

From Linda Moraski

South Street in Needham between Charles River and Chestnut Streets will be closed until November.  There is NO through access at this junction and they will NOT be letting cyclists through.  

There are easy work arounds but if you are leading or planning a ride through this street, you will want to have the detour worked out ahead of time….and also, don't waste your time riding down the road to see if you can get through….you can’t.  

CRW Member Jim Iannone would like club members to know about the following charity ride taking place in our area. This ride is not affiliated with CRW and is being shared on an informational basis for club members.

The 2025 New England Classic Charity Bike Tour departs Billerica, MA on July 12 and runs through  July 13 (2-Day) or July 18 (7-Day).

Routes:

• 2-Day, 150 miles, or
• 7-Day, 550 miles

Details:

• Start: 6:30 AM Check-in
• Registration Fee: $50 for 2-Day or $100 for 7-Day
• Includes: Air conditioned accommodations with real beds, breakfast Days 2-7, dinner Days 1-6, gear truck, SAG support, fully stocked rest stops, cycling jersey, and T-shirt
• Fundraising minimum: $600 for 2-Day or $3,000 for 7-Day per participant
• Support stations: About every 22 miles
• More info here: New England Classic Charity Bike Tour 
  

Register: Online Registration
Registration ends June 1. Register by May 1 to receive jersey at check-in.

Training rides:

• May 3 9:30 Lexington, MA
• May 10 8:30 AM Lexington, MA
• June 7 8:30 AM Bedford, NH
• June 21 8:30 AM Pittsfield, NH

Contact: Jim Iannone nec.biketour@gmail.com / 571-527-8091

The mission of the NEC Bike Tour is to raise funds on behalf of other IRS qualified Section 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, whose missions support research, education, and awareness aimed at curing and treating chronic diseases, such as diabetes, that affect a significant portion of the United States population.  The NEC has chosen to support the American Diabetes Association Camp Carefree in 2025. More information here:

• American Diabetes Association
• Camp Carefree