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- Being mindful that we typically don't promote products.

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CRW has purchased a memorial bench for Gardner “Sandy” Gray past President of the club from January 2017 through December 2018.  The bench was purchased through donations received by the club in memory of Sandy.  Check out the bench – it is located on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at mile marker 6.8 between Evans Way and Greenwood Road - just north of the Chelmsford town line and Greenwood Road in Westford.

Sandy’s wife Deb wrote the following to CRW “Hello Everyone, I was able to see the bench in Chelmsford. It was positively beautiful and in a perfect spot. Sandy would have been so proud of this!  He loved the group and took his responsibility very seriously. Thank you all so much!” Love Deb, Joel, Jon and Jen.

Coast to the Cure is being run by NF Northeast, a small, non-profit organization that supports patients, their families and friends, who live with neurofibromatosis.  The Coast to the Cure will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023.  It starts and finishes at Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA with rides up and around the North Shore of Massachusetts, lengths of 24, 40, and 66 miles.  Fees include: $25 for registration, $275 minimum fundraising amount, includes NF Northeast cycling jersey, lunch, and ride day experience. NF Northeast is also looking for volunteers for rest stops.  For more information contact: sjgriffin@nfnortheast.org

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/coasttothecurenf2023/

The Rodman Ride for Kids is an event that raises funds for youth-focused social service agencies. RFK COMMUNITY ALLIANCE offers various programs that serve families facing complicated challenges. The event will be held on September 23. They are looking for riders to help us raise funds to support our program and build awareness. For more information contact: Suzanne Bernard Plimpton | SBernard-Plimpton@rfkcommunity.org | 201-627-2420 or go to the website: http://rfkcommunity.org/events/ride

Happy 4th of July everyone.  

We have our world famous Lexington Revolutions Ride (okay, famous within the club), annual 4th of July ride, led by our VP of Rides, John O'Dowd.  Joining him as group leaders will be Bob Apsler; Alex Hillman, and Hermin Miranda.  Keep an eye on the website, though, as the weather may be iffy . . .

Regardless of the weather, enjoy a day with family and eat lots of hot dogs so that I can keep up when I'm back on the bike!

The North Shore Cyclists has their annual Blazing Saddles ride on Saturday August 19. They offer 50, 62 and 100 mile distances. It’s a fun ride among the north shore area. Go to the following link to register for the ride.

https://www.nscyc.org/blazing-saddles-century-2023

CRW wishes everyone a Happy Father's Day.  Call your dad!

Also, CRW wishes everyone a Happy Juneteenth (tomorrow).  Take a moment to remember why we remember this day.

I have the great distinction to work with the the Manny 267 Foundation honoring a true hero, officer MAnny Familia. Please join us in our mission to provide water safty training and resuce "Manny" tubes for officers and swimming lessons for kids. 

http://267foundation.org/

My role in this orginzation as a Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Insturctor is coordinating with every Massachusetts Police Department a Red Cross certified training event for officers. Please take a moment to read about the foundation and how you can help. Together we can help provide swiming lessons to kids and prevent this drowning tragedy from ever happening again. John Erik D'Entremont Red Cross LGI.

Join the American Lung Association of Massachusetts for their Autumn Escape Bike Trek, this September 22-24, at Camp Burgess in Sandwich, MA. The weekend long event supports their mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. The ride offers a one- or two-day ride option and allows you to ride up to 100 miles along the beautiful coast of Cape Cod. The weekend includes meals and accommodations, down-time to spend with your team and moving stories from our LUNG FORCE Champions.  Activities follow the ride each day include Trek Tent City, beer from Mayflower Brewing Company, a lobster dinner, and more! Register today at http://AutumnEscape.org

This Saturday, June 10th at 9 am MassBike and coalition partners (Including NECCD, the New England Cycling Coalition for Diversity) will host the second annual Kittie Knox Ride! This community bike ride around Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, and Waltham features the history of Katherine “Kittie” Knox, a bi-racial woman cyclist and barrier-breaker in the 1890s.

Last year, there were over 100 participants  (including the Boston Chapter of Black Girls Do Bike) and a descendant of Kittie Knox met many cyclists.