Join the CRW North to New Hampshire Spring Century for a breathtaking adventure on some of New Hampshire's most scenic roads. Get ready for an unforgettable experience with our skilled ride leaders. Mechanical support will be provided by Trek Cambridge and Gunther at the ride start. This CRW favorite century event is back and better than ever with new 2023 special edition sprockets for all riders. After the ride, celebrate your achievement with a delicious post-ride pizza party at Hearth Pizzeria, which offers vegan and gluten-free options. Don't wait, join the CRW Century Series and register now for the North to New Hampshire Spring Century! Register for $45. But hurry, space is limited and there are NO day of registrations. The last day to register is Friday, May 12th. Click here to register

Can't ride on the day of the event, don't miss your chance to earn the N2NH sprocket for your collection by signing up for the virtual ride option and completing a 50, 63, or 100 mile ride before May 31st.

We were able to resolve the payment issues, so please try again your membership renewals and century registrations.  Thanks for your patience.

The CRW Board just unanimously approved John O'Dowd as the new VP of Rides for the club.  John is a long-time member of the club, one of our most active Ride Leaders, and former Board Member (and Secretary).  He knows how our rides should be run and how they have been run in the past.  The Board has tremendous confidence that John will be able to revive our weekend rides, now that COVID is finally in our rear mirror.   Please join the Board in supporting John and making 2023 the revival year for our weekend rides!

I would like to thank Martin Hayes for being our VP of Rides earlier this year, but he could not make it work with his obligations and he reluctantly tendered his resignation earlier this month.

Dear Charles River Wheelers members,

We're excited to share that CRW has partnered with RoadID, a company committed to ensuring the safety and identification of cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. RoadID offers a great selection of wearable IDs and accessories, which can provide peace of mind in case of an emergency while you're out cycling.

What is RoadID?

RoadID is a brand focused on providing identification bracelets, shoe tags, watch bands, and other accessories that contain your critical information such as:

• Name
• Contact Information
• Medical Details
• Emergency Contact(s)

In the event of an accident, first responders can quickly gather essential details to ensure that you receive proper care without any delay. Additionally, your loved ones will be alerted so they can remain in the loop.

Exclusive 20% CRW Discount

We are proud to announce that all Charles River Wheelers members can benefit from an exclusive 20% discount on RoadID purchases! To access this offer, simply click on this link and your discount will be automatically applied at checkout.

Enhanced Safety for Our Biking Community

This partnership between CRW and RoadID underscores our continued commitment to the safety of our members. We encourage everyone to utilize this excellent resource and take a proactive approach to ensuring their safety and the safety of our entire cycling community.

Together, we can enjoy our rides knowing that we have taken important steps to safeguard ourselves and our fellow riders. Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade your security gear with RoadID's top-notch products at a discounted price exclusive to CRW members!

Stay safe out there and happy cycling,

The Charles River Wheelers Team

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THE STREET PROJECT is the story about humanity’s relationship to the streets and the global citizen-led fight to make communities safer.

Digging deep into the root causes of traffic violence, the filmmakers engage a diverse array of experts including street historian Peter Norton, city planner Jeff Speck, and urban design expert Mikael Colville-Andersen. These expert interviews are interwoven with the stories of real people working to make their communities safer.

Expected to be in attendance at the festival: Director Jennifer Boyd and Producer Lindsay Thompson.

Revised Ride Template: Crucial Updates

Due to modifications in the CRW ticket category, some member groups might be unable to register for events generated using the ride template. We've introduced a new club membership class, and it's essential to update existing events to accommodate this membership type for proper registration.

How does this impact you?

Take the following steps to resolve this problem:

1. Edit the existing event and locate the CRW Member ticket within the event settings.
2. Modify the CRW Member ticket settings to allow registration by all member types in Wild Apricot.
3. For ongoing rides, cancel any events that have registrations and recreate them utilizing the recurring event feature, as explained in the provided documentation.

Note: While we work on enhancing our system, we advise against scheduling recurring events more than one or two months in advance.

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Managing Privacy in WildApricot for Your Profile and Event Registrations

Dear Charles River Wheelers members, we understand the importance of privacy in our community. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you on how to manage your privacy settings in WildApricot, both for your profile and event registrations.

Adjusting Your Profile Privacy Settings

1. Login to your Charles River Wheelers account on the Charles River Wheelers website.
2. Navigate to the "View Profile" button located at the top-right corner of the webpage.
3. Click on the "Edit Profile" button to access your profile settings.
4. In the "Privacy" tab, you'll find a list of profile fields accompanied by checkboxes. These checkboxes let you control which information is visible to other club members and which is kept private.
5. Select or deselect the checkboxes according to your desired privacy settings. To keep a field private, make sure its corresponding checkbox is unchecked.
6. Save your changes by clicking the "Save" button at the bottom of the page.

Managing Privacy for Event Registrations

1. While registering for an event on our WildApricot site, look out for a section labeled "Who can see that I am registered?" under the "Event Registration Details."
2. Select one of the following options according to your preferred level of privacy:
   • All members: Choose this option if you would like all club members to be able to see that you are registered for an event.
   • Only me: Choose this option if you want to keep your event registration completely private. Only you and the event organizer will be able to see your registration.
3. Complete the registration process by filling in the required details and pressing "Confirm."

We hope that you find this tutorial helpful in managing your privacy within the Charles River Wheelers community. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at communications@charlesriverwheelers.org.

Happy riding!

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CRW Century Rides 2023

Join us for three beautiful rides this year and collect a new CRW exclusive participants gear for each ride.

CRW North to New Hampshire Spring Century

• A spring flat century to get riders ready for all your summer century rides. We plan to run a fully-supported event with 3 beautiful rides, 100 miles, 62 miles and 50 miles. You will enjoy food and drink at rest stops along the route at American Legion Park Georgetown, Shanahan Park Groveland and Sawyer Park Kensington NH. There will be an After-Ride Party at Wakefield High School from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Don't miss it! Register Now
• DATE: May 13, 2023
• ·         Early Bird Registration Fee- $35
• ·         Wakefield HS. To NH and back.
• o   100 Mile Route
• o   63 Mile Route
• o   50 Mile Route

CRW Climb to the Clouds – A classic ride to Mt Wachusett 

Climb to the Clouds will test your biking abilities with lots of climbing and a climb up Mt. Wachusett.  This Devo semi-supported ride will have 2 beautiful rides, 100 miles and 63 miles.  The CTTC hilly rides will climb up Mt. Wachusett for those wanting a challenge. There will be 3 unsupported rest stops including Dexler Drumlin, Berlin Farms and Mt. Wachusett. Come climb Massachusetts iconic mountain with views of New England. Register Now!

• ·         DATE: June 10, 2023
• ·         Early Bird Registration Fee $25
• ·         Lincoln HS to Wachusett’s and back
• o   100 Mile Route
• o   80 Mile route

CRW Cranberry Century

Grand Depart: Myles Standish State Park at College Pond

Join us for our fall classic in Plymouth MA with beautiful routes passing cranberry bogs to Mattapoisett and back.

The Cranberry Century is a fall classic in Plymouth MA with beautiful routes passing cranberry bogs to Mattapoisett and back. Come join us for another fully-supported event with 4 beautiful rides, 100 miles, 62 miles and 53 miles and new 25 mile in park route. The CHC captures some of the most charming roads in New England. It is also relatively flat and very manageable for riders of all abilities. All rides start at Myles Standish State Park in Plymouth and travel through the cranberry bogs in Rochester, Wareham, Carver and Acushnet. Rides include rest stops at Eastover, Tamarak and on the beautiful wharf in Mattapoisett. You will enjoy food and drink at rest stops along the route and after party at College Pond at the finish. CRW Cranberry Century Registration

·         DATE: Oct 7, 2023

• ·         Early Registration Fee $35
• o   100 Mile Route
• o   62 Mile Route
• o   53 Mile Route
• o   New Piccolo 25 mile in park loop.

Saturday April 22 is the 2nd Annual Spring Swap Meet & Rides, running this year at the Lynnfield Middle School.  The 2 morning rides (a 30 and a 40) visit Middleton, North Reading, Andover, and Harold Parker state forrest.   See full details at https://www.crw.org/event-5231934?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=4/11/2023

The Swap Meet runs 1-4pm offering both Free Stuff and For Sale areas, and with Nashoba Valley Pedalers and North Shore Cyclists as our guests, BOTH areas will have more "this is FREE?" finds than ever!

Below are six For Sale gems that will be there, and if you'd like to add items to this list please email jskurla@comcast.net.

1. Brompton folding bike - titanium/steel frame

     2 speed, Brooks saddle, Ergon grips, thousands of dollars new - $950

2. Shimano WH600 10 speed wheel set

     Aluminum, silver, 12-27t cassette - $125

3.  Cyclops Fluid 2 trainer

     Like new, includes special rear wheel skewer & trainer tire - $75

4. Tubus Cosmo rear rack

     Silver, stainless steel, includes mounting hardware - $65

5. Shimano Ultegra RX 11 speed rear deraileur

     Mechanical, built-in clutch - $40

6. WTB Riddler gravel tire pair

    700x37c, NOT tubeless, light fast rolling casing - $20

RIDES are the heart and soul of CRW, and RIDE LEADERS are its backbone. 

Have you ever thought about leading a ride with CRW? Do you have questions about what is involved? We are offering Ride Leader Training on April 25th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM for anyone who wishes to learn more about what it takes to lead a club ride. Our ride leaders are at the core of what makes CRW an outstanding bike club.

CRW leads a huge variety of rides, from our signature weekend road rides to gravel, women’s, multi-day adventures, centuries, weekly recurring rides, and more. It takes volunteers to develop the routes, secure a ride start location, and consider the details that ensure an enjoyable experience for our riders.

There are a lot of reasons to consider leading rides.  For one, you’re the boss!  Leading rides means you get to do the kind of ride you like, including start location, pace, distance, destination, theme, social activities, etc. You can choose to lead a group at a specific pace or have people ride on their own, pick a great spot for lunch, arrange for ice cream or other treats at the finish, and find other creative ways to make your ride interesting. Leading rides is also a great way to give back to the club.  We’ve all benefited from others who are willing to organize, post to the calendar and lead rides for us, so if you’re looking for a way to give back, this is a great opportunity. Plus, leading rides is a fun way to meet and make friends in the club.

Anyone who would like to lead any ride for CRW this season (including weekend road rides, gravel, adventure, recurring, etc.) is required to attend this year’s ride leader training and complete subsequent ride leader training tasks. A recording of the Zoom session will be made available. 

Oh, and did we mention that leading rides comes with benefits? You get to join century rides for free, there are great parties for ride leaders and the seasonal thank you gifts are amazing!

 

Existing ride leaders that would like a refresher are welcome to join, as well, but this training is not required for existing ride leaders. There will be a demo on how to post rides to the new website, so you may want to join us!

Registration is required.