April 1, 2022

On April 1, 2022 CRW updated its policy regarding non-members participating in Club rides. In the past, non-members could participate in an unlimited number of club rides without joining. Non-members are now limited to two club rides in their lifetime. The change is being made to comply the Club insurance liability coverage.

Our registration system tracks how many times a guest registers for a ride. If they try to register a third time, they’ll be sent to the membership page and invited to join the club.

How can Ride Leaders Enforce This?

We’re not asking for you to be the registration police. As you prepare to start your ride, wander the parking lot, welcome everyone, and ask if they’ve registered. This applies to both members and guests. If anyone hasn’t registered, asked them to go to CRW.org and register.

FAQ

What if someone doesn’t want to sign up for the ride?

Let them know our policy and explain that they can’t be on the ride. Leave it at that. These are public roads and you can’t and shouldn’t try to stop them.

How does this relate to our insurance coverage?

Should someone be injured on a ride, whether it’s a member or guest rider, leader, or innocent bystander, our insurer provides liability and supplemental medical insurance. For the insurance to apply, we must be able to prove that the rider was on the ride. Registration is the way to do that.

Why is the club being so fussy about this?

We do not want you or the club to have any liability exposure. Additionally, people who continuously ride for free without joining the club are not paying their fair share and are adding a burden on ride leaders. The fee to join is nominal and anyone with a bike should be able to afford this.

What does the insurance company ask for in the event of a mishap or accident?

They ask for a copy of the signup roster, the liability waiver signed for the ride and a person's membership status.

What if I still have questions?

Contact the VP of Rides: ridesvp@crw.org.

What if a rider has questions?

They can contact anyone on the Board. The contact info is on the website.