CRW Ride Participation
CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.
Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.
Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:
Ride Overview
Come meander along the Charles River through the towns of Needham, Dover, Medfield and Sherborn. Three routes to choose from. Mostly rolling hills in a very suburban setting.
Be aware that South Street in Needham does get a fair amount of traffic requiring single line riding.
* Proper navigation tools are required: GPS device or phone app. Do not rely on others to help you with navigation. They may ride at a different speed than you.
Start: Cutler Park, Needham, MA
Start Time: 9:30
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s):
41 mile route - Fessenden Field @ Mile 19 & Dover Market @ Mile 34
27 mile route - Dover Market @ Mile 20
19 mile route - Dover Market @ Mile 11
Distance(s): 41, 27, & 19
Average Pace(s): 41 miles: 15-16
How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: 41 miles - Moderate Hills 1996'
27 miles - Moderate Hills 1154'
19 Miles - Moderate Hills 791'
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping Pace Groups / Drop Ride
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: [Sweep Assigned / Sweep Likely / No Sweep ]
Route(s):
41 Miles
27 Miles
19 Miles
Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Meeting Location
From RT 95 North take exit 35A, turn right at light. Park is 1/4 mile down Kendrick St
From RT 95 South take exit 35A, turn left at light. Park is 1/4 mile down Kendrick St
Parking
84 Kendrick St, Needham, MA
Overflow parking across Kendrick St
Restrooms
None at ride start
Bathrooms available at rest stops
Weather Cancellation
Rain cancels. Check website day before ride
Ride Leader
John O'Dowd bikejon@verizon.net 978-760-4705
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