CRW Rides are open to members and guests. Guests may attend two rides annually before being required to join the club. Please click the Register button to the left to join the ride. Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to adhere to CRW Code of Conduct, and to be familiar with CRW’s Rider Guidelines, Group Riding Guidelines, and Pedestrian Awareness Guidelines. (20250430)
Attendees: We welcome your feedback about your event experience here: Ride Feedback Form
Ride Description:
Important ride-day update for July 26
Parking: The Shannon Beach upper-lot gates are expected to open around 6:00 AM, but this is not guaranteed; they opened late last year. If the gates are still closed, park at Wedgemere Station and ride approximately 0.6 miles to Shannon Beach, where we will meet.
Facilities: Restrooms and water are advertised at Shannon Beach, but may not be open for our 6:30 AM start.
Start route: Depending on group size and morning conditions, we may use the Minuteman Bikeway instead of Mass Ave.
George Street: If you separately registered for the George Street Hill-Climb, please let Randolph know.
Major Taylor Century & George Street Challenge
A spirited, history-rich 106-mile out-and-back from Winchester to Worcester.
Timing is tight—riders MUST be able to hold a steady 15–17 mph moving speed and have a GPS device with the route loaded. If you are not comfortable at that pace, please choose another CRW ride; we will not slow the group or provide cue sheets.
MBTA bail-out option: Worcester Line trains accept bikes on weekends—handy if fatigue or mechanical issues strike. Carry fare and check the schedule before riding.
Ride Start Location:
Shannon Beach, Mystic River Path, Winchester, MA
Mandatory Equipment & Pace:
Riders unable to keep the advertised pace will be on their own for navigation and return.
Ride Leader(s):
Randolph Williams — randolph.williams@crw.org / 781-333-8356
Link to RwGPS Route
