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)
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Ride Overview
Century Training Series are open only to registered program members. The intent is to provide 8 progressively challenging rides over 8 weekends to help you prepare for the CRW Cranberry Century in October. This is ride #3.
If you are interested in joining, please contact Ken Schwarz (ken.schwarz@crw.org) to discuss and receive a registration code.
Come meander along the Charles River through the towns of Needham, Dover, Medfield and Sherborn. 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: 9:00
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s):
41 mile route - Fessenden Field @ Mile 19 & Dover Market @ Mile 34
Distance: 41
Average Pace(s): Depends on group and conditions, typ 12-14 avg
How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: 41 miles - Moderate Hills 1996'
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping Pace Group
Ride Leadership:
Ken Schwarz, 781-640-8727, ken.schwarz@crw.org
Link to RwGPS Route
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
