CRW Member's Journey from Heart Disease to World Record - Friday, April 5th.

Peter Megdal was born with a right clubbed foot and after undergoing a dozen corrective surgeries, he has competed for decades in pursuit of a world record. However, a bigger challenge loomed when in 2014 news came with a big shock: diagnosed with severe heart disease, a course correction began. After heart surgery, a drug regime, and a complete dietary change, Peter renewed his quest.

Five years of attempts to break the world record led to 3 national records (one as a para-cycling athlete), and finally - the world record.

Dr. Peter Megdal, a long-time CRW member, broke the masters world hour record on September 12, 2023 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Peter traveled for one hour to complete 47.43 km at 29.5 MPH. He has competed locally, nationally and internationally for decades but his dream of a world record is something that began as a kid growing up in Texas.

Come hear him speak about his struggles and the successful attempt on April 5, 2024. Register here.

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Bike Maintenance Workshop, Saturday, April 27th 

By John O'Dowd and Patty Grasso

Are you new to cycling, or have you been on the road a while but never learned how to fix your bike?

CRW is offering a workshop on Saturday, April 27 that is just for you! Come prepared to get your hands dirty!

At this workshop you will learn how to:

This FREE Event is a hands-on workshop taught by the volunteer mechanics at The Bike Connector.

CRW will provide snacks and drinks for this event. Please do not bring your own bike. The Connector has limited floor space.

The Bike Connector is a non-profit based in downtown Lowell. Its mission is to take used bicycles and refurbish them for people who need them. The Bike Connector works with public school students, recently arrived immigrants, and others in need of basic transportation in Lowell and the surrounding communities. Their programs include “earn-a-bike” opportunities for middle and high school kids. If these kids fix up old bikes so they are rideable, they get to keep them. Also, they run bike rodeos for elementary school kids to learn safe riding skills.

This workshop is limited to 20 people and is for CRW members ONLY.

Sign up before it fills up!

This is a FREE event, but donations to the Bike Connector are appreciated. Suggested donation $20.

Saturday, April 27, 10 am - noon

The Bike Connector - 47 Lee St, Lowell, MA 01852

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On Sunday, May 5th, will Paul Revere visit CRW's 3rd Annual Spring Swap Meet & Rides?

By Jerry Skurla

"Listen fellow cyclists and you will hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere."

While that's not how the famous poem actually goes, Paul did put Lexington on the map, so we're holding 2024's Spring Swap Meet & Rides in Lexington for the first time.  Choose between one of two morning rides (25 or 38 miles), then clear out your garages & basements at the Swap Meet from 1 to 4 pm.  For full details see LINK TO RIDE CALENDAR POSTING.

 

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CRW Spring Century, Sunday, May 19th - Register Now

By Mark Nardone

North to New Hampshire is a long-time CRW favorite century event, beginning at the Wakefield High School, heading to NH and back, and winding though some of NH's more scenic roads.  New 2024 CRW special edition participants sprockets will be available for riders who did not earn one in 2023. 

The CRW Century Series is open CRW members only. To attend you must be a current CRW member. Click here to join.

The first of our Century rides is now on the calendar and open for registration! Early registration pricing will end April 15th.

Register NOW!

This will be the first chance for many to put some serious miles down for the season.

Not ready for 100 miles?

Metric and half-century options are available. Stay tuned for a possible piccolo ride (routes are currently being scouted)!

Call for Volunteers!

Without volunteers there is simply no way to put these events on. Please consider donating your time for one of the many tasks to support the ride, the upside is you get to ride the distance of your choice for free!

Email us at century@crw.org if you are interested. Please consider attending our Century Volunteer Party on April 5 to learn more.