Dear CRW Members,
I'm thrilled to share the incredible success of our new Neighborhood Rides initiative, which is already transforming how we ride together in CRW!
Launched on May 4 in Lexington, MA, our first Neighborhood Ride, aptly named "Social Revolutions," has quickly become a local cycling sensation. The program's popularity was evident when I led a ride on June 15, welcoming 41 registered riders.
But the numbers tell an even more exciting story. Let's break down the statistics so far:
- We've had an impressive total of 129 registrations for Neighborhood Rides.
- 87 participants have been one-time riders, exploring what the program has to offer.
- An encouraging 42 are repeat riders, joining us for anywhere from 2 to 5 rides already.
- We're grateful to our 5 dedicated ride leaders and 1 coordinator so far who are making this program possible.
These numbers speak volumes about the program's appeal and the community it's building. We're especially excited to see so many new faces trying out the rides, as well as the growing group of regulars who are making Neighborhood Rides a part of their cycling routine.
The Neighborhood Rides program offers several key benefits:
- More Ride Locations: We're introducing rides in areas where we have at least 8 potential ride leaders, ensuring a sustainable schedule.
- Consistency: Each location will have rides starting at the same time and place weekly, making it easy to plan and participate.
- Less Hassle for Leaders: Routes will be pre-selected, and rides will be pre-posted on the calendar. Ride leaders simply need to opt-in and show up!
- Club Connections: This format provides a great opportunity to get to know fellow CRW members in your area through reliably scheduled weekly rides.
Ride Leaders: We're actively seeking input from our ride leaders to identify more locations, determine optimal start times, and establish a network of local rides across the Greater Boston area. If you're interested in leading a Neighborhood Ride in your community, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I want to extend a special thank you to Norma Loehr coordinating, and all the ride leaders (Diana Antczak, Melissa Quirk, Robert Sayre, and Tariq Kassum) who have helped put Lexington on the map as our first Neighborhood Rides location. Their dedication and enthusiasm are what make CRW such a vibrant cycling community.
As we continue to develop and expand this program, we welcome members' feedback and suggestions. Together, we can make Neighborhood Rides a cornerstone of CRW's offerings, bringing the joy of group cycling closer to home for all our members.
Are you excited about the possibility of starting a Neighborhood Ride series in your area? We'd love to hear from you! If you're interested in leading rides or helping to establish a new Neighborhood Ride location, please contact John O'Dowd at vp-rides@crw.org. John and our rides team are ready to support you in bringing this fantastic program to your community.
Stay tuned for more Neighborhood Rides coming to a location near you!
Happy cycling,
Randolph Williams
President, Charles River Wheelers
