Charles River Wheelers

Member Spotlight: Mike Togo

2024-11-19 9:58 AM | Wheel People (Administrator)

 
Where you are from?
 Rockand, MA.

What is your best advice for a new club member? I joined CRW about 20 years ago. My advice to members is ride, ride, ride. I am retired and ride all 4 seasons (including winter). I don’t ride in rain or snow/icy roads. 

When did you become a Ride Leader? 16 years ago. 

What led to you becoming a Ride Leader? Years ago there was only one recurring Sunday ride from the Rockland Park and Ride parking lot. If you want something, it’s best if you start it yourself. I started a local ride club called the South Shore Mellow Riders, presently 535 members.

What types of rides are you planning on leading? I am currently leading the CRW Hanson Winter Ride, every Saturday through April 2025.

How long have you been cycling, and what initially got you interested in the sport? I have been riding for over 40 years. I retired from the Boston Globe 20 years ago and started riding and running almost every day. I gave up running after two total knee replacements 16 years ago and started riding more and leading rides for CRW.

How many miles a year do you typically ride? I don’t know? Lots, almost every day. I don’t keep records of how many miles I ride each year. I ride a lot. I love group rides. 

What is your greatest cycling accomplishment? My longest ride is an annual 85 mile ride every summer called the P2P, Plymouth to P-Town and a Captain John ferry back to Plymouth. Thanks Mel.

What is your favorite route to ride? I love the south coastal route; it starts in Hingham and goes through several beautiful coastal towns to Scituate Harbor.  A must coffee stop at The Lucky Finn Cafe in Scituate harbor.

What is your favorite post-ride food or drink?The Lucky Finn Cafe in Scituate harbor. My favorite coffee stop food is caramel latte with a cranberry scone.

Anything else you want to share? I have met the greatest people during the many group rides I have done over the years. Cyclists are the best people!

 

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  • 2024-12-04 11:51 AM | Gary kimball
    "I've been pedaling my way through life for a decade + now, all thanks to the guidance of the one and only Mike. He's the reason I'm still out here, chasing sunsets and dodging potholes. Cheers to many more miles, old friend!"
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