CRW could not exist without its superb Ride Leaders. At the close of each riding season, the club formally recognizes our Ride Leaders at a Thank You party.
This year, our Century volunteers were also feted at the same occasion. On November 11, approximately 65 ride leaders, volunteers, and their guests attended a dinner celebration at Hearth Pizzeria in Needham.
The venue was bright and just the right size. Attendees mingled and caught up with each other. A band played while some great food and drink was enjoyed.
Amy Juodawlkis, our Executive VP, handed out this year’s Ride Leader gift, a Travel Kuppe insulated water bottle, along with a custom CRW Ride Leader sticker designed by club member Nina Siegel.
A short presentation was given by our president, Randolph Williams, and VP of Rides John O’Dowd. New Ride Leaders were welcomed and congratulated. Afterwards, prizes were awarded to those who led or co-led the most rides. This new initiative serves to recognize our most dedicated Ride Leaders.
Prizes were awarded in four categories:
- Most led recurring rides
- Most co-led recurring rides
- Most led non-recurring rides
- Most co-led non-recurring rides
The winners were:
Recurring rides:
- Mike Togo: 18
- Alan Cooney: 17
- Andy Brand: 17
Non-recurring rides:
- Gene Ho: 6
- André Wolff: 6
- Melissa Quirk: 5
Most Recurring Co-leads:
- Sylvia Stoddart: 33
- Barb Taylor: 22
- Julie Stephenson: 15
Most Non-Recurring Co-leads:
- Nina Siegel: 5
- Tsachi Avrahami: 3
- Keren Hamel: 3
Finally, Century coordinator Erik D'Entremont presented some statistics regarding the three supported centuries he organized along with Mark Nardone. Erik thanked the volunteers that made these events a success. Volunteers also received special club stickers.
Ride Leaders: Make sure your rides and co-led rides count towards next year’s contest. Remember to use the latest ride template to create your rides, and to register yourself as the ride leader or the co-lead for your rides.
Club Members: Please consider becoming a Ride Leader! Spread your cycling passion and expertise while meeting great people on awesome rides! Contact our VP of Rides at rides-vp@crw.org to learn more.
Thank you, CRW Ride Leaders and Century volunteers for a great 2024 cycling season!
