CRW Board Offsite and Board Meeting Recap: Turning Your Feedback into Ideas for 2025

At our recent board offsite and meeting, we reviewed your survey feedback, brainstormed exciting ideas, and finalized the budget for 2025. Here are some key suggestions we're exploring—many of which depend on member volunteers to bring them to life:

Building Community & Social Connections:

• Monthly Happy Hours (third Thursday each month) to enhance social connections.

• Ideas to encourage snacks and casual gatherings around rides.

• Exploring ways to include social engagement in ride leader training.

• Possible regular welcoming events for new riders.

Enhancing Safety & Training:

• Considering workshops on group riding safety and essential cycling skills.

• Potential targeted skill-building sessions for new members.

Expanding Ride Opportunities:

• Brainstorming a "Get Ready to Ride" series, similar to a "Couch to Marathon" approach, offering structured training with cohorts and progressive ride experiences that build rider confidence and stamina, culminating in participation in our centuries and other major cycling events.

• Exploring a Century Season Pass concept for members who seek avid long-distance riders.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Clearly defined roles and a dedicated volunteer mailing list.

• Regular volunteer opportunities shared by Jim Salvie, Volunteer Coordinator (volunteer-lead@crw.org).

The 2025 budget was finalized, aligning resources with our strategic goals and member feedback.

Your continued involvement as volunteers will be crucial for turning these ideas into reality. Let’s collaborate for another outstanding year of cycling and community!