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Member Blog

Club officers and ride leaders, you can now post your updates here! Simply adding #Slack to your post will post a summary in Slack (#Instagram and #Facebook coming soon). This is the perfect place to stay in the loop on all things Charles River Wheelers.

NOTE: Member Blog posts may also be published, up to two weeks in a row, in the club's weekly email newsletter, ChainLink, as selected by ChainLink editorial staff. Posts must be submitted by noon on Wednesday to be considered for that week's ChainLink.

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  • 2026-02-21 3:55 PM | Melissa Quirk (Administrator)

    Calling out to all the Women/Non-Binary riders out there who would like to enhance their skills in bike maintenance and roadside repair. Learn how to:

    - Conduct pre-ride safety checks
    - Change a flat tire
    - Basic brake and drivetrain adjustments
    - And more!

    This event will be held TWICE (March 7th and March 14th). Please only sign up for ONE date. 

    If you are unable to make this event, please stay tuned for future co-ed workshops in March/April. 

    Pedals & Powder in Waltham
    Address: 85 River St, Waltham
    Phone: 339-223-5618
    Website: https://pedalsandpowder.com/

  • 2026-02-17 11:50 AM | Ayokunmi Ekemode (Administrator)

    The following event is shared for informational purposes. CRW is not affiliated with this event.

    The Appalachian Mountain Club Boston Chapter will hold its annual Bike Rally on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Lexington, MA.

    Event details:

    • Start/finish: 3 Maguire Road, Lexington

    • Time: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (staggered starts by route)

    • Route options: 20, 30, or 50 miles (supported rides)

    • Cost: $45 AMC members / $55 non-members

    • Helmets required; lights recommended

    • Post-ride gathering at Revolution Hall

    For full details and registration, visit the event page.


  • 2026-02-04 1:58 PM | Amy Juodawlkis (Administrator)

    Calling all CRW Members!

    The CRW Board of Directors is asking for your input.

    The 2026 CRW Member Survey is now open and should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help the Board guide the club’s priorities, programs, and improvements for the coming year. This year’s survey also includes questions to help us tap into member interest and ideas as we plan CRW’s 60th anniversary celebrations—we want those efforts to reflect what matters most to our members.

    Take the survey HERE.

    Responses submitted prior to February 16 will be used in an upcoming Board planning and decision-making session. Please try to complete the survey in this timeline to make sure your voice is heard.

    Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for supporting the future of CRW.

    Sincerely,
    The CRW Board of Directors

  • 2026-02-03 5:47 AM | Ayokunmi Ekemode (Administrator)

    The following information is shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW is not affiliated with this event.

    The Parkinson’s Foundation New England Chapter is hosting a cycling-related charity ride to support Parkinson’s research, care, and community programs.

    Event details:

    • Date: February 28, 2026

    • Location: B/SPOKE Studios, 54 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127

    • Cost: Free to ride (fundraising is highly encouraged)

    This event offers an opportunity for cyclists to support a charitable cause aligned with cycling advocacy while connecting with others in the community.

    More details can be found here.

  • 2026-01-26 6:31 AM | Ayokunmi Ekemode (Administrator)

    The following information is shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW is not affiliated with this event.

    Camp Casco is hosting a Charity Ride to support its programs and services. The ride is open to participants interested in supporting a cycling-related charitable cause.

    Date : 2026-05-16

    Cost: Free

    Location: Foxborough, MA

    More details:


  • 2026-01-20 12:33 PM | Ayokunmi Ekemode (Administrator)

    The following information is shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW is not affiliated with this organization or its programs.

    Girls in Gear, a Boston-area nonprofit focused on cycling education, offers volunteer opportunities that support girls learning how to ride bikes through clinics, after-school programs, and seasonal events.

    • Opportunity: Volunteer support for cycling education programs

    • Cost: No fee for volunteers

    • Programs include one-day clinics, after-school programs, and summer camps

    • Scholarships are available and include bikes and helmets to ensure access for all participants.

    Girls in Gear programs run seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall.

    For more details: Boston Girls in Gear Coach Flier


  • 2026-01-19 12:06 PM | Ayokunmi Ekemode (Administrator)

    The following information is shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW is not affiliated with this offer.

    Conte’s Bike Shop is offering a limited number of lightly used demo units and overstock bikes from Santa Cruz and Cervelo

    • Nearly new condition; some used for light demos between September and December
    • Full manufacturer warranty included; buyer is considered the original owner
    • Includes standard accessories (charging cables, parts kits, etc.)
    • Road, gravel, and e-road / gravel bikes available
    • Models include Cervelo S5, Aspero-5, R5, and Caledonia
    • Santa Cruz models include Blur, Hightower, and e-bikes such as Vala Carbon, Heckler SL, and Skitch Carbon Flat Bar
    • Local delivery available for a small fee; bikes can also be shipped out of state

    For details, contact:

    Chris Duffy, MS
    Sales & Merchandising Manager | Director of Bike Fitting
    Conte’s Bike Shop
    Phone: 857-928-1113
    Email: c.duffy@contebikes.com


  • 2026-01-18 6:31 AM | Ayokunmi Ekemode (Administrator)

    Lynn, Somerville, and Providence have received national recognition for recently implemented bike lane projects.

    According to Streetsblog Massachusetts, the cities were recognized for the design and implementation of new bike lanes that improve safety and accessibility for people who bike and use other forms of active transportation. The projects were highlighted as examples of effective street design and community-focused infrastructure improvements.

    More details about the recognition can be found here:
    Streetsblog Massachusetts: Reddit Streetsblog Massachusetts


  • 2026-01-10 3:45 PM | Ayokunmi Ekemode (Administrator)

    The following event is shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW is not affiliated with this event.

    Conte's Bike Shop in Lexington, a supporter of CRW's century rides, is offering educational opportunities for cyclists this winter and spring.

    When/where: Expert-led sessions on performance and health:

    Tech Tuesdays

    Hands-on maintenance workshops:

    • January 6: Tires 101
    • February 24: Drivetrain Optimization
    • March 17: Brakes and Braking Systems

    Also Happening

    Conte's is supporting the Bedford to Vermont (B2VT) ride in June - some CRW members enjoy this event. A Crank It Up indoor race at Harpoon on January 14 offers Wahoo prizes and Cervelo bike raffle for B2VT registrants.

    Details: Conte's Lexington page



  • 2026-01-04 5:42 PM | John O'Dowd (Administrator)

    To participate in the winter challenge, you do not have to ride every day between Dec. 15 and March 15. Ride as often as you can. Enter your ride data from each ride separately in the activity tracker of your profile on the website. 

    Each day you enter data counts as one ride. Do not total up multiple rides and enter the data that way. You will cheat yourself out of days ridden!

    You must ride for a minimum of 30 minutes for each day of riding.

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