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CRW will begin a soft re-start of group rides on July 1st. Let us temper your expectations -- we are not returning to the good old days of mass starts and group rides with 100+ riders. Consider this an experiment, a work in process. Group sizes will be severely limited and we will not necessarily post a ride on every Saturday and Sunday. We have told Ride Leaders to participate only if they feel comfortable doing so. Similarly, you as riders should only join our group rides if you are healthy, comfortable in joining group rides while the covid-19 virus is still present in our community and you are willing to assume the risks not only inherent to riding but also of potentially contracting the virus.
The CRW Covid-19 Task Force has spent a great deal of time trying to understand the science of riding, government regulations and the plethora of medical advice available. We have also taken into consideration the group behavior of our riders and the potential risk and burden on Ride Leaders. We know that trying to satisfy all Club members is a difficult task and our objective is simply to bring back riding in a safe way for all. We appreciate your support.
We have changed our ride procedures in several major ways:
Registration and Waivers
Group Size
Check In
Navigation
On the Ride
We will not be running Wednesday Wheelers or Bike Thursday rides until further notice.
If we receive formal guidance from Massachusetts regarding outdoor group road cycling that contravenes our opening, we will be forced to delay the re-start. CRW, at the discretion of the Board, may modify these rules or shut down group rides with no prior notice if problems should arise such as:
We hope to bring back a full, less restrictive group ride program later this year, when Massachusetts enters Phase 4, the “new normal”. This is a start and we are learning as we go. Please be patient and supportive of Ride Leaders and your fellow riders!
Charles River Wheelers (CRW) is a group of recreational cyclists who get together for weekly bicycle rides and frequent social events in the Boston area. We provide a high quality year round recreational ride program with a friendly social atmosphere.
Please check out our ride calendar, and if you like our rides join the club!
CRW has started a new initiative to offer routes during the Covid-19 crises. These routes are organized by town, and several towns are already available in Collections. Many other Town Collections are in preparation.
CRW allocates a portion of its annual budget for financial grants to promote the benefits of cycling. Although it does not intend to limit the purposes and scope of grants, it is principally interested in programs and events that support bicycle usage, advocacy, safety, infrastructure development, and skills development.
If members know of cycling organizations that may be interested in applying for CRW grants or donations, please have them contact Steve Carlson, Chairman of the Grants Committee (Grants [at] CRW.org).
