CRW Member Discount: Farm to Fork Fitness 2025 Adventure Rides

CRW is excited to announce a member discount for Farm to Fork Fitness Adventure rides.

Farm to Fork Fitness

F2F offers 11 Saturday fondos and weekend tours here in the northeast, North Carolina, Michigan, and New Mexico.

F2F rides offers riders a chance to visit independent farms and small businesses where they exchange tokens for treats (typically food and drink). At the end of the ride, F2F treats riders to a delicious lunch/party.

I personally have done 3 of their fondos and really enjoyed them.

Using code CRW15 entitles CRW members to a 15% discount on 2025 F2F events.

Also, registering for F2F events allows CRW members to register for their Passport system. For visiting each local participating F2F farm or small business, members earn 1% discount towards their next event (25% discount max). A member is not required to purchase anything, merely visit the farm/business and mention Farm to Fork to earn the discount.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy some great rides and support local farms and businesses.

Carlisle Update: Milling and Paving is scheduled to begin on May 29th

ROADWORK UPDATE: Milling & Paving Begins May 29 

Milling and paving is now scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 29 (weather permitting) due to weather delays on previous projects. Work will take place in the following areas:

1. Stearns St.
2. Baldwin Rd.
3. Woodridge Rd.
4. Patten Ln.
5. Rogers Rd.
6. West St.

Expect road closures, detours, and delays throughout the project. If weather cooperates, the work is expected to last 2–3 weeks.

Conte's Bike Shop in Lexington is excited to offer CRW members the following offer from their friends at Cervelo. Inventory is limited and this offer is available to active CRW members only. All pricing is private and intended only for CRW members.

• Caledonia 5 Dura Ace regularly $12,000 for $8,899. Sizes available 48-61
• Soloist Rival AXS regularly $4,750 for $3,699. Sizes available 48-58 

Offer is valid through June 30, 2025 or until supplies run out.

Please contact Chris Duffy at c.duffy@contebikes.com if you are interested or have any questions.

Come ride with us on our 2nd Classic Ride this season. Choose your distance and your pace. And if you are looking for that 10-12 mph pace with no drop - we've got it.  The beaver lodge is still standing too after at least 15 years. Check us out:

https://crw.org/event-6171384

#slack

One of the benefits of CRW membership is the CRW name tag. Attached to your helmet, saddlebag or bike it lets people know who you are.

More importantly, it contains contact information should you be injured on a ride.

The updated Name Tags are now available for order in the CRW Store. The tags will include member first name in large letter format and member last name in small letter format. Each Name Tag will have the member's In Case of Emergency number on them.

Name Tags are free for CRW members!

All members who have joined the club since January 1, 2025 will automatically receive a Name Tag.

Members who are looking to replace their name tag may request an updated tag on the CRW Store on the website. To find the store, click on the Members tab and then click on the Store tab. You can then order your Name Tag. Please give us time to print the Name Tag and mail it to you. 

Please make sure your information is up-to-date in your CRW Profile as this will be used to make your Name Tag.

Information needed is:

• Your First and Last Name.
• Name and phone number of your emergency contact.
• Your current mailing address (Name Tag will be mailed to you).

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at member-benefits@crw.org.

Are you new to CRW? Or maybe you've been around for a while but are not sure about the best group riding techniques?

CRW continues Eli Post's Tradition of intro to events.

Join CRW Rides VP John O'Dowd, Safety Coordinator John Allen and League Cycling Instructor David Wean for:

An evening Zoom meeting Wednesday, May 27, 7-8:30 PM. We'll cover CRW history, types of rides, club culture, solo and group riding practices.

Register for the Webinar.

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An on-bike event, Saturday, May 31, 10 AM

We will bring you up to speed about what CRW rides are all about, what to expect at one, and what others will expect of you.

We will:

• Review proper individual and group riding techniques
• Perform in-parking lot demonstrations (Using Gears, Emergency Braking, Quick Turns) 
• Do exercises (Mounting/Dismounting, Starting/Stopping, Scanning, Rock Dodge, Slow Race)
• Do a short group ride

Bring your bike in good repair, and be prepared to learn, and maybe unlearn, a few things!

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

Register for the on-bike session.

The following cycling-related event is being shared on an informational basis for CRW members. CRW has no affiliation with this event.

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

Ride of Silence Boston

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN - The Annual Ride of Silence is Wednesday, 21 May 2025!

• Duration: 1 hr 30 min
• Meet and greet and Remembrances: 6:15 PM
• Place: Statue in Cambridge City Common, Harvard Square, Cambridge.
• Ride: ~6:30 - 7:45 PM
• Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50771438
• Absolute Silence
• Gentle Riding (12 MPH max)
• Stay Together
• Wear a Bright Yellow Jersey, T or Jacket
• HELMETS REQUIRED

WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?

• To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
• To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
• To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

The Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/16K5Pjyxet/

CRW regrets to announce that Mike Togo, leader of the Saturday Norwellian ride was in an accident last week and will be unable to lead his ride for the foreseeable future.

We will do our best to find alternate ride leaders to fill the gap and keep the ride on the calendar, but it won't be on a weekly basis.

If you are a CRW ride leader and are willing to fill in for Mike this summer, please contact John O'Dowd at rides-vp@crw.org

CRW Member David Larrabee would like club members to know about the following rides taking place in our area. These rides is not affiliated with CRW and are being shared on an informational basis for club members.

The 2025 Bike to the Beach is taking place on Saturday, Sept 13.

The following kick-off rides are being held on Saturday, May 10:

Shovel Town Brewery - North Eastern, MA

• 9:45 AM 21 Mile No Drop Ride Start
• 12:00 PM Lunch Meet Up
• 12:30 PM Mix & Mingle Meet

Narragansett Brewery - Providence, RI

• 4:45 PM 20 Mile No Drop Ride Start
• 6:00 PM App Meet Up
• 6:30 PM Mix & Mingle

Register for a kick-off ride here.

Bike to the Beach is not just the host of charity bike events, but a community made up of individuals, cyclists, local organizations, advocates, philanthropists, corporate companies and national partners. Its goal is to support individuals and families with autism and disabilities by focusing on supporting Local Support Services, Research, Advocacy, and Awareness.

Good news! We have revived the popular Jack's Abby Ride!

Register here: https://www.crw.org/event-6146031

Ride Description:

Sundays at Jack's Abby rides occur monthly on a Sunday from April thru October.  

They depart and return to Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA.  Riders enjoy rides of 35-50 miles, and can relive the days adventure with friends old & new over a fine brew. 

This ride is 39 miles, with 1,881' of climbing (48' per mile) and two average speed groups are offered: 12-14 mph and 14-16 mph. 

Ride Start Location:

Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA.   https://jacksabby.com/

Park in the lot behind Jack's Abby at the corner of Bishop St. and Clark St.

Ride Leader(s):

14-16 mph - Jerry Skurla, jskurla@comcast.net
12-14 mph - Bob Wolf, robertwolf@gmail.com
10-12 mph - Carol Hartigan, chartigan1@gmail.com