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

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.

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:

• Event details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aBc69u8C_6x9dNvguHT9RW0-qhM1Jp4Q/view

• Website: http://www.campcasco.org/

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

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

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

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:

• January 22: Ask the Fitter - Chris Duffy (Conte's) and Dr. Dana Kotler (Spaulding Cycling Medicine ) on fit, comfort, and injury prevention
• February 12: Heart-Mind Connection with Dr. Sawalla Guseh (MGH Cardiovascular Performance, Broad Institute)
  
• March 26: Carbs and Ketones with Laura Moretti-Reece, MS, RD (Women's Health Performance Institute)
  

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

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.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that the Linden Street Bridge portion of the Mass Central Rail Trail is now open. The bridge has been closed since an access ramp leading to the bridge collapsed in 2023 and the renovation was slated to be completed by the end of this year. The 3-mile stretch of the rail trail between Route 117 and Beaver Street in Waltham is now completely usable for those who wish to walk, run, bike and commute to work.

SAVE THE DATE for MassBike’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and be part of shaping the future of bicycling in Massachusetts!

This year, MassBike is thrilled to host its hybrid Annual Meeting at the Look Park Garden House in Florence, MA, right off the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail. Whether you join in person or tune in virtually, this is your chance to connect with fellow advocates, celebrate MassBike's accomplishments, and hear what’s next for MassBike.

Event Details

Date: January 24, 2026
Location: In-Person at Look Park Garden House (300 North Main St, Florence MA, 01062) or Virtually on Zoom
Time: 1p - 2:30p

What to Expect

• Highlight MassBike's coalition work and growth in 2025, and look ahead to 2026
• Hear updates on MassBike’s mission and vision from the Board of Directors
• Celebrate legislative and policy wins and learn how to take action
• Explore exciting projects like the statewide e-bike voucher program and MassBike's expanded education work
• Connect with advocates and expand our coalition!
• Honor the 2025 Advocate of the Year!

Everyone who RSVPs will receive the Zoom link and the meeting will be recorded. See you there–in person or virtually–on January 24th!