Charles River Wheelers (CRW) invites passionate individuals with financial management expertise to apply for a key financial role on our Board. This position, either Treasurer or Vice President of Finance, involves overseeing our financial operations, including budgeting and compliance. While the role is unpaid, it offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the cycling community.

If you're interested in shaping the future of CRW, please reach out to president@crw.org for more information.

Your expertise can drive CRW's success!

There was an error in the original posting of the Safety Corner Article "Safety Cameras" in the December WheelPeople.

It has been corrected and can be viewed here: https://crw.org/wp/13286008 

The CRW Board is delighted to announce the 2023 Volunteer Award recipients. This year, the Board selected four members to receive recognition for their service to the Charles River Wheelers.

The Ralph Galen Service Award was presented to Mary Kernan and John O’Dowd, for their tireless and sustained support of CRW.  Mary served on the Board and was the VP of Rides for many years.  John was also a member of the Board including a stint as the Secretary, and is our current VP of Rides.  They have both served on committees and volunteered countless hours to CRW.. 

Sylvia Stoddart was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for her extraordinary dedication to leading and growing the weekly Gravel and Women’s Program rides throughout the entire ride season.

The Board also awarded Harriet Fell a special lifetime membership award for her decades of leadership and service to the club.  Harriet was not only one of one of the first Americans to complete the iconic 1200 km Paris-Brest-Paris bicycle ride, she also served as a Board member until she moved to the West Coast.

 

This past Sunday, November 5th, the CRW Board of Directors unanimously elected Randolph Williams as the President and Chair of the Board.  Randolph's two year term begins on January 1, 2024. 

The Board is grateful that Randolph has stepped forward to take on this responsibility and we are confident that he will be a successful leader.  The photo below shows Randolph in the middle looking a little worried, Larry Kernan (our former President and outgoing Board member on the right) looking relaxed, and me, Ed Cheng (the outgoing President).

Join me in welcoming Randolph as our new President!

Ed Cheng

President - CRW 

The Bike Thursday Ride Season ended on October 26th with a spectacular ride and party.  Fifty (50) people rode on Thursday morning following 2 routes through Waltham, Lincoln, Weston, Concord and Lexington.  Four (4)  leaders lead a group of about 12-15 riders each.  The temperature was in the high 70's, with blue skies and wonderful foliage.  

What more could you ask for, but a lunch party on the lawn.

Bike Thursday - October 26, 2023

September 14th - 36 Bike Thursday riders

In September, Shimano issued a recall of 11-speed Ultegra and Dura-Ace cranksets produced before July 2019, due to more than 4,500 reports of cranks breaking, sometimes resulting in rider injury. 

For details on the recall and crank inspection information, see:

https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/customer-services/corrective-actions/11-speed-hollowtech-ii-crankset-recall-notice.html

and 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Shimano-Recalls-Cranksets-for-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard

We had another wonderful Cranberry Century.  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the Century a success.  To all the riders who participated we hope you had a wonderful time.

The annual election for CRW Board Members is happening! Candidate statements were posted on the CRW Website on October 1, 2023, and the online voting is now open through October 5, 2023. Check your mailbox for the poll where you can vote. Some members have reported that their ballot was in their spam folder.

The results will be verified and announced on October 6, 2023.

Dear CRW Members,

Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback on the code of conduct. 

We received over 200 thoughtful responses, which gave us invaluable perspective. Your comments have been carefully reviewed and incorporated into revisions to the code.

The updated code of conduct reflects the input from members in a more streamlined and straightforward way. 

While a formal code aims to promote shared values, it does not replace good judgment and rapport within our community. We trust that members will continue to look out for one another and take personal responsibility. The new code of conduct will be incorporated into the club membership/renewal process, posted on our website, and linked in our ride postings. 

Thank you for contributing to conversations that strengthen us. We look forward to many great future rides and events.

Sincerely, 

CRW Board

The annual election for CRW Board Members is approaching. There are 4 open seats on the 9-person Board.

To become a candidate:

·        You must be a CRW member in good standing as of August 31, 2023

·        Submit your name and a 250-word statement by September 30, 2023 explaining why you want to serve on the Board. Include a photo.

·        Use the online form under the Members Tab, hover over forms and and select "Board Candidate Statement".  If you are having trouble with the form email Eli Post.  

·        If you want to learn more about what it is like to serve on the CRW Board join a virtual meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Register for our information session here.

Meet the candidates:

·        Members will be able to meet and greet with the candidates on Sunday October 1 from 6-7PM. Register for that session here.

Election Timeline:

·        Candidate statements will be published on October 1, 2023

·        Online voting opens October 2, 2023 and closes October 5, 2023

·        Results will be verified and announced on October 8, 2023

·        New Board Members take office on January 1, 2023

Seats Available:

·        3 open seats: 3-year terms from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026

·        1 open seat: Remainder of unexpired term ending December 31, 2024

Voting Eligibility:

·        All CRW members in good standing as of August 31, 2023 may vote

·        Confidential ballot, vote for up to 4 candidates.