CRW Rides are open to members and guests. Guests may attend two rides annually before being required to join the club. Please click the Register button to the left to join the ride. Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to adhere to CRW code of conduct, template 20231001
Ride Description:
West to Grafton & the Mystery of the A Screw is a 48 mile road ride on paved roads, with 2,620' of climbing (54' per mile). During the ride all are invited to help solve a puzzling cycling mystery - all rear derailleurs have a B screw, but why no A screw?
- Did it exist on early derailleurs, but was discarded as they evolved?
- If it never existed, then what does the "B" mean in "B screw"?
- Is Archimedes of Syracuse, who invented the screw-based water pump, involved?
Two leader-led speed groups are available: 12-14 mph and 14-16 mph. Riders are welcome to "show and go" as well.
At route mile 35 all are invited to stop at "Eli's Lemonade Stand" - hosted by former CRW President Eli Post and his son Alex.
After the rides we'll collaborate on an answer to this longstanding mystery, fueled by Jack's Abby craft lagers & comfort food.
Ride Start Location:
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers in Framingham, MA. https://jacksabby.com/
Please park in the lot behind Jack's Abby at the corner of Bishop St. & Clark St.
Ride Leader(s):
Link to RwGPS Route
