CRW Ride Participation
CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.
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Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:
Ride Overview
Start: Lexington Battle Green, near the Minuteman Statue
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): Great Brook Farm, Carlisle (water and restrooms) on the 30-mile route. Tatte Bakery & Café, Lexington (after the ride).
Distance(s): 23/30 miles
Average Pace(s): Bob's led group: ~13-14 mph, other groups are typically coalesced at other paces
How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: Moderate Hills
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Mixed
Group Structure: Drop Ride / Paceline (optional)
Ride Leadership: Leader for the 30 mile, ~13/14 mph group only, other groups self-organized
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep
Ride Attribute Definitions
Route(s):
Please download the route to your navigation (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) device or to your phone (along with the Ride with GPS app) before the ride. The ride leader won't have time to help you set up the navigation on your device on the morning of the ride.
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before start time to get checked in.
Ride Description
A classic CRW ride with a new twist, intended to be fun and friendly for participants at all paces. On this route, we ride through Concord; and, via a new shift (due in part to declining road conditions on the outbound side of Bedford Road), we then cruise along Lowell Road and Concord Street into Carlisle, where the 23- and 30-mile routes diverge (just past mile 14) at Fern's, which is targeted to reopen toward the end of the year.
We divide into multiple pace groups at the beginning so you can meet others who will be riding at your same speed. If you find yourself dropped, just wait for the next group to come along; but make sure you have the GPS route file (linked below) loaded onto your GPS device or phone in case you get separated.
Most riders, choose the 30-mile route, though the 23-mile option offers a nice alternative if you prefer that distance or want to get back to Lexington quicker. The 30-mile route offers a brief rest stop just past the mid-point at Great Brook Farm, which offers water and restrooms. Gather for a coffee / pastry / lunch break and social after the ride at Tatte Bakery & Café in Lexington (on the left ~3 blocks past the Minuteman Statue on Mass. Ave).
Meeting Location
We start on the Mass. Ave. side of the Lexington Battle Green.
Parking
On Saturday mornings, I recommend the Depot Lot ($0.50/hour), where you can park all day and which is accessible from Meriam Street or from Depot Square via Mass. Ave.
On Sunday mornings, you can likely find a parking spot along the Battle Green.
Many riders ride to and from the start (even from Boston).
Restrooms
Best bet may be one of the cafes in Lexington Center.
Weather Cancellation
I will provide notice by Friday evening if I decide to push change the start time or cancel due to unfavorable weather.
Ride Leader
Bob Sayre - bob.sayre (at) gmail.com
Ride-day contact: 617 763 5255
Program or Ride Series
We aim to run this ride semi-regularly. It's a good ride to connect with other riders who ride at your pace.
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